Diploma of Business (Accounting)

Domestic students — Admission criteria:

• Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent
• Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above
• Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent
• Work-life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level, which may include approval of prior study or successful completion of a readiness assessment

Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP. Business, Alumni and Industry scholarships are available.

International students — Admission criteria:

• Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent
• Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent
• Work-life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level, which may include approval of prior study or successful completion of a readiness assessment
• Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent
• Alternative entry requirements may be available; contact the International Admissions team for more information

Check the international course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended options. Course fees can be paid across three study periods, with each instalment due before the beginning of the academic stage census date. A range of financial scholarships is available to support international students.

If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree through Recognition of Prior Learning or Course Credit transfer, with further study pathway options also available.

Graduates can explore diverse career pathways and employment opportunities, applying their skills to build effective business practices. The course structure is designed to prepare students for professional success and provides pathways for further academic and professional advancement.

Potential career paths include:

• Customer Services Officer — average salary $63,086-$82,854
• Accounts Clerk — average salary $62,500-$80,591
• Administrative Officer — average salary $64,220-$88,977

Salaries sourced from au.talent.com/salary and payscale.com (AUD, current as of April 2025).