The Diploma of Business Studies course is designed to provide you with foundation skills in business and management. The course equips you with knowledge and skills required in business accounting, analytics, economics, legal issues in business, management and marketing; plus the opportunity to explore human resource management, property or financial planning. The course includes seven core units of study and one elective unit which provides you with foundation skills to either undertake further study in a business related bachelor degree or enter into employment. Successful completion of the diploma will provide opportunity for you to receive credit for eight units of study in the Bachelor of Business. You have the option to pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Business degree or enter into employment. The course provides opportunity for you to undertake part time or online study while balancing your personal and professional commitments.
There are no limitations to where a business degree can take you. Graduates choose from a broad spectrum of occupations including administration officer/manager, economics advisor, quality manager, accountant, human resources manager, marketing manager, logistics manager, purchasing and materials manager – just to name a few. A business career offers diverse employment opportunities and the ability to advance from an entry-level position to supervisor, manager, consultant or senior executive within business, government or non-profit organisations in the industry of your choice.
Duration | 1 years full-time or 2 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 48 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | DipBusSt |
AQF Level | Level 5: Diploma |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Rank Threshold | SR 52 | ATAR 52 |
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:
Completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
If you are an international student, additional requirements may apply, please visit international student information for more details. Refer to International Entry Requirements
Each student will be assessed individually.
A recommended study schedule for this course can be obtained from your Student Advisor (Courses and Careers).
Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in 4 units per term and part-time students usually enrol in 2 units per term.
Course Planners are also available for this course to help you schedule your study.
Please note: students must check to see when and where a unit is offered before enrolling. See the unit availability in this handbook for details.
Interim Awards | CM57 - Undergraduate Certificate in Business Studies |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
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Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 20 |
2023 | 25 |
2022 | 25 |
2021 | 15 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have technical and theoretical knowledge and concepts, with depth in some areas within a field of work and learning | ||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources | ||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, plan, design and evaluate approaches to unpredictable problems and/or management requirements | ||||||
4. SKILLS Have specialist technical and creative skills to express ideas and perspectives | ||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer knowledge and specialised skills to others and demonstrate understanding of knowledge | ||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate application with depth in some areas of specialisation, in known or changing contexts | ||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical and/or creative skills in a range of situations | ||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations with responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad parameters for quantity and quality | ||||||
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, coordinate and evaluate the work of teams within broad but generally well- defined parameters | ||||||
10. FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE sufficient to undertake qualifications | ||||||
11. ACQUISITION AND APPLICATION of knowledge in new or existing disciplines or professional areas drawn from higher education units | ||||||
12. FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS sufficient to undertake qualifications | ||||||
13. ACQUISITION AND APPLICATION of skills in new or existing disciplines or professional areas drawn from higher education units | ||||||
14. Course content drawn from higher education units | ||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Diploma of Business Studies is comprised of seven core units and one additional unit. Students should select their additional unit based on the discipline area most likely to be studied if they continue onto the Bachelor of Business
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BUSN11016 | Introduction to Study and Professional Practice | |
ACCT11059 | Accounting, Learning and Online Communication | |
MGMT11169 | Business Analytics | |
ECON11026 | Principles of Economics | |
LAWS11030 | Foundations of Business Law | |
MGMT11109 | Introduction to Business | |
MRKT11029 | Marketing Fundamentals |
The Diploma of Business studies is comprised of seven core units and one specified elective unit. Students should select their elective based on the discipline area most likely to be studied if they continue onto the Bachelor of Business
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
ACCT11081 | Introductory Financial Accounting | |
BLAR11050 | Residential Construction | |
FINC11001 | Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning | |
HRMT11010 | Organisational Behaviour | |
HRMT11011 | Human Resource Management | |
MRKT11028 | Digital Marketing |
Computing Requirements
As a student, it is necessary to have access to a computer or equivalent device in order to complete your coursework. You should have a good understanding of technology and the ability to navigate the online environment, which may involve completing online assessments, participating in online forums, and responding to emails. There may be instances where you need to use a computer or equivalent device for in-class tasks or assessments. It is important that you have dependable access to the internet and a computer or equivalent device capable of video conferencing for online classes. Make sure to review your unit profiles to learn about any specific technology requirements for your coursework.