Diploma of Business

The purpose of the Diploma of Business is to produce graduates who are capable of performing a range of business and accounting 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; and
• 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 further studies 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.

Accreditation

All formal award courses offered by APIC, including the Diploma of Business, are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency and included in the National Register of Higher Education Institutions and Courses.

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