Diploma of Business
The Diploma of Business is your first step towards completing your Monash Business or Commerce degree. You’ll learn how to work independently, think critically and make analytical decisions, while being introduced to the business concepts and theory you'll need for University.
Hear about the Diploma of Business
How the program works
You can choose your area of specialisation from day one – better preparing you for your Monash degree. There are two streams to choose between:
- Business stream – popular with students who are interested in a Business degree majoring in banking and finance, marketing or accounting. Students are also able to choose a specialist degree such as a Bachelor of International Business where they will learn to operate in international business settings and gain the skills required to do business in different countries and environments.
- Commerce stream – requires a higher level of mathematics and leads to majors in areas such as economics, finance, actuarial studies and accounting.
In part 2 you’ll study the same subjects as first-year University students and develop your specialist knowledge of business or commerce.
Assessments
- business reports
- class presentations
- regular tests
- group assignments
- a final exam
Course information
International students who complete Part 2 to can enter directly into the second year of their Monash University degree.
| AQF Level | Level 5 |
|---|---|
| Campus | Docklands |
| Mode of study | On campus |
| Duration |
Part 1: 9 months Part 2: 9 months |
| Intakes | February, June and October |
| Study area |
Specialist: Business or Commerce Want to study a business or commerce and education double degree? Find out how. |
| What you will study |
Part 1: complete 8 core units Part 2: complete 6 core units and 2 electives |
| Contact hours | 5 hours per unit, per week |
| Prerequisites | English language and check the Prerequisite subjects under Academic entry requirements |
| What it costs | See our dates and fees page for details. |
| CRICOS Course Code | 043633M |
Domestic students have two options - enter into first year after completing Part 1, or into second year after completing Part 2.
| AQF Level | Level 5 |
|---|---|
| Campus | Docklands |
| Mode of study | On campus |
| Duration |
Part 1: 9 months Part 2: 9 months |
| Intakes | February, June and October |
| Study area |
Specialist: Business or Commerce Want to study a business or commerce and education double degree? Find out how. |
| What you will study |
Part 1: complete 8 core units Part 2: complete 6 core units and 2 electives |
| Contact hours | 5 hours per unit, per week |
| Prerequisites | English language and check the Prerequisite subjects under Academic entry requirements |
| What it costs | See our dates and fees page for details. |
| CRICOS Course Code | 043633M |
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STEFAN YANG (CHINA)
