Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Diploma in Business Administration provides students with the knowledge, experience and procedures to effectively manage a variety of roles related to administration in a business environment.
Course Structure:
The Diploma of Business Administration incorporates the Certificate IV in Business Administration. Eight units of competency are required for the diploma. Additional specialist areas are offered at the school's discretion and may include competency standards from the following areas: Accounting Administration Human Resource Management
Units of Study:
BSBFIM502A Manage payroll BSBADM502B Manage meetings BSBADM504 Plan and review admin systems BSBADM506B Manage business documents design and development BSBPMG510A Manage projects BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness BSBIWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development
Career Opportunities:
Graduates are equipped for work as an executive assistant, administrative supervisor/officer or in senior administrative positions.
Entry Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or mature age.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with appropriate prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of the course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. Swinburne policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. To learn more about RPL and complete a self assessment, visit our RPL website.
Course Fees:
The Victorian Government introduced a new TAFE fee structure from 1 July 2009. Details of the new fee structure and 2010 fees can be found at www.swinburne.edu.au/fees.
Scholarships:
For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Application Procedure:
Full-time applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC codes: 77241 (Hawthorn) (VGF place) 77244 (Hawthorn) (Fee type determined by Swinburne) 71241 (Wantirna) (VGF place) 71244 (Wantirna) (Fee type determined by Swinburne) Extra Requirements & Additional Information: Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi Form as part of their VTAC application. If you have not yet submitted your VTAC application, students must complete and submit a VTAC Pi Form as part of their online VTAC application. If you have already submitted your VTAC application applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi Form via the MyInfo link on VTAC's homepage. For further information, visit the VTAC website at: http://www.vtac.edu.au Applicants who wish to study this course part-time should contact Swinburne to obtain an application form or apply online at: http://www.tafe.swin.edu.au/buscom/application.htm An offer of a place is always subject to availability. The university reserves the right to make offers to early applicants during this period and close applications when the course is full. Where demand for a course is not met the course may be cancelled at short notice.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 368 777 Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Website: http://www.tafe.swin.edu.au/business
