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1 year full-time (or equivalent part-time)
Face-to-face through lectures, tutorials and seminars, supported by Canvas, Sheridan's server-based learning management system. Sheridan does not offer online study options for remote students.
Full time / Part time · 12 contact hours per week (full-time); 150 hours of study per unit per semester, including 36 hours seminars and 114 hours private study
February | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TAC WA / ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Principles of Financial Accounting
Foundation unit in accounting.
Introduction to Economics
Foundation unit in economics.
Principles of Business Law
Foundation unit in business law.
Principles of Marketing
Foundation unit in marketing.
Principles of Management
Foundation unit in management.
Principles of Finance
For students who pass the Post-Entry Numeracy Assessment (PENA).
Foundation Mathematics
For students who fail the Post-Entry Numeracy Assessment (PENA).
Introduction to Christianity
Common core unit on the Christian faith, taken by students from all undergraduate courses at Sheridan.
Academic and Professional Communication Skills
Common core research unit on academic and professional communication, taken by students from all undergraduate courses at Sheridan.
Common Questions
The Diploma of Business is a 1-year undergraduate pathway award into the Sheridan Bachelor of Business. There are also credit pathways from the DipBus into the undergraduate programs at Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Alphacrucis University College and Christian Heritage College.
A total of 8 units must be taken to complete the Sheridan Diploma of Business course. Each unit is worth 3 credit points for a total of 24 credit points. There are no electives; students must complete all listed units to meet the graduation requirements.
A single Diploma of Business unit represents 150 hours of study over a semester, including class contact hours and private study. The 150 hours typically consists of seminars for 36 hours (3 hours per week over 12 teaching weeks) and private study for 114 hours (7 hours per week over 12 teaching weeks plus 10 hours per week over 3 non-teaching weeks). Full-time students take 4 units per semester, requiring 12 contact hours per week.
Students may enter the Diploma of Business at the beginning of any semester, with intakes in February and July. The course is a 12-month course for full-time students, with units delivered in 15-week semesters. Full-time students will be able to complete the course in 2 semesters, or longer if taken part-time.
No. The Diploma of Business is delivered face-to-face through lectures, tutorials and seminars, and is supported by Canvas, Sheridan's server-based learning management system. Sheridan does not offer online study options for remote students. All classes take place at the Perth CBD campus (Suite 18, 7 Aberdeen St Perth).
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