Diploma in Business (DIB)
Objectives
The primary aim of the course is to equip students to understand business in general.
The IBS Diploma in Business requires one-year of full-time or equivalent part-time study. On successful completion of this programme a certificate of recognition will be awarded by IBS on behalf of Southern Cross University (SCU), Australia. It is important to note that this programme consists of the first eight (8) units of the Bachelor of Business Degree programme of Southern Cross University, Australia.
Entry Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent or,
Grade 10 with Certificate in Accounting of IBS or,
Equivalent to the above
Registration
Registration is possible twice a year. Full time students would take four units in each semester to complete the course within the stipulated time of one year. Part-time students too can take up to less than four units in each semester in line with their work/financial commitment.
Semester one commences during the third week of February and semester two commences during the third week of July, each year.
Course Duration
12 months Full-time
Course Fee
Academic Course Fee Summary
Course Outline
Unit Code & Name
Year 1 - Semester 1
COM00207 Communication in Organisations
LAW10177 Introductory to Business Law of Papua New Guinea
MNG10247 Managing Organisations in a Global Context
MAT10248 Quantitative Analysis for Business
Year 1 - Semester 2
ECO10250 Economics
SOC10236 Ethics and Sustainability
MKT00075 Marketing Principles
ACC10249 Financial Information for Decision Making