Diploma of Business Administration (DPBA) - DipBA

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Toowoomba campus: 904031; Distance education: 904035; Springfield campus: 924031; Fraser Coast campus: 914031

CRICOS code (International applicants): 066075B

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Program focus

The Diploma of Business Administration equips students with foundation knowledge of business and a basic understanding of the competitive environment in which private and public sector organisations operate.

Career opportunities

Provides students with general business knowledge in preparation for careers in a number of areas within public or private sector national or global organisations. Depending on courses selected, career opportunities may be sought within the disciplines of human resources, marketing, administration, information technology, supply chain management, tourism, small business management, international business or commerce.

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:

• demonstrate foundation knowledge of the general business concepts, processes and principles relevant to the functioning of various types of organisations

• demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal skills, and foundation knowledge of the relevant principles in making decisions in a business environment

• demonstrate an understanding of the importance of high ethical standards and socially responsible organisational practices and processes.

Admission requirements

Candidates for admission to this program must satisfy the normal USQ entry requirements for undergraduate programs. Please refer to Section 2.2 of the Admissions Policy, Section 2.2.1 (for Australian students) and Section 2.2.3 (for international students).

International applicants must have met the University's English language requirements or have completed the University's ELICOS/EAP program

How to apply

Domestic students

Application for undergraduate programs may be made through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). The same procedure applies whether you plan to study on-campus or by distance education.

If you completed Year 12 at a Queensland secondary school you will be assessed for entry on the basis of your Overall Position (OP) or equivalent score. Year 12 students from other states or territories are considered for entry on the basis of their UAI, ENTER or TER and the subject prerequisites indicated. Other applicants will be based on their overall Rank.

International students

This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.

Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and you as a student pay a student contribution amount, which varies depending on the courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.
Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called HECS-HELP.

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. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called FEE-HELP.

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. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

Program structure

The Diploma of Business Administration is an 8 course program. Students must complete:

• four core courses from Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, or Bachelor of Commerce listed below; plus

• a further four Faculty of Business courses.

Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 3 years to complete this program.

Exit points

There are no exit points for this program.

Please refer to the program structure. Students requiring assistance should contact the Senior Administration Officer (Student Support).