Diploma of Business

The Diploma of Business is a one-year qualification that gives you a practical grounding in how organisations run. You'll study core areas like management, marketing, accounting, business communication and law, and learn to apply them to real workplace tasks. Assessment is a mix of assignments, case studies, presentations and exams, so you build both knowledge and the ability to use it.

Australian diplomas are nested under the AQF and usually take two or three trimesters to complete. Each unit of study carries credit points, and you need to pass all required units to graduate. Some diplomas include a work-integrated learning component such as a placement or industry project, which lets you apply your skills in an Australian business setting. If you continue to a bachelor degree, you may receive credit for your diploma studies, reducing the time and cost of the degree. Confirm the exact credit arrangements with the receiving institution.

You'll develop skills in teamwork, problem-solving, business writing, data interpretation and customer service. These are the skills employers ask for across administration, retail, hospitality, professional services and government. The course suits school leavers who want a faster route into the workforce, career changers, and international students seeking a pathway to further study in Australia.

As an international student, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. After you finish, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, which lets you stay and work in Australia. English requirements are typically IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall, with TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the academy's own English programmes accepted as equivalents. The Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa. Tuition fees are published on the CRICOS register. Check the official page for current details.

• Business administrator – maintain records, manage schedules and support daily operations in offices across Australia.
• Customer service officer – handle enquiries and resolve issues in retail, banking, telecommunications and government.
• Team leader – supervise small teams in retail, hospitality, logistics and contact centres.
• Sales support officer – prepare quotes, process orders and assist sales teams in wholesale and manufacturing.
• Accounts clerk – process invoices, reconcile statements and assist with payroll in accounting firms and businesses.
• Marketing assistant – coordinate campaigns, update social media and prepare promotional materials.
• Office manager – oversee administrative staff and procedures in professional services and healthcare.
• Pathway to further study – continue to a bachelor degree in business, accounting, marketing or management with credit for your diploma.