Diploma of Business

• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 11
• Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or able to demonstrate competence through documented evidence of the following:
  • Educated for 5 years in an English speaking country; or
  • Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test through our partner college, Universal English College (UEC)
• Access to a laptop or tablet for home and classroom use with Microsoft Office software or equivalent

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL may be accepted. 

Course fees do not include computer software or textbooks, which are to be purchased at the student’s own cost. Non-payment of course fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.

• Leadership and Management: Theory and Practice 7th Edition, Kris Cole
• Business Administration, 2nd Edition, Kris Cole

Cengate Learning: www.cengage.com.au

Check the publisher’s website for current pricing

These textbooks may be purchased by students through Cengage Learning or any other bookshops or online providers that offer this publication.

Students must also supply their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g. Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher.

You will need to successfully complete five core units [c] and seven elective [e] units to get this diploma.

• BSBXCM501 – Lead communication in the workplace [c]
• BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area [e]
• BSBSUS511 – Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability [c]
• BSBSTR501 – Establish innovative work environments [e]
• BSBCRT511 – Develop critical thinking in others [c]
• BSBFIN501 – Manage budgets and financial plans [c]
• BSBOPS501 – Manage business resources [c]
• BSBHRM525 – Manage recruitment and onboarding [e]
• BSBOPS504 – Manage business risk [e]
• BSBTWK503 – Manage meetings [e]
• BSBPEF501 – Manage personal and professional development [e]
• BSBCMM511 – Communicate with influence [e]

A blended course which combines face to face and online learning and delivery.

At UEC business, we teach you through a variety of ways, including lectures, workshops, individual feedback sessions and study support groups.

We also use case studies, presentations, reports, group tasks, direct observation, practical projects and more to assess your progress.

The Diploma of Business gives you the knowledge and skills you need to start your own business – and more! After graduating from this course, careers you can choose from may include:

• Business Development Manager
• Corporate Services Manager
• Executive Officer
• Project Consultant
• Marketing Manager

Have you completed any courses that are the same as the units offered by UEC business? Then you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

RPL accounts for the skills and knowledge you have gained through work and life experiences, while CT recognises formal training you have already completed – and is only available for Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) awards.

You must apply during the application process and prior to commencement of study, otherwise your application will not be considered. Please get in touch to find out more.

Students who successfully complete this course will be issued with the AQF qualification (Australian Qualifications Framework) BSB50120 Diploma of Business.

Students who partially complete this course (a minimum of one unit of competency) will be issued with a Statement of Attainment from BSB50120 Diploma of Business qualification for the unit/s of competency successfully completed.

This diploma is the perfect pathway to an advanced diploma offered at UEC business Institute.

UEC business diploma qualification will also give you credit on courses at the following institutions in Australia:

• Southern Cross University
• Torrens University
• University of Wollongong

For more details visit Further Study Partners page.

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Please note study periods are usually 10 weeks, however due to Public Holidays, the length of study and holiday periods may vary. Please refer carefully to the dates above and refer to additional information provided in class for scheduled classes due to public holidays.