Diploma of Business Administration

You will learn to effectively manage the key administrative processes of a business, as well as gain knowledge in team and people management.

This well-rounded course will give you skills in:

planning and managing conferences administrative systems producing business documents organising travel and meetings project management people management and support team leadership.

You'll also gain insight into the various career paths that you could take, using these skills.

When you graduate, you'll be equipped with the confidence and skillset necessary to work in the business sector, managing a range of administration tasks.

To be awarded the BSB50415 Diploma of Business Administration, a student must successfully complete a total of eight (8) units of competency, comprising of:

• eight (8) elective units, of which:
• five (5) units must be selected from Group A;
• three (3) units may be selected from Group B, or any currently endorsed training package or accredited course at the same qualification level;
• if not listed in the BSB50415 Diploma of Business Administration qualification, one (1) unit may be selected from either a Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A

• BSBADM502 - Manage meetings
• BSBADM503 - Plan and manage conferences
• BSBADM504 - Plan and implement administrative systems
• BSBADM506 - Manage business document design and development
• BSBPMG522 - Undertake project work

Group B

• BSBWOR501 - Manage personal work priorities and professional development
• BSBWOR502 - Lead and manage team effectiveness

Imported - Diploma Level

• BSBHRM405 - Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

This qualification would apply to individuals with various job titles including administration managers, general office managers and office managers. Individuals in these roles may possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team.