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Diploma of Business Studies

ProviderCQUniversity
Course code: UAC160152UniversityStudy area: Business and ManagementData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start dates13 July 2026 · Sydney · NSW

Course overview

The Diploma of Business Studies is designed to provide you with foundation skills in business and management. The course equips you with the knowledge and skills required in business accounting, analytics, economics, legal issues in business, management and marketing. The course includes eight units of study, which provides foundational skills to either undertake further study in business-related bachelor degree or enter into employment.

Successful completion of the diploma will provide a pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Business at CQUniversity. Upon successful completion of this course you may receive credit for eight units of study in the Bachelor of Business.

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Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career opportunities exist in areas such as accounts, administration, economics, human resources, marketing.

Majors

Areas of study

Accounting, business, business analytics, economics, law, marketing.

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Fees and charges

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Entry requirements

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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • SydneyNSW13 July 2026
  • SydneyNSW