Gain a broad understanding of business with a diploma that will enhance your career.
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AU$11,750 (2023 total)
Designed to build on your existing knowledge, the Diploma of Business is tailored to ensure relevance to contemporary work environments.
It will cover personal and team effectiveness, communication with customers, business continuity for sustainability and risk, and business success through planning.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You will undertake work-related projects to develop practical skills and apply knowledge, demonstrating your abilities to function effectively in a business role.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes reports, presentations, projects, research, and practical activities, exercises, and assignments.
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.
In the Diploma of Business (plan code C5406) you will undertake work-related projects to develop practical skills and apply knowledge, demonstrating your abilities to function effectively in a business role.
In the Essendon Football Club dual diploma (plan code C5406EFC) you will undertake 100 hours of real-life work experience provided across the EFC and its partner network, giving you access to elite high-performance facilities and key industry contacts. Upon completion of the diploma, you will have the opportunity for one of two graduate roles within the EFC.
In the Diploma of Business (plan code C5406) you will undertake work-related projects to develop practical skills and apply knowledge, demonstrating your abilities to function effectively in a business role.
The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this diploma and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.
View the learning outcomes for each stream:
The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this diploma and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.
You will study 12 subjects, covering topics including:
Study the dual Diploma of Business / Diploma of Leadership and Management and pursue your goals of working in elite sport.
This unique offering is perfect for football enthusiasts, and will provide you with access to elite high-performance facilities and key industry experts in the area of sport
You will complete both diplomas in just one year, giving you the opportunity to explore key topics in leadership, strategic planning and marketing through a sporting context. Your learning will be supported by industry experts as well as Essendon Football Club staff who will provide an intimate perspective on working in elite sport.
With access to elite athletes, coaches, EFC staff and mentors, this stream allows you to immerse yourself in the operations of an AFL Club. You will gain exclusive insights to football, events, member growth and engagement, community programs, facility operations, and match-day operations across elite and second tier programs.
You will undertake 100 hours of voluntary work experience across the EFC and its partner network. This will give you access to a variety of experiences within the operations of an AFL Club across both men’s and women’s programs, as well as the opportunity to build your network in sport.
Your classes will be held face-to-face at the NEC Hangar, home of the Essendon Football Club, and content may also be delivered at RMIT’s City campus. Your learning will include a mix of learning methods including instructions, presentations, role-play, group work, and worksheets.
Ongoing assessment throughout these diplomas will typically include written assessments, presentations, evidence portfolios, and practical demonstrations.
If you study the Essendon Football Club dual diploma, you will be exposed to football, events, member growth and engagement, community programs and facility operations, and hold the skills to pursue a career in either a sports club or other industries. Upon completion of the dual diploma plan, two students will be offered graduate roles with EFC.
For more information visit the Essendon Education Academy.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
Note: International student visa holders can only study full-time.
Throughout this diploma, you will develop business communication and professional development skills, with the aim of building on existing knowledge and gaining a broad understanding of a range of business functions.
After graduation, you may choose to transition to further education or employment opportunities. Possible career paths include small business owner, business manager and coordinator-level roles involving business planning, project management, resourcing, marketing or social media.
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
Applicants must meet one of the following minimum academic requirements:
OR
Applicants are advised to apply for the Diploma of Leadership and Management, and if successful, applicants will be made an offer for both the Diploma of Leadership and Management (plan code C5407EFC) and the Diploma of Business (plan code C5406EFC).
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
You must have:
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grade
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Upper Intermediate Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred degree. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree.
This course offers pathway options. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, a formal pathway might be your way in.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Graduates of this course will be eligible for exemptions from the courses below, subject to meeting the entry requirements.
For more information, explore our Pathway finder, or contact Study@RMIT.
You can gain entry to this diploma from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs.
Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.
When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.
You are guaranteed entry to the following RMIT programs when you successfully complete the Diploma of Business:
Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT undergraduate programs.
The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place. To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at How to check if you are eligible.
Students of the EFC stream will undertake and graduate with two qualifications, the Diploma of Business and the Diploma of Leadership and Management. In 2022, the tuition fees for these diplomas are:
C5406EFC Diploma of Business:
C5407EFC Diploma of Leadership and Management:
The total tuition amount for this plan will be:
*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Use our fee finder to get an estimate of your fees for this program.
*The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) rates for 2023 have been delayed by the Australian Government. The fee information will be published when they are available.
The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
**The Victorian Government is currently waiving three (3) eligibility criteria around prior qualifications. This means that more people who want to study a vocational education program at RMIT, and who have studied previously, will be able to access a government subsidised place in a program. Find out how to check your eligibility
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the VET Student Loans scheme, which allows eligible students in eligible programs to defer payment of their tuition fees, up to the maximum loan amount for their program.
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
*The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) rates for 2023 have been delayed by the Australian Government. The fee information will be published when they are available.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2022* is $315.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the VET Student Loans scheme, which allows eligible students in eligible programs to defer payment of their tuition fees, up to the maximum loan amount for their program.
If your VET Student Loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT your tuition fees on your behalf, up to the maximum loan amount for your program.
Your VET Student Loan becomes part of your VETSL debt. You will start repaying your accumulated VETSL debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is adjusted each year (this also applies if you are still studying).
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information see VET Student Loans or Study Assist.
If your program is eligible for the VET Student Loan scheme and has a loan cap that doesn’t cover the total amount of the tuition fees for your program, then you’ll need to pay RMIT the difference by the due date once you exceed the cap.
It’s easy for you to keep track of your VET Student Loan debt, and you can choose to make upfront payments at any time before the census date.
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Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
