Business

What would you like to study?

Why study business at RMIT?

Gain knowledge and skills applicable to a range of industries

Learn in state-of-the-art, custom-built facilities

Work on professional projects with industry mentors

Discover business

Study here, succeed anywhere

Whether you want to develop new skills or build on existing knowledge, to lead or to be a problem solver, we can help you to make an impact.

Our business management and administration courses can provide you with fundamentals, such as accounting, marketing, project management, and finance. You can also select electives in persuasive communication, cross-cultural awareness, operational leadership, and strategic decision-making.

Whether you’re fresh out of high school, considering a career change, or looking to pursue your MBA to upskill in your current field, there’s a business course that can help you achieve your goals.

Diploma of Marketing and Communication

"The hands-on and industry simulated experiences integrated within the course separates RMIT from its competitors. [In] less than a year, I have worked alongside real clients such as Metro Trains and Dentsu Mitchell." - Sally Boxall, Diploma of Marketing and Communication

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Diploma of Business

The flexible nature of RMIT's Diploma of Business means that students are offered a number of pathways to continue their studies and become graduates who are skilled and prepared for the world of work.

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Pathways to your business degree

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Diploma of Business | RMIT University

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[Annie Barry - Diploma of Business Teacher]

So the Department of Business offers the student an opportunity to work within various functions of business. It's like a taster to the different things that students maybe were exposed to within a workplace things like sustainability, marketing and areas like that.

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It also offers them opportunities to enroll into other RMIT bachelor courses, and get some exemptions along the way by doing this course. It's a written engaging two-day on campus program, giving the students the flexibility to work and study at the same time.

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[Ben - Diploma of Business student]

I'm studying the Diploma in business because I thought it'd be a great pathway into a further study that I wanted to do.

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Anyone who's not sure of what they want to do and what to study and stuff, I think the Diploma in Business is great because it gives them you know, many options into what industry and career they might want to uptake in the future.

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[Jas - Diploma of Business student]

At the start of the year it really wasn't certain where I wanted to go. But I had a vision of doing higher ed, and I said I'd cross that bridge when I get there and I'm here, and I know exactly where I want to go and how I'm going get to there. RMIT is a great facility. The reason being it is more than just a school, it's a community. It provides everything you need for a student to complete your goals and dreams.

[Annie Barry - Diploma of Business Teacher]

RMIT students become well-rounded graduates who are highly sought after by employers.

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Begin your future with our RMIT's Diploma of Business and create a pathway of exciting opportunities

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Career outcomes

The skills to succeed

At RMIT, you'll develop problem solving skills, embrace networking opportunities, and have the opportunity to work overseas.

Courses for self-employment

We offer electives and short courses designed to build your skills for self-employment. Electives are available to undergraduate and postgraduate students from a variety of disciplines to get you enterprise ready. These practical, project-based topics cover the stages from concept through to launch.

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Industry connections

Industry-focused courses

Our industry-focused courses are designed with your future in mind. They are embedded with opportunities to work on industry projects, in professional practice or in simulated environments. You will be supported by passionate staff and peers to prepare you for your career.

International engagement

We provide opportunities for the wider community and organisations to collaborate with our students and staff, using our international connections to benefit learning and career development.

Facilities and locations

RMIT Trading facility

The RMIT Trading Facility is among the largest tertiary-based facility of its type in Australia. Participants are trained in all aspects of financial markets settlements, auditing, foreign exchange, money market, risk management, dealing techniques, market language, and conventions.

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WorldSkills is a multi-level competition that recognises practical skills across a range of industries. This is how it’s impacting some of RMIT’s students and teachers in Business Administration.

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