Organisations around the world require people with broad business and management skills. The Diploma of Business allows you to study an innovative blend of business subjects, opening up a range of potential job opportunities – and further study options.

The Diploma of Business equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in any sector of the diverse and dynamic business industry.

With subjects like Pathway to Success, Financial and Commercial Literacy, Global Citizenship, Management Solutions for a Changing World, Data Informed Decision Making and Marketing, you will gain an insight into key elements of business and deepen your understanding of contemporary business practices. Your 2 elective subjects can be picked from a range of Electives that suit your interests, allowing you to tailor your Diploma to your unique career goals.

Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Business you will receive advanced standing (credit) for subjects which are part of a bachelor business degree at MQU, UTS, WSU, UOW or ICMS.

Aspire Institute is a trading name of ICMS, International College of Management, Sydney Pty Ltd. All Aspire diploma students are part of the greater ICMS student community, with lectures held at our Northern Beaches Campus or at the Sydney City Campus, subject to availability. Aspire students receive dedicated academic support, including study skills.

• Develop technical and theoretical business knowledge and concepts with some depth
• Develop basic academic and applied research skills in a business project brief
• Identify appropriate sources of data for problem solving in a global business context
• Explain the importance of ethical and sustainable business practices in a global context
• Describe solutions to routine business situations
• Name specialist business technology
• Present project findings in both written and personal presentation forms to diverse audiences in business contexts
• Apply technical business knowledge to a range of business contexts
• Use business management principles and motivational factors to diverse individuals and teams
• Appraise performance of self and others in business environments

Aspire Institute is proven in its ability to provide reputable English language lessons and support through Aspire English, which operates from the same campuses. All Aspire students receive personalised support to maximise success in their studies.

The Student Success Centre (SSC) provides Academic Learning Advisors at all campuses to help Aspire students develop academic skills and adapt to tertiary student life. Based primarily in Manly, with advisors also available at the City Campus on designated days, the SSC offers flexible online and face-to-face appointments. Support includes:

• English language assistance (ESL support)
• Wellness support
• Effective study techniques
• Report and essay writing skills
• Exam preparation techniques
• Time and stress management
• Academic writing and oral presentations
• Specialist numeracy support for subjects like Accounting and Statistics

The SSC also runs a Peer Assisted Learning Service (PALS) and offers 24/7 online support through Studiosity.

* In accordance with the Australian Government ESOS National Code international students on a student visa can only undertake 33% of their total enrolment load online and must be enrolled in at least one (1) on-campus subject in each compulsory study period. Learn more