Diploma of Business [Pathway]

About the course

This diploma programme at Brisbane campus provides applied Business & Commerce training for skilled employment and further study. Modules cover business operations, customer service, accounting basics, and workplace administration. The programme introduces business operations, customer service, and administrative leadership for commercial workplaces.

Career outcome

This diploma can support entry into junior roles across a range of business settings while also preparing you to progress into a JCU bachelor’s degree with credit. Graduates may pursue opportunities in administrative support, customer service, sales support, operations assistance or small business environments. It is a Diploma-level pathway focused on foundational Business & Commerce capabilities. Preparing graduates for supervisory, administration, and business support roles, or degree articulation.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a course of study equivalent to an Australian Year 12 Certificate, or successful completion of JCU Certificate of Higher Education.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)