BSB50207-4

Diploma of Business
– for Year 11 and Year 12 STEP Students

Give your business career more options, with comprehensive training in the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to operate successfully in any business environment. Obtain a solid foundation with a cross section of subjects from management, human resources and marketing streams. This is the perfect course for positions in middle and lower management in either industry or government.





Career Opportunities

At the completion of this diploma, STEP students may be employed as a:
• Middle Level Manager
• Administration Officer
• Team Leader

Registration Details

What is STEP?
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT) offers school students in Years 11 and 12, units from, or leading to selected Diplomas.

This program is known as STEP – Southbank Tertiary Entrance Program.

STEP students will be offered an on-campus experience at SBIT. STEP students will be required on campus at SBIT between 3–8 hours each week. Following Year 12, STEP students will have the opportunity to complete the entire Diploma program at SBIT with confirmed entry and credit into the program they have been studying.

The majority of these Diplomas will provide pathways and credit towards university programs.

Benefits
Successful completion of the Business STEP program will deliver:
• A Certificate IV Business, and direct entry to the Diploma following Year 12
• 8 QCE credit points
• 6 months remaining in the Diploma – a reduction of 6 months

STEP forms part of a student’s high school curriculum and students will be accumulating credit towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) as well as working toward a Diploma qualification.

STEP fast-tracks completion of a Diploma by decreasing the full-time load of students following Year 12.

• After completing Year 12 STEP students will be offered confirmed entry to the Diploma they have been studying. STEP students will therefore know in Year 11 they have a guaranteed place at SBIT, post senior schooling and the ability to bypass the QTAC process at the end of Year 12.

• STEP reduces the cost of completing a Diploma, and provides an affordable option to school students who only pay material fees.

• STEP provides exposure to alternative delivery methods, including practical experience, which enhances learning and preparedness for the workplace.

• If a STEP student transitions to university after completing their Diploma they will achieve both a Diploma and university qualification in near to the equivalent time it takes to complete a university award alone.

• The pathways developed by SBIT and university partners provide a quality, highly focused learning experience for STEP students. These pathways combine the complementary strengths of both institutions.

Entry Criteria

STEP is available to students beginning Year 11 with consent from the student’s School and Parent/Guardian.

Program Articulation

Successful completion of this Diploma and the achievement of certain levels of attainment may assist students to gain entry into the following University pathways:

Bachelor of Business, Griffith University
1 year credit
2 years study remaining to complete degree

Bachelor of Business, Griffith University
1 year credit
2 years study remaining to complete degree

Bachelor of Commerce, Griffith University
1 year credit
2 years study remaining to complete degree

Bachelor of International Business, Griffith University
1 year credit
2 years study remaining to complete degree

Bachelor of Business, Queensland University of Technology
1 year credit
2 years study remaining to complete degree

Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management, Queensland University of Technology
1 year credit
2 years study remaining to complete degree

Bachelor of Business, University of Southern Queensland
1 year credit
2 years study remaining to complete degree

Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Southern Queensland
1 year credit
2 years study remaining to complete degree

Program Duration

Full Time : School: 2 years
Remaining time following STEP: 6 months

Program Award

Diploma
Certificate IV

Venue

  • Southbank Campus

How to Apply

Applications for the 2012 STEP intake have now closed.

Information regarding our 2013 intake, open to current Year 10 students, will be available from our webpage in July 2012. Click here to view webpage

Cost

STEP students will not be required to pay any tuition fees, only the material and administration fees associated with the units over Years 11 and 12. The material fees for this program are:

Semester one $36.50
Semester two $27.50
Semester three $25.50
Semester four $57.50

Southbank Institute of Technology reserves the right to change program outlines and fees without notice. Material fees are non-refundable post start of study.

Upon transitioning to full-time studies students will pay relevant program fees as outlined on the standard program brochure.


Please note: All programs are subject to a $40 annual Administration Fee, payable on enrolment.

For Additional Information

Location:Southbank
Telephone:13 72 48
Facsimile:
Address 
In Person: Ground Floor, C Block
Ernest Street
South Brisbane
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 14
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Email: STEP@southbank.edu.au
Find us at:www.Southbank.edu.au

Course Outline

Semester 1

Promotion Cluster
Course Code Course Name
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
BSBMKG413A Promote products and services
BSBITU401A Design and develop complex text documents
Semester 2

Finance Cluster & OHS Cluster
Course Code Course Name
BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace
BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records
Semester 3

Customer Relations Cluster & Business Communication Cluster
Course Code Course Name
BSBCUS401A Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBADM502B Manage meetings
Semester 4

Teams Cluster
Course Code Course Name
BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals
BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace
BSBITU401A Design and develop complex text documents
This brochure was last updated Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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