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Diploma of Business
Build Practical Business Skills with a Diploma of Business
The Diploma of Business introduces students to key areas of business, including accounting, management and marketing. Gain practical knowledge of business operations while building a foundation for entry-level opportunities or further study in APIC's Bachelor of Business or a related degree.
Who is this course for?
This course is suited to students who want to start their journey in business or build foundational knowledge before progressing to a bachelor's degree. It is ideal for those interested in understanding how businesses operate and developing skills across different business functions.
What you get?
Industry-Connected Learning
Future-Focused Specialisations
Study Across Australia
Flexible Study Options
Leadership Development
Career-Ready Outcomes
Potential careers
Marketing Adviser
Average Salary: A$90,000
Marketing Officer
Average salary: A$78,000
Sales
Average salary: A$75,000
*Source: www.seek.com.au/career-advice, October 2026
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This course helped me understand how business and technology work together, while building practical skills for solving real organisational challenges.
Michael Avila | Colombia
Bachelor of Business Student
What you will learn
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Study Pathway
Start with the Diploma of Business and progress to further undergraduate study in business.
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Admission requirements
Entry requirements:
Applicants must meet the academic requirements for an AQF Level 5 qualification.
Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following:
- Australian Year 12; OR
- An internationally recognised equivalent to Australian Year 12; OR
- A Certificate IV (AQF Level 4) or higher awarded by a recognised higher education or vocational institution; OR
- GCE A Level with three or more D grades; OR
- An International Baccalaureate Diploma.
For more information, including special entry requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.
2. FEE-HELP is available for all Units of Study for eligible students.
3. Details about HELP loans including eligibility requirements and repayment of a HELP debt can be found here.
4. The current FEE-HELP Information Booklet can be downloaded here. If you have any questions about applying for FEE-HELP please contact us at: programs@apicollege.edu.au
Entry requirements:
Applicants must be 18 years or older when they commence the course and meet one of the following admission criteria:
- Successfully completed Australian Year 12; OR
- Successfully completed an internationally recognised equivalent to Australian Year 12; OR
- Successfully completed a Certificate IV (AQF Level 4) or higher, awarded by a recognised higher education or vocational institution; OR
- Successfully completed a General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A) with three or more D grades; OR
- Successfully completed an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
For more information, including special entry requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.
English language requirements:
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must meet ONE of the following English language requirements:
- IELTS Academic: Overall band score of 5.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 5.0 in writing and speaking; OR
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 65, with minimum scores of 21 in writing and 18 in speaking; OR
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score of 169, with minimum scores of 162 in writing and speaking; OR
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall score of 169, with minimum scores of 162 in writing and speaking; OR
- PTE Academic Module: Minimum overall score of 50, with minimum scores of 42 in writing and speaking.
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