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This qualification reflects the role of individuals with significant experience in a senior administrative role who are seeking to develop expertise across a wider range of business functions.

The qualification is suited to individuals who possess significant theoretical business skills and knowledge and wish to consolidate and build pathways to further educational or employment opportunities.

Career Outcomes

Once you have successfully completed BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business, graduates may gain employment in a variety of organisations where business management and leadership skills are needed such as:


General Manager

Business Consultant

Executive Assistant

Administration Manager

Human Resources Manager

Corporate Services Manager

Small Business Manager

Business Development Manager

Additional Information

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Education Pathway

Students may continue their education in:

  • BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
  • BSB60915 Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources)
  • BSB80515 Graduate Certificate in Management (Learning)
  • BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this qualification or any of the units of competency contained within it.

Course Duration

52 weeks comprising of 40 scheduled tuition weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.

Delivery Method

20 hours per week of classroom based learning and approximately 8 hours of self-study time per each theory week of the course.

Course Location

This course is delivered in our classroom facilities for general classes, workshops, practical demonstrations etc.; at Level 5, 20-22 Macquarie Street Parramatta NSW 2150. Our facilities include computers or electronic devices or access for laptops, internet access, training videos, handouts, electronic notes and reading material, reference books.

Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL]

Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

*Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on RPL.

Course Credit

Australian College of Studies can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisation. There is no charge to apply for Credit. To apply, fill in the Credit Application Form and submit it as part of your enrolment. *Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on Course Credit.

How to Apply

If you would like to enrol into the BSB60120 Advanced diploma of Business, please contact our office on 1300 415 233 or via email info@acos.edu.au.

International students only: If you are transferring from another provider, please ensure you have a letter of release so that Australian College of Studies can issue you with a new Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) letter.

Course Entry Requirement

ACOS requires that all students:

  • Are over the age of 18
  • Demonstrate an interest in Business
  • Domestic Students to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test.

Further Information – International Students

This course is available to international students who can provide evidence that they:

  • meet one of the following English proficiency requirements:
  • a valid IELTS score of 5.5 with no score below 5.0 in any band, or equivalent.
  • evidence of successful completion of at least five (5) years (full time equivalent) study taught and assessed in English.
  • completed an Australian Certificate IV qualification or above.
  • Students must possess an Australian Study Visa (subclass 500).

Additional Support

All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment to determine their learning support needs. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help you achieve competency. Where additional support needs have been identified an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include:

  • Mentoring from trainers
  • Additional classes, tutorials and workshops
  • Online support and exercises for some courses
  • Computer and technology support
  • Referral to external support services
  • Reasonable adjustment to assessments

Australian College of Studies will provide additional support for any students experiencing:

  • Disability and access issues;
  • Language barriers;
  • Language, literacy and numeracy issues;
  • Employment issues; and/or
  • Any other issues that may affect their ability to achieve their training goals.

Provision of additional support services will be provided where necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person regardless of whether support services have been required.

Units of Competency

BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business requires the completion of 10 units. This qualification has 5 core units and 5 elective units. Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome. The units ACOS have elected are:

Code Title Core / Elective
BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving Core
BSBFIN601 Manage organisational finances Core
BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans Core
BSBSUS601 Lead corporate social responsibility Core
BSBTEC601 Review organisational digital strategy Core
BSBHRM614 Contribute to strategic workforce planning Elective
BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change Elective
BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement Elective
BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service Elective
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development Elective
Orientation

Training Arrangements

The first week will include an orientation session that will cover the following: 

  • Details about living in Australia such as transport, city orientation and currency 
  • How to access support services provided by Australian College of Studies
  • External support services available such as legal, emergency, health and wellbeing 
  • Nearby amenities to assist with learning such as libraries   
  • Student Code of Conduct
  • Complaints and Appeals policy and procedure
  • Critical Incident policy and procedure
  • Privacy
  • Introduction to course requirements
  • Course progress and attendance requirements and impact on VISA requirements.

Classroom Training 

The course will be delivered in the classroom for theory-based learning giving students the opportunity to share ideas, discuss and explore core concepts and practice skills. 

Training will be delivered 3 days per week:

  • 2 days from 9am to 4pm
  •  1 day from 9am to 5pm.

Students will have access to College facilities to conduct self-study, research and complete assessment tasks.

Assessment Arrangements

Assessment will be conducted individually. You will be provided with a Student Assessment Booklet for each unit of competency which includes:

  • A full description of all assessment tasks for the unit of competency
  • Assessment instructions for each unit of competency
  • Assessment resources for each unit of competency
  • Details about when assessment will occur
  • Details about assessment submission

 

There are a variety of assessment methods used for this qualification including:

  • Written questions
  • Projects
  • Case studies
  • Role Plays
  • Research