- Diploma of Business at ihBC is an approved course for VET Student Loans.
Course Overview
Learn the skills required to succeed in business, no matter where you are in your career or your long term goals. Gain the confidence to operate and manage a small business or take the next step in your career. This course will give you the necessary skills to influence others, work on projects and manage resources for an effective business.
Course modules include business resource management, leadership and critical thinking, managing a team, and communication and how to establish innovative work environments. The diploma is fully accredited and is taken over one year of full-time study. You can study face-to-face or online with virtual lessons to connect you to your teacher.
Who's It For?
People looking to upskill and add additional value to their current career path or those looking to set up their own business.
This qualification can be applied to many roles across different industries. You may already have experience and knowledge working in business and are seeking to develop these areas further.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Business Manager
- Operations Manager
- Team Leader
- Business Owner
Recognition

Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
- Six terms — each term includes six weeks of study plus two weeks of holidays.
Delivery
- Study the Diploma of Business full time at Business College at IH, either at one of our campuses around Australia, including centrally located in Sydney CBD, or online.
- Our online study mode is taught through live lessons with your trainer over video call.
Entry Requirements
Domestic Students must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Year 12 (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent or Certificate IV from any training package
- Access to a laptop or tablet for home and classroom use
International students must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Year 12 (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent or Certificate IV from any training package
- Have an IELTS or equivalent score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any band and
- Access to a laptop or tablet for home and classroom use
Note: Equivalent Year 12 for International Students is educational equivalent or International Baccalaureate.
Pathways
- Advanced Diploma of Business (BSB60120)
Subjects
About Business College at ih
Business College at ih (IH Sydney Training Services) commenced in 1988, offering high-quality English language courses.
In 2016, we shifted our attention to the VET sector, which saw us open our new division in 2017, which saw us commence delivery of Certificate III/ Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in Business, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Marketing and Communications and Social Media Marketing alongside our World-renowned English language courses.
Over the next few years, we have expanded our operations to a second Sydney Campus at Bondi and additional campuses in Darwin, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Byron Bay.
We have planned our training and assessment services to deliver Vocational and Education Training VET courses to prepare future professionals for a fast-moving world. We are committed to providing quality training and internationally recognised qualifications, which gives our graduates a true advantage when seeking employment opportunities worldwide.
Business College at ih is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #91109)