Diploma of Commerce

About the course

This diploma programme at North Ryde 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 develops broad introductory commerce skills and business literacy that support entry-level exposure to roles across business functions. Graduates may progress into a related bachelor degree and work towards careers in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, business analysis and economics across corporate, government and not-for-profit settings. It is primarily a pathway qualification leading to further undergraduate study in Business & Commerce. Preparing graduates for supervisory, administration, and business support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)