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The Diploma of Business Studies will to equip you with foundational knowledge, practical skills, and future-ready capabilities to thrive in today’s fast-changing business environment. You will build essential competencies in areas such as accounting, business analytics, economics, management, marketing, and business law, while also having the opportunity to explore fields like human resource management, property, or financial planning. Our curriculum is designed to develop your critical thinking, problem-solving, digital literacy, and ethical awareness, skills that are highly valued by employers across industries.
With flexible online and part-time study options, this course supports you to balance your learning with work and life commitments. Whether you’re seeking entry into the workforce or a clear pathway to further study, the Diploma of Business offers both. Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible for credit for up to eight units in CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Business, allowing you to transition directly into the second year of the degree. Through a focus on practical, real-world learning experiences and industry-relevant knowledge, this course sets a strong foundation for your success in business and beyond.
For me, it is always about choosing a university that best suits me — this is why I chose CQUniversity. I'm doing a business degree, but it covers so many topics that are really important nowadays such as social innovation, technology and information systems and various ethical theories.
Thu Zar Linn
Bachelor of Business | Myanmar
Studying at CQU has helped me build the critical thinking and strategic skills to pursue my dream lifestyle with confidence. The support system here has been invaluable, from personalised career advice to smaller class sizes that foster close connections with lecturers.
Lin Myat Aung
Diploma of Business Studies, Bachelor of Business | Myanmar
Completion of the Diploma of Business Studies will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in roles such as:
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
You must complete eight units (48 credits):
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
You will study eight units, including the first six listed below. You will then choose one of the following units:
You will then choose one additional unit from the following:
If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
We offer a range of scholarships to support international students. Our merit scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students based on academic excellence and provide course fee reductions ranging from 15% to 25%.
We also have region-specific scholarships for students from selected regions, offering a 25% reduction in course fees.
You don’t need to submit a separate application for scholarships funded by the University. We automatically assess all eligible students for the best available scholarship when you apply for your course.
In addition to your course fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. These may include visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, living expenses and more.
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
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