Diploma of Business
| Intake Dates | Feb, Apr, Jul, Oct |
|---|---|
| Duration | 52 weeks (Incl. Holidays) |
| Tuition Fee | AU $15,250 |
| Campus | Melbourne CBD and Hobart CBD |
Course Overview
RGIT Australia’s Diploma of Business (BSB50120) will give you the knowledge required to share your business vision with the world. The degree will equip you with skills to conduct effective marketing of a brand, make strategic decisions about projects in your organisation and ultimately increase your influence and worth in the professional business world.
Diploma of Business course will enable you to assume positions such as Executive Officer, Program Coordinator, Senior Administrator, Office Manager, Executive Assistant among others. You will be able to utilise your skills in a broad spectrum of industries such as corporate offices, educational institutions, as well as healthcare and insurance organisations.
Course Description
Diploma of Business will provide you with the knowledge, understanding of theories, methods and practical skills using case studies, discussions and assessments in various business-related work environments.
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Administration Manager
- Executive Officer
- Export Manager
Students will need to complete Total 12 units includes 5 core units plus 7 elective units of competency to attain the qualification.
Core Units
- BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
- BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans
- BSBOPS501 Manage business resources
- BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
- BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace
Elective Units*
- BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
- BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion
- BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
- BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
- BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
- BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
- BSBLDR521 Lead the development of diverse workforces
*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Age Requirements
All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at RGIT Australia.
English Language Requirements
International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:
i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course, or IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with a General English (ELICOS) course (up to 30 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course plus successful completion of RGIT Australia’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program.
Results older than two years are not acceptable.
OR
ii) Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States
OR
iii) Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
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iv) Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 (countries) without the required IELTS score must undertake an English Placement Test conducted at RGIT Australia’s campus as part of the enrolment process.
If there are concerns about the applicants’ English language proficiency, they will be required to undertake a suitable General English (ELICOS) or EAL program. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Please note: RGIT Australia will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests:
– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT
– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT
– Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
– Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Academic Requirements
International students applying either off-shore or on-shore must meet a minimum academic requirement to get admission to RGIT Australia courses. The table below summarises the academic entry requirements. Refer to information on individual courses for course-specific requirements.
| Level of Study | Academic Requirements |
| Certificate III | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher. |
| Certificate IV | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or Certificate III or higher |
| Diploma | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate IV or higher. |
| Advanced Diploma | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Diploma or higher. |
| Graduate Certificate of Management (Learning) | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Diploma or higher in relevant field of education or work. |
| Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) (78 weeks) | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Diploma or higher in relevant field of education or work. |
Pre-Training Review
All students are required to undertake a pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner, and relevant experience.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) (International)
Students undertaking RGIT Australia VET courses must possess sound language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills to successfully complete the course. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test conducted by RGIT Australia. If students do not meet English and LLN requirements, learners will be asked to take further language, literacy and numeracy training e.g. English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Learners (ELICOS) programs with RGIT Australia.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) (Domestic)
Students undertaking this course must possess sound language, literacy and numeracy skills. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at ACSF level 3 conducted by the Institute.
Qualification Recognition
Qualifications offered by RGIT Australia are based on the principles, guidelines and standards set by Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and VET Quality Framework (VQF) and are nationally recognised.