To undertake your studies, you will be enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Business. Your diploma will be awarded to you at the successful completion of year 1 (or part-time equivalent) with the option to exit with your qualification, or continue with your studies.
Course code | - |
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Course name | Diploma of Applied Business |
Course duration | 1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent^ |
Location | Online |
Available internationally | Yes |
^ Minimum timeframe for the diploma is 12 months and can vary according to absence, advanced standing status, studying full-time versus part-time, availability of subjects and your progress in the course.
No matter how diverse the business world is, there are some skills and knowledge that are universally desired by industry. Whether you have an idea for your own business, improve your existing business, or are looking for a career path in industry, this diploma course allows you to explore up-to-the-minute skills, knowledge and tools as well as arming you with a university diploma on your CV.
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Here are just a few of our subject overview videos that demonstrate what you can expect from the Diploma of Applied Business. More videos are available under each subject below.
After completing year 1 of your degree, you will be awarded with an applied diploma, should you decide to exit your degree at this point. You can add this qualification to your résumé and move forward with your career plans or embrace the option to continue your studies while you work.
Qualification | Diploma of Applied Business |
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Credit points | 120 credit points |
Expected income | $50K |
This subject provides students with the opportunity to develop the essential written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required by all business professionals. Students consolidate their skills in the basic functions of office software including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint before moving onto the application of manual and automatic advanced features. How to efficiently and professionally plan and produce a range of documents for work and Australian universities is also addressed. With a particular focus on professional practices, this subject is designed to develop research, critical thinking, planning, communication and interpersonal skills, engaging students in thinking about professional practices in business and academic work.
In this subject students examine how businesses operate in a local, regional and global environment and how this might change in the future. Students actively engage with current business issues and establish a broad foundation of business knowledge essential to everyone in the business world. With a particular focus on management and human resource practices, this subject is designed to develop critical thinking, creative problem-solving, planning and personal time management skills. This subject also facilitates working closely with fellow students to enhance communication skills and engage in thinking about and discussing big ideas shaping the world of work, into which students will graduate. This subject addresses La Trobe’s Global Citizenship Essential. A study of Global Citizenship will enable you to develop an awareness the external context in which many businesses operate involving activities across international cultural, political and institutional boundaries, and the internal context which operates in many businesses involving communication and engagement with a diverse, multicultural group of stakeholders.
Finance is concerned with raising the funds required to acquire the assets of an individual or business and managing the expenditure and investment of these funds. Accounting defines the recording of such financial transactions and reporting on the financial health and performance of an individual or business. In this subject, you will learn how to apply simple maths to make financial and investment decisions. In so doing, you will learn to make sense of accounting and financial information and learn how to use that understanding to solve financial problems of both a personal and business nature.
Marketing: Stand and Deliver is an introductory unit to marketing principles and practice as applied to mainly fast-moving consumer goods. The subject is designed to give you a broad understanding of the formal discipline of marketing and of the key marketing activities in business. Topics cover the marketing concept, the marketing environment, buying behaviour in consumer and organisational markets, customer segmentation, targeting and positioning, developing the marketing mix, and the implementation and control of marketing programs. As a prerequisite to further study in marketing, this subject provides a sound foundation for future marketing subjects, advanced skill development and your career.
Working with Others will provide an introduction to individual characteristics, interpersonal relationships and group processes, as they relate to individual behaviour and outcomes in organisations. Organisational behaviour theory and concepts will be applied to current organisational problems relating to motivation, decision-making, teamwork, leadership and diversity. In online forums and exercises students will develop the capabilities to work effectively in teams and lead teams to achieve their goals.
In this subject, students are introduced to developing and implementing a workplace sustainability policy in line with a current theoretical framework and modifying it to suit the interconnections between the economy, society and the environment. Students identify, analyse and evaluate information to develop, monitor and modify organisational policies in accordance with legislative and organisational goals and changing business circumstances. During this process, they are required to communicate and consult with internal and external stakeholders. The subject also introduces students to planning, sequencing and using systematic and analytical processes to research and gather data and to evaluate outcomes of decision-making to identify improvement. This subject addresses La Trobe’s Sustainability Thinking Essential. Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how the choices we make affects the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems – now and in the future.
This subject provides a general and practical introduction to information technology. Areas taught include: fundamental principles of computer operation, the main hardware components of the computer, data storage and retrieval, introduction to system software, the internet; operating systems, file management systems, security; application software modules: spreadsheets, database packages, the World Wide Web.
Organisations operate in a global economy. As a manager and leader, it is your responsibility to get the best out of your employees and respond to customer needs. In this subject you will develop the practical skills for the next generation leading in a diverse workforce. Managing diversity isn't just about abiding by legal obligations, it’s about recognising and valuing human differences and being able to create an inclusive environment, where employees have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. This subject will help you to develop a deep understanding of diversity. You'll reflect on your own attitudes and bias, as well as researching strategies, policies and practices that develop and promote a diverse, inclusive workforce.
This subject develops the essential skills required to plan, develop and execute a project within an allocated budget and timeline. Students develop an understanding of the different types of projects that exist across a range of industries and job roles. They will learn how to define the parameters of a project, including the project scope, relevant stakeholders, resources and reporting requirements. The subject incorporates project management methodology and provides students with the opportunity to use project management tools to develop and implement a project plan.
In this subject, you will explore advertising theory and practice in the context of Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC). You will learn how to integrate and critically analyse the elements of the IMC mix. You will learn about advertising, direct marketing, personal selling, publicity and PR. You will develop communication messages that have meaning and impact for consumers in today’s digital age. You will analyse case studies designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with consumers.
This subject provides an introduction to the management of organisations. It provides an understanding of the fundamental concepts and relevant issues relating to the management of firms operating in the modern Australian and global business environment. The relationship between management theory, practice and organisational performance will be explored within the context of both individual effect and organisational outcomes.
This course has been designed with a high employability focus in the exciting world of business. Career opportunities include:
Study period | Start date | Census date | Last withdrawal | End date |
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2020 study blocks | ||||
Study Block 1 | 6 Jan 2020 | 2 Feb 2020 | 1 Mar 2020 | 29 Mar 2020 |
Study Block 2 | 3 Feb 2020 | 1 Mar 2020 | 29 Mar 2020 | 26 Apr 2020 |
Study Block 3 | 2 Mar 2020 | 29 Mar 2020 | 26 Apr 2020 | 24 May 2020 |
Study Block 4 | 6 Apr 2020 | 3 May 2020 | 31 May 2020 | 28 Jun 2020 |
Study Block 5 | 4 May 2020 | 31 May 2020 | 28 Jun 2020 | 26 Jul 2020 |
Study Block 6 | 1 Jun 2020 | 28 Jun 2020 | 26 Jul 2020 | 23 Aug 2020 |
Study Block 7 | 6 Jul 2020 | 2 Aug 2020 | 30 Aug 2020 | 27 Sep 2020 |
Study Block 8 | 3 Aug 2020 | 30 Aug 2020 | 27 Sep 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
Study Block 9 | 7 Sep 2020 | 4 Oct 2020 | 1 Nov 2020 | 29 Nov 2020 |
Study Block 10 | 5 Oct 2020 | 1 Nov 2020 | 29 Nov 2020 | 27 Dec 2020 |
Study Block 11 | 2 Nov 2020 | 29 Nov 2019 | 27 Dec 2020 | 24 Jan 2021 |
Study Block 12 | 7 Dec 2020 | 29 Dec 2020 | 31 Jan 2021 | 28 Feb 2021 |
2021 study blocks | ||||
Study Block 1 | 4 Jan 2021 | 31 Jan 2021 | 28 Feb 2021 | 28 Mar 2021 |
Study Block 2 | 1 Feb 2021 | 28 Feb 2021 | 28 Mar 2021 | 25 Apr 2021 |
Study Block 3 | 1 Mar 2021 | 28 Mar 2021 | 25 Apr 2021 | 23 May 2021 |
Study Block 4 | 6 Apr 2021 | 2 May 2021 | 30 May 2021 | 27 Jun 2021 |
Study Block 5 | 3 May 2021 | 30 May 2021 | 27 Jun 2021 | 25 Jul 2021 |
Study Block 6 | 7 Jun 2021 | 4 Jul 2021 | 1 Aug 2021 | 29 Aug 2021 |
Study Block 7 | 5 Jul 2021 | 1 Aug 2021 | 29 Aug 2021 | 26 Sep 2021 |
Study Block 8 | 2 Aug 2021 | 29 Aug 2021 | 26 Sep 2021 | 24 Oct 2021 |
Study Block 9 | 6 Sep 2021 | 3 Oct 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 | 28 Nov 2021 |
Study Block 10 | 4 Oct 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 | 28 Nov 2021 | 26 Dec 2021 |
Study Block 11 | 1 Nov 2021 | 28 Nov 2021 | 26 Dec 2021 | 23 Jan 2022 |
Study Block 12 | 6 Dec 2021 | 29 Dec 2021 | 30 Jan 2022 | 27 Feb 2022 |
For admission to any of our online courses, one of the following is required.
All students are required to undergo the online Pre-enrolment Assessment and achieve a pass mark of 60%.
Those of you who have studied at tertiary level elsewhere, or who have relevant studies or work experience*, may be eligible for advanced standing (credit) towards your online La Trobe University qualification. Each college has specific policies in respect to the number and type of subjects and work experience it is willing to accept for advanced standing (credit) purposes.
We will inform you of the process for advanced standing at enrolment. However, if at some later point you believe you are eligible for advanced standing, please advise your Student Experience Team as soon as possible. It is preferable that you have advanced standing approved for a subject prior to starting it. Advanced standing must be approved before going through census for that subject.
For more information about advanced standing, contact us.
*Work experience recognition available to applicants of all La Trobe applied business courses.
We firmly believe that learning and wellbeing are linked and that students learn best when their wellbeing is optimised. To this end, our students can enjoy personal and online support for their health and wellbeing.
When you start your course, you will be given an invitation to join a live orientation (video conference) for the first day of your first term. This orientation is designed to answer any questions you have and help you navigate your online Learning Portal.
If you haven’t been formally studying for a while, or you just want a clearer understanding of what’s ahead, we have created an orientation portal to help you become study-ready. Not only does it highlight the features and benefits of studying online, but it’s packed with valuable information to help you succeed in your studies with us.
Didasko deliver online learning resources for La Trobe University qualifications. The resources can vary from subject to subject and can include:
To get the most out of this exciting online experience, we recommend you equip yourself with the right tools for the job before you commence your studies.
All study resources (content and assessments) will be provided as part of the course. You will need to supply the following.
Please note: should you wish to take electives, BUS2PMX - Project Management and/or CSE1ITX - Information Technology Fundamentals, and you are studying using an Apple computer, please let us know at the time of your selection.
Your degree fees are only $14,500 per year if you meet the relevant residency requirements, and are studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Year 1 | Total | |||
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Qualification earned | Diploma | |||
You pay† | $14,500 | $14,500 |
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*The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7 per cent per annum for continuing students. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year. While every effort has been made by La Trobe University to ensure that the information on this website is up to date and accurate, La Trobe University does not give any guarantees, undertakings or warranties in relation to the accuracy, completeness and up to date status of the above information. Course costs may vary depending on elective subjects chosen.
†Eligibility criteria applies. Available to Australian citizens and Permanent Residents only.
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