This program is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
To succeed in business, individuals must possess both the knowledge and know-how to create opportunities for professional advancement and the development of original and exciting initiatives. This program aims to harness students’ energy and passion for success by focussing on career and the future of enterprises in a range of contexts. Whether students wish to start their own business or pursue a corporate role in a global enterprise, this program provides the necessary skills.
This program consists of five core subjects: Enterprise Law, Enterprise Leadership, Enterprise Innovation and Markets, Financing Enterprises and Statistics for Business, providing students with an understanding of the key areas of Business, before choosing a major area of study and three elective subjects.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Business Extended will articulate into the Bachelor of Business degree at Western Sydney University with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.
Study Mode
One and a half years full-time or three years part-time.
This program is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over and not currently enrolled in or completing Year 12 in the same year of intended admission.
International Students
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or equivalent results from The College English Language Program or The College English Entrance Test; and completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 145 credit points which include the subjects listed in the pathways below.
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See individual links below for detailed program structure.
Students must pass the preparatory subjects for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.
Note that students must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory subjects prior to enrolling in the University level subjects listed below (except for BUSM 1007 Enterprise Innovation and Markets (WSTC) - students must pass 35 credit points from preparatory subjects prior to enrolling in this subject)
Students must pass the preparatory subjects for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.
Note that students must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory subjects prior to enrolling in the University level subjects listed below (except for BUSM 1007 Enterprise Innovation and Markets (WSTC) - students must pass 35 credit points from preparatory subjects prior to enrolling in this subject)
Students must pass the preparatory subjects for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.
Note that students must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory subjects prior to enrolling in the University level subjects listed below (except for BUSM 1007 Enterprise Innovation and Markets (WSTC) - students must pass 35 credit points from preparatory subjects prior to enrolling in this subject)