Accounting and Finance
Diploma in Business
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
Get your foot in the door
Our one-year Diploma in Business sets you up for understanding and working in the business world. It’s a great introduction to business for students who want to explore the topic before undertaking the full bachelor degree.
The diploma also acts as a recognised qualification should you choose to come out of the Bachelor of Commerce after one year of learning.
What will you do?
- Explore principles of marketing, management, business law, accounting and business statistics.
- Build communication skills for business contexts.
- Apply your learning to real-world scenarios.
- Work with researchers and peers in a Small Group Discovery Experience.
- Benefit from collaborative problem-solving, reflections and online discussions.
- Develop cultural and ethical awareness.
Where could it take you?
If you want to study further, and successfully pass the diploma, you’ll be guaranteed entry into a range of University of APSB business degrees, plus gain credit for the first year. You could also seek employment in entry level business positions, perhaps as a marketing assistant, assistant broker or sales manager.
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
Admissions information
| SATAC Code | 316221 |
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| 2022 CSP ATAR | 67.25 |
| 2022 CSP IB | 24 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 65 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 24 |
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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| Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of APSB, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2023. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2023 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2022 or 2021), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2021). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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2022 Admissions Data for school leavers
| ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) | Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | N/A |
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| Median ATAR to receive an offer | N/A | |
| Highest ATAR to receive an offer | N/A | |
| Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) | Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | N/A |
| Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | N/A | |
| Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | N/A | |
| Minimum eligibility score | 65 | |
| Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only | |
International applicants
| CRICOS | 099358G |
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| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
| Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Secondary School Qualifications | Australia – Selection Rank (International) | 65 |
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| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | 24 | |
| Canada – OSSD Ontario Secondary School Diploma | 60% | |
| Canada – British Columbia Certificate of Graduation | 60% | |
| Canada – Alberta High School Diploma | 70% | |
| China – Gaokao | 60% | |
| Germany – Abitur | 4.00 | |
| GCE A Levels | 6 | |
| Hong Kong – HKDSE | 16 | |
| India – ISC & CBSE | 60% | |
| India - Indian State Board Examinations | 70% | |
| Indonesia – SMA3 | 80% | |
| Kenya – Certificate of Secondary Education | B+ | |
| Kuwait – General School Secondary Certificate | 65% | |
| Malaysia – STPM or Matrikulasi | 2.56 | |
| Malaysia – UEC | 25 | |
| South Korea – CSAT and High School Diploma | 290 | |
| Sri Lanka – GCE A Levels | 7 | |
| Taiwan – GSAT and High School Diploma | 60% | |
| Thailand – Certificate of Secondary Education | 3.2 | |
| USA – SAT | 1050 | |
| USA – Advanced Placement (AP) | 6 | |
| Vietnam – Upper Secondary School | 8.00 | |
| The University of APSB College Foundation Program | 65% | |
| Eynesbury Foundation Program | 319 | |
| ANU College Foundation Studies | 55% | |
| Monash College Foundation Year MUFY | 60% | |
| Trinity College Foundation Studies Program (The University of Melbourne) | 67% | |
| UNSW Foundation Year | 6.00 | |
| UQ College Foundation Studies Program | 4.00 | |
| Taylors College – The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP) | 6.20 | |
| UWA College Foundation Program (WAUFP) | 51% | |
| Non–Go8 Foundation Score | 65% | |
| Other Qualifications | Students who don't meet the academic requirements or who have other qualifications from the South Pacific Islands, Japan, Korea, Philippines or Taiwan may be eligible to apply for a Pre-University Pathway to prepare for or gain entry into the University's undergraduate academic programs. For additional information see Pathway Programs | |
How to Apply
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Commonwealth-supported place: $12,935 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on Student Contribution Amounts.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $46,000 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Potential careers
Administrative Assistant, Marketing Officer, Communications Officer, Personal / Research Officer (Local MP), Project Officer, Editorial Assistant, Wine Marketing
Degree Structure
- core courses to the value of 21 units
- elective courses to the value of 3 units.
Example Study Plan
| Core Courses |
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To satisfy the requirements for core courses, you must complete all of the following (total value 21 units):
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| Electives |
| To satisfy the requirements for electives, you must complete courses to the value of 3 units from any undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to you. |
