Diploma of Business

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Direct2 Business - Business Specialist (BS) is the first step of our Business Training & Career Program. It includes training and delivery strategies that equip participants with the relevant industry skill sets to successfully handle the most challenging roles in today's business. The Direct2 Business - Business Specialist (BS) program is carefully balanced with a focus on industry skills and qualifications to meet the requirements for

• Australian Quality Training Framework and
• Australian University Articulation or Admission Program and
• international industry benchmarks such as Microsoft Certified Application Specialist and
• gaining employment in an Australian company

WHAT ARE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES?

At the successful completion of Direct2 Business - BS (five units) you will gain competency in the following roles that are recommended by the industry globally:

• Customer service
• Office management
• Accounting / book keeping
• Sales and marketing
• Human resources
• Web marketing

The uniqueness of AICT Direct2 Business - BS training program is the fact that it is very hands on and practical and the training includes instructor led classes, role play, group projects, industry articulated projects, group discussion, face to face interview and industry based assessments. The compulsory job placement services will help you get an internship and employment in an Australian company.

THIS PROGRAM IS IDEAL FOR?

People who are seeking to acquire the skills and knowledge to do their job effectively and confidently in the various functions of a business. These functions can include but are not limited to office manager, business owner, marketing consultant, book keeping services, account clerk or Microsoft application consultant. This training program is also designed with an alternative university pathway in mind. For those seeking higher education - the main difference between this pathway and a traditional university degree, is you will get work experience and industry qualifications at the same time. This will help you enormously in increasing your employability. You can start applying for jobs in your related field of study immediately, without having to wait until the end of your degree course. Not only will it give you the practical and working knowledge needed to understand your 2nd and 3rd year of business study, it also provides you with the necessary people skills to work with others and the opportunity to earn additional income through employment. This will subsidize some of your expenses while completing the remainder of your course.

WHAT ARE THE UNITS?

BSBADM404A - Develop and use Complex Spreadsheets

BSBMKG501A - Evaluate Marketing Opportunities

BSBADM502A - Manage meetings

BSBMGT503A - Prepare Budget and Financial Plans

BSBADM504A - Plan or review administration systems

BSBADM506A - Manage Business Document Design and Development

BSBEBUS506A - Plan and Develop Business Website

BSBFLM512A - Ensure Team Effectiveness

INTERNSHIPS

Throughout the program you are sent out on internships where you gain invaluable experience in real businesses. This part of the training adds so much to your experience and your ability to secure employment upon completion of the course.

CRICOS Code

061887F

Commencement Dates

January
April
July
October

AICT encourage you to apply 2 months before the commencement date to avoid any delay caused by the Immigration processing time. This is especially important if you are from a country in the categories of Australia Visa Assessment Level 3 and 4.

Duration

18 Months

Prerequisites

• Year 12 High School Certificate
• English literacy IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Certificate IV Business or equivalent
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL) available on application.
• Positive attitude and passion for Business

Completed qualifications

• Microsoft Certified Application Specialist
• Diploma of Business - BSB50207

• Microsoft® Certified - Applications Specialists

Career Paths*

• Office Manager
• Administrator
• Accounts Assistant
• Account Clerk
• Book keeper
• Frontline officer
• Office administrator assistant
• Microsoft application support specialist

Career Opporunities

Branch Manager
Office Manager
Business Owner
Business Consultant