Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of Business Services job roles including frontline management accountabilities. Once qualified graduates will have the skills and knowledge to carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field of expertise that requires business operations skills.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above when the course starts.
All international students must meet a minimum academic requirement to gain admission to Danford College. Danford College requires the successful completion of studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 education as the minimum level of entry into our courses.
International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency to Danford College. Students must have a minimum score of an internationally recognised English test.
Credit Transfer: Be enrolled in the relevant program at Danford College; Submit a filled-out Credit Transfer Application Form to Danford College; Provide Danford College with certified copies of your qualifications, a Statement of Attainment or a Statement of Results.
Course Credit: Have Qualifications and Statements of Attainment from other institutes conducting Australian Nationally Recognised Training; Provide other evidence of competency in the units of the course (submitted on or before enrolment).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and can be based on any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience, or general life experience.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Executive Officer, Business Development Manager, Project Consultant, Compliance Manager (Local Government), Office Manager, Business Sales Team Leader, Administrator, Corporate Services Manager, Administration Manager (Local Government), Evaluation, Records Management Coordinator, Team Leader, Procurement Officer, Unit Leader, Project Coordinator, Administration Manager, Customer Service Manager, Procurement and Contract Manager, Records Manager, Environmental Compliance Officer (Local Government)

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

VRQA / ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 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

BSBAUD513

Report on quality audits

BSBAUD514

Interpret compliance requirements

BSBAUD515

Evaluate and review compliance

BSBLEG522

Apply legal principles in contract law matters

BSBHRM525

Manage recruitment and onboarding

BSBOPS503

Develop administrative systems

BSBLDR522

Manage people performance

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Diploma of Business take to complete?

The Diploma of Business has a course duration of 52 weeks, which includes 12 weeks of holidays, with a total of 800 hours of study.

How much does the Diploma of Business cost?

The course fees for the Diploma of Business are $8,000, with an additional Digital Access Fee of $100 for access to learning resources and assessments via the learning management system. Material fees are not applicable.

What are the entry requirements for the Diploma of Business?

To be eligible, students must be at least 18 years of age when the course starts, have completed studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 education, and provide evidence of English language proficiency through a minimum score on an internationally recognised English test.

What job roles can I pursue after completing the Diploma of Business?

Graduates of the Diploma of Business can pursue a wide range of roles including Executive Officer, Business Development Manager, Project Consultant, Office Manager, Business Sales Team Leader, Project Coordinator, Customer Service Manager, Records Manager, and Procurement and Contract Manager, among others.

Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available for the Diploma of Business?

Yes, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and recognises your current skills and experience regardless of where and when the learning occurred. Your application can be based on any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience, or general life experience.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

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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