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Diploma in Business Innovation

Kickstart your business career in just one year. Enter the business field with a broad introduction to the core ideas that drive growth, including entrepreneurship, marketing, management, and more.

In this program you will:

  • Gain hands-on experience by developing an innovative business idea, including market research, developing a project ‘pitch’, and writing a business plan
  • Build the skills you’ll need to stand out in the business world, including critical thinking, communication and time management
  • Learn how to use technology to achieve your study and career goals, including working with different technology platforms, managing information and creating an online profile
  • Upon successful completion, receive direct entry and up to 96 units of credit towards USC's Bachelor of Business

Location

CRICOS code

109234K

Duration

1 year 1 year Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$14,281 - 2023 Fees CSP
CSP
A$22,900 / A$22,900 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

015081 014081 015281 018681

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Offshore International students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to International students studying in Australia on a student visa.

First intake Semester 1, 2023

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
8
Total units
96
Duration
1 year 1 year
CRICOS code
109234K
UniSC program code
UC101
Program structure
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

BUS105 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
UCC101
UCC102 Indigenous Australia and the State
UCC105 Marketing Essentials

Required courses from a specified list (4) 48 units

Select 4 discipline courses from the following:

ACC106 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
BUS101 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
BUS102 Innovation: Addressing Challenges
BUS104 Accounting Principles
BUS108 Exploring Business Research
1 introductory level (100 coded) elective course from School of Business and Creative Industries.

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Additional entry information

Applicants who have already completed a higher education qualification (AQF Level 5 and above, or equivalent), excluding VET sector diplomas, are not eligible for entry into this program.

Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses and any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.

Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
  • Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
  • Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified

CSP estimate
A$14,281 - 2023 Fees
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$22,900
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$22,900