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Diploma of Business
- Gold Coast, Australia
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
International Year One in Business is a first-year degree course that leads to year 2 of a business degree at Nottingham Trent University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Business to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two- to four-term course
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Progression to year 2 of Nottingham Trent University degrees such as BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- Business
- International Business and Business Management combinations
Curriculum
- Two- to four-term course
- Length set by English level. Core modules: Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship
- Economics
- English for Academic Purposes
- Marketing in the Operational Context and Quantitative Methods for Business
- Plus Organisational Behaviour (Business) or Financial and Management Accounting (Accounting and Finance).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Set by country (for example China Senior Middle 3 with 60%
- IB Diploma 22 points)
- English IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
- Higher for some diplomas
- Students below IELTS 6.0 complete free Language Development Modules.
- Varies by country (see Notes).
Accepted academic background
Year 12 or equivalent (country-specific, E.g. China Senior Middle 3 with 60% average, India All India Senior Secondary Certificate with 55% in 4 academic subjects, Cambridge A Levels aggregate of 2 in the best 2 subjects, IB Diploma 22 points, Hong Kong HKDSE 8 points in best 4 subjects, 10 in best 5 for Engineering, Health Care, Health Sciences, Science).
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
- TOEFL iBT 51 (tests before 2026-01-21
- PTE Academic writing 9
- Cambridge reading 8
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the diploma
- Entry requirements and trimester dates on the Griffith College site. Apply directly through the StudyLink Student Application Portal or through an authorised agent
- No application fee is stated. Accept the offer and pay the A$225 enrolment fee. Arrange compulsory OSHC and apply for the student visa with the offer documents. Arrive for orientation before the trimester starts.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,500 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Gold Coast |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Griffith College |
| Department | Department of Business (Commerce) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 80 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $37,500 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0), TOEFL iBT 51 (tests before 2026-01-21, PTE Academic writing 9, Cambridge reading 8.