Diploma of Business - BSB50215
Quick facts
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Duration
Full-time 1 year -
Location
Melbourne City -
Fees
Next intake
February, July Entry score
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Overview
The Diploma of Business offers students the opportunity to work within various functions of business. It's like a taster to the different things that students may be exposed to within a workplace.
- Annie Barry, Diploma of Business teacher
Details
You will undertake work-related projects to develop practical skills and apply knowledge, demonstrating your abilities to function effectively in a business role.
Through myRMIT, the university’s online learning portal, you will be able to view online resources and learning activities created by lecturers, access course materials via Canvas, collaborate with lecturers and fellow students, and access your student email account.
Educational software, the Learning Hub, resources and printers are accessible on campus via the RMIT wireless network using your own laptop, tablet or smartphone or via computer facilities on-campus. You will be able to access the same software from home using myDesktop.
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.
You will study eight core subjects, covering topics including:
- managing personal effectiveness
- marketing
- advertising
- customer behaviour
- workplace sustainability and risk management
- project management
- managing meetings.
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Diploma of Business | City Campus |
One year full time study
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One year full time
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C5358 |
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Program code: C5358
National curriculum code: BSB50215
Career
Throughout this course, 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 roles involving business planning.
RMIT has various resources available to help improve your career prospects. Job Shop can help with job applications, and offers workshops to fill in gaps in your soft skills, and Career Hub can help you source volunteer and casual work. You can also book a Completing Student Career Consultation for one-on-one guidance.
To begin building your professional network, RMIT Mentoring can match you with an industry professional. You can also join student societies, including Business Students Association, to make helpful contacts and meet like-minded people.
If you’re interested in pursuing further study, completion of this diploma can offer a pathway and potential credit towards a range of business degrees.
Admissions
Current Year 12: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent; or the Australian Senior VCAL Certificate.
This program does not select on ATAR.
Non Year 12: Completion of post-secondary studies or at least 6 months’ work experience.
Entry requirements
None
Pathways
Packaged pathways
Know where you’re headed? RMIT is first university in Victoria to give you the option to preference Packaged Pathways in VTAC. Packaged Pathways guarantee you a place in a Bachelor degree, as soon as you complete the relevant diploma. You’ll get to study the field of your choice, and graduate with two RMIT qualifications without extending your minimum study time. Explore the participating courses and find your pathway:
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing).
This course offers pathway into further study at RMIT
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 and helping you get the degree you want.
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.
- Bachelor of Business (International Business) (Applied)
- Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship)
- Bachelor of Business (Professional Accountancy)
- Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) (Applied)
- Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) (Applied)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (Applied)
- Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) (Applied)
- Bachelor of Business (Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
- Bachelor of Business (International Business)
- Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
- Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
- Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)/Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
- Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
- Bachelor of Business (Digital Business)
Pathways into the Diploma of Business
The completion of the business stream of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation may provide a pathway into this program.
Credit and recognition of prior learning
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. Find out if you might be eligible.
Fees
2020 fees
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.
- 2020 government subsidised place: AU$8,250* per annum
- 2020 full-fee place: AU$9,750* per annum
*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.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$308 maximum fee for 2020.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
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.
Eligibility criteria waver
**The Victorian Government is currently waiving two (2) eligibility criteria around prior qualifications. This means that more people who want to study a vocational education program at RMIT, and already have a qualification, will be able to access a government subsidised place in a program. Find out how to check your eligibility.
Defer your payment
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.
VET Student Loans
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.
How does a VET Student Loan work?
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.
Vet Student Loan cap
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.
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 2020 is $308.
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 total indicative tuition fee for 2020 commencement is AU$10,500.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.