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Course description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals with significant experience in a senior administrative role who are seeking to develop expertise across a wider range of business functions. The qualification is suited to individuals who possess significant theoretical business skills and knowledge and wish to consolidate and build pathways to further educational or employment opportunities.
CRICOS code: 087532G
Course duration
This course is delivered over 52 weeks of full time study at 20 hours per week of scheduled class time at the Skills Institute Australia training facility. This includes six weeks holidays.
| Weeks | Hours per week | Total hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study/ training | 15 | 20 | 300 |
| Holiday | 3 | ||
| Study/ training | 16 | 20 | 320 |
| Holiday | 3 | ||
| Study/ training | 15 | 20 | 300 |
| Total | 52 | 920 |
Delivery method
This qualification is delivered face-to-face in the classroom. There is a new intake each month.
Pre-requisites
All students must be at least 18 years of age.
Academic requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of year 12 or equivalent
- Overseas students require a language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
There are no specific academic prerequisites for any of the units in this course, however it is preferred that individuals considering this qualification have achieved the Diploma of Business or other relevant qualifications, or have extensive vocational experience in a range of environments, acting in a range of senior support or technical roles.
Course requirements
To complete this course, it is expected that you will have access to:
- A computer with Windows 7 or higher
- Internet
- DVD-ROM drive
- TV
- Media Player
These facilities are available on campus.
Resources included
All of the learning materials and test books required to complete this course will be provided.
Course units
In order to receive this qualification, eight elective units must be completed satisfactorily.
| Code | Unit name |
|---|---|
| Elective units | |
| BSBCOM603 | Plan and establish compliance management systems |
| BSBINM601 | Manage knowledge and information |
| BSBMGT615 | Contribute to organisation development |
| BSBFIM601 | Manage finances |
| BSBMKG607 | Manage market research |
| BSBMKG608 | Develop organisational marketing objectives |
| BSBPMG522 | Undertake project work |
| BSBSUS501 | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
Career outcomes
This course provides participants with the skills to obtain the occupational position across various industrial sectors. Job roles and titles vary across these different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- senior administrator
- senior executive.
Academic pathways
Individuals who successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Business may continue to tertiary study in the field of business or management.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Students who have completed any of the units of study or have practical experience that may be used for recognition of prior learning must contact Skills Institute Australia prior to enrollment.
Assessment
As this is a competency based program, assessment continues throughout the duration of the course until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.
Assessment tasks may include
- Written questions and answers
- Presentations
- Projects
- Case study analysis
- Observation of the learner
- Written and oral questioning
- Written reports
- Simulated role play
Fees
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Is this course available for Domestic or International students?
Please note that some courses may only be taken by domestic students. For the latest information on whether this course may be taken by any student or by domestic students only, please click here.
Student support
Skills Institute Australia has a commitment to providing equity in training for all learners. In particular, ensuring equity in training for women and the elimination of discrimination against female students in vocational education and training is a priority.
Skills Institute Australia encourages all students to pursue their vocational education and achieve their training goals, including students:
- With language, literacy and numeracy problems
- From a non-English speaking background
- With a disability
Our college will identify and access appropriate support services, and ensure the necessary services are provided for participants as required.