Diploma of Business (Enterprise) at Victoria University

Overview

The Diploma of Business (Enterprise) prepares you to transition into university and further studies in the Bachelor of Business (BBNS) and/or for transition to the business workforce at entry level.

It will give you a broad introduction to the industry and a range of skills relevant to working in the business sector, including foundation skills in:

• accounting
• management
• marketing
• economics
• communications
• information technology.

Blended learning

This course is delivered in a blended delivery model which allows you to take responsibility for your learning by accessing resources and completing activities in an online environment prior to attending a facilitated face-to-face session that progresses and applies the learning.

Learning advice

• VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.
• Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses.
• We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available for all students.

Library & computer facilities

Our campus libraries have photocopying, computing and printing facilities as well as electronic and print resources.

You'll also have access to a rich collection of online resources at any time of the day or night, including:

• databases
• e-learning content for courses
• student email
• student software packages
• social networking tools.

On campus, we make sure that all of our students have access to digital resources. We offer:

• excellent WiFi networks
• more than 4000 computers (PCs and Apple Macs) across our campuses
• a central IT helpdesk for technical help.

Careers in business

A business qualification can be tailored to suit your particular situation and interest. Focus your studies in one of our specialisations and gain transferable skills that allow you to work successfully in a number of professions within a variety of organisations. The diploma will help you take the next step and pathway to an undergraduate degree.

Job titles

With a variety of business degree specialisations, your job options could include:

• Executive officer
• Business administrator
• Human resources officer
• Marketing assistant
• Project officer.

Organisations employing business graduates

As a business professional, you could gain employment in private business or the public sector in a broad spectrum of fields including human resources, retail and marketing.