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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, marketing, tourism and information technology. You tailor your studies through the choice of a business, tourism, or information technology stream.
Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards a Southern Cross University Bachelor degree in business and enterprise, tourism or information technology.
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, marketing, tourism and information technology. You tailor your studies through the choice of a business, tourism, or information technology stream.
Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards a Southern Cross University Bachelor degree in business and enterprise, tourism or information technology.
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 a business and enterprise, information technology or tourism specialisation.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 1, Session 2Session 3, , Study Period 4, Study Period 6 |
| Online | Session 1, Session 2Session 3, , Study Period 4, Study Period 6 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 1, Session 2Session 3, , Study Period 4, Study Period 6 | $26,800 ($3,350 per unit) | 079231K |
| Melbourne | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | $29,600 ($3,700 per unit) | 086030E |
| Perth | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | $29,600 ($3,700 per unit) | 086030E |
| Sydney | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | $29,600 ($3,700 per unit) | 086030E |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
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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, practical workplace experience and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Graduates of the Diploma of Business will be well-equipped to apply their skills in a variety entry level management positions such as office manager or accounts manager across a range of business areas including accounting, finance, marketing, information technology, and tourism.
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 and Enterprise, Bachelor of Tourism Management or Bachelor of Information Technology.
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To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Business, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (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 | 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 EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session of study. | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| LEGL1003 - Introduction to Business Law OR SOCI1004 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | |||
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| ACCT1001 - Accounting and Finance for Business | |||
| ECON1001 - Economics for Decision Making | |||
| COMM1001 - Communication in Organisations | |||
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| MRKT1001 - Marketing Principles | |||
| STAT1001 - Statistical Analysis | |||
| Title | 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 EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session of study. | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| ECON1001 - Economics for Decision Making | |||
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| ACCT1001 - Accounting and Finance for Business | |||
| MRKT1001 - Marketing Principles | |||
| COMM1001 - Communication in Organisations | |||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| LEGL1003 - Introduction to Business Law OR SOCI1004 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | |||
| STAT1001 - Statistical Analysis | |||
| Title | 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 - EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| ACCT1001 - Accounting and Finance for Business | |||
| MRKT1001 - Marketing Principles | |||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| STAT1001 - Statistical Analysis | |||
| LEGL1003 - Introduction to Business Law OR SOCI1004 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | |||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| ECON1001 - Economics for Decision Making | |||
| COMM1001 - Communication in Organisations | |||
| Title | 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 EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session of study. | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| ISYS1001 - Web Development I | |||
| COMP1001 - Data Communications and Networks | |||
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| ISYS1004 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | |||
| PROG1001 - Programming I | |||
| ISYS1002 - Cybersecurity | |||
| ISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design | |||
| Title | 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 EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session of study. | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| ISYS1001 - Web Development I | |||
| ISYS1004 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | |||
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| PROG1001 - Programming I | |||
| COMP1001 - Data Communications and Networks | |||
| ISYS1002 - Cybersecurity | |||
| ISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design | |||
| Title | 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 - EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| PROG1001 - Programming I | |||
| ISYS1002 - Cybersecurity | |||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| COMP1001 - Data Communications and Networks | |||
| ISYS1001 - Web Development I | |||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| ISYS1004 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | |||
| ISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design | |||
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It is recommended that International students enrol in 3 units in the first two study periods. | |||
Year 1, Study Period 2 | |||
| Students must enrol in EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first study period. | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
Year 1, Study Period 3 | |||
| BUSN1006 - Solving Wicked Problems | |||
| BUSN1004 - Starting a Business | |||
Year 1, Study Period 4/Session 2 | |||
| BUSN1007 - The Interconnected World | |||
| BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace | |||
Year 1, Study Period 5 | |||
| BUSN1008 - Business Practice and Impact | |||
Year 1, Study Period 6/Session 3 | |||
| ECON1001 - Economics for Decision Making | |||
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It is recommended that International students enrol in 3 units in the first two study periods. | |||
Year 1, Study Period 4 | |||
| Students must enrol in EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first study period. | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
Year 1, Study Period 5 | |||
| BUSN1008 - Business Practice and Impact | |||
| BUSN1006 - Solving Wicked Problems | |||
Year 1, Study Period 6 | |||
| BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace | |||
| BUSN1004 - Starting a Business | |||
Year 2, Study Period 1 | |||
| ECON1001 - Economics for Decision Making | |||
| BUSN1007 - The Interconnected World | |||
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It is recommended that International students enrol in 3 units in the first two study periods. | |||
Year 1, Study Period 6 | |||
| Students must enrol in EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first study period. | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
Year 2, Study Period 1 | |||
| ECON1001 - Economics for Decision Making | |||
| BUSN1006 - Solving Wicked Problems | |||
Year 2, Study Period 2 | |||
| BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace | |||
| BUSN1004 - Starting a Business | |||
Year 2, Study Period 3 | |||
| BUSN1008 - Business Practice and Impact | |||
| BUSN1007 - The Interconnected World | |||
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It is recommended that International students complete this course over three session OR enrol in 3 units in the first two study periods. | |||
Year 1, Session 1/Study Period 2 | |||
| Students must enrol in EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session or study period. | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| TOUR1001 - Tourism Theories and Practices | |||
Year 1, Session 2/Study Period 4 | |||
| TOUR1002 - Hospitality Services Management | |||
| MRKT2002 - Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion | |||
| BUSN1004 - Starting a Business | |||
Year 1, Study Period 5 | |||
| BUSN1006 - Solving Wicked Problems | |||
Year 1, Study Period 6 | |||
| BUSN1007 - The Interconnected World | |||
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions OR enrol in 3 units in the first two study periods. | |||
Year 1, Session 2/Study Period 4 | |||
| Students must enrol in EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session or study period. | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| TOUR1002 - Hospitality Services Management | |||
| MRKT2002 - Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion | |||
Year 1 Session 3/Study Period 6 | |||
| BUSN1004 - Starting a Business | |||
| BUSN1007 - The Interconnected World | |||
Year 2 Session 1/Study Period 2 | |||
| TOUR1001 - Tourism Theories and Practices | |||
| BUSN1006 - Solving Wicked Problems | |||
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions OR enrol in 3 units in the first two study periods. | |||
Year 1, Session 3/Study Period 6 | |||
| If available, students must enrol in the core College units in the first session or study period - EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| BUSN1004 - Starting a Business | |||
Year 2, Session 1/Study Period 2 | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||
| TOUR1001 - Tourism Theories and Practices | |||
| BUSN1007 - The Interconnected World | |||
Year 2, Session 2/Study Period 4 | |||
| TOUR1002 - Hospitality Services Management | |||
| MRKT2002 - Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion | |||
Year 2, Study Period 5 | |||
| BUSN1006 - Solving Wicked Problems | |||
| Note 1: | This unit is available for students at the following locations: Gold Coast, SCU Melbourne, SCU Sydney, SCU Perth, and Online. |
| Note 2: | This Specialisation is only available at SCU Sydney, SCU Melbourne, and SCU Perth. |