Diploma of Business Administration (DPBA) - DipBA

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

This program is pending CRICOS registration. Offers will not be issued to International students for these programs until CRICOS endorsement is granted. Please check the USQ website http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current/ for the latest information on program availability.

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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.

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 understanding of the general business concepts, processes and principles relevant to the functioning of various types of organisations

• demonstrate a foundation knowledge of the relevant principles in making decisions about matters that relate to the resources used by organisations, such as financial, human and information-related resources

• demonstrate a foundation knowledge of the relevant principles in managing various systems, processes and functions in organisations, such as communications, marketing, and people

• demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal capabilities

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

Admission requirements

Candidates for admission into this program must satisfy the normal USQ entry requirements for undergraduate programs. Please refer to Academic Regulation 5.4.2 of the University Calendar, Section 1 (for Australian students) and Section 3 (for international students).

International applicants must have met the University's English language requirements or have completed the University's ELICOS/UNIPREP 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. Other applicants will be based on their overall Rank. You should ensure you submit your application by the closing dates.

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

Student contribution amount

For domestic students who are offered Commonwealth supported places, the Government pays some money directly to the University, but students are also required to make a contribution. This contribution is called the ‘student contribution’. For more information about student contribution amounts, including the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ fees.

Tuition fee

Domestic fee-paying places are funded entirely through the tuition/direct fees paid by the student. Tuition/direct fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. For more information about Tuition Fees, including the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ Fees.

International fees

International students pay tuition fees. For details about international student fees, refer to the International Fee Schedule provided by USQ International.

Program structure

The Diploma of Business Administration is an 8 course program as follows:

Required time limits

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

Exit points

There are no exit points for this program.

In this section:

• Recommended enrolment pattern - Toowoomba campus
• Recommended enrolment pattern - Springfield campus

Recommended enrolment pattern - Toowoomba campus

Recommended enrolment pattern - Springfield campus