BSB50120 Diploma of Business


  • Course Code BSB50120
  • Duration 52 weeks (40 weeks study + 12 weeks holiday)
  • Location Perth Campus
  • Timetable Saturday & Sunday (8.45am – 5.00pm)
  • Self Directed Study 4-6 hours
  • Next Intake Date Monthly

Course Outline

This qualification can be useful to you if you have substantial experience in a range of settings and are seeking to further develop your skills across a range of business functions. It is also suitable if you have little or no vocational experience, but have a good grounding in business skills and knowledge that you’d like to further develop to assist your educational or career aspirations.

Possible job titles that this qualification is relevant to include:

  • Executive Officer
  • Program Consultant
  • Program Coordinator

*Please note all WAIFS courses are also offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery, simulated environments, presentations, knowledge questions, and written assessments.

  • Pre-Enrolment Information and Entry Requirements

    It is important for all students to fully understand the course/s they are looking to enrol in. Further information on this course is available here and below. Students should read, fully understand, and agree that their chosen course/s is suitable for them. If a student has any queries at all, please contact admissions@waifs.edu.au

    WAIFS’ Entry Requirements:

    Please click here for Academic and English entry requirements.

    Australian Immigration Requirements for International Students:

    International Students should note that Australian Immigration may have different entrance requirements. Up to date information can be found here. Students should always be aware of these requirements before applying for a student visa.

  • Units of Competency

    Total Number of Units: 12

    5 core units + 7 elective units

    Core Units

    Unit Code Unit Name

    BSBCRT511

    Develop critical thinking in others

    BSBFIN501

    Manage budgets and financial plans

    BSBOPS501

    Manage business resources

    BSBSUS511

    Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

    BSBXCM501

    Lead communication in the workplace

    Elective Units

    Unit Code Unit Name

    BSBOPS502

    Manage business operational plans

    BSBTWK503

    Manage meetings

    BSBLDR521

    Lead the development of diverse workforces

    BSBTWK501

    Lead diversity and inclusion

    BSBLDR523

    Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

    BSBTWK502

    Manage team effectiveness

    BSBPEF502

    Develop and use emotional intelligence
  • Pathways/Articulation

    After achieving the Diploma of Business, you may undertake the Advanced Diploma of Business or a range of other Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree qualifications. You may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification.

    The level of articulation to other universities or RTOs may vary, so you should apply to the institute of your choice well in advance of completion of your qualification at WAIFS.

    If you want more details of this course, please contact admissions@waifs.edu.au.

  • International Fees

    Tuition Fee: $9,750.00

    Materials Fee: $500.00

    A one off $250.00 Enrolment Fee is applicable to process the Application.

    *Course fees may change. This is usually annually on 1 July and typically no more than 4%.

    **Fees quoted are in AUS Dollars.

  • Domestic Fees

    Tuition Fee: $4,250.00

    Materials Fee: $500.00

    A one off $250.00 Enrolment Fee is applicable to process the Application.

    *Course fees may change. This is usually annually on 1 July and typically no more than 4%.

    **Fees quoted are in AUS Dollars.

  • Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) Requirements

    At the successful completion of this course at WAIFS, students should be operating at the LLN levels available here. For an explanation of the levels, please refer to the ACSF Performance Indicators.

    Students will need to meet the minimum LLND requirements outlined in the policy to be able to finalise enrolment in their chosen course/s at WAIFS. Please refer to WAIFS’ PP018 – Language, Literacy, Numeracy Digital Capability Policy located here.

    Where a student applies to enrol at WAIFS and is unable to meet the minimum entrance requirements, WAIFS will liaise with the student and their education/migration agent and/or their guardian (as applicable) to recommend an appropriate alternative course/s of study (as applicable).

    Learners at all AQF levels should possess the following Digital Capabilities:

    • Open and use a computer application (e.g. Web Browser)
    • Navigate a website by following instructions and following website “links”
    • Type and edit text e.g. for short answer assessment questions
    • Follow more than one instruction successfully in written format
    • Download, save, edit and upload documents or files
    • Write, edit, send, receive and save emails
    • Open and use a word processing application (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs)
    • Open and use a spreadsheet program (e.g. Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

    WAIFS policy and procedure on LLND is available for all students here.

    For further information, please contact admissions@waifs.edu.au