Program Overview

Diploma in Business

Overview

The Diploma in Business is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in business. The course focuses on career and the future of enterprises in a range of contexts, whether students wish to start their own business or pursue a corporate role in a global enterprise.

Duration

The Diploma in Business is offered in two duration options:

• 34 weeks (2 terms)
• 48 weeks (3 terms)

Intake Dates

The intake dates for the Diploma in Business are:

• March
• July
• October

CRICOS Code

The CRICOS codes for the Diploma in Business are:

• 2 terms: M
• 3 terms: G

Fees

The fees for the Diploma in Business are:

• A$26,400* (2 terms)
• A$36,250* (3 terms) *Fees indicative for 2026

Exemptions

Students may apply for exemptions for prior learning, which includes formal study undertaken in recognised institutions in Australia and overseas.

Course Overview

The Diploma in Business aims to harness students' energy and passion for success by focusing on career and the future of enterprises in a range of contexts. The course provides the necessary skills for students to develop original and exciting initiatives and to build and implement the strategies that will make these initiatives successful.

Delivery Mode

The Diploma in Business is delivered face-to-face/on campus.

Language Development Module (LDM)

Western Sydney University International College provides a Language Development Module (LDM) to better prepare graduates to meet the high expectations of language usage in tertiary education. All students enrolling into Diploma in Business with an IELTS-equivalent English proficiency of 5.5 must complete the unit to be able to graduate from the Diploma.

Articulation to Western Sydney University

Students successfully completing the Diploma in Business will be granted entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Business degree with major options including:

• Bachelor of Accounting
• Bachelor of Business with majors including:
  • Applied Finance
  • Business Analytics
  • Economics
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Property
  • Sport Management
• Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management

Potential Careers

The potential careers for graduates of the Diploma in Business include:

• Accountant
• Marketeer
• Sports Manager
• Hotel Manager
• Property Manager
• Human Resources Manager

Accreditation

The Diploma in Business is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and is authorised to be offered to international students studying on an international student visa, under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).