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Diploma in Digital Business
Degree Level Undergraduate
Year 2025
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Entry requirements
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy. Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:Higher education study
- Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study over a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider
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Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate 3 or above OR
Work and life experience (for domestic students only)
- Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or
- Completed a 12-month UniSA Foundations Studies program or equivalent , or
- Qualify for Special Entry
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Recent secondary education
- Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or international qualification.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
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Degree overview
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of digital business complemented by industry-informed IT and business knowledge, with just one year of full-time study.
- Develop critical digital literacy skills to support business growth and evolution in a digital-first economy.
- Build valuable industry connections and learn from Accenture’s digital experts and tech specialists.
- Tailor your studies to your career goals by choosing an elective across economics, marketing, accounting, law or advanced business.
- Use your credit from this program as a guaranteed pathway* into a range of bachelor degrees.
*Minimum course requirements must be met.
What you'll learn
The Diploma in Digital Business will equip you with the essential digital literacy skills and knowledge to keep pace with technological innovation in business.
You’ll learn to assist with foundation design thinking solutions, support business growth, and use critical thinking to navigate digital business challenges in a local and international context.
Expand your understanding of digital business with a blend of essential IT skills and business knowledge, including the use of digital technologies in business, digital disruption, cloud platforms, and management and organisation. You’ll examine case studies drawn from experience with digital innovators and tech leaders, and gain an insight into real-world digital business practices.
Study unique courses co-designed and delivered by global professional services company Accenture, benefiting from their strong connections to the digital business sector and experience with leading organisations. With the opportunity to tailor your learning to your interests with an elective across macroeconomics, consumer behaviour, business law, accounting, and more, you’ll graduate with a curated qualification valued by industry.
Study hours
Studying 100% online means you can engage with course materials at your own pace, whenever it suits you – there is no need to be online at a particular time. It’s flexible around your life so you can control your study schedule week by week. As a general rule, we recommend 10 to 15 hours of study a week for each course.
Assessment
All assessments, including exams (if required) are 100% online, meaning you’ll never need to travel to submit an assignment or find an exam venue.
Some of your assessments may include:
- an industry-relevant project
- an online presentation
- essays and reports.
Why Diploma in Digital Business
The future of business is digital, and businesses that are adapting to technological change are looking for employees with a strong understanding of digital technologies. Studying digital business will set you up with a competitive advantage: you’ll be ready to apply your knowledge to almost any industry, or confidently step into the roles of tomorrow.
Informed by industry and aligned to demand, the Diploma in Digital Business has been designed to equip you with the skills to shape an organisation’s digital presence or guide technological innovation.
You’ll develop digital literacy skills transferrable to a range of global industries, opening the door to roles across major organisations, government agencies, ecommerce, tech start-ups or small business.
With just one year of full-time study, the Diploma in Digital Business will prepare you with a solid foundation of digital business skills, backed by Accenture’s industry-leading knowledge and UniSA’s world-class research in business and management1.
You’ll graduate with a nationally recognised university qualification, ready to begin your career or pursue further study. Upon successful completion of the diploma, you’ll be eligible to use the credit gained from your studies to transition straight into the Bachelor of Digital Business, and with up to eight courses (32 credits) awarded, you'll have the option to tailor a bespoke study pathway into a range of degrees across business, IT, data analytics, and more.
12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
Your career
The rapid evolution of the digital business landscape means that exciting new roles in this sector are emerging every day. With an additional 300,000 jobs needed by 2026 to fuel future technology-led growth in Australia2, digital business professionals will be uniquely positioned at the forefront of demand.
Careers to consider include:
- Digital communications officer: develop digital analytics strategies to monitor and foster improvements to digital channel performance; coordinate web-related projects and tackle end-user issues; advise internal web users on best practice and propose updates to digital processes, procedures, and tools.
- Business liaison: assist in the acquisition of technology and software, and supervise the roll-out of new systems across an organisation; prepare and finalise large purchase orders and work with IT vendors to source solutions to organisational issues; coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure software licenses and compliance are up to date; ensure positive relationships with external software and IT suppliers are upheld on behalf of an organisation.
- Digital marketing assistant: aid in the development of digital marketing campaigns to support business growth and awareness; collect and analyse data to measure and improve campaign and website performance; use web best practice to optimise search results; assist in the creation of social media content and strategy.
- Business systems support officer: conduct audits on operational processes and systems to determine efficiency; develop business cases and map systems solutions; ensure internal users are adequately trained to use business technology and software; report to management and stakeholders on the progress of new system implementations.
- Junior digital business analyst: analyse organisational technology and functionalities to identify opportunities for growth and improvement; support the implementation of changes and updates to digital business processes, including website and app performance; provide scope for IT and business transformation projects, producing recommendations and leading stakeholder engagement.
2Australia’s Digital Pulse - Australian Computer Society, 2021.
Your study experience and support
Study On Demand
Our online career-focused degrees give you full control and ultimate flexibility over your study. It’s Study On Demand, on your schedule, on your terms.
- Study 100% online - no need to come onto campus
- Choose from four start dates in January, April, June and September
- Learn in 10-week blocks
- Get support seven days a week - including on weeknights
- Access learning resources 24/7
- View course content before your term starts
- Work while you study
- Plan your study schedule ahead of time
- Fast-track your studies and receive credit for past study and/or work experience.
Why UniSA Online?
Our graduates get jobs
UniSA is ranked as the number one university in Australia for graduate employability.1 Join a university known for its employment outcomes. Your UniSA Online degree is more than just a piece of paper – it will prepare you to start your career or take it to the next level.
Specifically designed for online learning
Our team of academic and online experts have created interactive and media-rich course material using innovative digital technology and state-of-the-art teaching and learning resources. Every degree has been specifically designed for online learning to ensure you graduate with the skills and knowledge for your future career.
Backed by industry
Every UniSA Online degree is overseen by an experienced industry advisory board. We've also consulted with industry experts with a wealth of experience to design course content that reflects the most cutting-edge developments in your field. Our industry connections will enrich your online study experience - you'll be presented with industry problems that real organisations face. You'll also gain the skills and knowledge that industry are telling us they need in graduates.
Expand your professional network from wherever you are
Online study doesn’t mean studying on your own. You’ll connect with a community of other like-minded students – you’ll be able to share, debate and collaborate ideas through virtual classrooms, online chat, video conferencing, and online communication tools.
1 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey, 2020-22 – Employability Skills Indicator. Public universities.
Student support
Studying can be challenging, especially when you’re also juggling work and other life commitments. You’re not studying 9-5, Monday to Friday, which is why we provide personalised, extended hour support services – including on weekends – so you can get help when you need it.
Dedicated Student Adviser support
Our Student Advisers will be an important part of your student journey – they’ll help you enrol, discuss your study goals, communication preferences, and will be your first point of call for all your general study questions. They’ll link you to an extensive range of support services and resources across the University and will help schedule appointments with specialised services if required.
Online academic support seven days a week
You’ll be supported by our highly experienced academic team of Online Course Facilitators and Online Tutors. Our academics will guide you through your learning and ensure you have an outstanding, high-quality education.
They can help you with your course materials and assessments, provide feedback on your work, assist you with referencing as well as answer any other course-specific queries. You’ll be able to contact your academics via email, online discussion forums and live messages in the online learning environment. You can also communicate in real-time and chat face-to-face with your academics online.
24/7 tech support
Our IT Help Desk is available 24/7 to provide assistance with your computer set up, student email, software requirements and other UniSA apps and student applications. You’ll be able to get support no matter what time it is.
24/7 digital environment
Our interactive online environment is a one-stop shop for all your study needs. You’ll be able to track your progress through the student dashboard, plan your study schedule, receive reminders on due dates for tasks and assessments, as well as collaborate and network with a community of other like-minded students.
Using innovative technology in online education, your study experience will be highly personalised based on your learning activities throughout your degree. Just like your own personal study coach, you’ll get tailored feedback to enhance your learning outcomes and ensure you’re successful in your studies.
IT Requirements
As a general rule of thumb, any desktop or laptop computer purchased in the past three years should be capable of meeting your online learning needs. While mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones will be able to access most of your online course content, there are likely to be elements of most courses where we recommend you use a desktop or laptop computer. Your computer should be able to:
- run a modern browser (Microsoft Edge, Firefox 24, Safari 5, or Chrome 32 or later versions)
- run Java
- run programs to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations
- use a web camera and headset (or ear pods with microphone)
- Some UniSA Online degrees require an online exam. The online exam software – Remote Proctor Now – has specific capability requirements. Please refer to the system requirements prior to conducting your exam to ensure your computer is compatible.
Access free IT software and resources
As a UniSA Online student, you'll:
- Get free access to the full Office 365 ProPlus suite, which includes full versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access and Lync software. Install the full suite on up to five different devices (PC and Mac compatible).
- Get 1Tb of personal storage that syncs with your PC or mobile device through OneDrive - it's like an extra hard drive that allows you to open any of your files from any of your devices, whenever you need them.
- Get free access to LinkedIn Learning - Access more than 5000 video courses on a broad range of topics such as: the Microsoft Office suite, time management and study skills, health and wellbeing, communication and presentation skills, photography, film making and designing your own games or mobile apps.
- Be able to connect with others using Microsoft Teams, Yammer and the Outlook Web App.
There are some degrees that have specialised software requirements. We've made this software available to students to access for free - you'll be able to download and install any of the required programs on your own device anywhere and anytime. See if your degree requires specialised software.
Check your device
Our computer system test will determine if your device has the base system resources and software required to study online. It'll also check the speed of your internet connection.
See if your computer, laptop or device is all set up and ready to go – it takes just a few seconds.
The application process is easy – just follow these simple steps:
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Check your eligibility
Take our eligibility checker and answer a few short questions to see if you’re eligible. You’ll be given an option to continue your application, save it for later or request a call back from a Degree Adviser if you have any questions. -
Gather your relevant documents
If you're eligible, you'll receive an email outlining the entry requirements and the relevant documentation you need in order to be considered.
In order to verify your academic qualifications, you'll need to upload relevant documents like your official parchment, certificates or transcripts. If you have work experience, you will need to upload your CV as well as any other documents like work references, professional recognition or accreditation or your training certification.
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Complete your application and send through your documents
In order to proceed with your conditional offer, you’ll need to complete your application and provide required evidence of your previous study or work experience.
Alternative Pathways
Australian
There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:
UniSA College Foundation Studies
UniSA Online UniStart
Online Course Facilitator
I am the Program Director for several business degrees at UniSA, and hold a PhD in Business and Management. My research focuses on critical issues in management and society, including gender, diversity, the varied facets of leadership, and organisational behaviour, and I have presented my work at leadership conferences around the world.
To thrive in industries that are being shaped by ongoing digital disruption and emerging technologies, working professionals need to ensure their digital business skills are at the forefront of new innovations. No matter where you are in your career, our digital business offerings have been designed to equip graduates with the essential skills to excel in a digital-first workforce, strengthened by UniSA’s partnership with Accenture.
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When should I apply?
UniSA Online degrees start four times a year in January, April, June and September. There are key application dates for each term. If you're looking to apply for credit, there are different closing dates you need to be aware of, so it's always best to double check. Key dates can be found at unisaonline.edu.au/key-dates.
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Do I have to be online at set times?
All of our courses are asynchronous, meaning you choose when to study, whenever it suits you. However, if your degree has online exams, you will need to sit these at a designated date and time. Some courses may also require you to speak to your academics via phone or online communication channels at a mutually agreed time as part of your assessment.
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What academic support is available?
Our academics are available seven days a week, including weeknights. Throughout your degree, you’ll be supported by our highly experienced academic team of Online Course Facilitators and Online Tutors. Our academics will guide you through your learning and ensure you have an outstanding, high-quality education.
They can help you with your course materials and assessments, provide feedback on your work, assist you with referencing, and can answer any other course-specific queries.
You’ll be able to contact your academics via email, online discussion forums and live messages in the online learning environment. You can also communicate in real-time and chat face-to-face with your academics online.
If you need after-hours learning support, Studiosity is a great resource that can help you with your writing, academic language, grammar and referencing. You’ll also be able to chat online with a Studiosity online adviser.
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How is my degree structured?
Full-time students study two courses each term. It makes earning a degree completely achievable, especially if you’re working. Your degree is delivered over four terms each year. Each term runs for ten weeks with two-week breaks in between each term.
You’ll also have the option to go part-time, or switch between the two. If you need to take a break in your study, that’s an option too. We recommend speaking to your Student Adviser who can help you update your study plan and check when your courses are offered.
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What career prospects do I have with my university qualification?
Our degrees are designed in conjunction with industry experts, employers and professional associations, and informed by the latest developments in your field. You will graduate with in demand skills and up-to-date knowledge required by industry.
You will be studying with a university known for its employment outcomes. Your UniSA degree is more than just a piece of paper – it will prepare you to start your career, or take it to the next level. UniSA's online students have graduate employment rates well above the national average.*
UniSA Online qualifications follow the same Government Higher Education Standards Framework as our on-campus degrees. The parchment you receive at the end of your degree will be the same as any other University of South Australia student.
*UniSA External UG full-time employment rate 83% Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018
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What are the main differences between online, on-campus and distance education?
The knowledge you gain from each mode of study is the same – it's how you get there that's different. When you study online, everything from your course material to weekly activities and assessments are fully online. You'll communicate with academic staff and students via live messages, online discussion forums and email.
Studying on campus requires students to physically come on to campus at specific times to attend lectures, tutorials and practicals. On-campus students have face-to-face contact with academics and fellow students and also communicate via email and online discussion boards.
Distance Education involves physical course material packages being sent to students, usually print based but occasionally audio or video. Communication is usually via telephone, mail and email. In today’s digital era, distance education has been superseded by online education.
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