DP020 - Diploma of Commerce

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Plan: DP020 - Diploma of Commerce
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Diploma of Commerce
Award abbreviation: DipComm
Total credit points: 96
Career: UGRD
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time [part-time study not available to International Students]
Location: RMIT University, City Campus
Owning school: Business and Enterprise (525T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
ASCED code: 089999
CRICOS code: 111278B

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Purpose of the Program

The Diploma of Commerce provides an introduction to general business studies. This program introduces you to fundamental knowledge and concepts in business, and develops your technical skills.  This program is equivalent to the first year of undergraduate business degrees and will facilitate articulation into the Second Year of the AD029 Associate Degree in Business and also the second year of the BP343 Bachelor of Business Program at RMIT.

The program was co-designed with the College of Business and Law (CoBL) to create a seamless transition into the BP343 Bachelor of Business by allowing you to explore some of the potential majors that you could complete in the BP343 Bachelor of Business. Some of the courses will be granted as matched credit [up to 96 CP].

The Diploma of Commerce provides you with various opportunities to develop skills for direct work outcomes as well as facilitate a transition to further education through embedded business communication and academic learning skills. Career opportunities for graduates exist in both public and private business sectors, small and large enterprises and across a range of industries. 

This program provides you opportunities to solve real business problems through structured activities such as workshops and projects. You will develop your knowledge and skills by attending lectures and tutorials, writing reports and participating in class discussions.

You will be guided to keep an e-portfolio within the four Foundation Courses listed below. 

The Diploma of Commerce includes key curriculum features to support your learning and attainment of graduate attributes. This includes introductory level business foundation courses to allow you to contextualise business education and learning.

The four foundation courses are:   

  • BUSM2642 Business in Society  
  • BUSM2646 Understanding the Business Environment;  
  • BUSM2640 Business Decision Making and  
  • BUSM2644 Integrated Perspectives on Business Problems.  

The required study of business foundations also embeds a compulsory academic integrity module,  belonging and first year experience elements, a whole-of-course integrated ePortfolio and all  graduate attributes and program learning outcomes. Integrated Perspectives on Business Problems  will also introduce you to problem-based learning, applying business theory, decision making and  foundational research skills. 

In addition to the four courses listed above, you will be provided additional opportunities to enhance your learning through Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Within the Diploma of Commerce, you will be provided with a real client-based project designed to allow you to provide real-life solutions to real-world problems (refer to Work Integrated Learning section for more information).

The delivery of this program is blended, comprising of face-to-face and online learning at Melbourne, City Campus

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Articulation and pathways

Successful completion of the Diploma of Commerce guarantees entry into the following programs: 

  • AD029 Associate Degree in Business with 96 credit points exemption (equivalent to 1-year full-time study) 
  • BP343 Bachelor of Business with up to 96 Credit points of exemption (equivalent to 1-year full-time study) 

When articulating into the BP343 Bachelor of Business, students will receive matched credit for three major courses in the following disciplines; Marketing,  Business Information Systems and Accounting.  If students select one of these majors, they will only need to complete 7 major courses.

Students who wish to complete a double major in BP343 Bachelor of Business will only have the option to select from the following major streams:

  • Choose ANY major plus one (1) of the following Marketing, Business Information Systems or Accounting

Students can only complete up to a maximum of 48CP of University Electives. 

For more information about how to apply for credit go to: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/enrolment/apply-for-credit

The DP020 Diploma of Commerce and the AD029 Associate Degree in Business, have the same first-year courses, therefore, the DP020 Diploma of Commerce can be used as an exit point or it provides a guaranteed pathway entry into the second year of the AD029 Associate Degree in Business.

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Entrance requirements

Program entry requirements 

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent. For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/country-equivalency

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 5.5, with no band below 5.0 or equivalent.  

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English language requirements web page: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/minimum-english-language-requirement

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External accreditation and industry links

External Accreditation

The Diploma of Commerce is a generalist business award and does not have external accreditation from any professional association or accrediting body.

Industry Links

The Diploma of Commerce  is closely linked to industry.  In the curriculum, some courses are designed as 'work integrated learning' (WIL) courses involving discipline related industry projects as part of learning. The Diploma of Commerce has an established Industry Advisory Committee comprising of industry representatives. The role of the committee ensures the Diploma of Commerce links with industry standards and that the practices remain current.

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services 

RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. 
One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study 

Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.

Online learning tools and content 

You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT: www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit

Services available to you as a student at RMIT University 

RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. 

Services are available face to face and online assisting with: 

  • transition to tertiary study and learning 
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant 
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on  your learning 
  • career development and employment 
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters) 
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad 
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university  governance 

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at:www.rmit.edu.au/students

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