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'I chose the Diploma in Business as a bridging course to the Bachelor of Business. It provides a guided transition into university life with smaller class sizes and supportive teaching staff.
The Diploma in Business is equipping me with the skills to succeed in the future by working on real-world clients and case studies.'
Skills for your future
'The Diploma in Business is giving me the experience and skills to decide where I want to take my future study.
The teaching staff are very helpful and always willing to share their real-world experiences to help with our in-class client projects.'
Supportive study environment
'We all have fear of the unknown and QUT College breaks down the fear of going straight into a large university. Smaller more interactive classes ensures you don’t feel isolated. It was easier to make friends at the College and with the support mechanisms in place, it gave assurance you are not alone in the system. I feel I am on solid ground now thanks to QUT College’s established framework for learning.'
Pathway to your degree
'Studying at QUT College really helped me build my confidence and prepared me for transferring into my second year of the QUT Bachelor of Business degree. I improved my English and learnt the foundational business skills which gave me a great start. Classes are small and very interactive ensuring you get the support you need to succeed. I still keep in contact with the many great friends I made from all over the world.'
Diploma in Business and Bachelor of Business graduate, Master of Information Technology student
Building connections
'I joined the Mentor Program at QUT College to build confidence in myself and in others. It helped me get ‘connected’ and create a network. Social interaction is very important but difficult to do when you are a stranger in a new country. The Mentor Program helped me improve myself, led to activities in leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution. These activities gave me an appreciation of how others think and behave is various situations.'
Smaller class sizes
'The smaller classes at QUT College allow for greater class participation and make it easy to build relationships with my peers. Lectures and tutors are also fantastic, they always give us their time and are attentive to our learning needs.'
Highlights
- Develop foundational knowledge and skills for a broad range of business fields in the Diploma in Business.
- Benefit from an interactive and supportive learning environment with small class sizes.
- Equip yourself for future learning, or prepare for your career by developing your writing and digital skills.
- Gain automatic entry into the second year of QUT’s Bachelor of Business degree.
- Study your choice of accounting, advertising, economics, behavioural economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing, or public relations.
- Graduate with deep knowledge and experience in your chosen major, equipping you as a professional in your chosen discipline.
- Develop business skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
Highlights
- Develop foundational knowledge and skills for a broad range of business fields in the Diploma in Business.
- Benefit from an interactive and supportive learning environment with small class sizes.
- Equip yourself for future learning, or prepare for your career by developing your writing and digital skills.
- Gain automatic entry into the second year of QUT’s Bachelor of Business degree.
- Study your choice of accounting, advertising, economics, behavioural economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing, or public relations.
- Graduate with deep knowledge and experience in your chosen major, equipping you as a professional in your chosen discipline.
- Develop business skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
Why choose this course?
The Diploma in Business at QUT College will fast-track your entry into the second year of QUT's Bachelor of Business. You will learn through university-style lectures, tutorials and workshops with a focus on the development of independent learning skills. You will join a collaborative and close-knit learning community in which you will receive the support you need to succeed.
QUT College community will also offer you valuable opportunities, such as the activities club, which will help you meet new friends and broaden your Australian learning experience. You will also be able to access a broad range of additional learning support.
Upon the completion of your Diploma in Business, gain guaranteed entry into the second year of QUT’s Bachelor of Business, where you will choose from one of 12 business majors to specialise in:
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Bachelor of Business (Advertising)
- Bachelor of Business (Behavioural Economics)
- Bachelor of Business (Economics)
- Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
- Bachelor of Business (Finance)
- Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
- Bachelor of Business (International Business)
- Bachelor of Business (Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
- Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)
Learn from the best
The Diploma in Business program is an introduction to the key disciplines and functions of business, with a global focus. You will learn from qualified teachers, which will prepare you well for your degree studies.
Our Diploma and Bachelor of Business programs are regularly updated so they match the latest industry best practice, which means you will be able to use the knowledge and skills you gain when looking for a job and establishing your career.
Explore this course
The Diploma in Business is equivalent to the first year of QUT’s Bachelor of Business. This pathway is an introduction to key disciplines and functions of business, and provides knowledge of current business environments in a global context. You will:
- study first-year academic content
- develop your academic language and literacy skills through literature reviews and presentations
- study on campus with access to all services and facilities across the university
- benefit from an interactive learning environment, with small classes and more contact hours.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of this course will have a broad range of career possibilities. For more on the career outcomes of each Bachelor of Business major, please review careers and outcomes on the relevant course page:
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Bachelor of Business (Advertising)
- Bachelor of Business (Behavioural Economics)
- Bachelor of Business (Economics)
- Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
- Bachelor of Business (Finance)
- Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
- Bachelor of Business (International Business)
- Bachelor of Business (Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
- Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)
You must complete 96 credit points to meet the course requirements. Once you have successfully completed the diploma, you will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Business. Your diploma units will be credited into your degree.
The Bachelor of Business structure consists of 288 credit points with:
- business core units (96 credit points)
- a primary major (96 credit points)
- complementary studies (96 credit points).
Upon completion of the Diploma in Business, you will complete the remaining 192 credit points of the Bachelor of Business. As part of this course, you must choose a major.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 60.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- BS40
- QTAC code
- 405952
- CRICOS code
- 081618F
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- February, July and November
- February, July and November
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 60.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate III, certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2023
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2023 information is not available.
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 60.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 60.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate III, certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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