Pathway to
Bachelor of Business

CRICOS Code: 092520C | National Code: NOCODE

The higher education Diploma of Business at TAFE NSW prepares you for a pathway into the Bachelor of Business. On completion of this qualification, you will be prepared to work as a business professional in business, human resources or marketing environments across a range of industries in national and international contexts.

You will gain broad knowledge of management, finance, technology information systems and economics. You'll also learn the marketing elements of integrated business strategy to set yourself up for success in any industry.

Upon completion of this Higher Education Diploma, you will be eligible to receive 1 year advanced standing in the Bachelor of Business.

• Manage people, organisations, projects, finances and products
• Market to social media and tailoring content to reach specific audiences
• Conduct commercial transactions online using e-commerce tactics
• Implement management goals in an organisation while working with others
• Analyse marketing messaging and campaigns to improve business outcomes
  

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Year 12 or equivalent

English Language Requirements:

• Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent

COURSE INTAKES

for 2025

CRICOS Code: 092518G | National Code: NOCODE

Get set for success in a range of business roles when you study a TAFE NSW Bachelor of Business. Develop skills and specialised expertise that you can use in key industry sectors including finance, marketing, communications, human resources, management consulting, and technology information systems.

To achieve a marketing or management specialisation, you will need to choose electives that correspond with your chosen specialisation during your course of study.

TAFE NSW is recognised for our practical approach to skills training, with built-in professional work placement. This will ensure your education is practical, with 'real-world' experiences. It will also give you the opportunity to make valuable industry contacts.

You will gain a solid foundation of business knowledge as well as develop interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills to boost your confidence in a fast-paced and evolving business world.

At TAFE NSW our small class sizes and tailored approach means quality higher education as we support your learning journey with caring, friendly, and professional teachers.

• Manage people, organisations, projects, finances, products and services
• Set management goals in an organisation while motivating others
• Create, plan, execute and monitor the details of a project
• Market to social media and tailor content to reach specific audiences
• Research and analyse buyer behaviour

• Graduate with a bachelor's degree
• The confidence, skills and knowledge to implement and manage a business plan
• The confidence to motivate and manage others in the workplace
• Job prospects across a wide range of industries
• Industry knowledge and a strong network of peers
  

Professional Experience Work Placement

• Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace. Work placement is a valuable part of your course.
  
• During your course, you'll undertake 60 hours of mandatory work placement.
• TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Year 12 or equivalent

English Language Requirements:

• Academic IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0 or equivalent

COURSE INTAKES

for 2025