Bond University's Diploma of Business is an 8-month, two-semester program on the Gold Coast Campus. It asks for ATAR 50 or an equivalent Selection Rank, and for an English test result such as IELTS Academic 6.0 overall. Below are the program's main requirements, in the order most applicants ask about them.
Program basics
- The program is a Diploma, listed under the code CO-00008.
- Its CRICOS code is 078663E.
- It runs for 8 months, split into 2 semesters.
- It is delivered on campus at the Gold Coast Campus.
- It sits in two study areas: Academic and English Pathways, and Business, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship.
Start dates
Bond lists four on-campus intakes:
- September 2026
- January 2027
- May 2027
- September 2027
Tuition for international students
For 2027, the international tuition is AUD 20,200 per semester. The total for the program is AUD 40,400.
Bond describes these figures as a guide only. Fees vary with the subjects you choose and the year you enter, and the fee that applies is the one for your year of entry.
Academic entry requirement
The academic requirement is ATAR 50 (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank), or an equivalent Selection Rank, from an Australian Year 12 qualification or equivalent.
Students in the final year of secondary school in Australia or New Zealand can also apply for an early offer, which lets them receive an offer before they finish their studies or sit final exams. Bond's page names Year 12 in Australia and Year 13 in New Zealand for this scheme.
Entry qualifications by country
Bond's page lists entry qualifications for two overseas markets:
- China: Senior Middle School 3 (Gao San)
- Taiwan: Senior High School Leaving Certificate (Academic Senior III)
English language requirements
The accepted tests include:
- IELTS Academic: overall 6.0, with no sub-score below 5.5
- PTE Academic: overall 50, with no Communicative Score below 42
- TOEFL iBT: also accepted
Credit structure
- The compulsory subjects carry 60 credit points.
- The complete program totals 80 credit points.
- It can be completed in 8 months over 2 semesters.
What the diploma leads to
The diploma is equivalent to the first two semesters of a Bond undergraduate degree. After you complete it successfully, you can move directly into the third semester of your chosen business program.
Bond also describes an intensive Academic Skills component within the program.
入学要求、学费和开学批次以 Bond 对当年公布的内容为准，适用于你的数字就是 Bond 为你的入学年份公布的那些。