{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Diploma in Business", "advertisedTitle": "Diploma in Business", "totalCreditPoints": 120, "offerYear": 2026, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Online", "deliveryModeCode": "OA", "deliveryModeDescription": "Online Asynchronous", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": [] }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2026), Semester 2 (July 2026)", "duration": "1 year full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "English (Please refer to <a href=\"#entry-requirements\">admission requirements<\/a> for details)", "courseDescription": "<p>La Trobe's Diploma in Business is your supported pathway into a purpose-driven business degree focused on responsible AI, sustainability, and innovation for a rapidly evolving digital economy.<\/p><p>Build your knowledge and skills with core foundational subjects in marketing, management, economics, accounting, and finance. You will be equipped with the ability to analyse and apply business information and communicate and work effectively with others to solve business challenges. You can select elective subjects to broaden your business exposure or undertake subjects forming part of a planned discipline major. <\/p><p>After successfully completing the Diploma, you'll earn up to one year's worth of course credit (also called advanced standing) if you wish to transfer into a Bachelors degree for the subjects you study. <\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 5 - Diploma.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "<p>VCE: <span>Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.<\/span><\/p><p>HSC: <span>One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).<\/span><\/p>", "admCriInAddToAtar": "<ul><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": false, "ineligibleMsg": "Applicants within this cohort are not eligible to apply for this course.", "prerequisite": "<p><em>To be eligible for an offer of admission into the Diploma in Business delivered via Online (BD001O), Bundoora (LDB) or Bendigo (LDBB) campus at La Trobe University, an applicant must:<\/em><\/p><ul><ul><li><em>Meet the stated criteria for Year 12 or Non Year 12 admission, <strong>OR<\/strong><\/em><\/li><li><em>Successfully complete two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects:<\/em><\/li><ul><li><em>BUS1003 - DATA FUNDAMENTALS FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS<\/em><\/li><li><em>BUS1BUE - MARKETS, POLICY AND THE ECONOMY<\/em><\/li><li><em>MKT1MDP - PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MARKETING<\/em><\/li><li><em>MGT1004 - MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONS<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": [{"vtacCode":2100911941,"feeTypeCode":"CSP"}], "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Diploma in Business, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>90 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from chosen Electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ACC1001\" target=\"_blank\">ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS<\/a><\/td> <td> ACC1001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS1003\" target=\"_blank\">DATA FUNDAMENTALS FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS1003<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/FIN1002\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE <\/a><\/td> <td> FIN1002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MGT1004\" target=\"_blank\">MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONS<\/a><\/td> <td> MGT1004<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS1BUE\" target=\"_blank\">MARKETS, POLICY AND THE ECONOMY<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS1BUE<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MKT1MDP\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MARKETING<\/a><\/td> <td> MKT1MDP<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-7\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-7\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/BD001O\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/BD001O\" target='_blank'>Online<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Communicate ideas clearly to various stakeholders using different methods and digital tools, while recognising cultural differences<\/li><li>Analyse information from multiple fields and apply critical thinking to address business and social challenges<\/li><li>Collaborate effectively within a team, demonstrating respect and cooperation with diverse members<\/li><li>Demonstrate personal responsibility and make ethical decisions to support sustainable and socially responsible business practices<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>The Diploma in Business is a direct entry pathway into a number of La Trobe business degrees, but it can also prepare you for administrative and entry level positions. You could work in accounting, communications, compliance, IT, marketing or management in the public or private sectors.<\/p><p>Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Human resource adviser<\/strong><ul><li>Provide support to businesses when it comes to staffing, HR policies and programs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Finance officer<\/strong><ul><li>Manage receipts and disbursements for a business, prepare related reporting and compliance documentation, and monitor overall business performance.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Executive assistant<\/strong><ul><li>Support leaders, managers and other professionals in their roles. Perform administration and organisational tasks.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Office manager<\/strong><ul><li>Organise and oversee the functions and resources of an office or team, including administrative duties and staff.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>", "professionalRecognition": "", "fees": { "overview": "Estimated cost per year if studying full time $14,254 <span class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don\u2019t have to pay it back.\">(CSP)<\/span> per 120 credit points.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "$14,254 (CSP) per 120 credit points.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "", "eligibleForCspLoan": true, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": null }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/apply.latrobe.edu.au\/content\/forms\/af\/direct-applications\/home.html", "text": "Apply now" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "#contact-us", "text": "Contact us" }, "overwriteHeadline": "<h2>Your supported pathway into a dream business degree<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"color: black;\">Applications now open<\/h3>\r\n<p>Take the first step on your pathway into a business degree by building foundational skills and knowledge that address a disrupted commercial landscape.<\/p><ul><li>Customise your studies with electives that suit your goals.<\/li><li>Thrive in any workplace by building soft skills like communication and teamwork.<\/li><li>Build a sustainability mindset so you can help businesses thrive today and tomorrow.<\/li><li>Graduate with up to one year's worth of course credit &ndash; you could transfer directly into the second year of a business degree.<\/li><li>Study alongside Bachelor's degree students from day one to get a taste of university life and access dedicated support services to get one-on-one advice.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications now open<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. 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