
Diploma of Business
- Program Code: BSB50215
- CRICOS Code: 090861J
- Course Duration: 52 weeks
- Delivery Mode: Face to face training
- Location and Delivery: GBCA (LaTrobe Campus)

Course description
This course is designed as a pathway program for students who are planning to pursue Bachelor programs at University of Canberra after completing the Diploma of Business (Pathways) at GBCA.
Applicants must be able to avail themselves to attend class for at least 20 hours per week. This qualification would apply to individuals with various job titles including executive officers, program consultants and program coordinators.
(Students who wish to apply for a package offer from University of Canberra should refer to the UC’s admission requirements)
Entry requirements
Applicants must satisfy all requirements as below:
Academic requirement:
Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent or higher OR
Completion of an Australian training program (Certificate IV or above)
Language requirement:
Minimum of IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5) or equivalent, or
Satisfactory outcome for Internal English placement, or
Successfully complete the GBCA ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP) level 1, or
Have been successfully completed the equivalent of one year of full-time study in a course that use English as the language of instruction (case by case basis).
Material Requirements
Students are required to bring their own laptop with Microsoft Office 2007 or a later version installed for face to face classes.
Assessment methods
A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including: Project, Observation
of students performing practical tasks, Portfolio of Work, Written report, Analysis of case
study/Response to simulated work scenario or Written questioning.
Course Duration
52 weeks (including 12 weeks re-assessment, catch up class, reassessment and course breaks).
Tuition and non-tuition fees
Please refer to the Fee Schedule – International Students.
Please refer to the Fee Schedule – Domestic students.
Intake dates
2021 GBCA Academic Calendar
Intake dates
Course structure
Unit Code | Unit Name |
BSBCRT401 | Articulate, present and debate ideas |
BSBHRM513 | Manage workforce planning |
BSBWOR501 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
BSBMKG507 | Interpret market trends and developments |
BSBPMG522 | Undertake project work |
BSBRSK501 | Manage risk |
BSBHRM501 | Manage human resource services |
BSBHRM506 | Manage recruitment, selection & induction processes |
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International group
We are part of an international education group listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange – Edvantage Group Holdings Limited.
Global opportunities
Global Business College of Australia (GBCA) is a doorway to global educational opportunities.
Workforce-ready
At GBCA, you will become workforce-ready, armed with the learning skills and business knowledge required for vocational excellence.
University of Canberra
Global Business College of Australia (GBCA) has partnered with the University of Canberra (UC) to jointly deliver bachelor degrees in Melbourne; commencing initially in the fields of IT and Commerce.