Diploma of Business

In this subject students will be introduced to critical thinking and clear expression. They will evaluate arguments, identify assumptions, judge patterns of inference, and recognise and apply various methods of reasoning. Students will learn how to clarify and visually represent their thinking to make better decisions, evaluate and use evidence, and communicate more effectively in their writing and speaking. Using these skills, students will structure and write an academic essay and deliver an oral presentation.

The subject fosters a lifelong commitment to responsible discourse and action in all spheres of human interaction. Using applied case-based approach, students will gain the critical tools to effectively respond to the moral challenges in their personal, civic, professional and global contexts. After developing a critical vocabulary and problem-solving toolkit for addressing issues of responsibility and right action, students explore a broad range of real-world, contemporary problems. Through the consideration of these problems, students are encouraged to reflect on, develop and articulate a response to the problem, outline how they can act upon their judgement, and justify their decision making. The subject explores issues of responsible decision making in many cultural, professional and political contexts specifically in the areas of civil society, science, business, media, technology, culture and the law. Topics remain flexible to reflect the dynamic nature of questions of responsibility and right action in the 21st century.

Marketing is the art and science of understanding and satisfying customer needs by creating value for both the customer and the marketer. Facilitating these exchanges requires several interrelated processes and activities, including market research, market segmentation, product, pricing, promotional strategies and distribution. In this introductory subject, you will explore the various theories and frameworks of marketing and learn to apply them to marketing phenomena around you. 

This subject provides a broad and important foundation in key accounting concepts, tools, and processes of the discipline. Students will learn to apply fundamental accounting concepts and procedures to prepare and interpret basic financial statements for different types of business entities. Both manual and computerised accounting systems are used to demonstrate the accounting process. Users of financial information and the decisions they make based on accounting information are considered throughout the subject. 

This subject has been designed to assist students with the necessary skills and capabilities to contribute to success at university. These include both academic skills such as research, essay and report writing, and referencing. In addition, the subject develops students' skills and understanding relating to time management and forward planning, stress management, positive psychology, motivation, mindset and goal setting, in addition to reflective writing. 

Leading with AI equips students with the understanding, and critical capacities necessary to lead with confidence in a world shaped by AI. Students will explore foundation models, bots, and agents, and develop advanced prompt engineering skills through hands-on projects and creative exploration. More than just a technical overview, the subject empowers students to build their own AI toolkits and reflect on how AI can augment their personal agency, creativity, and decision-making. Through simulated scenarios, students will manage a “personal AI workforce,” applying AI tools to practical tasks such as communication, research, time management, and content creation. They will examine the social, ethical, and political implications of AI disruption across domains including business, education, healthcare, and media. Emphasis is placed on the role of human judgment, the limits of automation, and how AI reshapes identity, relationships, and responsibility. Future-focused assessments challenge students to critically evaluate AI developments, design ethical implementation strategies, and envision how intelligent systems could transform their chosen field. By the end of the subject, students will be equipped with practical skills, critical insight, and digital agency to not only keep pace with AI, but to lead its responsible and innovative use across industries, communities, and all areas of life and work.