The world of business and work is changing rapidly. To future proof your career in this new era, you must keep up to date by building on your knowledge and skills.

UNE’s Diploma in Business will help you build on your experience to develop the business skills you need to respond to opportunities in the workplace and to meet challenges with confidence. We focus on equipping you with the ability to apply academic knowledge to your work in business, as an entrepreneur, or as an employee.

Why study the Diploma in Business with UNE?

Our Diploma in Business is not just a qualification; it will help you navigate the world of work across a range of industries and occupations. You will study eight units from the Bachelor of Business, chosen to give you a solid foundation in accounting, economics, finance, organisational development and marketing. You will hone your skills in creative thinking, critical analysis, communication and decision making so you can develop ethical, social and environmental solutions to business challenges.

UNE's Diploma in Business also offers a major in Indigenous Organisation Management, which is specifically designed for people employed or associated with Indigenous organisations. Units are based on areas identified as being fundamental to the diverse operational aspects of Indigenous organisations, such as financial accountability, business law, management, group dynamics and leadership.

What makes our course different?

Our flexible course allows you to tailor your studies to meet your own career goals, giving you the freedom to choose the direction you take. You can:

• Diversify your career options by selecting a broad range of units.
• Choose electives from other disciplines across the university.
• Opt to specialise in Indigenous organisation management.
• Progress into the Bachelor of Business and receive advanced standing for units completed in the diploma.
• Complete the course in as little as one year full time or up to four years part time.
• Study on campus or online, allowing you to balance your studies with your work and personal commitments.

We value what you already know about the world of business. Through our program of study, we help you to take your learning beyond the University into your chosen career. We do this by ensuring you can apply your knowledge and skills in the real world. You will analyse business data, strategy and management practices using real business case studies. You will apply current business research to understand regional and global business trends.

We are proud to be an industry leader in the provision of online learning. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.

General Program

Indigenous Organisation Management

See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

You will graduate from a Diploma in Business as a flexible all-rounder, capable of applying your skills and knowledge in organisations both large and small.  

You career pathway may include:  

• administration or management 
• Indigenous organisation management 
• human resources 
• project management or consulting 
• entrepreneurial work. 

For direct admission into undergraduate courses offered by UNE you must have completed an educational qualification considered to be at least equivalent to completion of Year 12 in Australia.

An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5; or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test; or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component; or a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50.