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Diploma of Business Administration

Who is This Course for?

The Diploma of Business Administration provides managerial-level training for clerical and administration personnel.

The skills you gain from this business course will prepare you for a range of administrative careers, including office manager, senior executive assistant, personal assistant and administrator.

If you're already working in administration, this qualification may help you secure a promotion and move on to higher-level roles.

Quick Course Guide
Qualification Diploma Student support Yes: Expert teacher & online support
Study time Self-paced
Eg: 1 yr = 9 hrs/week
Pre-requisites Strong Microsoft Office skills and industry experience preferred
Delivery method Flexible delivery: Online + correspondence Course materials All course materials are provided
Enrolment dates Enrol anytime - start now! Assessment By assignments
Delivered by OTEN - #1 distance education TAFE provider Finance options VET FEE-HELP available

What Will I Learn?

You'll gain the skills and knowledge required to work at supervisory and office manager level. Among other things, you'll learn how to:

  • Manage meetings and conferences
  • Plan or review administration systems
  • Manage payroll services
  • Set standards for business documents
  • Manage quality customer service
  • Administer projects

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Career-relevant and Accredited Business Administration Course

Because OTEN TAFE vocational courses are developed in consultation with relevant industry and community groups, you can rest assured that your qualification is highly valued by industry employers, education and training providers and the wider community.

This business administration diploma has been developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), so it's a government-accredited and nationally recognised course.

Your TAFE qualification is likely to receive credit at a number of Australian universities. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more.


Affordable Study

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the VET FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with VET FEE-HELP.

This course is also Austudy and Abstudy-accredited.

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Course Structure

There are 8 units to be completed in this business administration course.

  • Manage personal work priorities and professional development
  • Manage meetings
  • Plan and manage conferences
  • Manage business documents design and development
  • Manage payroll
  • Plan or review administration systems
  • Manage quality customer service
  • Administer projects
Course units

Flexible Study with Distance Learning

Fit your learning around your lifestyle - because the course is delivered online, you have the flexibility of when and where you wish to complete the Diploma of Business Administration.

Complete this TAFE course faster depending on the time you have available! This business administration course is typically completed within 2 years, but you can finish earlier by increasing the time you dedicate to your studies.

Study Hours Time to complete
17 hrs/wk = 6 months
9 hrs/wk = 1 year
4.5 hrs/wk = 2 years
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Affordable Study

This course qualifies for VET FEE-HELP, meaning you can study now and pay as you earn. Enquire now.

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