Diploma in Business Studies
The Diploma in Business Studies is a flexible, hybrid program …
Faculty of Business and Informatics
The degree comprises of eight semesters of full-time equivalent study. As an integrated program of study, BBA provide in-depth knowledge, analytical and evaluative skills to be able to actively participate in decision making through the use of relevant and up-dated business and management concepts. Work-integrated learning is highly encouraged.
It is envisioned that students who successfully complete the first two years of the program can exit with a diploma award in Business Studies.
Duration of program
· 4 years’ fulltime study for Bachelor of BBA
· 2 years fulltime Exit - Diploma of Business Studies
Total credit points required to complete the program
· 480 credit points BBA
· 240 credit points Dip. In BS
Unit code: BS124
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS11
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS113
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: IS117
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS125
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS26
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS115
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS118
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS314
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS120
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS11
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS212
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: IS113
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: IS115
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS215
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS230
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS217
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS324
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS325
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS323
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS326
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS328
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS327
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS317
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS427
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS428
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS429
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS430
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS426
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 1
Unit code: BS419
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS431
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Unit code: BS417
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Study period: Semester 2
Career opportunities and pathways for graduates.
Typical career paths pursued by graduates of the Business Studies Department include careers in accounting, banking, finance, human resource management, marketing, business administration, entrepreneurship, public administration, and management positions within private companies, government departments, and non-government organizations in Papua New Guinea.
Graduates are employed as accountants, finance officers, auditors, banking officers, human resource officers, business managers, marketing officers, administrative officers, and entrepreneurs. Many graduates also pursue professional advancement through further studies and professional certifications.
Through partnerships with private and government sectors, the program provides professional work-integrated learning experiences that prepare graduates for employment in diverse business environments. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Practicing Accountant Papua New Guinea (CPAPNG) examinations to gain further professional recognition as Certified Accounting Technicians. The graduates have established a reputation for competency, professionalism, and ethical standards within the business community in PNG.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to have completed 4 years of secondary school or equivalent from a recognised institution. A minimum grade of “B” in English, a grade of “B” in Mathematics A, as well as “B’s” in all other subjects are required at the Grade 12 level of secondary schooling. Applicants need to fill-in the DDWU application forms specific to their status as School Leaver or Non-School Leaver and pay the necessary fee(s). School Leavers are required to indicate DWU as their first choice. A quota of 100 school leavers is selected annually to the take the business studies for the first two years, who are then streamlined after a qualifying examination to major in accountancy or management
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