C5406 - Diploma of Business
Plan: C5406EFC - Diploma of Business
Campus: Tullamarine - Essendon Edu Acd
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Diploma of Business
Qualification national code: BSB50120
Nominal hours: 740
Career: TAFE
Duration: 1 year full-time
Location: Essendon Education Academy
Owning school: Business and Enterprise (525T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
CRICOS code:
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Diploma of Business is part of a dual qualification that also includes the Diploma of Leadership and Management.
The dual diploma model has been specifically developed for learners with little or no vocational experience and who want to develop some theoretical sports-related business skills and knowledge to create further educational and employment opportunities.
The training will occur in EFC’s elite high-performance facilities and will involve key industry experts in the area of sport and business/leadership.
Potential Occupations
Project Administrator/Coordinator
Office Manager/Support
Resources Coordinator
Executive assistant
Department Manager
Operations Manager
In addition to the skills and knowledge covered by the training package qualification, this program has also been designed to develop the following skills:
Business Communications
Communication for different purposes and audiences
Using workplace software
Preparing for Further Education
Study Skills/Structuring Essays and Reports Preparing for Further Education
Referencing, paraphrasing, writing paragraphs
Job Ready Activities
Profile of your emotional strengths
How you can use your strengths in the workplace?
Working in teams – what you can contribute?
Understanding organisations and the way they work
Critical thinking and problem solving
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Successful completion of the Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership and Management guarantees entry into the Bachelor of Business with a minimum of 96 credit points exemption (equivalent to one-year full-time study).
More information on how to apply is available at the following URL: https://www.rmit.edu.au/contact/contact-us
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Applicants are advised to apply for the Diploma of Leadership and Management, and if successful, applicants will be made an offer for both the Diploma of Leadership and Management (plan code C5407EFC) and the Diploma of Business (plan code C5406EFC).
Applicants must meet one of the following minimum academic requirements:
- Successful completion of Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) or the Australian Senior VCAL Certificate
OR
- Completion of Post-Secondary studies (Certificate III or above)
OR
- At least 6 months’ work experience in a related field
Entry to this program may be competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., ATAR, GPA or STAT Multiple Choice (including any adjustments).
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
RMIT University in conjunction with the Essendon Football Club selected the Diploma of Business and the Diploma of Leadership and Management programs, including the choice of units to be included in a dual diploma. The program structure and the choice of units appropriate for the dual diploma were endorsed by representatives of a business industry advisory board and RMIT educators.
Teachers delivering in this program are current industry practitioners and specialise in the courses that they deliver. This, together with incorporating sporting industry experts, will provide students with contextualised learning and assessment experiences.
Top of pageStudent 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.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT https://www.rmit.edu.au/students or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at:https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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