Diploma of Business Administration (DPBA) - DipBA
QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Springfield campus: 924031; External: 904035; Toowoomba campus: 904031
CRICOS code (International applicants): 066075B
This program is offered only to continuing students. No new admissions will be accepted. Students who are interested in this study area may wish to consider the Associate Degree of Business and Commerce .
| On-campus*^ | External | |
| Semester intake: | No new admissions | No new admissions |
| Campus: | Springfield, Toowoomba | - |
| Fees: | Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place | Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place |
| Standard duration: | 1 year full-time, up to 3 years part-time | |
| Program articulation: | To: Bachelor of Business Administration; Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of Commerce; Bachelor of Information Technology | |
| Footnotes | |
| * | There is no semester 3 intake at Toowoomba campus. |
| ^ | There is no semester 3 intake for international on-campus students. |
Contact us
| Current students |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252 Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 2285 Email usq.support@usq.edu.au |
Program aims
This is a generalist program aimed at equipping students with foundation understanding of how organisations operate in different environmental contexts, private, and public. It exposes students to a range of issues and challenges faced by business as it strives to make organisations successful, sustainable and responsible stakeholders in society.
Program objectives
On the successful completion of the Diploma of Business Administration graduates will be able to:
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demonstrate foundation knowledge of the general business concepts, processes and principles relevant to the functioning of various types of organisations
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demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal skills, and foundation knowledge of the relevant principles in making decisions in a business environment
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demonstrate an understanding of the importance of high ethical standards and socially responsible organisational practices and processes.
Program Information Set
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
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Year 12 English [4 SA] or equivalent.
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Admission to the Diploma of Business Administration is in accordance with for undergraduate programs.
All students are required to satisfy the applicable .
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of a students' higher education and students pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Program structure
The Diploma of Business Administration is an 8-course program. Students must complete 4 core courses from Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration , or Bachelor of Commerce listed below; plus a further 4 Business and Commerce courses
| Course | Semester of offer Distance/Online |
Semester of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester of offer Springfield campus |
| Students must complete at least 4 core courses from the following list: | |||
| 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | |
| 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 1,2,3 | 1,2 | 1 | |
| 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 2, 3 | |
| 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 1, 2 | |
| 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | |
| 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2, 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1, 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 2 | |
| plus a further 4 Business and Commerce courses | |||
Articulation
Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Business Administration you have the opportunity to articulate directly into the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Information Technology .
Recommended enrolment pattern
Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.
Please refer to the program structure. Students requiring assistance should contact the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts.