Diploma of Business

The Diploma of Business at Richmond School of Business is a one-year qualification for students who want a grounding in how businesses actually run, without committing to a full three-year bachelor degree. You will study core areas such as management, marketing, accounting, economics and business communication, along with the legal and ethical frameworks that shape commercial decisions in Australia. Assessment is typically a mix of exams, reports, presentations and group projects, so you build both knowledge and the practical skills employers ask for.

As a diploma, this course sits at Level 5 on the Australian Qualifications Framework. It is delivered over two or three study periods across the year, with each unit carrying a set number of credit points. The structure is modular: you complete a sequence of units, each with its own learning outcomes and assessment tasks. Many students use the diploma as a pathway into a bachelor degree, and credit may be granted for units already completed, depending on the receiving institution's rules. Confirm the exact unit list and credit arrangements on the official course page.

You will gain skills in financial interpretation, market analysis, team coordination and business writing. These are the capabilities that small businesses, professional services firms and corporate teams look for when hiring administrators, coordinators and junior managers. The course is taught in a way that assumes no prior business study, so it suits school leavers, career changers and people already working who want a formal qualification to back up their experience.

International students should note that this course is registered on CRICOS (course code 107611F) and is available to overseas students. English proficiency is required: IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common standard for undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate study, with higher scores needed for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university'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, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight once your course has started, and on completion you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Tuition fees are published on the CRICOS register. Check the official page for current details.

• Business administrator or office coordinator in professional services, government or small business
• Team leader or junior manager in retail, hospitality or logistics
• Accounts or payroll officer in an accounting firm or corporate finance team
• Marketing assistant or sales support officer in agencies, media or consumer goods
• Customer service or operations coordinator in banking, insurance or telecommunications
• Pathway to further study: bachelor degree with credit for completed units