Course Overview

About This Course

The Diploma of Business sets you up for success. Graduates go on to roles such as; team leader, project administrator or office manager. This highly practical business course will develop key skills to manage systems, write budgets and financial plans, manage business resources and motivate others. The Diploma of Business gives you transferable and highly practical business skills enabling you to work in all aspects of a business. In addition, you will gain confidence in collaborating with other students and develop a suite of technical and interpersonal skills that will increase your employment opportunities in various business roles.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Newcastle (Tighes Hill), NSW

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

At TAFE NSW each course has entry requirements. These help us to make sure that your course choice is right for you and help determine your suitability for a course.
Recommended skills and knowledge
Licensing requirements

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This qualification could help you prepare for roles like: Team Leader, Executive Assistant (to a Senior Manager), Project Administrator, Office Manager, Account Manager, Business Manager.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units25 units

BSBCRT511

Develop critical thinking in others

BSBFIN501

Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBOPS501

Manage business resources

BSBSUS511

Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

BSBXCM501

Lead communication in the workplace

BSBPEF402

Develop personal work priorities

BSBPEF403

Lead personal development

BSBPEF502

Develop and use emotional intelligence

BSBCMM411

Make presentations

BSBCMM412

Lead difficult conversations

BSBCRT412

Articulate, present and debate ideas

BSBMKG431

Assess marketing opportunities

BSBHRM413

Support the learning and development of teams and individuals

BSBHRM415

Coordinate recruitment and onboarding

BSBMKG433

Undertake marketing activities

BSBMKG434

Promote products and services

BSBPMG430

Undertake project work

BSBOPS402

Coordinate business operational plans

BSBOPS403

Apply business risk management processes

BSBOPS404

Implement customer service strategies

BSBFIN401

Report on financial activity

BSBOPS401

Coordinate business resources

BSBOPS405

Organise business meetings

BSBTEC401

Design and produce complex text documents

BSBTEC402

Design and produce complex spreadsheets

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Diploma of Business cost for international students?

The course fee for international students ranges from $8,300 to $8,720 AUD. Additionally, there may be extra costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials ranging from $300 to $1,000 AUD per course.

How long does the Diploma of Business take to complete?

The Diploma of Business has a duration of 0.5 years for international students at TAFE NSW.

What practical experience will I gain during the Diploma of Business?

Students will gain practical experience working in simulated office environments or in the online virtual enterprise, performing tasks based on real world activities, planning, setting up and managing a conference, conducting market research and preparing an analysis, and developing recruitment, selection and induction policies and procedures.

What pathway options are available after completing the Diploma of Business?

After completing the Diploma of Business, students can pursue a vocational study pathway, a TAFE NSW degree pathway (including the Bachelor of Business at TAFE NSW Ultimo), or university partnership pathways through TAFE NSW's partnerships with a number of Australian universities that offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students. If you apply for a package of Certificate IV Business, Diploma of Business and Bachelor of Business, the Bachelor of Business duration will be reduced by 1 year.

What are the course and CRICOS codes for the Diploma of Business at TAFE NSW?

The Diploma of Business at TAFE NSW has a course code of BSB50120 and a CRICOS Code of 108538B.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $50,000 to $65,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $85,000 to $110,000 per year

Career Paths

Office ManagerBusiness AdministratorExecutive OfficerProgram CoordinatorOperations Coordinator

Key Skills

Business communication and professional writingLeadership and team managementOperational planning and coordinationFinancial management and budgeting basicsMarketing strategy and media planning

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