The Diploma of Business at Leaders Institute is designed to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary education in business with special reference to agribusiness by combining important business-related subjects – management, accounting, marketing, agricultural economics, and agribusiness production and management. Graduates will have developed an understanding of ethical business practice and the elements of good governance, how to communicate effectively, and how to manage people and promote organisational change and innovation.

In keeping with the leadership ethos of the Institute, the Diploma of Business also includes units that seek to promote and develop the so called ‘soft skills’ and leadership skills which are increasingly required and expected within a business environment.

The program encourages lifelong learning, ethical practice and development of critical thinking skills. Students will discover their own strengths and will be equipped to become effective and ‘impactful’ leaders in business. Upon completion of this course, students will be eligible to articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Agribusiness.

Graduating students will possess professional expertise that allows them to enter and contribute to a range of fields including – Accounting, Commerce, and Agribusiness, Administration Business, Management, Retail Manager, Sales Representative, Business Ownership.

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You can search the List of Units to explore electives available for this course.

For course dates for new and continuing students, please see: academic calendar and timetables.

Core

• AC101 Accounting I
• BC100 Professional Business Communication
• BM101 Introduction to Agribusiness Production and Management
• EC102 Agricultural Economics
• MG101 Management
• MK101 Marketing
• OB101 Organisational and Human Management
• ST101 Applied Quantitative Data Analysis

Domestic Students

Completion of one of the following:

• Queensland Higher School Certificate or an interstate equivalent Higher School Certificate. OP 17 / ATAR 60;
• International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• Diploma or above qualification (or overseas equivalent).
• qualifications deemed equivalent to any of the above qualifications.

International Students

International students who have not completed an Australian qualification must have appropriate educational qualifications, deemed equivalent to the Australian Higher School Certificate under the NOOSR guidelines.

International candidates may also be considered for admission by satisfactorily completing vocational and/or tertiary studies in Australia or overseas, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), or satisfactorily completing equivalent overseas studies.

International students whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require an International English Language Testing Services (IELTS) of 6.0, with a score of not less than 5.5 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent.

• International English Language Testing Services (IELTS) of 6.0, with a score of not less than 5.5 in any of the four skill areas;

It is expected that students can demonstrate that the English language test was successfully completed within two years of the date of application for admission.

Note: International students must hold a valid student visa. There are numerous conditions that apply to a student visa. A holder of a student visa may not work, paid or unpaid, for more than 40 hours in any fortnight during semester. Current information on student visa conditions may be found here.

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit for previous learning may be obtained through the process of articulation, credit transfer, and RPL or a combination of these processes. Students who wish to apply for RPL must provide evidence in terms of completed qualifications along with other relevant documentation.

Alternative Admission Arrangements

Alternative admission pathways are also open for educationally disadvantaged applicants and for First Nations Peoples applicants. These applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis with RPL, professional accreditations, and the provision of a portfolio of work for entry to micro-credential and single units. Consideration will be given to other factors such as practical experience, community service, maturity, motivation, and the likelihood of satisfactory completion of the academic requirements of the course.

Applicants seeking alternative entry must also fulfil the English language entry requirements.

Alternative pathways are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director (or delegated representative).

Graduates of the Diploma of Business will be able to:

• demonstrate technical and theoretical knowledge in business-related fields and disciplines including agribusiness, accounting, management, economics, statistics, and marketing;
• demonstrate awareness of business practice, business ethics, industry standards and expectations;
• apply cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of business, industry, and academic sources;
• utilise cognitive and technical skills to create innovative solutions for complex management issues within a business environment;
• demonstrate oral and written communication skills to express ideas, information recognised andanalysis in business, professional and academic formats;
• develop an understanding of current and emerging practices in a business life cycle;
• identify and implement innovative, professional business practice;
• demonstrate social, professional and ethical competence while working independently or in team.

International Student Fees: 

Tuition per unit: AUD $ 2,312.50

Total Course Fees: AUD $ 18,500

Deposit component of tuition fees (non-refundable): AUD $ 500

Total amount paid up front and prior to issue of Confirmation of Enrolment: AUD $ 9,250

Domestic Student Fees: Total Course Fees: 

Tuition per unit: AUD $ 1,875

Total Course Fees: AUD $ 15,000

One-time Application Fee (non-refundable): AUD $ 500

Total amount paid up front: AUD $ 7,500