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Diploma of Business


 National Code: BSB50120
 TAFE SA Code: TP01237


2026 start

Description

This course provides you with the skills to provide a safe working environment while leading/supervising people in a business environment. Business managers provide support for the effective functioning of a business in any industry, including government.

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18 months 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Virtual Classroom

801364

Virtual Classroom Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Full & Part Time Full & Part Time Full & Part Time
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course

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Entry Recommendations
We recommend that you have relevant experience in senior support roles in different work environments before starting this course.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Attendance Requirements (subject to change): This course is either a blend of virtual online classes or face to face classes which are scheduled at locations and times outlined in the information session conducted by lecturers.

Industry Conditions and Skills
We recommend that you have an interest in a variety of business operations job roles, such as frontline management, business compliance and information management, strategic and operational planning, organisational development.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
You will need access to a computer and the internet.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 18 month course
Subsidised
$1,452
$4,356
Concession
$1,092
$3,276
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN).
What is the LLN?
Full Fee
$2,388
$7,164

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Executive officer, program consultant/coordinator, administration manager, project officer.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of Business (BSB50120)
    This qualification reflects the skills of a business manager who provide support for the effective functioning of a business in any industry, including government. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 5 core units and 7 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Develop critical thinking in others 50
    Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability 50
    Lead communication in the workplace 50
    Manage budgets and financial plans 70
    Manage business resources 80

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Design and produce complex spreadsheets 50
    Design and produce complex text documents 100
    Facilitate continuous improvement 60
    Lead and manage effective workplace relationships 50
    Manage business risk 60
    Manage organisational customer service 40
    Undertake project work 60

  • Credit Transfer

    Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses. Below are the Credit Transfer details for this course. View all TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

    University University Course Details
    Bachelor of Business (International Business)
    Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) - online
    Bachelor of Business (Management) - online
    Bachelor of Business (Marketing) - online
    Bachelor of Business (Real Estate )
    Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
    Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
    Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
    Bachelor of Business (Management)
    Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
    Bachelor of Business
    Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation Management)
    Bachelor of Digital Business
    Bachelor of Accounting (online)
    Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
    Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)
    Bachelor of Accounting
    Bachelor of Digital Business (online)
    Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade (online))
    Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management - online)
    Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management)
    Bachelor of Business (Finance)

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