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Diploma of Business

  • Diploma

The Diploma of Business is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Business. You'll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your future studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
8036
Study Mode
In person, Online
ATAR
60

About this course

The Diploma of Business is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Business. You'll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your future studies.

The world of business is evolving, with a shift towards progressive, innovative workplace and industry practices. You'll learn the skills, values and opportunities future business leaders will need to succeed in the new economy. The Diploma of Business will teach you modern business practices, such as adaptability, creativity, diversity, and sustainability, along with foundational business and commerce theory.

You'll study an academic foundation course that prepares you for your university studies, as well as courses on the purpose of business, trading in Australia and the Asia-Pacific, the future of work, business decision making, and grand challenges, with additional support and access to a dedicated First Year Coordinator and (PASS), run by high-achieving students.

Entry requirements

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

Study locations

Nathan

Gold Coast

Online

Career pathways

Graduate outcomes

The Diploma of Business will give you foundational business knowledge and skills for the new economy. Your transferable business skills will prepare you for work in almost any industry, not-for-profit, government, corporation, or start-up. You will also be able to complete further studies at the AQF Level 7, including a bachelor degree.

Credit for prior study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

  • Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

  • View credit precedents for this program

How to apply

Selection for admission to an undergraduate degree is made on the basis of academic merit.

Selection for admission is competitive as the number of applicants generally exceeds the places available. The minimum requirement for eligibility for admission is completion of Year 12 of secondary school or equivalent academic achievement.

Prerequisites for admission may be specified in terms of levels of achievement in particular Year 12 subjects. Prerequisite conditions may be satisfied by other study or experience which is considered to be equivalent to the Year 12 prerequisites. More information is available on the Prerequisites and Assumed Knowledge website.

Further information for Queensland students completing an ATAR can be found here.

Domestic applicants should apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).

Domestic applicants from NSW and ACT should apply for admission through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).


A summary of the student profile for this program will be available after the 2023 admission cycle has ended.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Griffith University.
82.3%
Overall satisfaction
82.2%
Skill scale
65.6%
Teaching scale
73.9%
Employed full-time
$57k
Average salary