Business @ a glance

What?

Diploma of Business

(CRICOS Code 076108D)

This course offers an alternative pathway to La Trobe University’s undergraduate business programs. Subjects are the equivalent of those in the first year of the degree. Students successfully completing the Diploma of Business will gain entry into 2nd year of their undergraduate business degree.

Why?

  • University experience, access to university facilities and staff
  • 3 intakes per year (February, June & October)
  • Personalised learning environment with average class size just 25
  • Extra contact time with your tutors
  • Fast track option available (complete in 8 or 12 months)

How?

  1. Contact us with any questions through the 'Ask a question' button above.
  2. Click 'Enrol today' to send through your application, or
  3. International applicants can click the 'Our Representatives' button below to find details of someone in your country who can help you apply.
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Entry into 2nd year of

  • Bachelor of Accounting*
  • Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Economics**
  • Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Finance**
  • Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance)**
  • Bachelor of Business (majors available: Financial Management, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Management or Marketing)
  • Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
  • Bachelor of Business (Event Management)**
  • Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality)
  • Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)**
  • Bachelor of Economics
  • Bachelor of Finance
  • Bachelor of International Business

 

* You must achieve a 60 percent grade average in your diploma to proceed to this degree.
† You must achieve a 70 percent grade average in your diploma to proceed to this degree.
**Seven subject credits apply for these courses

Popular careers for graduates

  • Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Business
  • Commodities broking
  • Economic analysis
  • Employee relations
  • Events management
  • Financial planning
  • Importing/exporting
  • International relations
  • Investment banking
  • Management consulting
  • Marketing
  • Policy development
  • Public relations
  • Tourism

Subjects

Students are to select eight units in total comprised of four core units, three Business electives and one elective from any diploma program.

Core units

  • Accounting for Management Decisions
  • Foundations of Management
  • Introductory Microeconomics
  • Marketing: Defined, Planned and Delivered

Business electives

  • Business Law
  • Introductory Financial Accounting
  • Introductory Statistics for Business
  • Macroeconomics
  • Management Information Systems

Tuition Fees


Year Domestic Student International Student FEE-HELP

2013

A$17,500

A$20,600

available for domestic students

2014

A$19,900

A$22,000