Diploma in Business

    Diploma in Business

    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 202 / credit
    Next IntakeJuly 28, 2026
    Diploma in Business

    About

    Highlights

    • Provides a premium pathway into QUT's Bachelor of Business.
    • Develop academic and English language skills for successful study in the degree program.
    • Join a collaborative and close-knit learning community in which you will receive the support you need to succeed.
    • Successful graduates receive 1 year of credit (advanced standing) towards the Bachelor of Business degree.
    • Learn to operate effectively in an Australian university setting.

    Studying the Diploma in Business at QUT College will fast-track your entry into the second year of QUT's Bachelor of Business. You will learn through university style lectures, tutorials and workshops with a focus on the development of independent learning skills. Graduates are guaranteed entry into QUT’s Bachelor of Business.

    Through QUT College, you will join a collaborative and close-knit learning community in which you will receive the support you need to succeed. The QUT College community will also offer you valuable opportunities, such as the activities club, which will help you meet new friends and broaden your Australian learning experience. You will also be able to access a broad range of additional learning support.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum English language requirements

    We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

    English TestOverallListeningReadingWritingSpeaking
    IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 5.5 5 5 5 5
    Cambridge English Score
    You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
    162 154 154 154 154
    PTE Academic 46 38 38 38 38
    TOEFL iBT 56 10 10 15 14

    Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

    We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

    When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 46
    • IELTSMin 5.5
    • TOEFLMin 56

    Career

    Careers and outcomes

    The course is designed as a pathway to undergraduate study in QUT Business degrees. Graduates may be employed in entry level positions. The possible careers list below highlight future career opportunities upon graduation from the Bachelor of Business.

    Advanced Standing

    Bachelor of Business

    After successful completion of Diploma in Business, you are eligible for 96 credit points (one year) of advanced standing towards the Bachelor of Business.

    It will take 2 years to complete the Bachelor of Business:

    • February, July or November entry with any major.

    Course articulation

    Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Business and you will be eligible for 96 credit points (one year) of advanced standing (credited). It will take two full-time years (or equivalent part-time) to complete your Bachelor of Business (in any major).

    Course articulation

    To progress into QUT's Bachelor of Business you will need to meet the conditions listed in your offer letter, including:

    • successful completion of the Diploma in Business.

    To find more information regarding the progression requirements, refer to the 'Requirements' tab for your chosen Bachelor degree, and select 'Australia' from the country list.

    Possible careers

    • Accountant
    • Behavioural finance specialist
    • Brand consultant
    • Content marketing manager
    • Copywriter
    • Corporate sustainability manager
    • Digital marketing specialist
    • Economist
    • Financial planner
    • Global supply chain manager
    • Human resource adviser
    • International business specialist
    • Marketing communications specialist
    • Project manager
    • Public relations officer/consultant
    • Risk manager
    • Small business owner
    • Training and development co-ordinator

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    202 / credit
    Diploma in Business
    Queensland University of Technology
    Queensland University of Technology
    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane

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