Program Overview

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Introduction to QUT

QUT is a university that focuses on providing real-world learning experiences. The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including business, engineering, health, and more.

Undergraduate Study Areas

QUT offers undergraduate programs in the following study areas:

• Architecture and built environment
• Business
• Communication
• Creative arts
• Design
• Engineering
• Diplomas and pathway programs
• Health
• Information technology and games
• Justice
• Languages
• Law
• Mathematics and data science
• Science
• Teaching

Postgraduate Study Areas

QUT offers postgraduate programs in the following study areas:

• Architecture
• Business
• Communication
• Design
• Education
• Engineering
• Health
• Information technology and games
• Justice
• Languages
• Law
• Mathematics and data science
• Project management
• Science

Research Degrees

QUT offers research degrees in the following areas:

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Master of Philosophy
• Professional doctorate

Online Study

QUT offers fully online degrees and online short courses in various study areas, including business, creative industries, digital capability, education, engineering, health, justice, languages, law, leadership, science, and transformation.

International Students

QUT offers programs for international students, including study areas such as architecture and built environment, business, communication, creative arts, design, engineering, English language and pathway programs, health, information technology and games, justice, languages, law, mathematics and data science, project management, science, and teaching and education.

Short Courses and Professional Education

QUT offers short courses and professional education programs for individuals and organizations, including courses in business, creative industries, digital capability, education, engineering, health, justice, languages, law, leadership, science, and transformation.

Research

QUT conducts research in various areas, including architecture and built environment, business and law, creative industries, education and social justice, engineering, health, science, and more. The university has various research facilities, including the Bioinnovation Research Facility, Central Analytical Research Facility, Design and Fabrication Research Facility, Digital Observatory, eResearch, Medical Engineering Research Facility, Research Engineering Facility, Samford Ecological Research Facility, and VISER.

Engagement

QUT engages with industry and the community through various partnerships, including research partnerships, executive education, and professional development programs.

Giving

QUT offers various ways to give, including donating to support students, research, and community programs.

Alumni

QUT has a strong alumni network, with various benefits and resources available to graduates.

About QUT

QUT is a university that focuses on providing real-world learning experiences. The university has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, creativity, sustainability, and improving health and wellbeing.

Campuses and Venues

QUT has two main campuses, Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove, as well as various public venues, including the QUT Art Museum, William Robinson Gallery, Science and Engineering Centre, The Cube, Old Government House, Gardens Theatre, Education Precinct, and Creative Industries Precinct.

News and Events

QUT publishes news and events related to the university, including research breakthroughs, student achievements, and upcoming events.

Course Information

The Diploma in Business is a program that provides foundational knowledge and skills for a broad range of business fields. The program is equivalent to the first year of QUT's Bachelor of Business and provides a pathway to undergraduate study in QUT Business degrees.

Course Details

• Course code: BS40
• QTAC code:
• CRICOS code: F
• Delivery: Kelvin Grove
• Duration: 8-12 months full-time, 16 months part-time
• Entry: February, July, and November
• ATAR/selection rank threshold: 60.00

Careers and Outcomes

The course is designed as a pathway to undergraduate study in QUT Business degrees. Graduates may be employed in entry-level positions, and possible careers include accountant, behavioral finance specialist, brand consultant, content marketing manager, copywriter, corporate sustainability manager, digital marketing specialist, economist, financial planner, global supply chain manager, human resource adviser, international business specialist, marketing communications specialist, project manager, public relations officer/consultant, risk manager, small business owner, and training and development coordinator.

Course Articulation

Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Business, students are eligible for 96 credit points (one year) of advanced standing towards the Bachelor of Business.

Fees

• 2026 fees: CSP $17,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
• 2026 fees: $27,000 per course (96 credit points)

Scholarships

QUT offers various scholarships to support students, including the QUT College Merit Scholarship.

Other Courses

QUT offers a range of other courses, including Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation), Bachelor of Business (Honours), Graduate Certificate in Business, Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, and more.