Diploma of Business
Year | 2010 |
Course Code | 20521 |
Version | 3 |
Faculty | Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
QTAC Pre-requisites | English |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
BU1002:03 or BU1902:03 Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03 or BU1903:03 Economics for Business
BU1004:03 or BU1904:03 Management, People and Organisations
BU1005:03 or BU1905:03 Personal and Professional Skills in Business
BU1006:03 or BU1906:03 Managing the Customer Experience
PLUS
BU1007:03 Business Data Analysis or
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
PLUS
CU1000:03 English for Academic Purposes or
CU1010:03 Effective Writing
PLUS
CV1200:03 Effective Speaking
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 4 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the diploma and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 5 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who complete the Diploma of Business are eligible for entry to degree programs offered by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts, and may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under the Diploma. Diploma. Students enrolling in the Accounting major will not be able to undertake a second major. Students should note that by following this pathway they may not be eligible for any additional advanced standing for prior study. |
Document Modification History
Version No. | Approval Date | Modification Type | Effective Date |
1-09 | 10/2009 | Original document | 10/2009 |