Diploma of Business
National code: BSB 50120

About This Course

Gain sought after, transferable business skills to become an executive assistant, office manager or project administrator. Develop a broad range of expertise in management, marketing, business communication, finance and workplace sustainability.

What You'll Gain

Learning Outcomes

Course Outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • Develop and implement systems to monitor business resources such as external suppliers
    • Research models of critical and creative thinking to support team knowledge and growth
    • Establish the scope and objectives of your workplace sustainability policies
    • Communicate details of budgets and financial plans to team members
    • Build a collaborative and innovative team environment
    • Specialist and transferrable skills that can be applied across industries
    • The ability to deliver a sought after range of business administration skills
    • Credit towards a full qualification
    • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Is this course right for you?

Entry Requirements

Entry Recommendations

This course does not require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • This course can be completed as part of a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level
    • Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection
    • Basic use of features of Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    • Empathy, patience, and the capacity to empower others
    • Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask
    • A Certificate IV in Business or other relevant qualification
    • Experience in a range of work environments in senior support roles

Future Career

Career Pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: office manager. Other jobs include: team leader, executive assistant (to a senior manager), project administrator, office manager, account manager and business manager.

Units Included in the Course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and elective units. In the Diploma of Business qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency, including 5 core and 7 elective units.

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
    • BSBHRM525 Manage recruitment and onboarding
    • BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
    • BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
    • BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
    • BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans
    • BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities

Course Fee

Domestic Students

International Students

3,300 AUD

8,300 AUD

    • Duration: 52 Weeks
    • Tuition Fee: $3,000
    • Enrolment Fee: $300
    • Materials Fee: N/A
    • Duration: 52 Weeks
    • Tuition Fee: $8,000
    • Enrolment Fee: $300
    • Materials Fee: N/A

Application Process

Application Process

Make sure you reach the course requirements.

Gather the following documents for your application:

        • Certified highest qualification certificate and transcripts (English version)
        • *Certified English language test results (minimum IELTS overall 6.0 or equivalent)
        • Valid passport
        • Valid Australian visa (If you are not an Australian passport holder)
        • CV
        • *Current/Previous enrolment details with Australian CRICOS providers

Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required for international students only.
Certified copies must be examined, signed, and verified as accurate reproductions of the original documents.

The following professionals can provide this service to validate the authenticity of original documents.

        • An accountant (member of a recognised professional accounting body or a Registered Tax Agent).
        • A person listed on the role of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory or the High Court of Australia as a legal practitioner.
        • A barrister, solicitor, or patent attorney.
        • A police officer.
        • A postal manager.
        • A principal of an Australian secondary college, high school, or primary school.
        • A medical practitioner.
        • A Justice of the Peace (with a registration number in the State in which they are registered).
        • A minister of religion (registered under Subdivision A of Division 1 of Part IV of the Marriage Act 1961).

Download and fill out the application form.

Domestic Students     |     International Students

Email the completed form to admission@gwacademy.edu.au.

Once your application is processed, you will receive your offer letter. Be sure to check your email for any follow-up communications. If you have any enquiries regarding the application process, feel free to contact us through admission again.