BSB50120 - Diploma of Business

Version Effective: 5th of February, 2022

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have front-line management accountabilities. Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field of expertise that requires business operation skills. They may possess substantial experience in a range of settings, but seek to further develop their skills across a wide range of business functions.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

There are no other entry requirements for this course, however completion of a Cert IV or similar qualification is desirable.

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Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $13,104.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $1,092.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $819.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Business Services
AQF Level Level 5: Diploma

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Career possibilities may include Executive Officer, Business Development Manager, Office Manager, Business Sales Team Leader, Administrator, Corporate Services Manager, Team Leader, Unit Leader, Administration Manager, Program Coordinator.

Course Structures
ONLINE

12 months to 2 years

  • Online
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core

Students must complete five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units.

Two (2) electives must be selected from Group A - Business Operations

For the remaining five (5) elective units up to five (5) units may be selected from Groups A to C up to two (2) units may be selected from the unspecified electives list

This qualification can provide for specialisations. To achieve a specialisation 4 units MUST be selected from the a single group.

BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS501 Manage business resources More Information Training.gov Details
BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans More Information Training.gov Details
Group A Elective - Business Operations
Students must complete five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units. Two (2) electives must be selected from Group A - Business Operations For the remaining five (5) elective units up to five (5) units may be selected from Groups A to C up to two (2) units may be selected from the unspecified electives listed Students who select a minimum of four (4) units from Group A will be eligible for a Business Operations specialisation. This will be identified on the testamur as BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations).
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM525 Manage recruitment and onboarding More Information Training.gov Details
Group B Elective - Leadership
Students must complete five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units. Two (2) electives must be selected from Group A - Business Operations For the remaining five (5) elective units up to five (5) units may be selected from Groups A to C up to two (2) units may be selected from the unspecified electives list Students who select a minimum of four (4) units from Group B will be eligible for a Leadership specialisation. This will be identified on the testamur as BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Leadership).
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR522 Manage people performance More Information Training.gov Details
Group C Elective - Organisational Development
Students must complete five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units. Two (2) electives must be selected from Group A - Business Operations For the remaining five (5) elective units up to five (5) units may be selected from Groups A to C up to two (2) units may be selected from the unspecified electives list
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF502 Develop and use Emotional Intelligence More Information Training.gov Details
Unspecified Elective
Students must complete five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units. Two (2) electives must be selected from Group A - Business Operations For the remaining five (5) elective units up to five (5) units may be selected from Groups A to C up to two (2) units may be selected from the unspecified electives list
BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 BSBCRT511 - Develop critical thinking in others
2 BSBXCM501 - Lead communication in the workplace
3 BSBSUS511 - Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
4 BSBOPS501 - Manage business resources
5 BSBFIN501 - Manage budgets and financial plans
6 BSBOPS502 - Manage business operational plans
7 BSBHRM525 - Manage recruitment and onboarding
8 BSBPEF502 - Develop and use Emotional Intelligence
9 BSBLDR523 - Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
10 BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness
11 BSBLDR522 - Manage people performance
12 BSBTEC402 - Design and produce complex spreadsheets

Unit Code Unit Name
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Practical Task
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

ONLINE

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

ONLINE

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

ONLINE

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

ONLINE

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

ONLINE

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

ONLINE
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