Diploma of Business

The tuition fee for the Diploma of Business (Operations) – BSB50120 is AU$12,000 per year. Additional fees include a Course Application Fee of AU$200, an Accommodation Placement Fee of AU$200 (if required), and an Airport Pick-up Fee of AU$200 (if required). International students must also arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their study.

To attain the BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations), students must complete 12 units comprising 5 core units and 7 elective units. According to the packaging rules, there are no specified entry requirements or pre-requisites for this course. Students may apply for exemption for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency, in line with Pacific College of Technology's current RPL Policies.

International students enrolled in this qualification are required to attend a minimum of 20 hours per week of scheduled contact hours. This comprises 16 hours of classroom-based face-to-face delivery per week and 4 hours of compulsory e-learning administered via the MyPCT portal per week. Face-to-face learning and teaching is compulsory for a full-time study load for international students.

Pacific College of Technology has a four-term academic year with student intakes occurring in all four terms. For 2026, the course start dates are: 2nd February (First Term/Autumn), 20th April (Second Term/Winter), 13th July (Third Term/Spring), and 28th September (Fourth Term/Summer).

Pacific College of Technology offers a range of support services for international students, including airport pickup (charges apply), assistance with temporary and long-term accommodation arrangements, help opening a local bank account, a common room with kitchen facilities for relaxation, fax services, information about free or inexpensive legal advice services, first aid facilities, and access to emergency services. The College also frequently organises social activities for students, such as sporting events, nature walks, cultural events and festivals, river cruises, BBQs, and end-of-term parties.