Course Overview

About This Course

Give your business career a boost by completing the Diploma of Business at Orange College. This course will teach you everything you need to know to get started and you will learn from industry leaders. Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field of expertise that requires business operations skills. They may possess substantial experience in a range of settings but seek to further develop their skills across a wide range of business functions. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. The training will be delivered in 52 weeks with classes scheduled for 45 weeks and 7 weeks of break/ extra tutorials/reassessment period as per the requirement of individual student/learner. Classroom delivery is implemented by setting up an appropriate training plan, indicating the units and sequence of delivery and access to LMS. Delivery Mode: Blended learning model (70% face-to-face and 30% guided online learning). Campus locations: Training room, Level 6, 420 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

All students must be aged 18 years or over (International students) at the time of applying for admission to the College. Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant's home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11/12 qualification. If student's educational qualifications do not meet OC's admission requirements, other factors may be considered at the discretion of OC. (Please contact admission staff for more details and refer to Application, Enrolment and Orientation policy for further details) IELTS band score of overall 6 (Academic or General) or equivalent in line with the Department of Education and the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) regulations. (Refer to the DOHA's website). Learners are required to be competent in written and spoken English and will undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test prior to commencing the training. Refer to LLN policy for further details. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy is applicable for this course. Your device must have camera and speaker functions. Internet Access with a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. Basic digital literacy (ability to communicate and access information through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, search engines, emails and basic use of MS office products). Please refer to our BYOD Policy for details.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have frontline management accountabilities.

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

BSBCRT511

Develop critical thinking in others

Core unit

BSBFIN501

Manage budgets and financial plans

Core unit

BSBOPS501

Manage business resources

Core unit

BSBSUS511

Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

Core unit

BSBXCM501

Lead communication in the workplace

Core unit

BSBOPS504

Manage business risk

Elective unit

BSBOPS502

Manage business operation plans

Elective unit

BSBCMM511

Communicate with influence

Elective unit

BSBTWK503

Manage meetings

Elective unit

BSBPEF502

Develop and use emotional intelligence

Elective unit

BSBLDR523

Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

Elective unit

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

Elective unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Diploma of Business take to complete?

The course duration is up to 52 weeks. This qualification will be delivered as full-time study over the course of 52 weeks including 7 weeks as breaks/holidays. Duration may vary based on mode of delivery and/or RPL and CT.

What are the English language requirements for this course?

An IELTS band score of overall 6 (Academic or General) or equivalent in line with the Department of Education and the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) regulations. Learners are also required to be competent in written and spoken English and will undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test prior to commencing the training.

What is the delivery mode for the Diploma of Business?

The course uses a blended learning model (70% face-to-face and 30% guided online learning). Study mode is full time (20 hours per week – 70% hours face to face and 30% hours online). Learners may require 5 hours* of self-directed learning per week (*Indicative only).

What assessment methods are used in this course?

Assessment methods include, but are not limited to: Written Questions (e.g. Multiple choice/True and False/Question and Answer), Practical Observation (e.g. Third Party report/Simulated Observation/Presentation), and Assignment (e.g. Project, Case Study, Written Report).

What pathways are available after completing the Diploma of Business?

After completing the BSB50120 Diploma of Business, students can pathway into the BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business or BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, and further to the BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning).

Application

How to Apply

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