Description
The Diploma in Commerce provides a broad understanding of key commercial and business concepts. It allows international, fee-paying students to study units (subjects) in the Bachelor of Commerce course and acts as an alternative pathway into the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Accounting and Finance degrees. In other words, if you complete this diploma successfully you can then enter one of those Bachelor degrees. Furthermore, you will be given credit for the units (subjects) you’ve already done.
The Diploma in Commerce offers you:
English language classes
- close monitoring of your individual progress
- relevant units in Australian Society, and English Communication Skills.
You will also study units (subjects) such as:
- Introduction to Accounting
- Working with Technology
- Managing People and Organisations
- Managing Markets.
Course duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Start dates and campus availability
- 20-Jul-2020 , 15-Feb-2021 , 26-Jul-2021
- 20-Jul-2020 , 15-Feb-2021 , 26-Jul-2021
- 20-Jul-2020 , 15-Feb-2021 , 26-Jul-2021
Deferment, credit points & course units
Deferment
No deferment available.
Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 33% of the program online.
Exit Point
Certificate in Commerce
(Exit qualification only)
CertCom
40 cp
Minimum duration: 6 months full-time
Course Units (Subjects)
Schedule of Unit OfferingsCourse structure – 1st year
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | ACOM105 English Communication Skills | BUSN111 Working with technology | BUSN113 Managing people and organisations | BUSN112 Managing markets |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | BUSN104 Money matters or ACCT100 Introduction to Accounting | *Business elective 1 | *Business elective 2 | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society |
*Business Electives to be chosen from PFBS Schedule of Unit Offerings. Students are required to consider the BCOM major that they would like to undertake when choosing Business Electives 1 & 2.
'Pre:' – indicates a unit that must be completed before the next unit can be undertaken (prerequisite).
A blank cell indicates that there are no additional units required for that study period.
This is a sample program only and units will vary between states. Please refer to the handbook for the prerequisite units and the current listing.
Course costs
- Unit Fee: $2370.00 (2020)
- Average first year fee: $18960.00 (2020)
- Estimated Total Cost: $18960.00 (2020)
Important Note on Fees
The Tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. Fees are reviewed annually.
Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.
Essential requirements for admission
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) or equivalent or ACU English Test.
Applying for Admission
Inherent Requirements
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English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) or equivalent or ACU English Test.
Pathways to further study
Students who complete the Diploma in Commerce may apply for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Accounting and Finance. Credit will be given for units completed in the diploma course.
Contact us
Phone: +61 3 8676 7040
9am-5am AEST (leave a message after hours).
