Program Overview

---

Diploma of Business Studies

Key Information

Duration

Stage 1: 8 or 12 months Stage 2: 8 or 12 months

Intake Dates

February, June, October

Campus Location

Coglin Street Campus

Fees

Stage 1: A$28,900 (A$3,612.5 per module) Stage 2: A$36,900 (A$4,612.5 per module)

FEE-Help available

CRICOS code: F

Program Overview

Your Pathway to Adelaide University

The Diploma of Business Studies is a comprehensive two-stage program designed to prepare you for success in a wide range of degrees at Adelaide University, launching in 2026.

The Diploma of Business Studies offers a flexible pathway:

• Begin the Two-Stage Diploma directly from Australian Year 11 (or equivalent).
• Alternatively, start Stage 2 if you’ve completed Australian Year 12 (or equivalent).

What Will You Be Studying?

This two-stage program is designed to prepare you for success:

• Stage 1: 2 or 3 trimesters.
• Stage 2: An additional 2 or 3 trimesters. Together, the total program spans 4 to 6 trimesters, tailored to your academic progress.

In Stage 2, you’ll cover the same material as first-year university students, ensuring a seamless transition to higher education. By successfully completing the Diploma of Business Studies at Eynesbury College, you’ll gain direct entry into the second year of a range of bachelor’s degrees at Adelaide University.

Entry Requirements

To join the Diploma of Business Studies program, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:

• Stage 1: Completion of Australian Year 11, or an equivalent qualification.
• Stage 2: Completion of Australian Year 12, or an equivalent qualification.
• English Language Proficiency: IELTS 5.5, with no individual band score below 5.0.

Pathway Options - Second Year Entry

Enter the below degrees at Adelaide University from 2026 with a full year of credit from your Eynesbury Diploma of Business.

Progression Requirement	Degree	Courses Credited	Remaining Duration (Years)
SC	Bachelor of Aviation majoring in Management	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Business	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Business majoring in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Business majoring in International Business	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Business majoring in Management	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing and Design	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Business majoring in Procurement and Supply Chain Management	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Business majoring in Real Estate	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Business majoring in Sport Management	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Business majoring in Tourism, Events and Hospitality Management	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Banking and Finance *	8	2
SC	Bachelor of Economics	8	2.5

*Assumed knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods (or equivalent).

Pathway Options - First Year Entry

Get a head start with a Diploma of Business and gain direct entry into degrees at Adelaide University from 2026. View progression and credit requirements below, as well as the duration of your bachelor’s degree at university, once successfully completing a Diploma of Business at Eynesbury.

Progression Requirement	Degree	Courses Credited	Remaining Duration (Years)
SC	Bachelor of Business majoring in Project Management	8	2.5
SC	Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting *	8	2.5
SC	Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Business Analytics *	8	3
SC	Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Financial Planning *	8	3
SC	Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Property*	8	2.5
SC	Bachelor of Aviation majoring in Pilot	6	2.5
SC	Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing and Communication	6	2.5

*Assumed knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods (or equivalent).

Program Structure

Required Modules (Stage 1)

Students study 8 core modules from the below list:

• Accounting A
• Accounting B
• Fundamentals of Mathematics A
• Fundamentals of Mathematics B
• Information Technology A
• Information Technology B
• Language and Communication A
• Language and Communication B

Required Modules (Stage 2)

Students choose 8 modules from a range of core modules and elective modules. Students will be counselled by Eynesbury academic staff to ensure the electives they choose will meet university requirements.

• Accounting for Business
• Business and Society
• Business Law
• Career Development for Professionals
• Management and Organisation
• Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange
• Principles of Economics
• Quantitative Methods for Business

Additional Information

Classes: Classes run between 9am and 5.30pm on weekdays (Adelaide time zone, ACST). You can expect between 4-6 hours of private study per module, per week.

Mode of Study: Programs are delivered through a variety of modes, not excluding online studies.