Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry

Description

The combined Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry is designed to prepare you for a range of ministry contexts that require a combination of business and management know-how – in churches, not-for-profits organisations, to entrepreneurial mission work.

Be prepared for ministry in today’s world, with a thorough foundation in theology and biblical studies, as well as foundational business training in areas such as business communications, marketing, accounting and project management.

This course of study draws on AC’s established expertise in the area of ministry and business. This Double Diploma also provides a solid foundation for students who may wish to progress onto an undergraduate course in Business, Entrepreneurship, Ministry or Theology. Candidates with individual diploma awards from AC can also qualify for credit/subject exemptions to receive this double diploma.

Course Duration

Full time: 1.5 years | Part time: 2-5 years

Course Structure

12 Subjects

Workload

- 8-10 hours per week per subject (includes time for lectures, workshops, reading, and assessments)
- Energise College weekly workshops consist of a 50-min lecture / teaching, a 10 min break, and a 30-min
  discussion / application time for each subject

Fees

2024 – $1,550/subject; $18,600/Course
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Entry Requirements and Instructions

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)

Applicants with recent high school education only will demonstrate completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate, or the completion of the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification will demonstrate the completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification awarded by an authorised institution or registered training organisation (RTO).

The Program Director will conduct a pre-admission interview (either face-to-face or phone or via Zoom) with all applicants seeking entry into the course on the basis of a Certificate III qualification. This interview aims to assess academic suitability and preparedness of the applicant for undergraduate level study.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification will demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 5 Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who have not completed formal higher education study are eligible for direct entry into this course.

Language

If English is not the applicant’s first language or if their first degree was awarded in a non English speaking nation, they will be required to show proficiency in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent) with an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of at least 5.5, with a score of not less than 5.0 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent.

Subjects

Important Information

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Example Delivery

1.5-yr pathway (100% course load per semester)

Year

Semester 1

Semester 2

1^st

ACA001 Faith and Purpose

BIB009 Old Testament Foundations

COM001 Business Communications

BUS001 Quantitative Skills

BIB010 New Testament Foundations

MIN012 Character Formation and Ministry

MAN001 Introduction to Management

THE005 Introduction to Theology

2^nd

ACC001 Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping

EXP007 Professional Practice in Business MIN001 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry

MKT001 Foundations of Marketing

2-yr pathway (75% course load per semester)