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Diploma in Commerce

This course is available only to international students.

You can qualify with provisional studies in commerce. This course is also an alternative pathway into the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Marketing or Bachelor of Human Resource Management for international, fee-paying students.

Summary

International Students

Available at these campuses tooltip
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW

Course Duration

1 year

Deferment

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery Mode

On Campus

Commencement Availability

 Brisbane
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015
Melbourne
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015
North Sydney
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015

Course Costs
  • Unit Fee: 1625.00
  • Average first year fee: 13200.00
  • Estimated Total Cost: 13200.00

Important Note on Fees

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

80 cp

Exit Point

Certificate in Commerce (Exit qualification only)

40 cp

Minimum duration: 6 months full-time.

Course Units (Subjects)

Schedule of Unit (Subject) Offerings

Course Enrolment Guide (CEG)

Enrolment Information

Applying for Admission

International Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent:

  1. IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each band) or equivalent or ACU English Test; and
  2. High School graduation (with a minimum 50% pass).

How to Apply
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Description

The Diploma in Commerce course aims to provide an opportunity for provisional studies in units available in the Bachelor of Commerce course, and an alternative pathway into that course for international, fee-paying students. Students receive support in the form of additional tutorials, additional English language classes, close monitoring of individual student progress, and relevant non-discipline units in Australian Society and English Language Communication Skills.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each band) or equivalent or ACU English Test

Pathways to Further Study

Students who complete the Diploma in Commerce may apply for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce. Credit will be given for units completed in the diploma course.

Contacts for Future Students

International Students