Diploma of Business Administration

You will learn to effectively manage the key administrative processes of a business, as well as gain knowledge in team and people management. This well-rounded course will give you skills in:

• planning and managing conferences
• administrative systems
• producing business documents
• organising travel and meetings
• project management
• people management and support
• team leadership.

You'll also gain insight into the various career paths that you could take, using these skills.

When you graduate, you'll be equipped with the confidence and skillset necessary to work in the business sector, managing a range of administration tasks.

Business administration roles exist in a wide range of organisations and sectors and demand for these skills is growing. On graduation you could apply for roles including:

• administration officer
• personal assistant
• receptionist
• administration manager
• assistant manager
• executive officer.

To be awarded the BSB50415 Diploma of Business Administration, a student must successfully complete a total of eight (8) units of competency, comprising of:

• eight (8) elective units, of which:
• five (5) units must be selected from Group A;
• three (3) units may be selected from Group B, or any currently endorsed training package or accredited course at the same qualification level;
• if not listed in the BSB50415 Diploma of Business Administration qualification, one (1) unit may be selected from either a Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.