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Diploma in Business

This course is available only to international students.

You can qualify with provisional studies in business. 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
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW

Course Duration

1 year full-time

Deferment

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery mode

On Campus

Commencement date

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Course Costs
  • Unit Fee: $1405.
  • Average first year fee: $11240.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $11240.

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.

Exit Point

Certificate in Business (Exit qualification only)

40 cp

Minimum duration: 6 months full-time.

Applying for Admission

Domestic applications are now closed for next study period.

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.
 High School graduation with a minimum 50% pass, plus an overall academic IELTS score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each test).

How to Apply
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Description

The Diploma in Business 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 Business 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

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