Course summary
Looking for a pathway to a Bachelor Degree in business, information technology or tourism?
The one-year Diploma of Business gives you the opportunity to develop academic and business skills in areas that could include digital business, finance, management, economics and marketing. You tailor your studies through the choice of a business or information technology stream.
Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards a range of Southern Cross University business, tourism and information technology degrees.
The Diploma of Business award is offered through SCU College, where we understand that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College connects you to your peers and supports your study success through additional workshops to assist you develop academic and study skills.
Domestic snapshot
| Duration | Location | Session |
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1F/2P | Gold Coast | 1, 2, 3 |
| Online | 1, 2, 3 |
International snapshot
| Duration | Location | Session |
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1F/2P | Gold Coast | 1, 2, 3 |
| Melbourne | 1, 2, 3 | |
| Perth | 1, 2, 3 | |
| Sydney | 1, 2, 3 |
Major areas of study
You complete core units and tailor your studies with the choice of either an information technology or a business stream.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business settings. |
| Creativity | exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business settings. |
| Ethical practice | apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined business contexts. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of business. |
| Lifelong learning | demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined business contexts. |
| Communication and social skills | communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined business contexts. |
| Cultural competence | communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined business contexts. |
Assessment methods
Assessment may be in the form of essays, reports, audio or video presentations, online quizzes, case analyses, and examinations.
Teaching methods
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Diploma of Business may begin careers in general areas of business including accounting, finance and marketing.
Successful graduates of the Diploma of Business are guaranteed entry into, and up to eight units of credit towards the Southern Cross Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Digital Business, Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Mangement or Bachelor of Information Technology.
Related courses
- Associate Degree of Business
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management
- Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management
- Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management
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| Course code | 2127279 | ||||||||||||
| Course abbreviation | DipBus(SCU College) | ||||||||||||
| Credit points | 96 | ||||||||||||
| Equivalent units | 8 | ||||||||||||
| Duration | 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | ||||||||||||
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| Fees | Commonwealth supported |
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Learning Resources
MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.
The web-based program Blackboard Collaborate delivers advanced on-line learning environments for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces and classrooms. They can share files, presentations, and applications. If the session is recorded, students can view it afterwards.
Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and books of readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed textbooks.
The SCU library provides a wide range of services including librarian assistance, print and electronic resources, a document delivery service, catalogues, databases, ebooks, ereadings, and full-text journal literature.
College Connect offers extra support for all students undertaking a SCU College Bachelor degree, Associate degree or Diploma.
The academic skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, email, phone, and one-on-one support.
Equipment and facilities
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities, practical workplace experience and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Course structure
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Table of contents
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Business students must complete 96 credit points, comprising:
- 2 core units, and
- 6 units from 1 stream.
Exclusion
The Chair of the College Board may exclude a student for a maximum of one (1) study period where a student has received Absent Fail Grades for all units attempted in a session of study.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Business - Commencing Session 1
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions. Domestic students may elect to study four units per session. | |||
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| Students must enrol in EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session of study. | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | Introductory | ||
| LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||
| ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||
| ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
Business - Commencing Session 2
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions. Domestic students may elect to study four units per session. | |||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| Students must enrol in EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session of study. | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | Introductory | ||
| MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | ||
| SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | Intermediate | ||
Business - Commencing Session 3
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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| It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions. Domestic students may elect to study four units per session. | |||
| Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| If available, students must enrol in the core College units in their first session of study - EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in Sydney and Melbourne OR COM00207 - Communication in Organisations on the Gold Coast campus and online | Introductory | ||
| ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations in Sydney and Melbourne OR MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics on the Gold Coast campus and online | Introductory | ||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations ] | Introductory | ||
| LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||
| ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | ||
Information Technology - Commencing Session 1
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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| It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions. Domestic students may elect to study four units per session. | |||
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| Student must enrol in EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session of study. | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | Introductory | ||
| ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
| ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||
| CSC71001 - Programming I | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
Information Technology - Commencing Session 2
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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| It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions. Domestic students may elect to study four units per session. | |||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| Students must enrol in EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session of study. | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | Introductory | ||
| ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
| CSC71001 - Programming I | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
Information Technology - Commencing Session 3
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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| It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions. Domestic students may elect to study four units per session. | |||
| Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| If available, students must enrol in the core College units in their first session of study - EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in Sydney and Melbourne OR COM00207 - Communication in Organisations on the Gold Coast campus and online | Introductory | ||
| CSC71001 - Programming I | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations in Sydney and Melbourne OR MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics on the Gold Coast campus and online | Introductory | ||
| ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
| ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||
Notes
| Note 1: | This unit is available for students at the following locations: SCU Melbourne, SCU Sydney, Gold Coast and Online. |
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