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Trimester 1 – February 2026 | Trimester 2 – June 2026 | Trimester 3 – October 2026
Course Overview
Download course brochure The world of business and work is changing rapidly. To safeguard your career in this new era, you must keep up to date by building on your knowledge and skills. UNE’s Diploma in Business will help you build on your experience to develop the business skills you need to respond to opportunities in the workplace and to meet challenges with confidence. We focus on equipping you with the ability to apply academic knowledge to your work in business, as an entrepreneur, or as an employee. Why study the Diploma in Business with UNE? We value what you already know about the world of business. Through our program of study, we help you to take your learning beyond the University into your chosen career. We do this by ensuring you can apply your knowledge and skills in the real world. You will analyse business data, strategy and management practices using real business case studies. You will apply current business research to understand regional and global business trends. UNE's Diploma in Business also offers a major in Indigenous Organisation Management, which is specifically designed for people employed or associated with Indigenous organisations. Units are based on areas identified as being fundamental to the diverse operational aspects of Indigenous organisations, such as financial accountability, business law, management, group dynamics and leadership. Our Diploma in Business is not just a qualification; it will help you navigate the world of work across a range of industries and occupations. We are proud to be an industry leader in the provision of online learning. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide . What makes our course different? Our flexible course allows you to tailor your studies to meet your own career goals, giving you the freedom to choose the direction you take. You can: Hone your skills in creative thinking, critical analysis, communication and decision making so you can develop ethical, social and environmental solutions to business challenges. Gain a solid foundation in accounting, economics, finance, organisational development and marketing. Opt to specialise in Indigenous Organisation Management, a major specifically designed for people employed or associated with Indigenous organisations Progress into our Advanced Diploma in Business or Bachelor of Business and receive advanced standing for units completed in the diploma. Complete the course in as little as one year full-time or up to four years part-time. Study on campus or online, allowing you to balance your studies with your work and personal commitments. Study online Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world. Study on campus Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
Where You Can Study
Sydney
211 Church St, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Accounting Information for Business Decision-making
Core unit – 6 credit points
Economics for Management
Core unit – 6 credit points
Fundamentals of Management
Core unit – 6 credit points
Communication for Business
Core unit – 6 credit points
Fundamentals of Marketing
Core unit – 6 credit points
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Listed unit – 6 credit points
Fundamentals of Personal Finance
Listed unit – 6 credit points
Microeconomics I: Understanding Markets, Prices and Competition
Listed unit – 6 credit points
Management Practices in Responsible Organisations
Listed unit – 6 credit points
Business Statistics
Listed unit – 6 credit points
Law and First Peoples of Australia
Indigenous Organisation Management prescribed unit – 6 credit points
Indigenous Perspectives across Creative Industries
Indigenous Organisation Management listed unit – 6 credit points
Human Resource Management
Indigenous Organisation Management listed unit – 6 credit points
Working with Aboriginal People
Indigenous Organisation Management listed unit – 6 credit points
Common Questions
Yes, UNE offers the Diploma in Business fully online across three study periods (Trimester 1 – February, Trimester 2 – June, and Trimester 3 – October), with 24/7 tutor support including essay feedback within 24 hours and live chat for academic writing assistance.
Yes, UNE's Diploma in Business offers a major in Indigenous Organisation Management, which is specifically designed for people employed or associated with Indigenous organisations. Units are based on areas identified as being fundamental to the diverse operational aspects of Indigenous organisations, such as financial accountability, business law, management, group dynamics and leadership.
Yes, graduates can progress into UNE's Advanced Diploma in Business or Bachelor of Business and receive advanced standing for units completed in the diploma, reducing the cost and length of further studies.
To qualify for the award, a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points, which comprises 8 units in total, and can be completed in as little as one year full-time or up to four years part-time.
UNE offers multiple entry pathways including higher education study (with an appropriate GPA), VET study from a Registered Training Organisation (Certificate IV or above), professional work experience (at least one year of paid professional experience with a resume and Statement of Service), Mature Age Special Entry, or the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Pathway programs such as the free Foundation Program, TRACKS Indigenous Foundation Program, and Internal Selection Program are also available.
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