Course Information

Delivery Mode Campus Locations Duration
Classroom based/Face to Face delivery Level 11, 55 Swanston Street Melbourne Victoria 3000. CRICOS duration is: 52 weeks (which constitutes 40 teaching weeks (800 hours) + 12 weeks of break period)

Course Overview

This qualification would apply to international students who would be dreaming to become executive officers, program consultants and program coordinators. Individuals in these roles may possess substantial experience in a range of settings but seek to further develop their skills across a wide range of business functions.

Conversely, it may also apply to those with little or no vocational experience, but who possess sound theoretical business skills and knowledge that they would like to develop to create further educational and employment opportunities.



Career Opportunities

All sectors of the global economies offer varied entry level opportunities for holders of the Diploma of Business including public service, government business, education, health, manufacturing, mining, service industries, e-commerce and the retail sector

Units of Competency

Core subjects

BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBOPS501 Manage business resources
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace

Electives subjects

BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion

Age Requirements:

All students must be aged 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission to the Institute.


Academic Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification is required for entry into this course.


English Language/Literacy/Numeracy requirements:

We accept the admission to the students if they qualify in ANYONE (1) of the following:

IELTS overall band of 5.5
TOEFL iBT test score band of 46 equivalent or above;
Refer: http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/about

PTE Academic band score 42 equivalent or above;
Refer: https://pearsonpte.com/the-test

Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) test score band of 47 equivalent or above; Refer:
Refer: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/advanced/

OET score band “C” Pass equivalent or above;
Refer: https://www.occupationalenglishtest.org/test-information/results-assessment/

Completion of a full-time studies in Australia towards a Certificate IV or above Satisfactory completion of the ESL course / English language course or satisfactory completion of 10-20 weeks ELICOS from a National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS)Accredited English Institution with an IELTS score of 5.0.
OR
Any other form which satisfies the Institution during their pre-enrolment interview.


ICM can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisations. We can also grant you Credit for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

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 Prospectus for more information on RPL. As an international student you should note that where you are granted RPL this will reduce your course duration and you will be informed of this in writing.



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.

ICM has a process that has been structured to minimise the time and cost to applicants and provides a supportive approach to students wishing to take up this option. You should ideally apply for RPL at the time of enrolment, but you may also apply up to 2 weeks into your course. During the entry process and interview stage ICM will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

During the entry process and interview stage ICM will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training.

If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

A trainer/assessor will be available to assist you throughout this process.

*Please refer to your Student Prospectus for more information on RPL. As an international student you should note that where you are granted RPL this will reduce your course duration and you will be informed of this in writing.