Diploma of Business
Overview
The Diploma of Business provides broad-based business knowledge and skills, particularly in the areas of management, marketing, communications, accounting, economics, law, and the use of computer applications in the business environment.
This course is designed to prepare you for entry into the second-year of a relevant Bachelor degree, and it provides the foundation for more focused further study. Upon completion of the course, you will also receive a recognised Higher Education Diploma, which you can use to pursue employment opportunities.
Key features of the Diploma of Business include practical application of the prevalent business fundamentals and collaborative learning.
How to Apply
How to apply - Domestic students
How to apply - International students
Government supported FEE-HELP places available
Australian students applying to study at MIT are eligible for FEE-HELP – Australian Government loan scheme designed to assist Australian students undertaking tertiary education. FEE-HELP covers full or part of the student’s tuition fees, with no upfront fees required. For further information please click here.
Course Details
Abbreviated title |
DBus |
VTAC course code |
94702 |
CRICOS code(s) |
051114A (Melbourne); 072665G (Sydney) |
Course category |
Diploma |
Hosted by |
School of Business |
Duration |
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
Semester intakes |
Melbourne campus: March, July, November Sydney campus: March, July, November |
Attendance |
Domestic students: full-time, part-time International students: full-time |
Course fees |
Domestic students: AUD$6,000 per semester * No upfront fees * Government assisted FEE-HELP is available International students: AUD$6,600 per semester |
Alternative pathway to second-year University
The Diploma of Business is of two semesters (8 months) duration, and consist of units equivalent to the first-year of relevant Bachelor degrees at MIT and other Australian Universities. On successful completion of your Diploma of Business, you could enter second-year of a relevant Bachelor degree at MIT, Deakin University, Swinburne University of Technology, Griffith University or University of Ballarat. For detailed information, please contact MIT Admissions and Enrolments Department.
Diploma of Business second-year University pathway options:
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Diploma of Business |
MIT - Bachelor of Business (Accounting, Management, OR Marketing) | |
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Deakin University - Bachelor of Commerce * - Bachelor of Management * |
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Swinburne University of Technology - Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) - Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) - Bachelor of Commerce (Management) - Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) - Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) - Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) |
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University of Ballarat - Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - Bachelor of Management (Management OR Marketing) |
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Griffith University - Bachelor of Business |
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* Additional subjects may be required if students wish to undertake more than one major sequence.
Career opportunities
The knowledge and skills gained from the Diploma of Business can be applied within a wide range of careers in both public and private sectors.
Teaching methodology and assessment
The course is delivered in a small-class environment through lectures, tutorials and individual consultation. Where possible, case-study analysis and problem-solving approaches are adopted to enhance student learning.
Assessment is continuous during the semester, and consists of tutorial work, individual and group assignments, class participations, presentations, tests and final examinations. Final examination can vary depending on each unit structure
Accreditation and recognition
The Diploma of Business is accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and is registered on the Australian Government Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).