The Diploma of Business at Kaplan Murdoch is an AQF Level 5 qualification designed as both a standalone business qualification and a pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Business at Murdoch University. It is suitable for students who do not have the academic results normally required for direct bachelor's entry, as well as students who want a nationally recognised business qualification to improve their employability.

Key benefits include:

• Guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Business at Murdoch University after successful completion, subject to the published progression requirements.
• 24 credit points are awarded towards the Bachelor of Business.
• A choice of business majors including Accounting, Business Law, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management and Marketing.
• The programme can be completed in two or three trimesters.
• It provides an Australian AQF Level 5 qualification that can also be used as a standalone business credential.
• It is delivered at Murdoch University's Perth Campus.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The programme comprises 8 units and is designed around business fundamentals and preparation for progression into the Bachelor of Business.

The official programme page identifies the following Bachelor of Business progression areas:

• Accounting
• Business Law
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Finance
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Human Resources Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Diploma itself is a general business programme rather than a qualification with separate formal specialisations.

The pathway can lead into the following Bachelor of Business majors:

• Accounting
• Business Law
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Finance
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Human Resources Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing

Programme Highlights

• AQF Level 5 qualification.
• CRICOS code: 113489H.
• 8 units.
• 24 Murdoch University credit points.
• 2 or 3 trimesters.
• 15 teaching weeks per trimester.
• February, June and October intakes.
• Perth Campus location.
• Guaranteed progression to Year 2 of the Bachelor of Business after successful completion.
• International tuition fee for 2026: AUD 28,800.
• International unit fee for 2026: AUD 3,600.

Career Outcomes

The Diploma of Business can be used as a standalone AQF Level 5 business qualification or as a pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Business.

Possible business career areas after completing the relevant qualification and gaining appropriate experience include:

• Accounting
• Business administration
• Finance
• Human resources
• Marketing
• Management
• International business
• Hospitality and tourism
• Business law
• Entrepreneurship and innovation

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current 2026 information confirms:

• International tuition fee: AUD 28,800.
• The programme has 8 units.
• Students receive 24 credit points towards the Bachelor of Business.
• February, June and October intakes are available.
• Students can complete the programme over two or three trimesters.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students undertaking this full-time Australian course generally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500). The programme has a CRICOS registration, which supports its delivery to overseas students.

Key Student visa requirements can include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Financial capacity requirements where applicable.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
• Health and character requirements.
• English-language evidence where required.
• Any additional documents requested by the Department of Home Affairs.