Diploma of Business
Diploma of Business
The purpose of the Diploma of Business is to produce graduates who are capable of performing a range of business 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the Diploma of Business is to produce graduates who are capable of performing a range of business 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
- Familiarise yourself with the extent of studies needed to develop your career in this field
Career Outcomes
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 the Master of Business Management or the Master of Business Administration at APIC. Alternatively, graduates can seek entry with credit into a range of bachelor degree programs at Australian and or internationally recognised universities. In short, completion of the Diploma of Business can open up multiple opportunities for young graduates to pursue courses and programs in business, accounting, finance, commerce, law and economics.
Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
Graduates of the Diploma of Business will have:
- Knowledge of the theories, concepts, and principles of a range of business-related fields and disciplines including accounting, management, marketing and sales, business law, and economics
- Knowledge and awareness of the business practice, and industry standards and expectations
Skills
Graduates of the Diploma of Business will have:
- Cognitive skills to analyse and evaluate information, concepts and evidence from a range of business and academic sources
- Cognitive and technical skills to present reasoned arguments and analysis of key business and technical data
- Communication skills to present clear information in professional business and academic formats
Application of knowledge and skills
Graduates of the Diploma of Business will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
- Through the practice of technical functions, effective planning, and decision making within a business environment
- Through the identification and evaluation of effective professional business practice
- With responsibility and accountability for their own professional practice, and in collaboration with others within a business environment
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have successfully completed:
- The equivalent to an Australian Year 12 at a recognised overseas institution with an equivalent minimum ATAR of 55; OR
- A Certificate IV or higher awarded by a recognised higher education/vocational institution; OR
- A General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A) with three or more D Grades; OR
- A Global Assessment Certificate with an average Grade of 55% or higher; OR
- An International Baccalaureate.
English language entry 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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Asia Pacific International College (APIC) is an Australian Higher Education Institution, based in Melbourne, offering a range of study options at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. APIC is professionally endorsed by AIPM (Australian Institute of Project Management) and PMI (Project Management Institute), and is a member of ACPET (Australian Council for Private Education and Training). APIC is also a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute and APIC’s Master of Business Administration majoring in Human Resources Management has been accredited by this Institute.
