Program Overview
The Diploma of Business program equips students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in business management, covering topics such as staff management, customer service, policy development, and business planning. Delivered through a blend of face-to-face and distance learning, the program prepares graduates for a range of careers in business, including business ownership, general management, and business consulting.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Diploma of Business program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to run a successful business. The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Managing staff
- Executing quality customer service
- Building policy and procedures
- Implementing a business plan The program is delivered through a combination of face-to-face and distance learning. Face-to-face classes are held 15 hours per week, while distance learning classes are held 5 hours per week. The program is 58 weeks in duration, including 42 weeks of study, 4 weeks of supervised study, and 12 weeks of holidays. The program is divided into 12 modules, each of which covers a different aspect of business management. The modules are: The Thinker: This module covers critical thinking skills, which are essential for solving problems and making decisions in the workplace. Think Outside the Budget: This module covers financial management skills, including budgeting, planning, and implementing financial strategies. Check Your Resources: This module covers resource management skills, including analyzing resource requirements, developing resource plans, and allocating resources. Rules: Gotta Have Them: This module covers workplace policy and procedures development, including sustainability policies. Communicate It: This module covers communication skills, including leading effective communication in the workplace. Don't Be Stupid: This module covers risk management skills, including identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks. Develop The Plan: This module covers project management skills, including developing, administering, and monitoring projects. It's Your Responsibility: This module covers corporate social responsibility skills, including developing, implementing, and evaluating corporate social responsibility policies. eBusiness: This module covers e-commerce skills, including designing the interface of an e-commerce site. Business Literacy: This module covers knowledge and information management skills, including developing and maintaining information and data systems. Access The Outcome: This module covers business performance evaluation skills, including evaluating the performance of an organization's business operations. Keep It Short: This module covers meeting management skills, including planning, organizing, and facilitating meetings.
Careers:
The Diploma of Business program prepares students for a variety of careers in business, including:
- Business Owner
- General Manager
- Business Consultant
- Start Your Own Business