Diploma of Business Studies
Completion of this program allows direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Business, the Bachelor of Digital Enterprise or the Bachelor of Accounting
Overview
The Diploma of Business Studies is designed to reflect general business degree course objectives and build towards the graduate attributes of Charles Darwin University. These attributes describe creative, flexible and socially responsible graduates who are able to acquire, understand and apply concepts and knowledge with a high level of skills in communication, leadership and team work.
The Up Education approach meets this commitment to learning through a focus on students, high quality teaching, strict academic standards and helping students to be well-rounded.
The Diploma of Business Studies has been developed to parallel the existing first year course in business with the added dimensions of Academic English development, increased contact time with staff and focus on linguistic and cultural gaps that will exist for many students in first year units. Successful completion of this course allows you to enter the second year of the following courses at CDU: Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Accounting or the Bachelor of Digital Enterprise.
CDU Accounting degrees are CPA-accredited – successful completion allows graduates to apply for membership of CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
- Duration: 8 - 9 months (full-time)
- Intake: TBC
- Location: Danala - Education and Community Precinct
- Credit points required: 80
- Course code: YIBST1
- CRICOS code: 0100739
A candidate must successfully complete 8 units totalling 80 credit points (cp) over two semesters (4 units each semester) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points.
All units are scheduled for six contact hours per week over a 12 week teaching semester.
Subjects
Core Units (7 units): totalling 70 credit points as detailed below
- IDC101 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability
- IDC102 Cultural Intelligence and Capability
- IDC103 Business and Professional Communications
- IDB101 Quantitative Analysis for Business
- IDB102 Introduction to Business Law
- IDB103 Introduction to Management
- IDB104 Business Economics
Specialist Elective Units (1 unit): totalling 10 credit points selected from the units listed below.
- IDA101 Introduction to Accounting (required for Accounting stream)
- IDM101 Fundamentals of Marketing (required for Business stream)
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study is AUD $28,376
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
2025 Pathway Scholarships
CDUIC International Scholarship – up to 30% tuition fee are available for all pathway programs
Find out more about your eligibility
No application is required as applicants are automatically assessed after submitting their application to a course within the CDU International College. The scholarships are for all pathway applicants from all regions.
Students commencing in Semester 1 (2024)
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Calendar Year 1 (2024) | |||||
| IDC101 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CO | IDC102 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO | ||
| IDC103 Business and Professional Communications | CO | IDB102 Introduction to Business Law | CO | ||
| IDB101 Quantitative Analysis for Business | CO | IDB104 Business Economics | CO | ||
| IDB103 Introduction to Management | CO | One Specialist unit chosen from: IDA101 Introduction to Accounting (specialist to Accounting) or IDM101 Fundamentals of Marketing (specialist to Business) | SE | ||
Students commencing in Semester 2 (2024)
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full time load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Calendar Year 1 (2024) | |||||
| IDC102 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO | IDC101 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CO | ||
| IDB102 Introduction to Business Law | CO | IDC103 Business and Professional Communications | CO | ||
| IDB104 Business Economics | CO | IDB101 Quantitative Analysis for Business | CO | ||
| One Specialist unit chosen from: IDA101 Introduction to Accounting (specialist to Accounting) or IDM101 Fundamentals of Marketing (specialist to Business) | SE | IDB103 Introduction to Management | CO | ||
Students commencing in Summer Semester 2024/2025
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in summer semester and enrolling in a standard full time load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 (Summer) | |||
| Calendar Year 1 (2024) | |||||
| IDC101 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CO | ||||
| IDC103 Business and Professional Communications | CO | ||||
| IDB101 Quantitative Analysis for Business | CO | ||||
| IDB103 Introduction to Management | CO | ||||
| Calendar Year 2 (2025) | |||||
| IDC102 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO | ||||
| IDB102 Introduction to Business Law | CO | ||||
| IDB104 Business Economics | CO | ||||
| One Specialist unit chosen from: IDA101 Introduction to Accounting (specialist to Accounting) or IDM101 Fundamentals of Marketing (specialist to Business) | SE | ||||
Admission requirements:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 50*.
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
English language requirements:
To gain entry into CDU International College, all applicants must satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 162, with no skill below 154. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency (CEFR) | A minimum overall grade of B1. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 42 with no score lower than 36. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum score of 14 for reading, speaking and listening and a minimum score of 21 for writing. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU International College, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Academic entry requirements by country
A full list of academic entry requirements for our Diploma in Business Studies can be found on our Entry Requirements page.
Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.
Degree progressions from Diploma of Business Studies
The Bachelor of Business provides you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the dynamic world of business.
This program imparts practical knowledge and understanding in the range of marketing, management, accounting, law and economics disciplines that are essential for a successful business career. The study modules reflect the demands of contemporary business and include topics such as e-commerce in the global business environment, strategic planning, international marketing, business ethics and many others. During your studies, you will develop skills in communication, presentation and problem solving, and learn how to apply key theories and practices to real-life business situations
The Bachelor of Digital Enterprise is a flexible, cutting-edge degree that combines management, marketing and information technology. It will give you a powerful, modern skillset in today’s competitive, global business environment.
During the course, you’ll combine practical and theory-based learning to develop knowledge and skills in:
• global management and marketing
• social and mobile aspects of business
• digital product innovation and development
• data and business analytics.
This focused combination of skills will equip you to strategically design and manage successful businesses, and give you a unique professional advantage.
The Bachelor of Accounting prepares you with professional skills to become an accountant or work in a range of roles that rely on accounting knowledge.
The course develops your communication, presentation and problem-solving skills. You will learn about financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, corporate law, and finance.
You can also choose to study business units to complement your personal interests and career options. Or, you may choose electives from other areas, including language studies, anthropology, history, social science, indigenous studies, applied science and engineering.
