Diploma of Business (STANDARD)

At a glance

INSEARCH entry    requirements:	Click here
Leading to:	UTS Bachelor of Business with advanced standing of one year
	UTS Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology combined degree with advanced standing of one year
Duration:	Three semesters (12 months)
UTS entry requirements:	On successful completion of the course with no more than two subject failures
Fee:	$23,130 for the course (or $2,570 per unit)
2011 Census Dates, Subject & EFTSL Fees:	Click here
CRICOS Code:	053606J

overview of diploma of business

On completion of the INSEARCH Diploma of Business, graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the functions of accounting, finance, marketing and management within a business organisation. They will be equipped with effective communication and presentation skills within a business organisation and be able to apply critical thinking and analytical and problem solving skills appropriately in various work or study situations.


WHO CAN STUDY THE STANDARD PROGRAM?


The Diploma of Business (Standard) is ideal for students who have results below direct entry requirements for the UTS Bachelor of Business degree and would prefer to study a slower-paced diploma course. Students who gain entry to this course should complete the diploma in 12 months.

SUBJECTS

STAGE 1

• Academic and Business Communication
• Accounting for Business
• Economics for Business 

STAGE 2

• Fundamentals of Business Finance
• Accounting Transactions and Business Decisions
• Managing People and Organisations

STAGE 3

• Marketing Foundations
• Business Statistics
• Economics for Business 2    
                  or
• The Financial System 

ARTICULATION TO UTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students graduating from the new INSEARCH diplomas (from Semester Two 2010 onwards) are guaranteed a place in the corresponding undergraduate degree at UTS if they successfully complete their Insearch Diploma with no more than two subject failures.

Graduates from an Insearch Diploma will receive up to 48 credit points of recognised prior learning (RPL) or advanced standing (please see each diploma page for details on credit points).

The Business faculty at UTS also offer mid-year intakes for INSEARCH diploma students. Please consult UTS International for more details regarding mid year intakes.