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Diploma
Diploma of Commerce
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
- Melbourne, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A four-year business degree with a common first year and optional focus areas, Taught at the St. John's campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Commerce can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Business Analyst
- Operations Coordinator
- Management Trainee
Curriculum
- Four years
- 40 courses (120 credit hours). Common Year One Commerce: mathematics
- Two economics courses
- English
- Business 1000 and electives. Later courses include organizational behaviour and branding with social media
- Students choose focus areas and attend non-credit professional development seminars. Co-op is optional after first year.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Qualification recognised as equivalent to VCE (Australian Year 12).
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 50
- PTE Academic 42
- Cambridge 162
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the deadline (3 March 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal (VTAC for Year 12 or IB applicants)
- Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- English test evidence
- Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,786 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Business and Law |
| Department | Department of Business and Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
3 Mar 2027
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July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 3 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $38,786 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 50, PTE Academic 42, Cambridge 162. An interview is required.
