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Diploma of Business

Diploma · 1 year

The Diploma of Business is a one-year qualification that introduces foundational business concepts — management, marketing, finance, operations, and organisational behaviour. It’s commonly used as a pathway into a bachelor’s degree, with credit recognition at most Australian universities.

What’s covered

  • Business fundamentals and operations
  • Management principles and team leadership
  • Marketing, customer service, and stakeholder communication
  • Financial literacy and budgeting

Pathway

Graduates often articulate into a Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce, with credit toward up to 12 months of the degree depending on the institution.

Entry requirements

  • Year 12 or equivalent
  • IELTS 5.5 (or institute equivalent)

Where you can study this — by city

Sydney

Newcastle

Melbourne