| Name | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Diploma of Business - Online Start anytime | 31/12/2028 |
Our Diploma of Business (BSB50120) gives you the skills to step into management, run your own business, or advance in your current role — covering finance, business resources, customer service, risk, recruitment and leadership communication. It’s NSW Smart & Skilled funded (Targeted Priorities) — eligible students pay a heavily subsidised fee (the amount depends on your circumstances, confirmed at enrolment). Paying full fee-for-service? Get started with a $650 deposit and a flexible payment plan. Delivered online with real trainer support, in-person help at our locations, and one-on-one video sessions. Eligibility applies.
This qualification is on the NSW Smart & Skilled Targeted Priorities list — one of the most heavily subsidised ways to qualify.
Eligible NSW students pay a heavily subsidised fee. The exact amount depends on your circumstances, confirmed at enrolment.
Study online and drop into one of our locations for in-person help, plus one-on-one video sessions with your trainer.
We confirm your eligibility at enrolment and handle the paperwork — no guesswork.
Eligibility criteria apply. Funding is subject to NSW Government Smart & Skilled guidelines and confirmed at enrolment.
Eligible NSW residents pay a subsidised student fee of $2,530. There is no concession rate at Diploma level, though fee exemptions still apply. Eligibility criteria apply, and we confirm your exact fee before you enrol.
Generally NSW residents aged 15 or over who have left school and are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen or eligible humanitarian visa holder. Other criteria may apply.
We confirm your Smart & Skilled eligibility at enrolment and handle the paperwork — no guesswork. Traineeship pathways may also be available.
Worth knowing: at this level paying NCVE directly ($1,576 up front) costs less than the subsidised student fee ($2,530). The calculator compares both and shows you the cheaper one.
Eligibility criteria apply. Funding is subject to NSW Government Smart & Skilled guidelines and confirmed at enrolment.
A diploma fast-tracks your career — here’s why students choose NCVE.
Smart & Skilled Targeted Priorities funding — heavily subsidised, with payment-plan options.
A named trainer with real business experience — plus one-on-one video sessions.
Study online and drop into one of our locations for face-to-face help when you need it.
Budgets, resources, risk, recruitment and customer service — real diploma-level skills.
BSB50120 is recognised by employers across Australia.
Build toward an Advanced Diploma or higher-level management roles.
You’ll complete 5 core units plus 7 electives:
The Diploma of Business leads to management and coordination roles in any industry, anywhere in Australia.
Manage business operations and resources.
Run an office or coordinate operations.
Lead and develop a team.
Coordinate projects and business initiatives.
Run your own business with confidence.
Step up to higher-level management qualifications.
Aspiring and existing managers, business owners, and experienced workers ready to formalise their skills at diploma level. There’s no mandatory entry requirement — a relevant Cert IV or business experience is a helpful pathway, and we’ll confirm your readiness at enrolment.
This funded qualification is delivered online, so you study from anywhere and around work. You’re fully supported: drop into one of our locations for in-person help when you need it, and you’ll have one-on-one video sessions with your trainer.
Study online from anywhere in Australia, with in-person support available at our NSW locations including Batemans Bay, Nowra, Goulburn, Wollongong, Campbelltown, Mount Druitt and Parramatta. Talk to our team about the option closest to you.
A free Unique Student Identifier — required for any nationally recognised course.
No mandatory prerequisite. A relevant Cert IV or business experience helps — we confirm your readiness with you before you enrol.
To verify your identity and Smart & Skilled eligibility.
For online study, video sessions and assessments.
Eligible NSW residents can access Smart & Skilled funding — we confirm your eligibility at enrolment. Eligibility criteria apply.
On successful completion you’ll receive a nationally recognised Diploma of Business (BSB50120) under the Australian Qualifications Framework, recognised by employers across Australia. For full details, visit training.gov.au. Browse all NCVE courses.
I’ve already done some of this — can I get credit?
Yes. Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer both apply to the Diploma of Business. If you have relevant experience, or you have already completed matching units somewhere else, we assess it — and your fee is worked out on what you still need to complete, so it can come down. Raise it before you enrol rather than after: call 1800 180 881.
Is Smart & Skilled actually cheaper for this course?
Often not, and we would rather tell you. The Smart & Skilled student fee at Diploma level is $2,530 and there is no concession rate, so most students pay the full amount. Paying NCVE directly is $1,576 up front — $954 less. Fee exemptions still apply if you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or meet the disability criteria, in which case funding is the better route. The calculator above compares both and shows you the cheaper one.
Can I pay it off, or do I need it all up front?
You pay as you go. $650 to start, which includes your first unit, then $120 per unit as you work through — $1,970 for the whole qualification, or $1,576 if you pay up front. Afterpay and ZipPay are available, and there is no contract: you only pay for the units you actually do.
Are there any entry requirements?
There’s no mandatory prerequisite. A relevant Certificate IV or business experience is a recommended pathway, and we’ll confirm your readiness with you before you enrol.
How much does it cost, all up?
This qualification is on the Smart & Skilled Targeted Priorities list, so if you’re eligible you pay a heavily subsidised student fee of $2,530. There’s no concession rate at Diploma level. Paying fee-for-service, you start with $650, which covers your enrolment and your first unit, then it’s $120 per unit across the remaining 11 — $1,970 in total, or $1,576 if you pay in full up front. Note that fee-for-service is the cheaper option here unless your circumstances change the subsidised figure, so ask us to run both before you decide. Eligibility applies and we confirm your exact fee before you enrol.
Do I need a Certificate IV before I start a Diploma?
No mandatory prerequisite. A relevant Certificate IV or real business experience makes the step easier, and we’ll talk through your readiness with you before you enrol rather than letting you start something that isn’t the right fit yet. If you hold a Cert IV, some units may carry across as a credit transfer and reduce what you pay.
Do I have to do a work placement?
No. There’s no work placement in this Diploma. It’s assessed on the work you submit, so you can complete the whole thing online around your job — and if you’re working, you can build the assessments around your actual business rather than a case study.
Can I do this around a full-time job?
Yes, and nearly everyone does — a Diploma of Business is something people take while working. It’s online and self-paced, you have up to 12 months from enrolment, and your trainer works around your hours by phone or one-to-one video. There’s no scheduled class you have to take leave for.
Can I do this course from outside NSW?
You can study it online from anywhere in Australia, but Smart & Skilled funding is NSW only — outside NSW it’s the fee-for-service price. In-person support is available at our NSW locations: Batemans Bay, Nowra, Goulburn, Wollongong, Campbelltown, Mount Druitt and Parramatta.
Can I get credit for units I’ve already completed?
Yes, if you hold relevant units from another provider — that’s a credit transfer, and it’s common at Diploma level where people arrive with a Certificate IV behind them. Because you pay per unit, credit means you pay less. Send us your statement of attainment when you enrol and we’ll tell you exactly what carries across before you pay for anything.
Do I get a real trainer, or a chatbot?
A named trainer with business experience, for the whole course. You can phone them or book a one-to-one video session — no helpdesk queue, and no AI marking your assessments.
What jobs does this lead to?
Business manager, operations or office manager, team leader, project or program coordinator, and business owner roles. BSB50120 is recognised Australia-wide and is often the qualification asked for when someone is being considered for a management position rather than a supervisory one.
How long does it take?
Typically up to 12 months, with self-paced options to finish faster.
What do I need to enrol?
A USI — a free Unique Student Identifier, get one here — photo ID such as a driver licence, photo card or passport, and the short LLN check. Photo ID also lets us verify your Smart & Skilled eligibility.
✓ NAME : Diploma of Business
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✓ DURATION : 6-12 Months
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