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Diploma of Business Studies
CQUniversity Australia, Multi-campus, QLD + national, Australia
About this program
CQU's Diploma of Business Studies (CL87) builds foundational knowledge and future-ready capability across accounting, business analytics, economics, management, marketing and business law, with options to explore human resource management, property or financial planning. It is designed as a pathway into CQU's Bachelor of Business. Graduates pursue roles such as office administrator, project officer, administrator, personal assistant and executive officer.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- 8 units (48 credits): 7 core units (including Financial Literacy for Business, Business Analytics, Human Resource Management, Foundations of Business Law, Introduction to Business, Marketing Fundamentals, and a choice between Introduction to Study and Professional Practice or Academic and Digital Literacy in Higher Education) plus one elective chosen from areas such as accounting
- construction
- financial planning
- hospitality management
- digital marketing or IT networking
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211
On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
For international applicants: successful completion of Australian Year 12 (or an equivalent overseas senior secondary qualification), an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV (or equivalent), or approved university foundation studies.
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