Diploma in Business

Follow your own interests with a wide range of subjects in management, marketing, accounting, economics and finance, and more.

A flexible study option that lets you choose any eight courses available to you from UniSC Bachelor of Business.

Recommended study pattern

This program is offered full-time or equivalent part-time. Each study period, you have the choice to switch between full-time and part-time study. Full-time study is enrolling in three or more courses per study period, while part-time study is one or two courses per study period.

Program structure

Complete 8 courses (96 units) from the Bachelor of Business and/or courses from the Bachelor of Business related majors/minors.

Program notes

• The total number of units required to complete the program is 96 units.
• The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
• Program structures are subject to change

Award requirements

To attain the award of Diploma in Business, students are required to successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the program structure.

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Indicative total fee $16,320

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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• Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
• Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank: 50.00

You may be eligible for a selection rank, which can help you get into university, If you:

• have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
• have a TAFE/VET qualification
• have relevant work experience, or
• have studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)

UniSC accepts applications for multiple study periods throughout the year. These include Semester 1 applications which usually close in February, Semester 2 applications which usually close in July, as well as session-based and trimester-based study periods. As part of your application, UniSC will share information about the next available study period for this program.

Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses and any applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.

If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your UniSC degree.