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BSB50415 - Diploma of Business Administration

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification would apply to individuals with various job titles including administration managers, general office managers and office managers. Individuals in these roles may possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team.

This course is currently in transition and being replaced by BSB50120 Diploma of Business.

CURRENT BSB50415 students will need to complete by March 2022, with the last enrolment in January 2022. Students are encouraged to discuss their personal study plan with the teacher. All NEW STUDENTS will need to enroll in BSB50120 Diploma of Business.

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
  • 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

Executive Officers Office Managers Administration Manager

Course Structures

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.

Standard Course Structure

18 months full-time or 2 years part-time

  • Online
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Group A

This qualification has no core units

Students must complete 8 elective units, of which:

  • 5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units 
  • 3 elective units may be selected from the Group B units 
  • 1 unspecified elective may be selected 
BSBADM506 Manage business document design and development More Information Training.gov Details
BSBADM502 Manage Meetings More Information Training.gov Details
BSBFIM502 Manage payroll More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work More Information Training.gov Details
BSBADM504 Plan and implement administrative systems More Information Training.gov Details
BSBADM503 Plan and manage conferences More Information Training.gov Details
Group B

This qualification has no core units

Students must complete 8 elective units, of which:

  • 5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units
  • 3 elective units may be selected from the Group B units
  • 1 unspecified elective may be selected
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development More Information Training.gov Details
BSBINM501 Manage an information or knowledge management system More Information Training.gov Details
BSBMGT502 Manage people performance More Information Training.gov Details
Unspecified Elective

This qualification has no core units

Students must complete 8 elective units, of which:

  • 5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units
  • 3 elective units may be selected from the Group B units
  • 1 unspecified elective may be selected
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 BSBADM502 - Manage Meetings
2 BSBFIM502 - Manage payroll
4 BSBPMG522 - Undertake project work
5 BSBINM501 - Manage an information or knowledge management system
6 BSBMGT502 - Manage people performance
7 BSBADM504 - Plan and implement administrative systems
8 BSBADM503 - Plan and manage conferences

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
BSBADM506 Manage business document design and development
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service
BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBITU401 Design and develop complex text documents
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets

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
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.

Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

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

Standard Course Structure

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

Standard Course Structure

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
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 (BSB50415) students may undertake the Bachelor of Business and may choose any single specialisation.


Students with a completed CQU TAFE (BSB50415) will receive 1 year credit and will enter directly into 2nd year of the CQU Bachelor of Business.


CQU TAFE Diploma Business (BSB50415) 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.