Diploma of Business

• demonstrate a broad theoretical knowledge of business studies and the business environment;
• apply skills of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and research to the business environment;
• exhibit skills of problem recognition and problem-solving;
• demonstrate efficient and effective decision-making skills in business;
• apply the ability to work cooperatively in a team as well as to show individual initiative;
• communicate ideas orally, in written form and through information technologies.

There are many options for satisfying the entry requirements for our courses. An applicant needs to meet at least one of the following entry requirements to be given an offer to study at Avondale.

I have completed my secondary education in Australia or New Zealand and achieved:

• a selection rank of at least 45. A selection rank is calculated as the ATAR plus any adjustment factors that may be applicable; or
• a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; or
• New Zealand Year 13 NCEA Level 3 results, identifying university entrance attainment; or
• appropriate scores in Avondale University-approved entrance exams;
• the International Big Picture Learning Credential.

*Applicants must not be a current year 12 (or equivalent) student and must be 18 years or older at the time of commencing their course.

I have completed a Vocational education and training (VET) course in Australia or New Zealand and achieved:

• an Australian Certificate III, or
• an equivalent New Zealand certificate, as approved by the Director, Student Administration Services.

I have already attended university in Australia or New Zealand and:

• successfully completed at least 2 units of a Bachelor’s degree or
• completed a bridging or enabling course, or another recognised tertiary preparation course; or
• successfully completed at least three units of Avondale’s Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation.

I have completed my secondary education or higher education qualification overseas:

• refer to the Admission Policy (HE) for specific information regarding both the minimum academic entry standards (Appendix 1) and the English language proficiency requirements (Appendix 2).

I have other work and life experience:

If a Senior Secondary Certificate has not been completed, an eligible applicant may sit Avondale University-approved entrance exams.

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant may be admitted based on equivalent qualifications or work and life experience as assessed by the Course Convenor or delegate and/or the DVC Academic.

International Students

This course is available to international students who meet the Australian government requirements for a student visa (subclass 500) to reside in Australia for the duration of the course.
* These students must study on campus in full-time mode to meet student visa requirements.
* International students in Australia on a student visa cannot enrol in this course by distance mode.
For information regarding visas refer to: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500. This course is available online for international students who want to study from their home country. International students on a visa other than a student visa with no study limitations, may choose to study full-time or part-time in any study mode. (Students are considered a domestic student if they hold a permanent residency visa).

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:

• achieving an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no sub-band less than 6.0, or
• one of the other ways outlined in Appendix 2 of the Admission Policy (HE).

Advanced Standing

Applicants who have completed prior study may be eligible for advanced standing (credit recognition). Applicants should discuss their eligibility for advanced standing with the Admissions Team or the Course Convenor.

The Diploma of Business consists of eight units and requires 48 credit points for completion. Each unit has a 6 credit-point value.

Students must complete the following units:

Semester 1

Semester 2

To find out more about any of the units listed here, copy the unit code and then search for that unit here.