Charles Darwin University
1 year full-time
This one-year diploma provides a comprehensive introduction to business fundamentals with enhanced academic support, preparing international and diverse students for progression into bachelor-level business degrees at Charles Darwin University.
Applicants must have successfully completed the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 50. English language proficiency is required, demonstrated through previous study in English, completion of approved English tests (IELTS minimum 5.5, TOEFL minimum 46, PTE minimum 42), or equivalent qualifications. International students must meet CDU's English Language Proficiency Requirements for Higher Education.
The diploma comprises 8 units totalling 80 credit points over two semesters. Core units (70 credit points) include: Language, Literacy and Sustainability; Business and Professional Communications; Cultural Capabilities; Quantitative Analysis for Business; Introduction to Business Law; Introduction to Management; and Business Economics. Students select one specialist elective (10 credit points) from either Introduction to Accounting or Fundamentals of Marketing, depending on their intended bachelor degree pathway. Each unit involves five contact hours per week over a 12-week teaching semester.
Charles Darwin University is recognized as a five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024). The institution employs internationally-recognized academics and industry experts with experience across Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond. CDU's commitment to sustainable business practices and innovation ensures graduates are future-proofed for global markets. The Diploma of Business Studies, delivered through UP Education partnership, provides enhanced academic support, increased staff contact, and targeted linguistic and cultural development for diverse student cohorts.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Business Studies provides direct entry into the second year of three bachelor's degree programs: Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Accounting, or Bachelor of Digital Enterprise. Graduates develop skills in business analysis, communication, management, economics, and law, positioning them for careers in business management, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, and digital enterprise. The program builds foundational knowledge and professional capabilities valued across corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors.
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