Diploma of Business
Please note: Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd (Higher Education provider, CRICOS 03312D ) offers this course at La Trobe University’s Sydney Campus, as an alternative entry point into La Trobe’s degree programs. Students who pass all course requirements will receive a qualification from Navitas.
Duration: 8 months
Semester starts: February, June, October
Campus: Sydney
CRICOS Code: 076108D
Overview
About this course
This is an introduction to the world of business, as well as a pathway for students who may not meet the direct entry requirements to La Trobe University bachelor degree courses.
Why choose our Diploma of Business?
You will develop important study skills as well as an understanding of accounting, economics, management, marketing and business analytics. Upon successful completion you will be eligible to enter year two of the specified La Trobe University undergraduate degree programs.
With small class sizes and a supportive and friendly environment, we'll help you make the smooth transition to university life and support you throughout your studies.
Course structure
The Diploma of Business requires the completion of eight subjects, totalling 120 credit points.
Below is a sample course structure.
| Year 1 | BBUS1BUF Business Foundations | BBUS1AFB Accounting and Finance for Business | BBUS1BUE Business Economics | BBUS1BAN Business Analytics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BACC1AMD Accounting for Management Decisions | BMGT1FOM Foundations of Management | BFIN1FOF Fundamentals of Finance OR BBUS1BUW Business Writing | BMKT1MDP Marketing: Defined, Planned and Delivered OR MBGT1IIB Introduction to International Business |
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Career outcomes
Where can the Diploma of Business take me?
This Diploma is designed as a pathway into a range of bachelor courses at La Trobe University. After the successful completion of the Diploma, within three trimesters, you may enter the 2nd year of the following courses offered at the Sydney Campus:
* You must achieve a 50% grade average to proceed
** You must achieve a 60% grade average to proceed
Popular careers at the completion of your diploma and bachelor degree include:
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Business
- Commodities broking
- Economic analysis
- Employee relations
- Financial planning
- Importing/exporting
- International relations
- Investment banking
- Management consulting
- Marketing
- Policy development
Entry requirements
This course is open to both domestic and international students, please view the entry requirements for your location.
Please contact us to discuss entry requirements by calling (+61 2) 9397 7600, or ask a question online.
Bonus points
Eligible Year 12 students can receive bonus points for entry based on the subjects you completed.
Please call us to discuss your circumstances on (+61 2) 9397 7600.
How to apply
Follow the prompts to complete the online application form or call us for assistance on (+61 2) 9397 7600.
Recognition of previous experience
Students who have previously studied at a tertiary level may be eligible for credit for individual university level subjects contained within a Diploma program. Previous studies must be equivalent in content and standard to those offered at La Trobe University and they must be relevant to the student's planned course of study. Credit will be determined on a case by case basis.
If you would like to discuss your circumstances, please call us on (+61 2) 9397 7600, or ask a question online.