Diploma of Business

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February/July Intakes

Diploma of Business – Online and On Campus

Course Details Diploma of Business:

The Diploma of Business is a one-year program available to study full time or part time, offering flexibility for your lifestyle and commitments.


Grounded in Christian values, this course equips you with both essential business skills and ethical foundations. You'll explore core business principles through a faith-based lens, preparing you for a purpose-driven career in business.

The Diploma covers the first two semesters of the Bachelor of Business and can be a stepping stone into early employment or further study. Upon successful completion, students may seamlessly transition into the Bachelor of Business program. You have up to four years to complete the Diploma, with extensions available in special circumstances.

Duration

1 year full-time

2 years part-time

Commencing


Semester 1 
Semester 2

QTAC

Code
092001

CRICOS Code


030721G

Mode

On campus, 
External/Online

Course Code


BS01

Minimum Selection 
Rank (ATAR/RANK)

All eligible applicants offered

Career outcomes from a Diploma of Business

A business degree doesn’t lock you into just one path. Whether you're interested in marketing, management, entrepreneurship, or finance, a business qualification equips you with versatile skills that are valued across countless industries.

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Career Outcomes

Accountant, Administration Manager, Banker, Bookkeeper, Business Analyst, Business Development Manager, Business Manager, Entrepreneur, Event Coordinator, Event Manager, Financial Project Manager, Government Officer, Insurance Officer, Manager, Marketer, Market Research Manager, Office Manager, Project Manager, Promotions Coordinator, Sales Coordinator, School Business Manager/Bursar, Small Business Owner, Workplace Health and Safety Officer.

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Admissions Criteria
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Recent Secondary Education

Applicants who have completed secondary education in the last two years and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study of at least a completed Certificate III (with a GPA of at least 4.0, where applicable) and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course.

Higher Education study

Applicants with completed higher education study, and applicants with higher education study of at least one semester (full-time equivalent) who wish to transfer to or within CHC, are eligible for admission to this course.

Work and life experience

Applicants with work and life experience who demonstrate readiness for higher education, including successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT), are eligible for admission to this course.

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English language proficiency

English language proficiency requirements apply to all domestic and overseas applicants for whom English is not their first language.

The minimum English language proficiency requirements for entry to the Bachelor of Primary Education are as follows:

Minimum Requirements

English Language Proficiency

Examination Minimum Requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (at least 6.0 in all subtests)

PTE (Academic) 59 (at least 51 in all subtests)

TOEFL (PBT) 577

TOEFL (IBT) 90 (at least 16 in Listening, Reading; 21 in Writing; 18 in Speaking)


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What to expect

Choose a part-time or full-time program, and on campus or external/online delivery (or a combination), to suit your circumstances and lifestyle. Individual classes may be held either during the day or in the evening, so be sure to check the timetable to find out what will work best for you.

The Diploma of Business consists of 8 core units:

In planning their course, students must consult the Business Courses Guide for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.

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Find out how to apply

Regardless of whether you have recently completed secondary education or have vocational education and training (VET) study, higher education study, or work and life experience, the process of applying for admission to CHC will depend on whether your preferred course is an undergraduate course or a postgraduate course, and whether you are a domestic student or an international student.

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