Diploma of Business

How do the diplomas compare?

Standard

12 months
Accelerated

8 months

Do you like to learn at a steady pace? Our Standard course delivers the same content as Accelerated, just spread out over 12 months. You'll find this ideal if you want to focus on your studies while enjoying your new life in Australia.

Fees	$38,000 FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students. UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration	3 trimesters (12 months)
CRICOS code	053606J This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry requirements	Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling Button Text Academic If you do not meet the academic requirements consider our UTS Foundation Studies. English IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or UTS College AE4 with pass grade. Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College. If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses or our Extended Diploma
General	Important note on minimum age requirement Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree	International students: based on no more than two subject failures. Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
Subjects	Semester 1 Academic and Business Communication Accounting and Accountability Economics for Business Semester 2 Marketing and Customer Value Financial Literacy Accounting, Business and Society Semester 3 People and Organisations Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions Business and Social Impact

Do you thrive under pressure? Our accelerated course is the fastest way to get into a UTS degree, but it's not for everyone. The workload is intense and you'll need to be dedicated to your studies to succeed.

Fees	$38,000 FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students. UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration	2 trimesters (8 months)
CRICOS code	070300G This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry requirements	Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling Button Text Academic If you do not meet the academic requirements consider our UTS Foundation Studies. English IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or UTS College AE4 with pass grade. Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College. If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses or our Extended Diploma
General	Important note on minimum age requirement Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree	International students: based on no more than two subject failures. Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
Subjects	Semester 1 Academic and Business Communication Accounting and Accountability Economics for Business Marketing and Customer Value Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions Semester 2 Financial Literacy Accounting, Business and Society People and Organisations Business and Social Impact

Standard 12 months

Fees	$38,000 FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students. UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration	3 trimesters (12 months)
CRICOS code	053606J This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry requirements	Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling Button Text Academic If you do not meet the academic requirements consider our UTS Foundation Studies. English IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or UTS College AE4 with pass grade. Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College. If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses or our Extended Diploma
General	Important note on minimum age requirement Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree	International students: based on no more than two subject failures. Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
Subjects	Semester 1 Academic and Business Communication Accounting and Accountability Economics for Business Semester 2 Marketing and Customer Value Financial Literacy Accounting, Business and Society Semester 3 People and Organisations Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions Business and Social Impact

Accelerated 8 months

Fees	$38,000 FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students. UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration	2 trimesters (8 months)
CRICOS code	070300G This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry requirements	Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling Button Text Academic If you do not meet the academic requirements consider our UTS Foundation Studies. English IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or UTS College AE4 with pass grade. Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College. If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses or our Extended Diploma
General	Important note on minimum age requirement Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree	International students: based on no more than two subject failures. Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
Subjects	Semester 1 Academic and Business Communication Accounting and Accountability Economics for Business Marketing and Customer Value Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions Semester 2 Financial Literacy Accounting, Business and Society People and Organisations Business and Social Impact

This course helps you to apply the fundamentals of business to real world situations through collaborative projects, critical thinking and problem-solving opportunities. With our close ties to the UTS Business School, we work in partnership to create a seamless transition from diploma to degree. You’ll have the opportunity to specialise within the Bachelor of Business, enabling you to deepen your understanding of a specific area of business.

Leads to the following majors at UTS*

Accounting
Advertising and Marketing Communications
Business Analytics
Economics
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Business
Law
Management
Marketing

Modes of study

This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods in the Diploma of Business include online quizzes (multiple choice, calculations, open ended questions); learning portfolios; presentations (group and individual); videos presentations (vivas); written case studies; written reflections; written assignments and reports (group and individual) and final exams (multiple choice, calculations, and open-ended questions).

Important dates

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_{*For domestic students, entry to UTS is based on successful completion of your diploma with the required Grade Point Average (GPA). For international students, you must successfully complete your diploma with no more than two subject failures. The point where you enter your UTS degree depends on the course or major you choose.}

Intake	Commences	Census Date
Semester 1 intake	24 February 2025	28 March 2025
Semester 2 intake	10 June 2025	11 July 2025
Semester 3 intake	22 September 2025	24 October 2025

Orientation dates

Semester 1: 24 - 28 February 2025

Semester 2: 10 - 13 June 2025

Semester 3: 22 - 26 September 2025

Intake	Commences	Census Date
Semester 1 intake	23 February 2026	27 March 2026
Semester 2 intake	9 June 2026	10 July 2026
Semester 3 intake	21 September 2026	23 October 2026

Orientation dates

Semester 1: 23 - 27 February 2026

Semester 2: 9 - 12 June 2026

Semester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026

Diploma of Business

How do the diplomas compare?

Standard

Accelerated

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Semester 1

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Semester 3

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Semester 1

Semester 2

Standard 12 months

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Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Accelerated 8 months

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Semester 1

Semester 2

Leads to the following majors at UTS*

Modes of study

Assessment methods

Important dates

Course intake & start dates

Orientation dates

Orientation dates