Diploma of Business - BSB50215
Quick facts
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Entry score
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Duration
Full-time 1 year -
Location
Melbourne City -
Fees
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Overview
This qualification has been superseded by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment and will change in 2022.
You can still apply for this course and you will be supported to transfer into the new qualification once it becomes available. This may result in changes to the course structure, content and fees.
Designed to build on your existing knowledge, this diploma 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.
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
Guaranteed Pathway options available
Had your heart set on a degree but didn't get the ATAR you needed?
At RMIT we've got your back with a range study options to help you achieve your goals. Guaranteed Pathways lets you preference pathway packages in VTAC so you can secure your place in your goal degree and graduate with two internationally-recognised RMIT qualifications.
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.
This course may change for 2022 due to the revision of the National Training Package.
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 |
Choose a program structure
Program code: C5358
National curriculum code: BSB50215
VTAC Code
If you are eligible to apply via VTAC, copy and paste the below code into VTAC search.
- Plan C5358 - 3200310174
- Guaranteed Pathway package Business (Diploma) / Business (Degree) - 3200310894
Please ensure that you have checked the admissions requirements and apply page before applying.
Career
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 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
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.
For more information, explore our Pathway finder, or contact Study@RMIT.
Guaranteed Pathways
Guaranteed Pathways gives you the option to preference pathway packages in VTAC.
If you apply and are successful in gaining a place in a Guaranteed Pathway package, you will progress straight into the Bachelor Degree upon successful completion of the relevant vocational degree (otherwise known as TAFE) first.
With a Guaranteed Pathway package, you can graduate with two internationally-recognised RMIT qualifications.
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
2022 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.
- 2022 government subsidised place: AU$8,750* per annum
- 2022 full-fee place: AU$10,250* per annum
*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Fee finder
Use our fee finder to get an estimate of your fees for this program.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$315 maximum fee for 2022.
- 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 Exemption criteria
**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
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.
Learn more about fees for vocational study.
Payments and refunds
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
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 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 total indicative tuition fee for 2021 commencement is AU$11,000.
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.
Applying for refunds
For information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student, please see Refunds.