Program Overview

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Diploma of Business

Overview

The Diploma of Business is a high-flying program that provides students with a direct entry point to the fast-paced world of business. Upon completion, students can gain entrance into the second year of a Deakin University Bachelor degree in business.

Key Information

Duration

• 8 or 12 months

Intake Dates

• March, June, October

Campus Location

• Melbourne Burwood
• Online (domestic students only)

2025 Fees

• Domestic: A$26,728 (A$3,341 per unit)
• International: A$38,350 (A$4,793.75 per unit)

Course Overview

The Diploma of Business at Deakin College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices. Students can choose from a range of specialist majors, including event management, public relations, project management, and more.

Employment and Career Options

Upon completing the Bachelor degree, students can pursue various career options, including:

• Business analyst
• Project manager
• Customer relations manager
• Events manager
• Business development manager
• Procurement manager
• Business operations manager
• Small business owner
• Product manager
• Retail and chain supply manager
• Business and digital communications
• Organisational psychology

Pathways to Deakin University

Students can pathway into the following degrees at Deakin University:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
• Bachelor of Business Analytics
• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Property and Real Estate
• Bachelor of Commerce

Course and Unit Outline

The Diploma of Business consists of eight core units and one compulsory module. Students can download the course and unit outline for further details.

Course Structure

Required Units

• MAA104 Financial Literacy
• MAE120 Money, Growth & The Economy
• MMM267 Business Logistics
• MIS203 Managing Information In The Digital Age
• MMK101 Marketing Fundamentals
• MMM111 Managing Self and Others
• MMM132 Management
• MMM241 Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Compulsory Module

• DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)

Language Development Module (International Students Only)

• LDM100 Language Development Module (0 credit points)

Course Timetable

On-Campus

• Classes run between 9am and 7pm on weekdays
• Most units run as 2 x 2-hour classes each week
• Private study: 4-6 hours per unit per week

Online

• Recorded content, classroom notes, readings, activities, and assessments available online
• Optional one-hour live online session each week for every unit

Transferring to Deakin University

Students can transfer to Deakin University with a weighted average mark (WAM) required for transfer. The WAM varies by campus and course.

Entry Requirements

International Entry Requirements

• Completion of IB Diploma with a score of 22 or above
• GCE A Levels with a pass in 2 subjects
• GCE AS levels with a pass in 4 subjects

Australian Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of Year 12 (VCE or equivalent)
• VCE VM completion
• Completion of Cert IV and above
• IB Diploma score of 22 or above
• Work experience - Mature Age only

Country-Specific Entry Requirements

• Bahrain: General Secondary Education Certificate plus 1 year UG study with overall 60%
• Bangladesh: Completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with GPA of 3.5
• Bhutan: BHSE Year 12 - 60%
• Brazil: Satisfactory pass in Certificado de Ensino Medio with an average of 7.0 in 4 subjects
• Brunei: 2 passes in GCE A-levels
• Canada: Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (CPU) or any of the Regional (Provincial) High School Diploma with an overall score of 50%
• Cambodia: Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with a C grade average
• China: Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 60%
• Colombia: Successful Completion of Bachiller Académico with a minimum overall average score of 70%
• Fiji: Successful completion of Form 7 with a B in English and Maths and a pass in all other units, with an overall score of 240
• France: Baccalaureate with an average of 10
• Ghana: 2 passes in GCE A-levels
• Hong Kong: Completion of HKDSE with a minimum total score of 8 points over the best 4 subjects from Category A and C (Excluding Physical Education)
• India: Completion of Year 12 with a minimum 60%
• Indonesia: SMA III with an average grade of 6.5 in 4 academic units
• Iran: Successful Completion of National High School Diploma (Theoretical steam ) studied for minimum 3 years with an overall grade of 14 or above out of 20
• Japan: Successful completion of Upper Secondary School Certificate of Graduation (Kotogakko) Year 3 with GPA 2.5
• Kenya: Completion of KCSE with a C grade average
• Korea: Senior High School Certificate Year 3 (Year 12) with an average rank of 6 in 4 academic subjects
• Kuwait: Completion of Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a 70% average in final results
• Laos: IB Diploma score of 22 or above
• Lebanon: General Secondary Certificate (Lebanese Baccalaureate) - Baccalauréat Libanais with a minimum score of 12 (out of 20)
• Macau: Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 (Form 6) with an average of 60% in 4 academic units
• Malawi: 2 passes in GCE A-levels
• Mexico: Completion of Mexican Upper Secondary School Program (Bachillerato or Preparatria program) with a minimum 7.0 GPA
• Malaysia: STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia) with 2 passes (minimum Grade C)
• Mongolia: Successful completion of Gerchilgee (Certificate of Senior Secondary Education) with an overall average score of 70%
• Myanmar: Completion of Basic Education High School Exam with grade of 50% in final year results
• Nepal: Completion of Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Year 12) with a GPA of 2.4
• New Zealand: Completion of National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 with a minimum of 42 credits in 3 approved subjects at Level 3
• Nigeria: Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) with 5 grades at C6 level
• Oman: Additional year of study following General Secondary Education Certificate or Year 12 American program
• Pakistan: Completion of Higher Secondary School Certificate with a grade average of 55%
• Papua New Guinea: Higher School Certificate with a grade average of 70%
• Philippines: Successful completion of Year 12 with an 80% average
• Russia: Successful completion of Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education with an overall grade average of 3.0
• Saudi Arabia: Additional year of study following General Secondary Education Certificate or Year 12 American program
• Singapore: 2 H2 passes in GCE A-levels
• South Africa: Successful completion of Year 12
• Sri Lanka: 2 passes in GCE A-levels or equivalent
• Sweden: Avgangsbetyg / Slutbetyg (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with a score of 10 points
• Taiwan: Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 with a B or 60% average in 4 academic units
• Tanzania: 2 passes in GCE A-levels
• Thailand: Successful completion of Matayom 6 with a GPA of 2.0
• Turkey: Successful completion of Lise Diplomasi with GPA of 3.0
• UAE: Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate (Year 12) with a minimum overall average score of 80% or higher
• Uganda: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with passes in at least 2 principal studies plus Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with passes in 6 studies
• UK: GCE A Levels with a pass in 2 subjects
• USA: Successful completion of American High School Diploma with a minimum score of 2.0; or Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent PLUS with a SAT score of 1000; or Successful completion of GED (High School Equivalency) with a minimum overall score of 580, and no content area module below 145
• Vietnam: Successful completion of Year 12 with a 6.0 GPA
• Zambia: 2 passes in GCE A-levels
• Zimbabwe: 2 passes in GCE A-levels

English Language Entry Requirements

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to this course.

Transfer Guidelines

View the transfer requirements for the Diploma of Business.