Diploma of Business [Pathway]

James Cook University

Australia, Townsville

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James Cook University

Australia , Townsville

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

112845A

Campuses

Brisbane

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines25-Jan-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 30,191 / year

Next Intake 25-Jan-2026

Diploma of Business [Pathway]

About

Study introductory subjects within Accounting, Economics, Data Analysis, Management, Law and Marketing. The Diploma of Business [Pathway] provides a sample of the key areas of Business and Commerce, empowering you to explore the field and begin to build a versatile base of knowledge and skills.

Benefit from personalised learning strategies as you learn from lecturers who are dedicated to supporting your success. This course provides experience in both collaborative team environments and individual projects, which is reflective of a standard business environment. Build your communication skills through presentations and class discussions, analyse real-world scenarios to develop your problem-solving skills.

Commence your university studies with a diploma that will equip you for further study in business, commerce and management. Successful completion of the one-year Diploma of Business [Pathway] qualification means you will be eligible to continue your studies with a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events with JCU.

You will also meet the entry requirements necessary for JCU Bachelor’s degrees within other study areas. You will have built a foundation of employable skills, foundational knowledge and an understanding of key business strategies relevant to the industry.

Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Business [Pathway], you will receive credit towards a JCU Bachelor degree, meaning you can finish your degree sooner.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a course of study equivalent to an Australian Year 12 Certificate, or Successful completion of JCU Certificate of Higher Education

English language requirements

Band P

If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.

English Program Requirements

International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

English competency requirements may also be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

Bachelor degree or master degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, or
Undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University.

Career

Take the first step towards your dream role with a recognised qualification and a direct pathway to a JCU Bachelor degree in Business, Commerce or Tourism, Hospitality and Events.

The Diploma of Business [Pathway] is a pathway option into JCU if you need further qualifications to meet the academic entry requirements for your preferred undergraduate course. It also provides an example of what university study will be like prior to enrolling in a full degree.

Some subjects completed as part of this diploma are eligible for credit towards a subsequent JCU undergraduate degree.