Advanced Diploma of Business

Why study Advanced Business Diploma?

This qualification reflects the role of individuals with significant expertise in either specialised or broad areas of skills and knowledge who are seeking to further develop expertise across a range of business functions. The qualification is suited to the needs of individuals who possess significant theoretical business skills and knowledge that they would like to develop in order to create further educational or employment opportunities.

Course overview

Program delivery

Blended Delivery – Self-paced

Blended Delivery – All course materials will be made available as part of the program. You will be able to print most of the course materials, as required. You are advised to follow the nominal hours allocated to each unit as a guide to self-pacing your study. You will have access to a course coordinator during the term.  You will be able to contact your course coordinator by email or telephone during the term for one on one assistance.  You will also need to participate in online tutorials on a regular basis. We try to provide as much support as needed, so please do not hesitate to contact your course coordinator, whenever you need any assistance.

Learning Outcomes

• Leadership and management of the organisation
• Comprehensive advertising strategies
• Developing a marketing plan & objectives
• Mange Finances
• Planning and implementing sustainability within an organisation
• Compliance within a Business / Industry
• Strategic planning skills

Career Prospects

This course is designed to support you in gaining employment across a diverse range of industries as managers, supervisors and team leaders in small businesses, or in medium to large scale companies.

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Senior Administrator
• Senior Executive.
• Regional Managers.
• Advertising Executive.
• Marketing Team Manager.
• Business Development Executive

Learning Pathways

On successful completion of this course, graduates may consider further study at a higher tertiary level within the university sector.  After achieving the BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business, candidates may undertake the Bachelor of Business at any Australian University or a range of other Advanced Diploma qualifications.

Pathway options can be discussed with students upon completion of studies.

Teaching-learning resources may include: study guides, textbooks, electronic notes, web resources and reading material.

Students will learn management skills and techniques via project work, practical exercises, individual studies, research, discussion using industry-standard applications and materials/tools.

Assessment methods and tools may include:  oral tasks (interview questions), written tasks (workbook, recognition of prior learning, tests, assignments, examinations), group work and discussions (case studies, role plays), project (workplace research project), and simulated or workplace performance (practical demonstration with observation checklists).  Assessment results recognise student achievement against each competency.

To undertake this course, we recommend the following entry requirements.

• Completed Year 12 or its equivalent
• Mature age (18 years and over) with language, literacy, and numeracy proficiency.

Elective units

Group A

BSBHRM614 Contribute to strategic workforce planning

BSBINS601 Manage knowledge and information

BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change

BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBSTR602 Develop organisational strategies

BSBSTR603 Develop business continuity plans

BSBTWK601 Develop and maintain strategic business networks

BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

BSBXDB501 Support staff members with disability in the workplace

Group B

BSBAUD515 Evaluate and review compliance

BSBAUD516 Develop and monitor processes for the management of breaches in compliance requirements

BSBAUD601 Establish and manage compliance management systems

BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence

BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others

BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBFIN801 Lead financial strategy development

BSBHRM522 Manage employee and industrial relations

BSBHRM613 Contribute to the development of learning and development strategies

BSBINS513 Contribute to records management framework

BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation

BSBOPS504 Manage business risk

BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service

BSBOPS602 Monitor corporate governance activities

BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development

BSBPMG530 Manage project scope

BSBPMG631 Manage program delivery

BSBPMG634 Facilitate stakeholder engagement

BSBPRC505 Manage ethical procurement strategy

BSBSTR801 Lead innovative thinking and practice

BSBSTR802 Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation

BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

BSBTEC501 Develop and implement an e-commerce strategy

BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace

BSBXDB502 Adapt organisations to enhance accessibility for people with disability