Diploma of Business

This program is primarily focused on students intending to study part-time via distance education; however on-campus options are available in some majors. 

Whether you are just starting to consider your future career or have been working for some time, there is a CQUniversity business degree that can be tailored to suit your particular situation.

Your career or future career may be in accounting, consulting, finance, marketing or with a non-profit organisation; or you may be more interested in actually managing the work force.

What am I studying?

Business underpins every sector of our economy and is fundamental to all industries. We rely on business for our jobs and prosperity.  In today’s competitive employment market, tertiary education skills in business are in high demand. 

There are no limitations to where a business degree can take you.  Business graduates gain superior communication skills and have in-depth knowledge of their area of interest. They have transferable skills that allow them to work successfully in a number of professions within a variety of organisations. 

A business degree can take you all over the world, both throughout your study and when seeking employment. Tertiary-qualified business graduates may be able to gain professional accreditation in a number of fields that allow them to work abroad. CQUniversity also provides you with the opportunity to study part of your degree abroad or participate in an overseas experience while studying your degree. This gives you valuable international experience which is highly sought after by employers.

If you want to learn how business works, to think, strategise and manage – a business degree may help get you there.

Why Study Business at CQUniversity

The Diploma of Business provides students with the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and knowledge applicable in modern business.  The Diploma of Business is a short program which can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study, making it ideal for those looking to move into a career within business or upskill into a new area of business. The Diploma of Business is offered both on-campus and via distance education, allowing you to balance your study, work and family commitments.

You will study four introductory courses that focus on the core business concepts of marketing, accounting, business computing and organisational behaviour, you will then choose four courses from one of a range of business fields: marketing, management, human resources management, procurement and supply or information systems. This gives you the opportunity to focus on one particular aspect of the business field and seek employment in this area.

In addition to having value in its own right as a stand-alone qualification, the diploma program provides an entry pathway into CQUniversity's degree programs, and courses completed in the diploma may be able to be transferred into the University's Bachelor of Business program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can choose from a broad spectrum of occupations including administration officer/manager, economics advisor, quality manager, accountant, human resources manager, marketing manager, logistics manager, purchasing and materials manager – just to name a few. A business career offers diverse employment opportunities and the ability to advance from an entry-level position to supervisor, manager, consultant or senior executive within business, government or non-profit organisations in the industry of your choice.

Program Structure

To satisfy the requirements for the award, students must complete 8 courses (48 units of credit) which comply with the requirements stated below. 

Students must complete:

• 4 compulsory introductory courses; and
• 4 courses from any of the courses offered in a Bachelor of Business major, provided prerequisites have been met.

Bachelor of Business majors include:

• Tourism
• Marketing
• Human Resources Management
• Management
• Information Systems 
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability
• Public Relations
• Accounting
• Property

Note: not all majors are available at all locations.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Diploma of Business program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.