Diploma of Business
Diploma of Business
The Diploma of Business is your first step towards completing your Monash Business or Commerce degree. You’ll learn how to work independently, think critically and make analytical decisions, while being introduced to the business concepts and theory you’ll need for University. How the program works You can choose your area…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Business is your first step towards completing your Monash Business or Commerce degree. You’ll learn how to work independently, think critically and make analytical decisions, while being introduced to the business concepts and theory you’ll need for University.
How the program works
You can choose your area of specialisation from day one – better preparing you for your Monash degree. There are two streams to choose between:
Business stream – popular with students who are interested in a Business degree majoring in banking and finance, marketing or accounting. Students are also able to choose a specialist degree such as a Bachelor of International Business where they will learn to operate in international business settings and gain the skills required to do business in different countries and environments.
Commerce stream – requires a higher level of mathematics and leads to majors in areas such as economics, finance, actuarial studies and accounting.
In part 2 you’ll study the same subjects as first-year University students and develop your specialist knowledge of business or commerce.
Assessments
business reports
class presentations
regular tests
group assignments
a final exam
Can lead to a career in:
Actuary
Accounting
Marketing
Banking and finance
Event management
Human resources
International trade
Project management
REQUIREMENTS
Age requirements
Part 1: 16 years
Part 2: 17 years
If you do not meet the age requirements, you may be offered a deferred place.
Academic entry requirements:
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian year 11 or year 12.
English Language requirements:
You will meet the English language requirements if:
You have completed Australian Year 11 and achieve a grade of 60% in your English Language subject/s, or
Your Australian Year 11 equivalent program was taught in English, and you achieved satisfactory grades in your English Language subjects.
Alternatively, you will need to meet the minimum score in one of these English tests.
For Part 1
IELTS: 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0); TOEFL IBT Paper Edition: 46 – Writing 14, Speaking 14, Listening 4, and Reading 5; Pearson Test of English: 42 (no band lower than 36); Monash English Bridging: Successful completion of Module 2; Duolingo English Test: 95 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College.
For Part 2
IELTS: 6.0 (no band less than 5.5); TOEFL IBT Paper Edition: 60 – Writing 18, Speaking 16, Listening 7, and Reading 8; Pearson Test of English: 50 (no band lower than 42); Monash English Bridging: Successful completion of Module 3; Duolingo English Test: 105 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Monash College, based in Clayton and Melbourne, Victoria, offers Foundation Year and Diploma courses that lead into first and second year degrees at Monash University, one of the world’s top 100 universities. The Monash University Foundation Year will prepare students for first year entry to all 10 faculties at Monash University. The Monash College Diplomas offer preparation for second year entry to six faculties at Monash University: arts; art, design and architecture; business; engineering; information technology; and science. The College enjoys a global network across China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.
