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Southern Cross University (SCU)

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Diploma of Business

  • Diploma

Looking for a pathway to a Bachelor degree in business, information technology or tourism?

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
2127279, 079231K, 086030E, 086030E, 086030E
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Oct
International Fees
$31,200 per year / $31,200 total
ATAR
45

About this course

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 business, finance, management, economics, marketing, tourism and information technology. In addition to core units, you may choose a specialisation in either business and enterprise, information technology or tourism.

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 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.

Study locations

Gold Coast

Online

What you will learn

  • 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.

Career pathways

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 Bachelor of Business and Enterprise or Bachelor of Information Technology at Southern Cross University.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).
78.1%
Overall satisfaction
78%
Skill scale
66.7%
Teaching scale
81%
Employed full-time
$57.7k
Average salary