Business Courses
Start Dates: February & July
Did you know that business employment is the largest cross-industry occupational group in the world today? In Australia alone, the number of workers currently employed in business exceeds 1.3 million, a figure that constitutes approximately 16% of the total workforce.
Business is one of the few employment sectors where demand for workers can exceed supply - and the selection of jobs available is extremely varied.
At Bedford, the business qualification issued is intentionally 'generic'.
Rather than gaining a qualification relevant to a specific career or job role, we believe that a generic qualification (i.e. Diploma of Business) provides the best possible employment opportunity for our graduates. This is because graduates are qualified to work in a wide range of industries and careers.
This does not mean however, that graduates are not able to work in the field of their choice - the testimonials page on this website shows just how diverse the job opportunities for Bedford Graduates really are.
Click here for a list of available careers for business graduates
| Diploma of Business | BSB50207 | 40 weeks |
| Certificate IV in Business | BSB40207 | 30 weeks |
| Certificate III in Business | BSB30107 | 20 weeks |
| Certificate II in Business | BSB20107 | 10 weeks |
| Diploma of Business | 037583M | 48 weeks |
| Certificate IV in Business | 048847A | 36 weeks |
| Certificate III in Business | 048846B | 24 weeks |
| Certificate II in Business | 031104B | 12 weeks |
Elective Subjects (Business Students)
We offer a range of elective subjects which means that you can choose the subject most interesting to you. Elective choices may include:
- Administration
- Business Financial - budgeting, forecasting, payroll, (includes MYOB Computer Accounting)
- Event Management
- Human Resources
- Legal Services
- Management
- Marketing
Please Note:
Elective subjects offered are dependent upon student numbers. Selection of your elective subject is made at the end of the first semester.
Course Structure
Courses consist of a number of competencies (units) which when packaged together provide participants with theoretical and practical knowledge which will enable them to carry out a range of tasks from introductory/intermediate levels (Cert III) to more advanced/management level functions (Diploma).
Business courses are conducted on campus four days per week from Monday to Thursday from 9am–3pm with an additional one day per week spent in the Bedford Online Classroom. A free Supervised Study Period from 3.00pm to 4.00pm is also offered from Monday to Thursday.
Download Business Courses information
Business Courses - Brochure
Business Course - Subject List
University Pathways
Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Business or the Diploma of Accounting courses have automatic entry (with ONE YEAR credit) into a Bachelor of Business Degree at university. See University Pathways or the Resources page on this website.