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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.
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.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
| Country | Score |
|---|---|
| Austria AMC | 4.1 |
| Bangladesh HSC | 2.3 |
| Brazil SSLC | 6.7 |
| Canada High School OSSD | 44 |
| Chile PSU | 5.3, overall 500-599 |
| China Senior Middle 3 | 73% overall graded |
| Colombia CB (NAT) | 64, overall 250-299 |
| Denmark USSLE | 4.4 |
| France FB | <10 |
| German Abitur | 4.2 |
| Hong Kong HKDSE | 8 |
| India CBSE (best 4) | 5.5 external exam |
| India CISCE | 58 |
| India Higher Secondary School Certificate (best 4) | 70 |
| Indonesia SMA | 6.9 |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 |
| Japan USSLC | 3 |
| Korea, Republic of, CSAT | 269 |
| Malaysia ICSSUEC | 47 |
| Malaysia STPM | 1 in 2 A levels |
| Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate | 60 |
| Nepal Proficiency Certificate | 73 |
| Norway GPA | 1.15 |
| Pakistan HSSC Humanities and Science streams | 54 |
| Pakistan HSSC Pre-Eng and Pre-Med streams | 26 |
| Papua New Guinea HSC (best 5) | 2.0 pass Eng & Math |
| Peru OCSE | 13.9 |
| Phillipines NSAT | 78 |
| Russia FCCSE | 3.6 |
| Saudi Arabia MESSLC | 68 |
| Singapore SCGCE | 10 |
| Spain SSSD | 6.3 |
| Spain STBPU | 6.3 |
| Sri Lanka GCE | 3.0 |
| Sweden SSLC | 10.7 |
| Taiwan GSAT | 37 |
| Taiwan Senior High School Certificate | 73 |
| Thailand CSE | (Matayom 6) 1.6 |
| Turkey HSD | 3 |
| UK Board GCE A Levels | 7 (2 subjects) |
| USA SAT & ACT | SAT 1160, ACT 13 |
| Vietnam (in 4 subjects) | 6.6 |
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 5.5 |
| Reading | 5.0 |
| Writing | 5.5 |
| Listening | 5.0 |
| Speaking | 5.0 |
You complete core units and tailor your studies with the choice of either an information technology or a business stream.
Domestic students
| Location | Session |
|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 1, 2, 3 |
| Online | 1, 2, 3 |
International students
| Location | Session | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 1, 2, 3 | $26,800 ($3,350 per unit) | 079231K |
| Melbourne | 1, 2, 3 | $29,600 ($3,700 per unit) | 086030E |
| Perth | 1, 2, 3 | $29,600 ($3,700 per unit) | 086030E |
| Sydney | 1, 2, 3 | $29,600 ($3,700 per unit) | 086030E |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
Applications are not available for 2020. Please select a different year above or see Course Options for courses currently offered.
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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.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business settings. |
exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business settings. |
apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined business contexts. |
apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of business. |
demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined business contexts. |
communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined business contexts. |
communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined business contexts. |
Assessment may be in the form of essays, reports, audio or video presentations, online quizzes, case analyses, and examinations.
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.
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.
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To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Business students must complete 96 credit points, comprising:
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.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| Note 1: | This unit is available for students at the following locations: SCU Melbourne, SCU Sydney, Gold Coast and Online. |