Program Overview

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the UC course you’re aiming for, UC College’s diplomas –  also known as higher education diplomas – will provide you with an introduction to your chosen study area. They act as an alternative entry pathway for admission to UC undergraduate courses and prepare you for university study.

Diploma of Business
The Diploma of Business is an entry level qualification, and will develop your knowledge and skills in a broad range of business-related tasks within a variety of organisational situations and environments. The Diploma offers you a pathway to the second year of a variety of business courses. Substantial credit may also be available in other courses including the Bachelor of Building and Construction Management and the Bachelor of Laws. When you study the Diploma you not only gain credit into your course but you are also supported in the development of your language and academic skills required to ensure ongoing success in your undergraduate studies. The Diploma consists of two to three terms of study (depending on the admission period). Graduating students will have the ability to perform at a level of professional expertise that allows you to confidently enter and contribute to a range of fields including Accounting*, Management, Business, Finance*, Administration and Commerce. (*Credit dependant on units studied in diploma and if seeking industry professional accreditation.

On successful completion of the Diploma of Business, you’ll receive up to 24 credit points (one year) of advanced standing into the second year of the Bachelor of Business (International Business) at the University of Canberra:

Bachelor of Business (International Business)
This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to analysing the main issues and considerations in the growth and functioning of international businesses. It has a strong emphasis on trade and investment in an international context, and places significant emphasis on managerial issues and perspectives. You’ll develop skills and competencies in the understanding of business systems, and the cross-cultural or supply chain issues affecting them from an international business perspective.

The program covers a range of subjects including globalisation; international trade; regional blocs and markets; free trade agreements; international dimensions of marketing, strategic management and e-business; and the geographical, cultural and institutional factors affecting business decisions and economic development. At the end of your degree, you’ll possess robust qualities which will stand you in good stead for a career in international business, whichever form that may take.

Study a Bachelor of Business (International Business) at UC and you will:

• Integrate theory and practice in international business and articulate the impacts of recent developments within the field
• Critically evaluate a range of core business skills to find solutions to future work challenges in legal, economic and global business environments
• Analyse and apply a range of contemporary approaches to business innovation and organisational change
• Develop experience of professional management in work and organisations demonstrating creativity and initiative in new situations
• Apply a range of ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions in a changing business environment
• Reflect upon levels of personal autonomy and accountability associated with the decision-making process
• Locate and evaluate a range of research frameworks and skills within international business
• Explain how geographical, legal, financial and institutional forces shape international trade
• Evaluate the performance of projects in an international context.

Work Integrated Learning
The Bachelor of Business (International Business) integrates theoretical learning with practice thanks to regular authentic Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences. Academics and industry work together to facilitate a range of diverse opportunities for you, including work simulations, internship workshops and placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, overseas study tours and more. Previous International Business students have undertaken internships across a range of sectors, with organisations such as the Australia China Business Council, the US Embassy, Kokonut Pacific, Getaboutable.com and PriceWaterhouseCoopers Canberra.