Duration 
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Online Learning The Diploma of Business is a one-year course, and is available on both a full time and part time basis.
Learn business fundamentals that will set you up for a future in business.
The course consists of the first two semesters of the Bachelor of Business. It provides the basis for early entry into employment.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Business may articulate into the Bachelor of Business. The maximum time allowed for the completion of the Diploma of Business is 4 years. Extensions beyond this time may be approved where extenuating circumstances exist.
Course admission information, including the ATAR/selection rank, and student profile for the Diploma of Business can be found here.
Admission Criteria
COURSE ADMISSION CRITERIA
I am an applicant with:
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.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.
| EXAMINATION | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| 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) |
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to think creatively, be curious and innovate.
Flexible delivery
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.
Course Structure
In planning their course, students must consult the Business Courses Guide for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.
The Diploma of Business consists of 8 core units:
JA101 Biblical Interpretation and Application
JA102 Biblical Studies in the Old Testament
JA103 Biblical Studies in the New Testament
JB104 Spiritual Transformation
JB105 Theology of Ministry
JC111 Ministry Practice 1
JC102 Communication for Ministry
JC103 Leadership for Life and Ministry
Fees & Scholarships
FEES
SCHOLARSHIPS
CHC has a number of scholarships available in particular course areas to help students who are coming to CHC as school-leavers.
The Government also provides some financial assistance to students to help the transition into study.
Further information about scholarships and government financial assistance is available below.
CONTACT US
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A staff member will be in touch to help with your questions.
