Diploma of Commerce
The Diploma of Commerce provides students with an overall perspective of business and the acquisition of fundamental skills, which are essential for their course and career. Commerce degree programs at ECU have a large practical component and are designed in consultation with industry, professional bodies and government organisations.
Your direct pathway to Edith Cowan University
Fees 2022
Program | CRICOS Course Code | Duration | International Students | Australian Students | FEE-HELP |
Diploma |
092032G |
2 or 3 trimesters |
$24,200 |
$14,100 |
Available for Australian citizens |
Diploma |
092032G |
2 or 3 trimesters |
$30,500 |
$14,100 |
Available for Australian citizens |
Your Commerce pathway
if you have…
✓ Completed Year 12 or the equivalent in your country
(see Admission requirements for further information)
Diploma of Commerce (Year 2)
8 university equivalent units studied over 2 or 3 trimesters. Equivalent to Year 1 of the respective ECU bachelor degree.
Direct Entry into Year 2 at ECU
Choose from the bachelor degrees listed below.
or if you have…
✓ Completed Year 11 or the equivalent in your country
(see Admission requirements for further information)
Diploma of Commerce (Year 1)
8 units studied over 2 or 3 trimesters to embed fundamental academic skills.
Diploma (Year 2)
Equivalent to Year 1 of the respective ECU bachelor degree.
Diploma of Commerce (Year 1) units - 15 Credit Points Each
Student must complete the following units:
- Workplace Communication - Employability
- Introductory Computing
- Project Management
- Introductory Mathematics
- Communication Skills
- Introductory Accounting
- Introductory Marketing
- Year 1 Elective
Diploma of Commerce (Year 2) units - 15 Credit Points Each
Student must complete the following units:
- Foundations of Business
- Introduction to Business Analytics
- Accounting
- Business Identity and Protocols
- Business Environments and Markets
- Economics
- Professional and Academic Communication
- plus one elective according to your intended major
Entry into 2nd year of
- Bachelor of Commerce majoring in: Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Event Management, Finance, Health Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, International Hotel and Resort Management, Law in Business, Management, Marketing, Project Management, Sport Business, Tourism and Hospitality Management - 8 units
- Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management - 8 units
- Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations - 8 units
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