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BSB50215 - Diploma of Business

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification is for people who want to work in a senior administrative role or who wish to gain credit for further study at university. It reflects the role of individuals with substantial experience in a range of settings and who are seeking to further develop their skills across a wide range of business functions. This course will develop sound managerial level business skills. You will learn how to effectively manage meetings, plan and manage conferences, manage payroll and manage your personal work portfolio and professional development needs. You will be able to learn a diverse range of new skills or build an existing knowledge to become more effective at work or achieve your career goals.


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements, however completion of a Certificate IV or similar qualification is desirable.


VET Student Loan Information

VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.

For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us .


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Business Services
AQF Level Level 5: Diploma

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Career possibilities may include, Executive officers, Program consultants or Program coordinators.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 8 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Online

18 months full-time or 2 years part-time

  • Online
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Elective - Group B

This qualification has NO core units.  

Eight elective units must be selected, of which, no more than three units can be selected from one Elective group.

BSBADM504 Plan and implement administrative systems More Information Training.gov Details
BSBADM502 Manage Meetings More Information Training.gov Details
BSBADM503 Plan and manage conferences More Information Training.gov Details
BSBFIM502 Manage payroll More Information Training.gov Details
Elective - Group C
No more than three units can be selected from one Elective group.
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM501 Manage human resource services More Information Training.gov Details
Elective - Group E

No more than three units can be selected from one Elective group.

BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work More Information Training.gov Details
BSBINM501 Manage an information or knowledge management system More Information Training.gov Details
Unspecified Elective

No more than three units can be selected from one Elective group.

BSBMGT502 Manage people performance More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness More Information Training.gov Details
BSBITU401 Design and develop complex text documents More Information Training.gov Details
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 BSBWOR501 - Manage personal work priorities and professional development
2 BSBITU401 - Design and develop complex text documents
3 BSBADM502 - Manage Meetings
4 BSBADM503 - Plan and manage conferences
5 BSBITU402 - Develop and use complex spreadsheets
6 BSBPMG522 - Undertake project work
7 BSBFIM502 - Manage payroll
9 BSBHRM506 - Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
10 BSBHRM501 - Manage human resource services
11 BSBINM501 - Manage an information or knowledge management system

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
BSBADM504 Plan and implement administrative systems
BSBMGT502 Manage people performance
BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Project
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Online

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Online

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Online

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Credit Transfer into CQU Bachelor of Business

CQU will only recognise Diploma students where the full-time Diploma course duration is one year or greater.


ALL CQU TAFE (BSB50215) students may undertake the Bachelor of Business and may choose any single specialisation.


Students with a completed CQU TAFE (BSB50215) will receive 1 year credit and will enter directly into 2nd year of the CQU Bachelor of Business.


CQU TAFE Diploma Business (BSB50215) students will receive the following credit:

  • Eight unspecified electives.

Students must complete remaining 16 units to complete their degrees as follows:

  • Eight core units.
  • Eight units from chosen specialisation.


What else might I find useful?

Financial assistance with fees may be available through concessions or via ‘Time to Pay’ payment plan. This and other information such as student support, study and library assistance can be found at www.cqu.edu.au/current-student


Is what I already know taken into account?

Yes. Your current skills and experience matter to us. Consideration is given to your prior life and work experience as well as formal and informal training. You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through our RPL centre. Please note that documentary evidence will be requested as well as other sources of evidence.