Diploma of Business

Southern Cross University

About

Looking for a pathway to a Bachelor degree in business, information technology or tourism?The one-year Diploma of Business gives you the opportunity to develop academic and business skills in areas that could include digital business, finance, management, economics, marketing and information technology.

You tailor your studies through the choice of a business or information technology specialisation.Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards a Southern Cross University Bachelor degree in business and enterprise, tourism or information technology.The Diploma of Business award is offered through SCU College, where we understand that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning.

The College connects you to your peers and supports your study success through additional workshops to assist you develop academic and study skills.

Entry requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Business, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:

  • 2 core units (24 credit points), and
  • 6 units (72 credit points) from one of the following specialisations: Business, Information Technology.

Exclusion The Chair of the College Board may exclude a student for a maximum of one (1) study period where a student has received Absent Fail Grades for all units attempted in a session of study.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.

Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business settings.
Creativity exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business settings.
Ethical practice apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined business contexts.
Knowledge of a discipline apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of business.
Lifelong learning demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined business contexts.
Communication and social skills communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined business contexts.
Cultural competence communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined business contexts.

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