BSB50120 - Diploma of Business
University Pathway

RTO Identifier: 50030

National Course Code: BSB50120

Business Communications 500 (COM500)

In this subject, students will look at how to effectively plan a document, draft text, prepare final text and produce the final document.  A variety of business documents will be produced in this subject, including essays, reports and written presentations.

This subject also provides students with the range of skills required to communicate successfully in the modern business environment.  A particular focus is given to the preparation and delivery of presentations to target audiences.

BSBXCM401 - Apply communication strategies in the workplace

BSBWRT411 - Write complex documents

Information Systems 500 (INFO500)

This subject aims to provide students with a general background of Business Information Systems (BIS) and its role in contributing to organisational success.

Students are introduced to the tools and processes required to assess & implement an effective BIS for an organisation.

BSBINS402 - Co-ordinate workplace information systems

BSBTEC404 - Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

Accounting 500 (ACC500)

This subject provides students with the skills and knowledge required to report financial activity for business purposes. It includes understanding the accounting theory including cash and accrual accounting concepts.

BSBFIN401 - Report on financial activity

Legal Framework 500 (LEG500)

This subject provides students with the skills and knowledge required to identify and comply with the regulatory, legal, taxation and insurance requirements, and other regulatory requirements for business operations.

Students will also gain an understanding of how to identify risks and to apply established risk management processes that are within a person's own work responsibilities and area of operation.

BSBESB402 - Establish legal & risk management requirements of new business ventures

BSBOPS403 - Apply business risk management processes

Business Relationships 501 (MGT501)

This subject provides students with the skills and knowledge required to establish, develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks through relationship building and negotiation skills required by businesses. 

Students will also understand the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

BSBTWK401 - Build and maintain business relationships

BSBCRT411 - Apply critical thinking to work practices

Business Practices 502 (MGT502)

This subject describes the skills required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.

Students will also understand the skills required to develop and use emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management.

BSBPEF402 - Develop personal work priorities

BSBPEF502 - Develop and use emotional intelligence

Research Skills and Business Statistics 500 (RES500)

This subject describes the skills required to collect, organise, analyse and present information using available systems and sources. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, evaluating the quality and reliability of the information, and preparing and producing reports.

BSBINS401 - Analyse and present research information

Business Communications 510 (COM510)

This subject describes the skills required to lead communication in the workplace. This subject has a specific focus on the communication skills required for team leaders with responsibility for others.   

This subject also covers the skills required to develop critical and creative thinking skills in others. This subject also covers skills required to interpret a creative brief and evaluate a range of innovative options to write persuasive copy.

BSBXCM501 - Lead communication in the workplace

BSBCRT511 - Develop critical thinking in others

BSBMKG555 - Write persuasive copy

Marketing Principles & Practice 510 (MKT510)

This subject covers the skills required to identify, evaluate and take advantage of marketing opportunities by analysing market data, distinguishing characteristics of possible markets and assessing viability of changes to operations.

This subject also describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and evaluate the use of social media. It requires the ability to determine suitable social media platforms, plan appropriate use and evaluate the effectiveness of social media activity.

BSBMKG541 - Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities

SIRXMKT006 - Develop a social media strategy

Accounting 510 (ACC510)

This subject presents the skills required to undertake financial management in an organisation or work area. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches and supporting and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.

BSBFIN501 - Manage budgets and financial plans

Operational Management 511 (MGT511)

This subject covers the skills required to develop and monitor the implementation of operational plans to support efficient and effective workplace practices and organisational productivity and profitability  It includes the skills required to manage resources according to planned business strategies. It includes analysing resource requirements, developing resource plans, allocating resources, and reviewing and reporting on resource usage.

BSBOPS502 - Manage business operational plans

Organisational Behaviour 512 (MGT512)

This subject presents skills required to lead and manage effective workplace relationships. This subject also covers the skills required to manage the performance of staff that are direct reports.  The subject makes the link between performance management and performance development and reinforces both functions as a key requirement for effective managers.

BSBLDR523 - Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

BSBLDR522 - Manage people performance

Business Sustainability 513 (MGT513)

This subject covers the skills required to develop and implement workplace sustainability policies and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances. It also covers the skills required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes, and reporting meeting outcomes.

BSBSUS511 - Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

BSBTWK503 - Manage meetings

Financial Economics 510 (ECO510)

This subject describes the skills and knowledge required to apply broad principles of financial economics that underpin a range of tasks and functions in the financial services industry. It includes understanding how financial instruments are priced in markets, and techniques and processes that government and organisations use to manage financial risk, demonstrating broad knowledge of economic theories and related decision making in a national and organisational economic context.

FNSINC611 - Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry