Diploma of Business

The Diploma of Business at IBN College is a one-year qualification for people who want a grounding in how organisations run. You cover the basics: accounting and budgeting, marketing, managing people, business law, and how to write and present a business case. Assessment is a mix of assignments, exams, group projects and presentations rather than one final test.

This is an AQF diploma, which sits below a bachelor degree and above a certificate IV. At IBN College it runs full time over one year, usually split into two or three study periods, and you enrol in units of study rather than a single set curriculum. Each unit carries credit points, and you need to pass the required number to graduate. Some diplomas include a work placement or industry project; check the official course page for what IBN College requires.

You come out with skills employers ask for: reading a profit and loss statement, drafting a simple marketing plan, running a small team, and using common business software. If you want to keep going, a diploma often gives you credit towards a bachelor degree, which can shorten the degree by a semester or more depending on the institution and the units you completed.

The course suits school leavers who want a practical start, people already working who need a formal qualification, and international students looking for a pathway into Australian higher education. International students on a Student visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying, and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) after completing certain qualifications. English entry is usually IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall, or an accepted equivalent. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register under course code 105569H. Confirm all details on the official page.

• Administration officer
• Accounts clerk
• Customer service team leader
• Marketing assistant
• Small business owner or operator
• Retail or operations supervisor
• Government or not-for-profit program support officer

These roles sit across banking, retail, professional services, government, health administration and community organisations. A diploma can also be a stepping stone to a bachelor degree in business, commerce or management.