Diploma of Applied Business

Students wishing to pursue a career in business who don’t wish to continue on to a Bachelor degree should choose this pathway. Due to the practical focus and industry-based syllabus, you’ll be considered ‘workplace ready’ after two years of full time study.

Open enrolment subjects

4 OUA subjects, including TAS-ZAA131 and TAS-ZAA132

Higher education

Students may apply based on previous higher education study:

• Previous Tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher – complete or incomplete with a minimum of two successfully completed units.
• Associate Degree – complete or incomplete with a minimum of four successfully completed units.
• Completed UTAS Diploma of University Studies
• Incomplete Diploma of University Studies with a minimum of four units completed and no fail results.
• Completed University Preparation Program (or incomplete with minimum 4 units completed and no failed units)

Secondary education

ATAR Entry: an ATAR result of 40 or greater achieved within the last 5 years

Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) Entry: completed the TCE (or equivalent) with a minimum of Satisfactory Achievements (SA) in 5 x Level 2 subjects

VET studies

A VET certificate III or higher (in a related field of study) within the last 10 years

Diploma or advanced diploma in a related or unrelated field

Work and Life

UTAS Pathway Entry: Completed the University Preparation Program or Diploma of University Studies (offered by University of Tasmania)

Personal Competency Entry: completed a personal competency statement as part of the application process and met the criteria for entry. This statement can include prior work experience, qualifications (eg VET qualifications), skills, competencies and/or previous education.

The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.

The Diploma in Applied Business is for future leaders and managers who want to learn the skills required to make it in the modern business world. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or an assistant manager looking to step up to the next level, this program is a great stepping stone to a new or accelerated career.

The program combines core business subjects covering areas such as management, finance, marketing and planning with a choice of electives in students’ areas of interest. The course content has been developed in consultation with industry experts and they are actively involved in its delivery.

The year serves as a foundation year, where you’ll learn the skills to apply your new business knowledge to a range of situations. 

Recommended Study Pattern

Students must complete 8 subjects as outlined in the recommended study pattern below:

• 4 subjects in first year including:
  • 2 compulsory subjects; TAS-ZAA131 Contemporary Business Environments and TAS-ZAA132 Managing People
  • 2 subjects chosen from the available subject options
• 4 subjects in second year including:
  • 2 compulsory subjects; TAS-ZAA133 Business Finance and TAS-ZAA134 Marketing for Business
  • 2 subjects chosen from the available subject options

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 8 subjects as required in the schedule within 5 years from commencement.