The Diploma of Business qualification allows students to enter or advance in the exciting world of modern business. This qualification will allow students with the abilities and information needed to perform the duties of front-line managers in a range of business services positions.
Candidates over the age of 18 (including senior citizens) who wants to further develop their skills across a wide range of business functions can apply. The target audience for this course is both domestic and international students and they must have the appropriate visas and wish to acquire the skills, knowledge, and practices necessary to find employment in the business industries.
Total number of units = 12
5 core units plus
7 elective units, of which:
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
This qualification has been created for people who wish to advance their abilities in a broad range of business functions and have some experience in a variety of environments. It is also suitable for people who have excellent theoretical business knowledge and abilities but little to no practical experience, and who want to develop these skills to pursue new educational and career opportunities.
After completing this course, students might want to pursue further study in BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business, BSB60420 – Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) or a range of other Advanced Diploma qualifications or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications.
A nationally accredited Qualification at the Diploma level, BSB50120 – Diploma of Business.
Blended (20 hours per week including 15 hours of face-to-face week in a classroom and 5 hours of online study)
Achieve the qualification, students are required to complete the following 12 units of competency (5 core and 7 elective units).
BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBOPS501 Manage business resources
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace
Group A – Business Operations
BSBFIN502 Manage financial compliance
BSBFIN601 Manage organisational finances
BSBHRM525 Manage recruitment and onboarding
BSBHRM526 Manage payroll
BSBHRM529 Coordinate separation and termination processes
BSBINS512 Monitor business records systems
BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
BSBOPS503 Develop administrative systems
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
BSBPMG530 Manage project scope
BSBPRC505 Manage ethical procurement strategy
BSBSTR503 Develop organisational policy
BSBSTR603 Develop business continuity plans
BSBSUS601 Lead corporate social responsibility
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings
Group B – Leadership
BSBHRM412 Support employee and industrial relations
BSBHRM521 Facilitate performance development processes
BSBLDR521 Lead the development of diverse workforces
BSBLDR522 Manage people performance
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
BSBXDB501 Support staff members with disability in the workplace
BSBXDB502 Adapt organisations to enhance accessibility for people with disability
Group C – Organisational Development
BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBHRM531 Coordinate health and wellness programs
BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBSUS412 Develop and implement workplace sustainability plans
BSBSUS413 Evaluate and report on workplace sustainability
BSBTWK601 Develop and maintain strategic business networks
Group D – Compliance
BSBAUD411 Participate in quality audits
BSBAUD513 Report on quality audits
BSBAUD514 Interpret compliance requirements
BSBAUD515 Evaluate and review compliance
BSBLEG522 Apply legal principles in contract law matters
BSBOPS602 Monitor corporate governance activities
BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
Group E – Business Development
BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBMKG546 Develop social media engagement plans
BSBMKG548 Forecast international market and business needs
BSBMKG549 Profile and analyse consumer behaviour for international markets
BSBMKG550 Promote products and services to international markets
BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies
BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service
BSBPRC502 Manage supplier relationships
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
SIRXMGT005 Lead the development of business opportunities
SIRXMKT006 Develop a social media strategy
SIRXSLS004 Drive sales results
Group F – Digital and Data
BSBDAT501 Analyse data
BSBINS502 Coordinate data management
BSBTEC403 Apply digital solutions to work processes
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
BSBTEC501 Develop and implement an e-commerce strategy
BSBTEC601 Review organisational digital strategy
BSBXBD501 Develop big data strategy
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
SIRXECM003 Design an ecommerce site
Group G – Records and Information Management
BSBINS501 Implement information and knowledge management systems
BSBINS504 Maintain digital repositories
BSBINS512 Monitor business records systems
BSBINS513 Contribute to records management framework
BSBINS514 Contribute to records retention and disposal schedule
BSBINS515 Participate in archiving activities
BSBINS601 Manage knowledge and information
CUAPRE401 Implement preventative conservation activities
Group H – Procurement
BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement
BSBPRC501 Manage procurement strategies
BSBPRC502 Manage supplier relationships
BSBPRC503 Manage international procurement
BSBPRC504 Manage a supply chain
BSBPRC505 Manage ethical procurement strategy
PSPPCM008 Manage contract performance
PSPPCM009 Finalise contracts
PSPPCM010 Manage procurement risk
PSPPCM012 Plan for procurement outcomes
PSPPCM013 Make procurement decisions
PSPPCM015 Conduct and manage coordinated procurement
PSPPCM016 Plan and implement strategic sourcing
PSPPCM017 Plan and implement procurement category management
PSPPCM018 Conduct demand and procurement spend analysis
Group I – Evaluations
DEFEVL001 Develop an evaluation program
DEFEVL002 Evaluate and report collected information
DEFEVL003 Maintain and enhance professional practice
DEFEVL004 Evaluate a training and assessment system
DEFEVL005 Evaluate a community based program
DEFEVL006 Evaluate business performance