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Diploma of Business Studies

Diploma.
Charles Darwin University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Diploma of Business Studies builds foundational business knowledge and skills aligned to CDU graduate attributes, with an emphasis on communication, leadership and teamwork. Delivered through CDU International College (UP Education), it mirrors first-year business study while adding Academic English development, increased teaching support, and help bridging linguistic and cultural gaps. This diploma provides a supported pathway into further undergraduate business study in business and related disciplines.

Career outcome

This diploma is designed as a pathway into undergraduate business degrees rather than direct professional specialisation. Graduates who successfully complete the program can progress into the second year of CDU business-related bachelor courses, building toward careers across business, accounting and digital enterprise. The Diploma of Business Studies supports entry into Bachelor-level study in Business & Commerce disciplines with stronger academic and communication readiness. Preparing graduates for supervisory, administration, and business support roles, or degree articulation.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$31,208 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

1 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

February, July

campus icon Campuses

Danala - Education and Community Precinct

tick icon Course Code

YIBST1

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick icon2023 CDU INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIPS (VCIHAS)

50% of tuition fees

tick iconCDU GLOBAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP 2022-2023

30% of tuition fees

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