Diploma of Business

The Diploma of Business at Flinders International College is a one-year qualification that gets you into the working mechanics of how organisations run. You study the areas that show up in almost every business role: managing people and teams, understanding budgets and financial reports, marketing what an organisation offers, and the legal and compliance rules that sit behind day-to-day decisions. Assessment is a mix of assignments, case studies, group work and exams rather than one final test, so you build a portfolio of evidence as you go.

The diploma sits at Level 5 on the Australian Qualifications Framework. It is delivered over one year of full-time study, typically across two semesters or three trimesters, and is made up of units of study, each carrying credit points. You need to pass all the required units to graduate. If you later move into a bachelor degree, your diploma units may count as credit towards it, which can shorten the degree, how much credit you receive depends on the receiving institution and the units you completed, so confirm this with them directly. The course code is 105555C and tuition is listed on the CRICOS register.

You come out with practical skills employers ask for: writing a business case, reading a profit and loss statement, running a small project, working in a team to a deadline, and using common business software. The teaching is in a classroom setting with local and international students, and assessment tasks are often based on Australian business scenarios. This qualification suits school leavers who want a supported start before a degree, people changing careers who need a recognised credential quickly, and international students who want to study in Australia and then work.

For international applicants, English proficiency must be evidenced. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common standard for undergraduate and coursework postgraduate courses, higher for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the college's own English programmes are accepted as equivalents. The Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself. While studying, a Student visa holder can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during the course. After finishing, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream lets eligible graduates stay and work in Australia. Always check the official page for current entry requirements, unit lists and start dates.

• Administration officer, in government departments, universities, hospitals and private firms across Australia.
• Team leader or supervisor, retail, hospitality, logistics and customer service operations.
• Small business operator, running your own venture or a family business.
• Accounts or payroll clerk, working under a qualified accountant in any industry.
• Sales and marketing assistant, supporting campaigns and client accounts.
• Project support officer, helping coordinate schedules, budgets and reporting.
• Human resources assistant, recruitment, onboarding and staff records.
• Pathway to further study, use credit towards a bachelor degree in business or a related field.