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Diploma in Business Innovation

Kickstart your business career in just one year.

Start your career in business with a broad introduction to the core ideas that drive business growth, including entrepreneurship, marketing, management, and more.

Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 015081
  • Moreton Bay 014081
UniSC program code
UC101
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
1 year full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Other requirements
Applicants who have already completed a higher education qualification (AQF Level 5 and above, or equivalent), excluding VET sector diplomas, are not eligible for entry into this program. Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses and any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.
Fee type 2021
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Total courses
8
Total units
96

Start your career in business with a broad introduction to the core ideas that drive business growth, including entrepreneurship, marketing, management, and more.

Get hands-on experience by developing an innovative business idea, including market research, developing a project ‘pitch’, and writing a business plan. These practical tasks are designed to build the skills you’ll need to stand out in the business world, including critical thinking, communication and time management.

You’ll also learn how to use technology to achieve your study and career goals, including working with different technology platforms, managing information and creating an online profile.

On successful completion of the Diploma in Business Innovation, you will receive direct entry and 96 units of credit towards your choice of the following degrees:

Program structure

College Courses (3)

UCC101 Marketing in a Global Environment
UCC102 Leading and Managing Organisations
UCC105 Innovation Management and Professional Development

Discipline Courses (5)

BUS105 Strategy, Governance and Ethics

Plus choose 4 introductory discipline courses from the following:

BUS101 Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation
BUS102 Project Management Principles
BUS104 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
BUS106 Management Informatics
BUS108 Innovation by Design
1 introductory level (100 coded) elective course from USC Business School.

Total units: 96

Program requirements and notes

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
  • Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified