Course Structure

This double diploma arrangement is based on the three semesters (each of 13 weeks duration), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:

• 8 Core Subjects (80 credit points)
• 4 Elective Subjects (40 credit points)

To qualify for award of the degree of Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 120 credit points.

Subjects

Core / 8 Subjects (80 credit points)

• ACA001 Faith and Purpose
• COM001 Business Communication
• MAN001 Introduction to Management
• MKT001 Foundations of Marketing
• MIN012 Character Formation and Ministry
• MIN001 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
• EXP001 Professional Practice OR EXP007 Professional Practice in Business
• BIB009 Old Testament Foundations OR BIB010 New Testament Foundations

Electives / 4 Subjects (40 credit points)

View the full list of subjects for this course.

Rules of Progression

Any rules of progress defined in the Diploma of Business or Diploma of Ministry apply.

Admission Criteria

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).

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. 

Study Modes

Delivery Mode*: Face-to-Face (Campus class), Online Live (Zoom class), Online Recorded
Locations**: Sydney and Online
Duration: 1.5 years (three semesters) full-time, or up to five years part-time.
Intakes: Semester 1, Semester 2

* Our study modes are flexible so you can mix-and-match different modes throughout your course to fit your needs. For example, a face-to-face student can choose to attend some classes online or an online student may choose to take some subjects face-to-face.

** Some subjects may only be available in certain study modes each semester. Please check the timetable for the most up-to-date information. Face-to-face classes can be delivered weekly or via intensives, where the subject is delivered in a block over consecutive weekdays and/or weekends. Some subjects must be completed face-to-face to meet professional accreditation requirements.

Fees & Timetable

Fee-Help information and a complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis courses can be found in our Fees Information section.

For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrated:

• general understanding of key issues, recent scholarship and practices within the discipline areas of business and ministry, consistent with a Christian worldview;
• depth of understanding of practical fieldwork;
• technical and theoretical understanding of basic research principles and methods, and knowledge of research approaches used in the discipline areas of business and ministry.

Demonstrated ability to:

• identify, analyse and synthesise theoretical knowledge in the discipline areas of business and ministry;
• examine a complex problem or presenting issues using appropriate business and ministry methodologies and theories;
• communicate technical and creative skills to express ministry ideas and perspectives;
• communicate effectively to transfer knowledge and specialised chaplaincy skills to peers, clients, and general audiences in diverse contexts;
• transfer knowledge and specialised ministry skills to peers and general audiences in diverse contexts;
• apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills acquired within the specialist area of business and management in a range of professional contexts to develop appropriate solutions to ministry issues;
• work independently, responsibly and with the level expected in a broad range of professional, ministry, and business contexts;
• collaborate in team projects to make a positive contribution toward social issues;
• undertake self-reflection and evaluation of performance for the purpose of vocational development.