Diploma in Business

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.

Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus

Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.