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Diploma in
Business

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Entry requirements

Key information

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Guaranteed Entry ATAR

60

No ATAR?

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STAT

150

GPA

4.0

TAFE/VET  

Certificate IV or above

Prerequisites 

None

Duration

1 year full-time

Start dates

March, July

Annual fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available.

About these fees.

Assumed
knowledge

None

Practical
experience  

Available

Delivery mode*

In person
(Bedford Park, City), online

Overview
 
Overview Careers Program of study Student support
 

How to apply

Lead and manage with confidence.

The Diploma in Business delivers future-focused, industry-relevant skills across key business functions. In just one year, it provides a flexible pathway into second-year entry of a wide range of Business bachelor degrees, specialising in areas such as marketing, management, human resource management, sports management and more.

Launch your career in Business.

Gain essential business knowledge and real-world skills spanning accounting, marketing, HR, economics and strategy. This qualification opens doors across industries from retail and finance to government, technology, and tourism, and offers a clear pathway into further study.

Potential occupations

  • Business Officer
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Sales Representative 
  • Customer Service Coordinator
  • Finance or Accounts Assistant 

Potential employers

  • Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
  • Private Sector Organisations
  • Local Government Offices
  • Community Organisations
  • Marketing Agencies 

What will you study to start your career in business?

The one-year Diploma in Business combines academic study with practical skills development. You’ll explore topics that build workplace readiness, personal and professional development, communication, and study skills, preparing you for success at university and beyond.

Year 1 - Core topics

Your studies may include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course handbook.

  • Interpreting and Visualising Business Data
  • Finance and Accounting for Leaders
  • Managing in Modern Organisations
  • Assessing Economic Environments
  • Marketing Principles in the Digital Era
  • Applying Business Law

Option topics

  • Organisational Behaviour 
  • Coding for Business
  • Academic and Professional Communication
  • Introduction to Sport and Active Recreation 
  • Innovative and Creative Thinking: Recognising Opportunities 
  • Introduction to Events and Tourism 

No.1 in SA
in Business & Management for learning resources and overall education experiences.

The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only

Ranked #1 in Australia and #2 Globally
for Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities 

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025

Five stars in
Business & Management 
for learning resources

The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only

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Entry requirements

Speak to us about alternative entry options available for this course. Applicants can apply for this course if they meet standard admission requirements including Year 12 qualifications, higher education transfers, TAFE/VET qualifications, foundation studies or STAT.

Entry is also available through a portfolio and interview process focusing on skills, experience, and why you want to study. You do not need an ATAR.

Thinking about applying? Contact the Pathways Diploma team  for more information and guidance with your next steps.

How to apply

1

Check the entry requirements.

2

Download portfolio entry form.

Download entry form

3

Contact the Pathways Diploma team for expressions of interest and more information.

Contact Pathways Diploma team

4

Apply via Flinders Direct Application Portal - applications are open now. When applying, ensure you select 'Direct Applicant' as your category.

27 October, 2025

Applications open.

You can apply to study via the Flinders direct application portal.

21 November, 2025

Applications close.

Late November to early December

Interviews

Mid to late December 2025

Offers issued.

23 February, 2026.

Orientation week begins.

Learn about university life, details of your course and get ready to study. Explore Flinders O'Week.

2 March, 2026

Course commences.

We’re here to help you every step of the way.

If you would like to talk to one of our friendly advisors about applying to university or to discuss your study options and pathways, please contact us.

1300 354 633

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Last Updated: 17 Nov 2025