Diploma of Business
- Provider:
- Asia Pacific International College (APIC)
- Course Code:
- DBus
- CRICOS Code:
- 085156K
- Qualification Level:
- Diploma
- Course Area:
- Management and Commerce
- Duration:
- 52-Week
- Study Mode:
- Full Time
- Location:
- New South Wales (Parramatta)
- Course Fee:
- $15,200 - $17,600 Per Course
- Delivery Mode:
- On Campus, Online Delivery
- Target:
- Domestic, International
- Intake:
- February, June, September
Course Overview
The purpose of the Diploma of Business is to produce graduates who are capable of performing a range of business and accounting tasks while displaying the readiness to develop further in key areas of business, such as accounting, management, and marketing. The course can provide a pathway to a Bachelor of Business and related programs in most higher education institutions. The Course objectives are as follows:
- learn the basics of business, marketing, and management in a coherent and meaningful manner;
- learn the basics of accounting and business law;
- enhance your academic and study skills;
- develop a good understanding of real-life business and management challenges; and
- familiarise yourself with the extent of studies needed to develop your career in this field
Course Structure
To be eligible to graduate from the Diploma of Business, students must successfully complete eight core units:
- BUS1001 Professional Development and Business Communication
- BUS1002 Fundamentals of Management
- BUS1003 Mathematics and Statistics
- BUS1004 Foundations of Accounting
- BUS1005 Introduction to Economics
- BUS1006 Introduction to Business Law
- BUS1007 Finance
- BUS1008 Financial Accounting
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Diplomas (AQF Level 5) Applicants must have successfully completed:
Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be considered on a case by case basis. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| English Language Requirements | All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any AQF Level 5 qualification at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language requirements: IELTS Academic: overall band score of 5.5 or higher with no band below 5.0 in writing or speaking; OR IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score of 65 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Total score of 169 or over and with no band below 162 in writing and speaking; OR Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Total score of 169 or over and with no band below 162 in writing and speaking ; OR PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 50 with a writing and speaking minimum of 42. Applicants who do not meet APIC’s English proficiency requirements can be made a conditional offer with a requirement to complete an approved intensive English language course and meet the required standard prior to their commencing their APIC award course. |
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | overall band score of 5.5 or higher with no band below 5.0 in writing or speaking |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | Overall score of 65 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18 |
| CAE Score (Minimum) | Total score of 169 or over and with no band below 162 in writing and speaking |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 50 with a writing and speaking minimum of 42 |
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Development and Business Communication | Core | $1,970 |
| Fundamentals of Management | Core | $1,970 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | Core | $1,970 |
| Foundations of Accounting | Core | $1,970 |
| Introduction to Economics | Core | $1,970 |
| Finance | Core | $1,970 |
| Introduction to Business Law | Core | $1,970 |
| Financial Accounting | Core | $1,970 |
Pathway
- DipBUS2020 + BBUS2020
Career Opportunities
Students completing the Diploma of Business can either gain entry-level employment with a multitude of organisations or obtain credit to complete the Bachelor of Business, and subsequently, progress to further studies at APIC.