Program Overview

Diploma of Business

Key Information

Duration

8 to 12 months

Intake Dates

February, June, October

Campus Location

Melbourne Sydney

2025 Domestic Fees

A$26,336 FEE-Help available

2025 International Fees

A$36,464 CRICOS D

Course Overview

Build your skills within the business sector

Start to build the knowledge and skills necessary for your career in a wide range of areas within the business sector. The diploma provides an introduction to a range of business disciplines prior to choosing the business area in which you will specialise once you move to La Trobe University.

You will study the big issues affecting all businesses globally, trade barriers, sustainability and the environment, as well as begin to gain the skills to design and evaluate innovative solutions for the future.

Degree Pathway

Gain direct entry into 2nd year of:

• Bachelor of Accounting
• Bachelor of Business, available majors:
  • Agribusiness
  • Digital Business
  • Event Management
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Marketing
  • Tourism and Hospitality
• Bachelor of Commerce

Students require a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) to progress into second year as listed on the Transferring to La Trobe University page.

Course Structure

What you’ll be studying

Throughout your Diploma of Business, you will study a total of eight units before graduation. Core and elective subjects will depend upon your preferred bachelor degree.

Before choosing your units, please consult your course coordinator to ensure you are choosing the correct subjects to transition into your preferred course.

First Trimester

• Disruption in Business (BBUS1DIB)
  • Timetabled hours per week (4 hours)
    • One 2-hour lecture per week
    • One 2-hour tutorial per week
• Data Analytics Concepts (BBUS1001)
  • Timetabled hours per week (4 hours)
    • One 2-hour lecture per week
    • One 2-hour tutorial per week
• Economic Issues & Public Policy (BBUS1IEI)
  • Timetabled hours per week (4 hours)
    • One 2-hour lecture per week
    • One 2-hour tutorial per week
• Fundamentals of Marketing (BMKT1MSD)
  • Timetabled hours per week (4 hours)
    • One 2-hour lecture per week
    • One 2-hour tutorial per week
• Sustainability (BBUS1SBY)
  • Timetabled hours per week (4 hours)
    • One 2-hour lecture per week
    • One 2-hour tutorial per week
• Organisational Behaviour (BMGT1OBE)
  • Timetabled hours per week (4 hours)
    • One 2-hour lecture per week
    • One 2-hour tutorial per week
• Introduction to International Business (BMGT1IB)
  • Timetabled hours per week (4 hours)
    • One 2-hour lecture per week
    • One 2-hour tutorial per week
• Fundamentals of Finance (BFIN1FOF)
  • Timetabled hours per week (4 hours)
    • One 2-hour lecture per week
    • One 2-hour tutorial per week
• Fundamentals of Accounting (BACC1AMD)
  • Timetabled hours per week (4 hours)
    • One 2-hour lecture per week
    • One 2-hour tutorial per week
• Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality & Events (BTHS1THE)
  • Timetabled hours per week (4 hours)
    • One 2-hour lecture per week
    • One 2-hour tutorial per week
• Introduction to Business and Company Law (BLST2001)
  • Timetabled hours per week (4 hours)
    • One 2-hour lecture per week
    • One 2-hour tutorial per week
• Programming Environment/Programming for Engineers and Scientists (TCSE1PEXS)
  • Timetabled hours per week (5 hours)
    • Lecture – 1 hour per week
    • Lab/Workshop time – 4 hours per week

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Entry Requirements

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