52 weeks
Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom (Zoom)
Blended · International students: minimum 20 hours per week (run over 2.5 days)
2025: Jan 6 | Feb 21 | Mar 14 | Apr 6 | 2026: Jan 5 | Feb 20 | Mar 13 | Apr 5 | 2027: Jan 11 | Feb 19 | Mar 12 | Apr 4 (International Students). Domestic Students: contact 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 for intake dates.
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Adelaide
50 Grenfell St, Level 2, ADELAIDE, SA 5000
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
International Students:
- Must be 18 years old or over
- Must have completed year 12 or equivalent
- Must have a minimum IELTS score of 6, OR
- Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 60, OR
- Must have a minimum PTE Academic score of 52, OR
- Must have a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169, OR
- Must have a minimum OET score of B for each component
Domestic Students:
- Training and assessments are conducted in English; applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills
- You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment
- All assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment
- Student must possess digital literacy skills to be successful
Training Package Requirements:
- There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Units of Competency
Develop critical thinking in others
Core unit
Manage budgets and financial plans
Core unit
Manage business resources
Core unit
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
Core unit
Lead communication in the workplace
Core unit
Develop and Implement business plans
Elective unit
Manage business operational plans
Elective unit
Develop administrative systems
Elective unit
Manage business risks
Elective unit
Manage people performance
Elective unit
Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
Elective unit
Manage innovation and continuous improvement
Elective unit
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the BSB50120 Diploma of Business take to complete?
The Diploma of Business takes 52 weeks for both domestic and international students. Please note that duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week, and may also vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements.
What assessment methods are used in this course?
ETEA utilizes a range of assessment methods including question and answer/written assessment tasks, role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills (as applicable), and observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable). Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA's reassessment policy.
What further study pathways are available after completing the Diploma of Business?
After completing the BSB50120 Diploma of Business, students may progress to BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management or BSB50820 – Diploma of Project Management, or upskill by attaining BSB60120 – Advanced Diploma of Business, BSB60420 – Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, or BSB60320 – Advanced Diploma of Human Resource Management.
Can I get credit for previous study or work experience towards this qualification?
Yes, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), academic credit, and work experience towards this qualification. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you build up a bank of knowledge and skills that can be used as evidence to help you gain a qualification.
How many units are required to complete the Diploma of Business, and are there any prerequisites?
To be awarded the BSB50120 Diploma of Business, competency must be demonstrated in 12 units, consisting of 5 core units and 7 elective units. There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course. Please note that elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.
Application
How to Apply
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