2026-11-02 · Diana Chu
Applying to Diploma of Business at Bond University: what the official pages say
Bond's Diploma of Business lists international tuition of AUD 20,200 per semester and AUD 40,400 for the full program in 2027.
The Diploma of Business at Bond University is an 8-month, two-semester program on the Gold Coast Campus. It is equivalent to the first two semesters of a Bond undergraduate degree, and on successful completion you can transition directly into the third semester of your chosen business program. Fees, intakes, entry requirements and English scores are set out below.
Program basics
- The program is the Diploma of Business, program code CO-00008.
- Its CRICOS code is 078663E.
- The qualification type is Diploma.
- Duration is 8 months, made up of 2 semesters.
- It is listed under two study areas: Academic and English Pathways, and Business, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship.
- Study is on-campus at the Gold Coast Campus.
Intakes
Bond lists four on-campus intakes at the Gold Coast Campus:
- 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 full program is AUD 40,400.
Bond notes that tuition figures are a guide only. They vary with the subjects you choose and the year you start, and the fees that apply are those of your year of entry.
Credit structure
- The program carries 80 total credit points.
- Of these, 60 credit points are compulsory subjects, which are the essential subjects to complete.
- The whole program can be completed in 8 months over 2 semesters.
Academic entry requirement
The listed academic criterion is an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) of 50, or an Australian Year 12 qualification or equivalent Selection Rank.
Bond also runs an early entry scheme for students in the final year of secondary school in Australia or New Zealand. These students can receive an offer before they finish their studies or sit final exams.
Entry qualifications by country
Bond lists the following qualifications for two applicant regions:
- China: Senior Middle School 3 (Gao San)
- Taiwan: Senior High School Leaving Certificate (Academic Senior III)
English language requirements
Bond accepts several tests. Two are listed with scores:
- IELTS Academic: overall score 6.0, with no sub-score below 5.5.
- PTE Academic: overall score 50, with no Communicative Scores below 42.
TOEFL iBT is also an accepted test.
What the program emphasises
Bond describes an intensive Academic Skills program as part of the diploma, designed to prepare students for the degree study that follows.
Figures, dates and requirements are those published by Bond and should be read as the official position for the relevant intake year; the figures that apply are those published for your year of entry, so confirm the current details with the program team before you apply.