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Study diploma business & management online with University of South Australia through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Study Digital Business On Demand with UniSA Online and take full control over your study. Access support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This 100% online diploma has been designed in partnership with global professional services company, Accenture, to ensure you graduate with a skillset informed by real-world experience and practice. Combined with UniSA’s expert business academics and world-class research, you’ll gain a unique qualification aligned to industry demand.  With just one year of full-time study, you’ll develop the foundation digital literacy skills to support business growth as emerging technologies and digital disruption transform the way we work. You’ll build valuable connections with industry leaders, and study a flexible qualification tailored to your career goals.  Informed by contemporary digital business research and enhanced by industry connections, UniSA Online’s Diploma in Digital Business is the ideal platform to help you take the first step into digital business, or prepare for further study.

Cover business concepts and IT fundamentals in this 100% online digital business course. Topics include digital disruption, cloud platforms, management, and marketing. Get ready to work in global digital businesses. Co-designed and delivered by Accenture.

Diploma in Digital Business

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Get a great start to your study. In this subject you are presented with knowledge and generic skills relevant to studying at a tertiary level. The subject leads you through a staged process from submission of a brief non-academic writing task, through to completion of a researched and referenced academic essay. Along the way, you learn how to develop your formal writing skills, read and interpret academic texts and use library and internet resources to research and support academic arguments. You also learn ways to organise your time and resources, approaches to assignment writing, how to relate reference material to assigned writing, protocols of in-text referencing (Harvard/Author-Date) and techniques for compiling a bibliography. At the completion of this subject, you should be able to plan and manage your study, read and comprehend texts appropriate to undergraduate study, access and use a range of resources and recognise and apply academic conventions required for written assignments.

Commit to following the academic writing process. Cover everything from managing information to submitting your essay. Enhance your formal writing skills. Reference texts to support your arguments. Pick up techniques for compiling a bibliography.

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Prepare for a successful managerial career in the hospitality industry by mastering the management of business operations across key departments, including marketing, finance, HRM, risk, and logistics.Gain an overview of hospitality organisations and delve into product and service design, service delivery, and quality assurance. Enhance your skills in marketing operations, logistics, and inventory control, while learning the critical aspects of risk, safety, and security management.Understand the intricacies of human resources in hospitality and build a strong foundation in hospitality finance. Explore sustainable practices and their importance in today&#39;s industry. Join us to become a well-rounded, effective manager ready to lead in the dynamic world of hospitality!UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management) degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from TOUR 1003 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Managing Hospitality Operations

Unlock your potential to design innovative experiential products for the tourism, events, and hospitality sectors and develop winning strategies for their market success.In this course, you will learn to identify market opportunities and deeply understand customer needs. You&#39;ll master the art of ideation and experience design, ensuring your products stand out in a competitive landscape. Focus on delivering quality experiences, effective product promotion, strategic pricing, and thorough product evaluation. Additionally, gain insights into ethical considerations and sustainability practices.This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management) degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Experiential Product Design for Tourism, Events and Hospitality

Unlock the power of market research to drive informed business decisions with our course.Discover the vital role market research plays in organizations and gain insight into the Australian market research industry. Learn how to brief and select research providers, and understand the key stages of a research project. Master the essentials of “good” research, including ethics and privacy issues.Explore qualitative research methods, ensure reliability and validity, and tackle sampling and non-response challenges. Dive into designing effective questionnaires, understand quantitative data types, and manage fieldwork efficiently. Get acquainted with data analysis tools, and navigate secondary and internal data. Finally, design a robust research system and stay ahead with future trends in market research.This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Business (Marketing) degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from MARK 1018 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Market Research

Harness the knowledge and skills from your previous GLAM (Gallery, Library, Archives, and Museum) courses to create an impactful storytelling project with our advanced course.Embark on a major object-based storytelling project, where you&#39;ll design and produce your own digital exhibition. Draw on case studies, theories, and historical contexts from your prior GLAM studies to craft a compelling rationale and critical reflection. Your project will examine its purpose, philosophy, and practice, ensuring it is deeply grounded in both theoretical and historical perspectives.This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Nutrition and Exercise degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from HUMS 2041 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Narrating Objects, Art and Archives

Unlock the power of empirical methods in business data analysis and research with our foundational course.Gain a solid introduction to statistical analysis and techniques essential for cross-sectional and time-series modelling. Understand the rationale behind these techniques, along with their applications and limitations. Dive deep into regression modelling techniques, learning about their concepts, practical applications, interpretation, and constraints.Utilise appropriate computer software to enhance your analytical capabilities and explore alternative methods of reporting and using analytical results effectively.Join us to build a foundation in empirical methods, empowering you to analyse business data with confidence.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Business (Economics, Finance and Trade) degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from ECON 1010, MATH 1075 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Empirical Business Analysis

Discover the power of economic analysis with our student-focused course designed to help you understand the behaviours of individuals, businesses, and governments and their impact on market outcomes.This course provides a thorough review of business economics, including objectives and constraints, incentives, opportunity costs, the time-value of money, and marginal analysis. You will explore advanced topics such as oligopoly models, market concentration, barriers to entry, market structure, and firm strategy. Learn how to develop effective pricing strategies and delve into specialized areas like auctions, advertising, research and development, competition policy, and regulation. Ideal for students pursuing degrees in economics, business, or related fields, this course will equip you with the analytical skills needed to excel in understanding and influencing complex market dynamics.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Business (Economics, Finance and Trade) degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from HECON 1010 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Economic Analysis of Business Decisions

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the history, stakeholders and their inter-relationships, laws and current practices in industrial relations in Australia.You will learn about Theoretical explanations of patterns, practices and institutions of industrial relations; evolution of relevant institutions; management strategy; employee organisation, strategy and behaviour; institutions and practices of workplace regulation; arbitration, enterprise bargaining, individual employment contracts and the mechanisms used to create enforceable industrial instruments; historical, economic, political and social context of industrial relations.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Business (Human Resource Management) degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Managing the Employment Relationship

An understanding of economics can change the way you see the world. This course introduces you to the fundamental principles of economics and explores how they can impact consumer behaviour, business decisions, government policies and important social issues like climate change and poverty. Learning economics will also help you examine your thinking, developing your ability to critically analyse issues and arguments. These thinking skills are an important component of becoming a positive contributor to society and will position you well no matter where your career takes you. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Accounting degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

This economics short course offers an introduction to how economies work. You’ll learn about links between economics, decision-making, resource allocation, and social issues. Get to know some economic tools and models. 

Principles of Economics

Gain an understanding of the fundamental micro and macro-economics principles through a construction lens. Analyse how changes in market conditions and monetary policy can affect construction firms. Examine the unique characteristics and different types of markets and how they impact costs, revenues and pricing.Investigate real-world scenarios and case studies. As part of your assessments, you’ll investigate the market characteristics of a construction firm with a major presence in Australia. You’ll learn to use real-time market data including market shares, profits and sales to analyse the firm’s position in the market. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Construction Management degrees.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Learn the micro and macro-economic principles behind construction. Consider how changes in the market can affect construction firms – including the impact on costs, revenues and pricing. Learn using real firms as examples, using market data.

Introduction to Construction Business Management

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