Diploma of Business [Pathway]

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2024
Course code	118121
Course type	Diploma (AQF Level 5)
Owner	Academy
College	Business, Law and Governance

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course prerequisites

Successful completion of a course of study equivalent to an Australian Year 12 Certificate, or

Successful completion of JCU Certificate of Higher Education

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band P– Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Diploma of Business at ��ϲʿ��, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of changing business and not for profit environments
Work collaboratively and autonomously to apply problem-solving strategies in business contexts
Demonstrate clear and concise written and oral communication and presentation skills appropriate for diverse audiences
Evaluate approaches to business and management perspectives in changing and disrupted business environments
Apply technical and digital skills, including literacy and numeracy necessary for professional practice in business.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements	Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Diploma of Business
Reasonable adjustments	All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

BU1002:03 Accounting for Decision Making

BU1003:03 Principles of Economics

BU1007:03 Principles of Data Analysis for Business

BU1104:03 Introduction to Management Concepts and Application

BU1105:03 Professional and Academic Skills for Business

BU1108:03 Marketing Matters

BU1112:03 Business Law

BU1109:03 Career Development for Business Professionals or TO1008:03 Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Brisbane

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time
Maximum time to complete	2 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure.
Maximum allowed	12 credit points
Currency	Credit will be granted only for subjects completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course
Expiry	Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS
Approved abbreviation	DipBus
Honours award	No
Inclusion of stream of study on testamur	Not applicable
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Students who are awarded the JCU Diploma of Business are eligible for entry into the JCU Bachelor of Business, JCU Bachelor of Commerce, and JCU Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events provided they also meet the relevant English Language entry requirement for the degree. Applicants meeting the entry requirements for these JCU Bachelor programs will receive credit for all subjects successfully completed in this Diploma. Successful Diploma students may alternatively be granted credit for subjects successfully completed under this course towards any other Bachelor degree for which they satisfy the entry requirements.
Special awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure

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