Diploma of Business

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At a glance

Thrive in a career in business with this high-level qualification. This course is perfect for people who want to elevate their skills at a management or executive level.

JOB PROSPECTS

Program Consultant
Program Coordinator
Executive Officer
Administration Manager

COURSE OUTCOME

BSB50215 Diploma of Business

Cost

Full fee

$1,680 - $5,260

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Course overview

Upgrade your career with this high-level qualification. You will take control with specialised knowledge, and advanced skills.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for office management roles is expected to experience stable growth over the next five years. This is a very large occupation with job opportunities available across a number of industries including construction, professional services, and education and training.

This qualification is facilitated by expert teaching staff who have a high degree of industry connection and are able to guide you through your studies. You will develop specialised knowledge which includes communicating with influence, project work, workforce planning management, and risk.

Successful completion of this flexible qualification will provide you with high-level business skills that will enhance your career and expand potential professional and educational pathways.

Accessibility and flexibility

TAFE Queensland offers various avenues to access high quality and industry-relevant training and education. We understand that not everyone's circumstances are the same, so many of our courses can be accessed online, in the classroom or part time.

Technology

With TAFE Queensland you study in environments equipped with the latest industry-standard technology. You will be job ready and desirable to future employers as you will have demonstrable up-to-date experience with computing platforms and programs.

Units

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 8 elective units from the list below.

Elective units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
North and Far North Queensland
BSBADM502 Manage meetings Unit code: BSBADM502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.	Manage meetings
BSBADM504 Plan and implement administrative systems Unit code: BSBADM504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of effective administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system.	Plan and implement administrative systems
BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service Unit code: BSBCUS501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to manage organisational systems that ensure products and services are delivered and maintained to standards agreed by the organisation.	Manage quality customer service
BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans Unit code: BSBFIM501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management within a work team in an organisation. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches, supporting team members whose role involves aspects of financial operations, monitoring and controlling finances and reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM501 Manage human resource services Unit code: BSBHRM501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, manage and evaluate delivery of human resource services, integrating business ethics.	Manage human resource services
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes Unit code: BSBHRM506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBHRM512 Develop and manage performance management processes Unit code: BSBHRM512 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and facilitate implementation of performance management processes and to coordinate individual or group learning and development to encourage effective employee performance.	Develop and manage performance management processes
BSBHRM513 Manage workforce planning Unit code: BSBHRM513 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage planning in relation to an organisation's workforce including researching requirements, developing objectives and strategies, implementing initiatives and monitoring and evaluating trends.	Manage workforce planning
BSBMGT502 Manage people performance Unit code: BSBMGT502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff who report to them directly. Development of key result areas and key performance indicators and standards, coupled with regular and timely coaching and feedback, provide the basis for performance management.	Manage people performance
BSBMKG502 Establish and adjust the marketing mix Unit code: BSBMKG502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the optimum marketing mix for a business through analysis of interrelated marketing components.	Establish and adjust the marketing mix	Virtual Business Simulation Available
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work Unit code: BSBPMG522 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.	Undertake project work
BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Unit code: BSBSUS501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a workplace sustainability policy and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances.	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
BSBRSK501 Manage risk Unit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.	Manage risk
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development Unit code: BSBWOR501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
Greater Brisbane (excluding Springfield)
BSBEBU511 Develop and implement an e-business strategy Unit code: BSBEBU511 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate e-business models and strategies for use in a business context. This includes the ability to incorporate the results of these evaluations into the design of an e-business strategy, including marketing, buying and selling goods and services online.	Develop and implement an e-business strategy
BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff Unit code: BSBHRM405 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to execute tasks associated with the recruitment cycle and apply in-depth knowledge of the work of the organisation, and how recruitment and selection practices fit with other human resources functions.	Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff
BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans Unit code: BSBFIM501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management within a work team in an organisation. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches, supporting team members whose role involves aspects of financial operations, monitoring and controlling finances and reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBMKG501 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities Unit code: BSBMKG501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, evaluate and take advantage of marketing opportunities by analysing market data, distinguishing characteristics of possible markets and assessing viability of changes to operations.	Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets Unit code: BSBITU402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.	Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements Unit code: BSBWHS401 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation's work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment Unit code: BSBINN502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.	Build and sustain an innovative work environment
BSBADM502 Manage meetings Unit code: BSBADM502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.	Manage meetings
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes Unit code: BSBHRM506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBHRM512 Develop and manage performance management processes Unit code: BSBHRM512 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and facilitate implementation of performance management processes and to coordinate individual or group learning and development to encourage effective employee performance.	Develop and manage performance management processes
BSBADM506 Manage business document design and development Unit code: BSBADM506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish standards for the design and production of organisational documents and to manage document design and production processes to ensure agreed standards are met.	Manage business document design and development
BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service Unit code: BSBCUS501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to manage organisational systems that ensure products and services are delivered and maintained to standards agreed by the organisation.	Manage quality customer service
BSBADM504 Plan and implement administrative systems Unit code: BSBADM504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of effective administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system.	Plan and implement administrative systems
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work Unit code: BSBPMG522 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.	Undertake project work
BSBRSK501 Manage risk Unit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.	Manage risk
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development Unit code: BSBWOR501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
Greater Brisbane (excluding Springfield) - Accelerated Stream
BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans Unit code: BSBFIM501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management within a work team in an organisation. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches, supporting team members whose role involves aspects of financial operations, monitoring and controlling finances and reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes Unit code: BSBHRM506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBHRM513 Manage workforce planning Unit code: BSBHRM513 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage planning in relation to an organisation's workforce including researching requirements, developing objectives and strategies, implementing initiatives and monitoring and evaluating trends.	Manage workforce planning
BSBMKG502 Establish and adjust the marketing mix Unit code: BSBMKG502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the optimum marketing mix for a business through analysis of interrelated marketing components.	Establish and adjust the marketing mix	Virtual Business Simulation Available
BSBMKG514 Implement and monitor marketing activities Unit code: BSBMKG514 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply and observe marketing plan objectives and action necessary improvements.	Implement and monitor marketing activities
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work Unit code: BSBPMG522 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.	Undertake project work
BSBRSK501 Manage risk Unit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.	Manage risk
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development Unit code: BSBWOR501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
Gold Coast
BSBADM502 Manage meetings Unit code: BSBADM502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.	Manage meetings
BSBADM504 Plan and implement administrative systems Unit code: BSBADM504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of effective administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system.	Plan and implement administrative systems
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes Unit code: BSBHRM506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBINM501 Manage an information or knowledge management system Unit code: BSBINM501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise training for others for an information or knowledge management system and to manage the use of the system.	Manage an information or knowledge management system
BSBINN501 Establish systems that support innovation Unit code: BSBINN501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conceptualise and establish new systems that support and encourage innovation in the workplace.	Establish systems that support innovation
BSBLDR501 Develop and use emotional intelligence Unit code: BSBLDR501 Unit description: This unit covers the development and use of emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the context of the workplace. It includes identifying the impact of own emotions on others in the workplace, recognising and appreciating the emotional strengths and weaknesses of others, promoting the development of emotional intelligence in others and utilising emotional intelligence to maximise team outcomes.	Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBLDR502 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships Unit code: BSBLDR502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage effective workplace relationships.	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR503 Communicate with influence Unit code: BSBLDR503 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and others. It applies to managers and leaders who identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources, and who deal with unpredictable problems. They use initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, evaluate and co-ordinate the work of teams.	Communicate with influence
BSBMGT502 Manage people performance Unit code: BSBMGT502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff who report to them directly. Development of key result areas and key performance indicators and standards, coupled with regular and timely coaching and feedback, provide the basis for performance management.	Manage people performance
BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan Unit code: BSBMGT517 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor implementation of the operational plan to provide efficient and effective workplace practices within the organisation's productivity and profitability plans.	Manage operational plan
BSBMKG501 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities Unit code: BSBMKG501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, evaluate and take advantage of marketing opportunities by analysing market data, distinguishing characteristics of possible markets and assessing viability of changes to operations.	Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities	Virtual Business Simulation Available
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work Unit code: BSBPMG522 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.	Undertake project work
BSBRSK501 Manage risk Unit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.	Manage risk
BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness Unit code: BSBWOR502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.	Lead and manage team effectiveness
Darling Downs and South West (including Springfield)
BSBADM502 Manage meetings Unit code: BSBADM502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.	Manage meetings
BSBADM504 Plan and implement administrative systems Unit code: BSBADM504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of effective administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system.	Plan and implement administrative systems
BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service Unit code: BSBCUS501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to manage organisational systems that ensure products and services are delivered and maintained to standards agreed by the organisation.	Manage quality customer service
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes Unit code: BSBHRM506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment Unit code: BSBINN502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.	Build and sustain an innovative work environment
BSBLDR513 Communicate with influence Unit code: BSBLDR513 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders.	Communicate with influence
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work Unit code: BSBPMG522 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.	Undertake project work
BSBRSK501 Manage risk Unit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.	Manage risk
Online
BSBADM504 Plan and implement administrative systems Unit code: BSBADM504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of effective administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system.	Plan and implement administrative systems
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development Unit code: BSBWOR501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBADM502 Manage meetings Unit code: BSBADM502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.	Manage meetings
BSBLDR513 Communicate with influence Unit code: BSBLDR513 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders.	Communicate with influence
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work Unit code: BSBPMG522 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.	Undertake project work
BSBRSK501 Manage risk Unit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.	Manage risk
BSBMGT502 Manage people performance Unit code: BSBMGT502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff who report to them directly. Development of key result areas and key performance indicators and standards, coupled with regular and timely coaching and feedback, provide the basis for performance management.	Manage people performance
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes Unit code: BSBHRM506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Ways to study

By location

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Townsville (Pimlico)	Anytime	up to 1 year	up to 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Classroom	Full fee: $5,260
Cairns	28 January 2020	up to 1 year	up to 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Classroom	Full fee: $5,260

Cairnsup to 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

WORKLOADup to 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,260

Townsville (Pimlico)up to 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

WORKLOADup to 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

START DATESAnytime

COSTFull fee: $5,260

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
South Bank	28 January 2020	1 year	Part time 2 nights per week	Classroom	Full fee: $5,260
South Bank	28 January 2020	6 months	Accelerated: Part-time 2 night per week Monday, Wednesday	Classroom	Full fee: $5,180
South Bank	28 January 2020	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	Full fee: $5,260
Springfield	28 January 2020	1 year	15 hours per week	Classroom	Full fee: $5,260
Springfield	20 April 2020	1 year	15 hours per week	Classroom	Full fee: $5,260
South Bank	13 July 2020	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	Full fee: $5,260

South BankPart time 2 nights per week

WORKLOADPart time 2 nights per week

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,260

South BankAccelerated: Part-time 2 night per week
Monday, Wednesday

WORKLOADAccelerated: Part-time 2 night per week
Monday, Wednesday

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,180

South BankFull time 3 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,260

South BankFull time 3 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week

START DATES13 July 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,260

Springfield15 hours per week

WORKLOAD15 hours per week

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,260

Springfield15 hours per week

WORKLOAD15 hours per week

START DATES20 April 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,260

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Southport	28 January 2020	up to 3 months	Self-paced	Recognition of Prior Learning	Full fee: $1,680

SouthportSelf-paced

WORKLOADSelf-paced

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $1,680

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Toowoomba	28 January 2020	1 year	15 hours per week	Classroom	Full fee: $5,260
Toowoomba	20 April 2020	1 year	15 hours per week	Classroom	Full fee: $5,260

Toowoomba15 hours per week

WORKLOAD15 hours per week

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,260

Toowoomba15 hours per week

WORKLOAD15 hours per week

START DATES20 April 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,260

What you need to know about studying on campus

Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

Online

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more

START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
02 March 2020	12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 12 months	up to 2 units per intake	Full fee: $5,260
20 April 2020	12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 12 months	up to 2 units per intake	Full fee: $5,260

Online02 March 2020

WORKLOADup to 2 units per intake

START DATES02 March 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,260

Online20 April 2020

WORKLOADup to 2 units per intake

START DATES20 April 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,260

What you need to know about studying online

Intake

For most online courses study is structured into fixed intakes that have set durations of 12 weeks from the study commencement date. You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than 2 units of competency per intake. In some circumstances, you may be required/able to complete 3 units per intake.

Other online courses such as nursing have different intakes, durations, and workload structures.

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University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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Payment options

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.

Upfront payment

This is the total amount you need to pay when you enrol. This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Vet Student Loan - $5,264 cap

This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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International Student Payment

Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Western Union Global Pay for Students. Western Union allows you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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Important Information

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Domestic Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to Domestic Students:

Entry into the mainstream program is via direct entry and it is recommended that you have:-
- completed a Certificate IV in Business, or another relevant qualification, and/or that you have experience in a range of work environments in the business industry;
- intermediate (Year 12 equivalent) literacy skills as study will involve a range of reading comprehension activities, report writing, and conducting and analysing research. Your written communication needs to be of a professional standard in presentation, structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation;
- basic computer skills that enable you to access resources online, send and receive emails and use a range of MS Office programs; and
- a range of study skills, self-motivation and reasonable independence to direct your study.

Entry into the accelerated program is via an application process and it recommended that you have at least 5 years' experience working in the areas of business or management, and have an understanding of issues relevant to medium to large organisations.

International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also required to have access to a calculator, a laptop or tablet device, a USB and a headset including microphone.

Need to know

Online Study
When studying online it is strongly recommended students follow the preferred order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake, unless otherwise advised.

Face to Face - Virtual Business Simulation - Marketing Units only
The Virtual Business Simulation is only available for the the marketing units and costs approximately $50USD. The Virtual Business Simulation forms part of the student assessment for BSBMKG501 – Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities and BSBMKG502 – Establish and adjust the marketing mix. Further information will be provided. Please note: The Virtual Business Simulation is not a TAFE product.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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How to apply

Direct application

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Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.

International students

International students can either apply directly through our application portal Studylink, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Payment options

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Vet Student Loan - $5,264 cap

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Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

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How to apply

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

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University pathways

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