Diploma of Business
Course Approval Code: KPT/JPS(F1-K017) 12/10
This program offers students the opportunity to practice and learn skills, and to gain knowledge, aligned to the business world. The course is embedded with employability skills.
It is offered in partnership with Curtin University’s Vocational Training and Education Centre (VTEC) and is based upon the Australian Training Package "BSB01 BSB07 Business Services". The program consists of two components; a "Skill Set for Work Readiness" and the BSB50207 Diploma of Business (BSB50101).
Skill Set for Work Readiness – consists of a set of units of competence that are considered desirable to prepare students for the workplace, and to prepare them for studies in the Diploma.
| BSBADM 405B | Organise Meetings |
| BSBCUS 501A | Manage Quality Customer Service |
| BSBFIA 401A | Prepare financial report |
| BSBFIM 501A | Manage budgets and financial plans |
| BSBITU 402A | Develop and use complex spreadsheets |
| BSBITU 404A | Produce complex desktop published documents |
| BSBLED 401A | Develop Teams and Individuals |
| BSBOHS 407A | Monitor a safe workplace |
| BSBRES 401A | Analyse and present research information |
| BSBSMB 402A | Plan Small Business Finances |
| BSBSMB 403A | Market the Small business |
BSB50207 Diploma of Business
The Diploma can be studied following completion of the "Skill Set for Work Readiness". It consists of eight units of competence.
| BSBADM 502B | Manage Meetings |
| BSBADM 506A | Manage business document design and development |
| BSBFIM 502A | Manage Payroll |
| BSBLED 502A | Manage programs that promote personal effectiveness |
| BSBMKG 502B | Establish and adjust the marketing mix |
| BSBPMG 510A | Manage projects |
| BSBWOR 501A | Manage Personal work priorities and professional development |
| BSBWRT 501A | Write Persuasive copy |
Students graduating from the programme may choose to enter the workplace directly; or they may choose further studies at the Bachelor degree level. Curtin University of Technology offers up to one (1) year of Recognition of Prior Learning in Curtin Business School Bachelor degree. Based on the course information provided July 2009, RPL for the following will be granted:
| Accounting 100 | 25 |
| Business Information Systems 100 | 25 |
| Management 100 | 25 |
| Marketing | 25 |
| Four electives | 100 |
| Total Credits | 200 |
Learning Methods
Learning in the Business Services program is competency based using the Australian accredited BSB07 Business Services Training Package. The program is studied on-campus at Curtin Sarawak Campus in face-to-face classes timetabled over four semesters for international students, and five semesters for domestic students (MOHE units in short semester). Much of the learning is facilitated through simulations of business environments and scenarios/case studies.
Assessments and Assignments
Lecturers will outline the assessment requirements (i.e. Type of assessments, dates, or any special conditions) at the commencement of study for each unit of competency or group of units. This information is presented as an Training and Assessment Plan (TAP). Assessment consists mainly of knowledge tests, assignments related to scenarios and case studies, and direct observation of performance in a simulated business environment. Students with special needs such as medical conditions, disabilities and/or learning difficulties should discuss the possibility of alternative assessment methods with their lecturer.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process whereby skills and knowledge you already have can be assessed and recognised, irrespective of where and how you acquired them. If you are granted RPL for a particular unit of competency, you will not have to undertake learning and assessment in that unit, which may reduce the time required to complete the program. Normal enrolment fees are charged for all RPL. Programme lecturers can advise on how to apply for RPL.