Advanced Diploma of Business

Course overview

The Advanced Diploma of Business is built for experienced professionals stepping into senior management. You’ll sharpen your strategic thinking and learn to lead change, manage organisational finances and shape the direction of a business — the qualification for those aiming at executive and business-owner roles. This is an AQF Level 6 qualification, taught by trainers with real industry management experience.

Why choose Advanced Diploma at Evantaa?

What you’ll learn

• Apply critical thinking to complex problems
• Manage organisational finances
• Lead organisational change
• Develop business and marketing strategy
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement

Entry requirements

Qualification package requirements: completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded), OR two years’ equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role. Everything else below is Evantaa’s own admission standard.

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  Age: 18 years or over at course commencement.
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  Academic / experience: a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions), or two years’ equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
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  English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 (online IELTS tests are not accepted), or a PTE Academic or TOEFL iBT result equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall with no module below the equivalent of IELTS 5.5. Applicants who have completed an Australian qualification at AQF Level 4 or above may be exempt from English testing.
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  LLN assessment: all students complete an LLN Robot (TLRG) assessment before training, referenced against the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), to identify any extra support you may need.
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  Pre-training review: we conduct a pre-enrolment self-assessment to check course suitability, your existing skills and knowledge, any support needs, and whether you may be eligible for credit transfer or RPL.
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  Equipment: you’ll need your own laptop or computer with internet access for self-study outside class hours.
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  Study commitment: This course is delivered entirely face-to-face. Students are required to participate in 16 hours of scheduled training and 4 hours of supervised assessment activities conducted in the classroom and/or workshop (for practical courses only) each week. These activities together constitute the student’s scheduled learning commitment. There is no online or self-paced-only mode of study.

Next intake dates

Course structure

10 nationally recognised units of competency — 5 core and 5 elective — delivered over 52 weeks (including breaks): four 10-week academic terms (40 contact weeks total) at a minimum of 20 scheduled hours per week, with study breaks between terms (3 breaks of 2 weeks plus a longer end-of-year break).

How you’ll be assessed

Each unit is assessed through knowledge questions and a project or practical assessment. Some units include an additional skills test. All tasks are marked Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory.

Resources & facilities

You’ll have access to fully equipped lecture rooms and computer labs, broadband internet, printing and photocopying, interactive panels, a reference library and learning materials, and the Student Management System throughout your course.

Evantaa’s business programs are delivered in professional, well-equipped classrooms at both our Melbourne and Brisbane campuses, with access to broadband internet, digital research resources, industry software and a student management system. The Advanced Diploma is taught in a cohort environment that simulates a management team — group work, presentations, peer critique and structured debate are core parts of the learning experience. You’ll develop the communication and analytical skills of a senior manager alongside the formal qualification.

Recognition of prior learning & credit transfer

Already have relevant experience, qualifications or training? You may not need to start from scratch.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): if your existing skills and experience already meet a unit’s requirements, you can apply to have that competency formally assessed and recognised.
• Credit Transfer (CT): units you’ve completed at another RTO can be credited in full, based on verified AQF certification or authenticated VET transcripts. Credit is only granted for whole units.
• Apply before you enrol or at any point during your course — we’ll confirm the outcome in writing, generally within 10 working days of a complete application.
• See our Credit and Skills Recognition Policy and Procedure for full details.

Licensing & regulatory information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification.

Where it can take you

The Advanced Diploma of Business positions graduates for senior roles across business, government and the not-for-profit sector. At AQF Level 6, it signals a level of strategic capability and professional maturity that takes professionals beyond team leadership into genuine management and executive-level responsibilities.

With a BSB60120, you could work as:

Pathways for further study

• Bachelor of Business/Commerce/BBA/Management/Entrepreneurship & Innovation/Marketing & Communication

Is this course right for you?

This course is designed for you if:

Not sure if it’s for you? Contact our admissions team at admissions@evantaa.edu.au — we’ll help you understand whether this course matches your goals.

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Fees

Fees are shown in Australian dollars. See the full fee schedule for payment plans and international rates, and our Refunds Policy for refund terms.

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