Diploma of Commerce
Program code
8064
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 year full-time
2 years part-time
Credit points
80
Commencing in
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2
Important Notes
This program is scheduled to commence in Trimester 1, 2025.
About this program
The Diploma of Commerce is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Commerce. You'll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your future studies.
Through the Diploma of Commerce curriculum, you'll acquire technical skills and knowledge in various fields such as accounting, finance, economics, and beyond. Dive into the core concepts of commerce, including accounting principles, economic theories, business statistics, and effective management strategies.
You'll also receive additional support and access to a dedicated First Year Coordinator and Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), run by high-achieving students.
Whether you aspire to become a financial analyst, business consultant, or entrepreneur, a Diploma of Commerce puts you on the path for further study and on to a wide range of professional environments to make a meaningful impact on the world of commerce.
Attendance information
This program is offered full-time and part-time at Nathan and Gold Coast. You may also choose to study courses at other campuses if or where the program structure allows.
As a full-time student, you will generally attend 12-15 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. As a part-time student, you will generally attend 6-8 hours of scheduled classes per week.
Student Income Support
To be classed as a full-time student, you are required to enrol in a minimum number of credit points each standard study period. The minimum credit points for full-time enrolment in this program is 30 credit points.
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 are deemed standard study periods. As Trimester 3 is a non-standard study period, continuing students moving from one year to the next will not be required to study during this trimester to be eligible for student income support.
Domestic students who commence in Trimester 3 may be eligible for student income support from the onset of study provided they are enrolled full-time in this study period.
Please refer to the Australian Government website for more details.
Work-integrated learning
As a business student, you can participate in BusinessPLUS; a program which provides you with access to a wide range of professional development opportunities such as career skills workshops, industry mentoring, work experience and community projects. You'll be provided with a structured plan of activities to complete over the course of your degree, supporting you to explore your career options, develop skills sought by employers, connect with mentors and graduate with an edge in today's competitive job market.
My career opportunities
The Diploma of Commerce will give you foundational knowledge and skills for the world of finance, accountancy and economics. Your transferable business skills will prepare you for work in almost any industry, not-for-profit, government, corporation, or start-up. You will also be able to complete further studies at the AQF Level 7, including a bachelor degree.
Pathways to further study
Combined diploma/degree
Once you've successfully completed this diploma, you'll be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce (1684).