Course

Diploma in Business

Approved Abbreviation: DipBus

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7177.1

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 089388F

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2021 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

For Commencement Year 2016 to 2020, please refer to: 7098.1 Diploma in Business

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

To succeed in business, individuals must possess both the knowledge and know-how to create opportunities for professional advancement and the development of original and exciting initiatives. This course aims to harness students’ energy and passion for success by focussing on career and the future of enterprises in a range of contexts. Whether students wish to start their own business or pursue a corporate role in a global enterprise, this course provides the necessary skills.

This course consists of five core units: Enterprise Law, Enterprise Leadership, Enterprise Innovation and Markets, Financing Enterprises and Statistics for Business, providing students with an understanding of the key areas of Business, before choosing a major area of study and three elective units.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Business will articulate into the Bachelor of Business degree at Western Sydney University with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.

Study Mode
One year full-time (three terms), two years part-time (six terms).

Admission

Please note this course is available at Parramatta campus for International students only.

The aim of these courses is to prepare students for tertiary study in Business. These courses are accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western Sydney University, The College, to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

Local students are required to have

Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, Or

Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each sub band) or meet equivalent minimum English Proficiency requirements Or

Passed The College English test with 70% or higher Or

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Assumed knowledge in Mathematics, equivalent to a two unit subject, in the NSW Higher School Certificate.

Met other entry requirements such as:

An ATAR (or equivalent) identified prior to the offer of a place (the ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for admission for the Bachelor of Business, Or