Diploma of Business

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Typical Duration / Standard Study Option 1 year/ 8 subjects/ 3 trimesters

Structure / 8 subjects: 5 core + 3 electives

CAREER OUTCOMES / Office assistant / Administrator / Business associate / Program consultant

START DATE / March, July + November

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Overview

Ideal as a stand-alone qualification or a stepping stone to further study, our Diploma of Business equips you with the fundamental theory and practical skills necessary to embark on a career in the world of business.

Locations

Adelaide / Brisbane / Melbourne / Sydney / Online

Perth (available from Trimester 2, 2022)

Course structure

Course subjects

Level 100

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Core Subjects
BUS101 Business Communication Prerequisite: Nil
BUS103 Introduction to Accounting Prerequisite: Nil
BUS104 Economics Prerequisite: Nil
BUS107 Commercial Law Prerequisite: Nil
BUS109 Skills for Numerical Analysis Prerequisite: Nil
Elective Subjects
BUS105 Introduction to Business Analytics Prerequisite: Nil
BUS110 Skills for Advanced Business English Prerequisite: Nil
BUS111 Skills for Academic Success Prerequisite: Nil

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Core Subjects

BUS101	Business Communication	Nil
BUS103	Introduction to Accounting	Nil
BUS104	Economics	Nil
BUS107	Commercial Law	Nil
BUS109	Skills for Numerical Analysis	Nil

BUS105	Introduction to Business Analytics	Nil
BUS110	Skills for Advanced Business English	Nil
BUS111	Skills for Academic Success	Nil

Level 200

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Elective Subjects
ACC201 Financial Accounting Prerequisite: BUS103
ACC202 Accounting Information Systems Prerequisite: BUS103
ACC203 Advanced Financial Accounting Prerequisite: ACC201
ACC205 Management Accounting Prerequisite: BUS103
BUS201 Skills for Workplace Success Prerequisite: BUS101
BUS208 Quantitative Analysis Prerequisite: BUS109
FIN201 Financial Institutions and Markets Prerequisite: BUS109
FIN202 Real-world Economics Prerequisite: BUS104
FIN203 Corporate Finance Prerequisite: BUS109
HAT201 The Hospitality and Tourism System Prerequisite: BUS101
HAT206 Food and Beverage Operations Prerequisite: HAT201
HAT207 Technology and Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism Prerequisite: HAT201
HAT208 Accommodation Operations Prerequisite: HAT201
LAW204 Corporations Law Prerequisite: BUS107
MAN200 Introduction to Management Prerequisite: BUS101
MAN201 Organising People at Work Prerequisite: BUS101
MAN202 Governance, Ethics and Sustainability Prerequisite: BUS101
MAN204 Managing Projects Prerequisite: BUS101
MAN205 Managing Operations Prerequisite: BUS101
MAN206 People and Culture Prerequisite: BUS101
MKT200 Marketing Principles Prerequisite: BUS101
MKT201 Integrated Marketing Communications Prerequisite: MKT200
MKT203 Services Marketing Prerequisite: MKT200
MKT204 Omnichannel Marketing Prerequisite: MKT200
MKT205 Consumer Behaviour Prerequisite: MKT200

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ACC201	Financial Accounting	BUS103
ACC202	Accounting Information Systems	BUS103
ACC203	Advanced Financial Accounting	ACC201
ACC205	Management Accounting	BUS103
BUS201	Skills for Workplace Success	BUS101
BUS208	Quantitative Analysis	BUS109
FIN201	Financial Institutions and Markets	BUS109
FIN202	Real-world Economics	BUS104
FIN203	Corporate Finance	BUS109
HAT201	The Hospitality and Tourism System	BUS101
HAT206	Food and Beverage Operations	HAT201
HAT207	Technology and Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism	HAT201
HAT208	Accommodation Operations	HAT201
LAW204	Corporations Law	BUS107
MAN200	Introduction to Management	BUS101
MAN201	Organising People at Work	BUS101
MAN202	Governance, Ethics and Sustainability	BUS101
MAN204	Managing Projects	BUS101
MAN205	Managing Operations	BUS101
MAN206	People and Culture	BUS101
MKT200	Marketing Principles	BUS101
MKT201	Integrated Marketing Communications	MKT200
MKT203	Services Marketing	MKT200
MKT204	Omnichannel Marketing	MKT200
MKT205	Consumer Behaviour	MKT200

Course Learning Outcomes

Students enrolled in the Diploma of Business at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:

Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of business over its range of related disciplines
Recognise how business theories and concepts apply to business problems
Demonstrate judgement to recommend appropriate plans and solutions for a variety of business problems
Effectively communicate solutions to business problems

Entry requirements

All students applying to study at Kaplan Business School must satisfy the entry requirements for the desired course.

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Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Students may be eligible for credit for academic work previously completed and should apply to the School for this to be recognised as an exemption from individual subjects of study.

Recognition of prior learning form (PDF) >

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Career Outcomes

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As a graduate who successfully completes the course you could be employed across a diverse range of industries.

You may apply for credit entry into the second year of our Bachelor of Business or a related undergraduate degree at another Australian higher education provider.

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Fees and scholarships

Find out more about tuition fees and other expenses for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

International fees >

Domestic fees >

There are also scholarships you may be eligible for to help support your study and living costs.

Scholarships >

How to apply

INTERNATIONAL / How to apply

Are you an International Student? Follow the steps below to complete your application to Kaplan Business School.

STEP 1

Complete the application form online. Enrolment terms and conditions apply.

STEP 2

Provide certified* copies of your:

Passport
High school certificates and transcripts
English proficiency documents e.g. IELTS test certificate or equivalent (if applicable)
Degree completion certificate and transcripts (if applicable)
Work experience details (if applicable)

* Please note that these documents must be certified by a Kaplan Business School representative or authorised education agent, a Public Notary or a Justice of the Peace in Australia.

STEP 3

We will notify you after receiving your application whether you have been accepted or not. If accepted, you will receive an Offer of Admission to study.

STEP 4

To proceed with your enrolment, you will need to:

Login to online Applicant Portal
Submit the evidence required to meet the condition(s) outlined in the Offer (if applicable)
Carefully read your offer including Terms and Conditions
Accept the Offer and complete the payment in the Applicant Portal

STEP 5

Once you receive your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) from us you can proceed to apply for an Australian student visa.

DOMESTIC / How to apply

Are you a Domestic Student? Follow the steps below to complete your application to Kaplan Business School.