B0601 Diploma of Business
Faculty of Business and Economics
Diploma of Business (B0601) is a 2 years full-time, 98-credit-point, diploma course from the Faculty of Business and Economics, taught at Malaysia. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 98
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- Campus
- Malaysia
- On campus
- Guaranteed ATAR
- 50 (Although an ATAR score is published, students can also be admitted based on previous higher education or vocational education (complete or incomplete) or Yr 11 study).
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Overview
The Diploma of Business is your first step towards gaining your Monash Bachelor of Business and Commerce degree.
You’ll learn how to work independently, think critically and make analytical decisions, while being introduced to the business concepts and theory you’ll need for University.
In the second year, you'll study the same units as your first-year University students and develop your specialist knowledge of business and commerce.
Course structure
Rules98 credit points
- Part A. Foundation knowledge (50 credit points)
- Part B. Discipline knowledge (48 credit points)
Part A. Foundation studies50 credit points
- MMD1000Spoken English for higher educationNo reviews yet2 cp
- MMD1010Accounting 101No reviews yet6 cp
- MMD1020Management 101No reviews yet6 cp
- MMD1110Introduction to data analysisNo reviews yet6 cp
- MMD1690Economics 101No reviews yet6 cp
- MMD1090Marketing 101No reviews yet6 cp
- MMD1540Effective communication 1No reviews yet6 cp
- MMD1550Introductory mathematics for businessNo reviews yet6 cp
- MMD2030Effective communication 2No reviews yet6 cp
Part B. Discipline studies48 credit points
Accountancy stream
48 credit points- AMU1018Introduction to academic researchNo reviews yet6 cp
- BFW1001Foundations of financeNo reviews yet6 cp
- ACW1120Financial accounting 1No reviews yet6 cp
- ECM1953Principles of economicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- AMU1017Academic literaciesNo reviews yet6 cp
- ETW1001Introduction to statistical analysisNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGW1010Introduction to managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- BTW1042Business lawNo reviews yet6 cp
General business and commerce stream
48 credit pointsNote. You must complete either MGW1010 or BTW1042. Only one of these units can count towards the 48 credit points required.
- AMU1018Introduction to academic researchNo reviews yet6 cp
- BFW1001Foundations of financeNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECW1101Introductory microeconomicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- ACW1020Accounting in businessNo reviews yet6 cp
- AMU1017Academic literaciesNo reviews yet6 cp
- ETW1001Introduction to statistical analysisNo reviews yet6 cp
- MKW1120Marketing fundamentalsNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGW1010Introduction to managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- BTW1042Business lawNo reviews yet6 cp
The handbook's description of this structure
This course is structured in two parts Part A. Foundation knowledge and Part B. Discipline knowledge.
Part A. Foundation studies
These units will provide you with the foundational business concepts and theory and practical skills you’ll need for University.
Part B. Discipline studies
These units are first-year University units that will provide you with specialist knowledge in business and commerce to enable progression to your destination bachelor degree.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each teaching period.
The course comprises 98 credit points structured in two parts: Part A. Foundation knowledge (50 credit points) and Part B. Discipline knowledge (48 credit points).
Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Foundation studies (50 credit points)
You must complete the following nine units (50 credit points):
MMD1000 Spoken English for higher education (2 credit points)
MMD1010 Accounting 101
MMD1020 Management 101
MMD1110 Introduction to data analysis
MMD1690 Economics 101
MMD1090 Marketing 101
MMD1540 Effective communication 1
MMD1550 Introductory mathematics for business
MMD2030 Effective communication 2
Part B. Discipline studies (48 credit points)
You must complete one of the following streams, which is aligned to a major in your destination bachelor degree (48 credit points):
BBUSCOM - Accountancy stream
You must complete the following units:
AMU1018 Introduction to academic research
BFW1001 Foundations of finance
ACW1120 Financial accounting 1
ECM1953 Principles of economics
AMU1017 Academic literacies
ETW1001 Introduction to statistical analysis
MGW1010 Introduction to management
BTW1042 Business law
Or
BBUSCOM General business and commerce stream
You must complete eight units (48 credit points) from the following units:
Note. You must complete either MGW1010 or BTW1042. Only one of these units can count towards the 48 credit points required.
AMU1018 Introduction to academic research
BFW1001 Foundations of finance
ECW1101 Introductory microeconomics
ACW1020 Accounting in business
AMU1017 Academic literacies
ETW1001 Introduction to statistical analysis
MKW1120 Marketing fundamentals
MGW1010 Introduction to management or BTW1042 Business law
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
demonstrate knowledge of technical and theoretical issues in a variety of business disciplines including management, marketing, statistics, accounting, business law, finance and economics
- 2
identify and communicate advice in a variety of business disciplines to address business problems in accord with management requirements
- 3
utilise technical skills to demonstrate understanding and problem solving in relation to business issues involving diverse stakeholders
- 4
critically apply theoretical and technical skills to solve problems in relation to a range of business disciplines
- 5
manage work priorities and coordinate the work of others in accord with parameters set by management.
Entry requirements
Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank
50 (Although an ATAR score is published, students can also be admitted based on previous higher education or vocational education (complete or incomplete) or Yr 11 study).
Other applicants
All applicants must satisfy the English and academic requirements equivalent to VCE and meet the Mathematics prerequisite requirement.
English language
IELTS (or equivalent)
5.5 (no band lower than 5.0)
TOEFL
52 – Writing 15, Speaking 14, Listening and Reading 5
Pearson Test of of English
42 (no band lower than 36)
More information
Progression to further studies
This diploma leads to the destination courses listed below. To be eligible to apply for an internal course transfer to gain admission into the second year of a destination course, you must achieve the average mark required for the destination courses:
- Bachelor of Business and Commerce (B2026) - 50%
Other information
The Diploma of Business is your first step towards gaining your Monash Bachelor of Business and Commerce degree.
You’ll learn how to work independently, think critically and make analytical decisions, while being introduced to the business concepts and theory you’ll need for University.
In the second year, you'll study the same units as your first-year University students and develop your specialist knowledge of business and commerce.
Common questions
How long is Diploma of Business?
2 years full time, 98 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 4 semesters of full-time study.
What ATAR do I need for Diploma of Business?
The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2027 entry is 50 (Although an ATAR score is published, students can also be admitted based on previous higher education or vocational education (complete or incomplete) or Yr 11 study)..
Where can I study Diploma of Business?
At Malaysia.
How do I plan my Diploma of Business units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.