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Business

Diploma of Business

BSB50120

Overview

Elevate Your Career into Business Management

Master the strategic decision-making, budget control, and leadership skills required to manage complex business operations

The Diploma of Business is designed for experienced professionals and aspiring managers. This practical program equips you with high-level operational expertise, focusing on critical business functions such as managing operational budgets, driving team professional development, leading workplace sustainability initiatives, and facilitating productive, high-impact business meetings.

  • Duration

    42 weeks

    Traineeship timelines vary by state training contract guidelines.
  • Study load

    12–15 hrs / week

  • Estimated fee
    $5,600
    or
    Interest-free
    $78 / week

    Weekly, fortnightly or upfront - adjust any time.

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Careers

Potential Careers

This qualification prepares you for a range of senior operational, administrative, and strategic support roles across diverse industries. It builds the advanced organisational, budget management, and continuous improvement skills employers look for in business leadership roles such as:

  • Business Manager
  • Corporate Services Coordinator
  • Administration Manager
  • Executive Assistant to CEO
Subjects

The skills that take you further

Subjects and units of competency may vary or be updated during your enrolment to reflect the latest industry standards.

Core Subjects

Communication and good decision making are essential skills for senior employees and those in leadership roles. This subject focuses on the skills required to make and communicate sound business decisions. Active listening, critical and creative thinking, problem solving and using workplace data lead directly into how to best communicate results to your stakeholders. In addition this subject looks at your responsibilities to develop and role model these skills.
  • Develop critical thinking in others BSBCRT511
  • Lead communication in the workplace BSBXCM501

Being able to organise personal work priorities is an essential job skill. Learn how to set and meet work priorities through time management and planning your work schedule. Skills to identify potential problems and prevent stress in the workplace are also covered. Also learn the importance of professional development activities.
  • Manage personal health and wellbeing BSBPEF401
  • Develop personal work priorities BSBPEF402
  • Manage personal and professional development BSBPEF501
  • Lead personal development BSBPEF403

Managing budgets and financial plans are skills applicable to managers who are responsible for ensuring that financial resources are managed in line with the financial objectives of the team and organisation. It requires the skills and knowledge to undertake financial management in an organisation or work area. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches and supporting and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.
  • Manage budgets and financial plans BSBFIN501

Businesses are now, more than ever, focused on achieving improvements in sustainability practices. Learn to develop and implement a workplace sustainability policy and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances and facilitate continuous improvements. Identifying the resourcing requirements to support the sustainability initiatives is also critical. The assessment requirements involve the development of a sustainability policy for a Case Study which also looks at the procedures and programs needed under that policy as well as resourcing plans and budget.
  • Manage business resources BSBOPS501
  • Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability BSBSUS511
  • Develop organisational policy BSBSTR503

In this subject you learn what constitutes a meeting and includes types of meetings, different ways to hold meetings and their structure. You will also cover how to organise meetings, formal meeting procedures, the preparation of minutes and agendas and the art of participation, as well as legal and ethical requirements surrounding meetings. Two case studies are used for you to prepare agendas and minutes and you are required to demonstrate the skills to Chair a meeting.
  • Manage meetings BSBTWK503
  • Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment BSBTEC404

Real Stories. Real Career Success.

Don’t just take our word for it. Discover how our students transform their careers with ACCM.

  • ACCM really set the bar for my expectations when it comes to studying with the level of support, response times, flexibility and overall system user experience

    Katrina, NSW Diploma of Business
  • Everything, from the online resources to the student advisers, have been incredible and made it so comfortable for me to complete this course

    Kaelee, NSW Diploma of Business
  • I was positively guided and supported by all staff that I was in touch with and I felt I had the necessary resources to complete my qualification.

    Miranda, NSW Diploma of Business
  • ACCM have made studying and completing assessments easy and rewarding. The staff have been more then accommodating and are always on standby to help or offer support

    Riley, NSW Diploma of Business
Entry Requirements

What you need to get started

We want to make sure you are stepping into a qualification that you can confidently master.

Reviewing your foundational skills, prior learning, and experience during enrolment allows us to confirm you have everything you need to succeed in your learning program.

It also gives our team a clear picture of your strengths, ensuring we can build the right learning adjustments and study safety nets around you from day one.

  • Prior Education or Work Experience Requirements

    It is recommended that you have completed a Certificate IV in Business or similar qualification, or have at least 3 years of experience in a business environment before commencing this qualification.

  • Required Qualification Reading Skills

    You will need to read complex texts like workplace policies, extract key ideas, and use basic reading strategies. Having Year 12 or sound workplace reading skills will set you up for success.

  • Writing Skills for Success

    You'll need to be able to draft complex emails, present detailed ideas clearly, and adapt your document layouts. Having completed Year 12 schooling or solid workplace writing experience ensures you are ready to excel.

  • Communicating in Spoken English

    You must be able to follow conversations, explain complex steps and adapt your speech. Having the spoken English skills to talk professionally with your Student Adviser is a great indicator of your ability.

  • Demonstrate Practical Math Skills

    You will need to understand and use everyday maths in routine tasks. Having completed Year 12 or a practical, working knowledge of basic math functions should ensure you are fully prepared to succeed.

  • Possess Appropriate Digital Skills

    You will need to be able to navigate websites, edit documents or spreadsheets, and manage email. Being able to upload files and use standard applications will ensure you have the right digital foundation.

  • System and Software Needs

    To successfully complete your online study, having a reliable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer with the right applications installed are required to complete your learning journey with ACCM.

Course Fee

Affordable, without compromise

  • 24/7 access

    Start anytime. Course delivery helps you learn at your pace, without getting in the way of life.

  • No hidden fees

    Study without the stress of extra costs. If you need to revise an assessment task, we provide unlimited attempts free of charge.

  • Remote, not distant

    We wrap the flexibility of online study in the genuine care of a classroom. You enjoy the freedom to learn from anywhere, knowing that a human support team is just a quick call away.

Your course fee

$5,600

Flexible interest-free payment options

Adjust the amount or frequency any time after enrolling.
Weekly Most popular
$78 / weekly

71 payments, interest-free

Fortnightly
$155 / fortnightly

35 payments, interest-free

For Employers

Are you an employer?

Because each state and territory follows unique traineeship eligibility rules, funding priorities, and qualification pathways, your business may be eligible for significant training subsidies or valuable payroll tax rebates depending on your circumstances.

Instead of trying to figure out the rules yourself, simply reach out to our course advisory team using the Enquire button.

We will quickly review your location and staff structure to map out a quality training program that maximises your available savings.

  • New Entrant and Existing Worker Traineeships

    New Entrant and Existing Worker Traineeships are a formal training pathway used for new starters to gain practical skills and obtain a nationally recognised qualification while earning a salary.

  • Direct Corporate & Individual Enrolments

    Bypass the formal traineeship registration process entirely. Enroll your staff directly into our accredited courses as standard fee-paying students, allowing you to access our premium training model without the administrative overhead of a formal state training contract.

  • School Based Traineeships

    School-based traineeships allow senior high school students to launch their careers while completing their education. This pathway requires structured coordination with the student's school and guardians, and candidates must demonstrate genuine suitability for their chosen vocational path.

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