TAFE NSW
12 months (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
The Diploma of Business equips you with foundational knowledge in management, finance, technology, and marketing to launch careers in business, HR, or marketing across diverse industries. Ideal for those seeking practical business skills and a pathway to further higher education qualifications.
You must have completed one of the following: NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent, Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or equivalent, Certificate IV or higher vocational qualification, or at least one year full-time study in a degree course at a higher education institution. You must also have maths knowledge to HSC level or equivalent; if not, you may need to complete a bridging or preparatory maths course. Certified evidence of qualifications is required through a Justice of the Peace or authorising officer. Special admission may be available for mature-aged applicants (21+ years) or those with disadvantaged circumstances.
The Diploma comprises 8 subjects (80 credit points) consisting of 3 core subjects and 5 elective subjects. Core subjects provide underpinning knowledge of management, finance, technology information systems, economics, and marketing elements of integrated business strategy, including Business Communication, Managing Organisations, and Digital Marketing and Social Media. Elective subjects allow you to focus on specific areas aligned with your interests and career goals, with options including Accounting for Business, Economics for Business, Organisational Behaviour, and Business Relationship Management. Not all subjects are offered at every TAFE NSW location each semester.
TAFE NSW is a leading registered training organisation (RTO 90003) with extensive experience in vocational and higher education. The institution provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, careers counselling, and access to LinkedIn Learning. TAFE NSW recognises prior learning and offers credit transfers, allowing students to complete qualifications faster. The Diploma of Business is designed to align with industry needs and offers a clear pathway to the Bachelor of Business with full credit recognition for completed subjects.
Graduates pursue careers as Business, Human Resource, and Marketing Professionals across various industries. These roles involve analytical, conceptual, and practical tasks in business operations, planning, human resource development, public relations, and marketing management. Career opportunities include business owner, business development manager, commercial analyst, communications manager, marketing consultant, operations manager, and planning and policy developer. The median weekly pay for these roles is approximately $2,030 for full-time positions, with strong projected growth in the employment sector over the next 5 years.
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