River Oak College
Diploma of Business (Business Development)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Business Development) provides the advanced skills to identify opportunities, build client relationships, and drive business growth. Learners will develop expertise in sales strategies, market research, stakeholder engagement, and business planning, while strengthening leadership and negotiation capabilities. This qualification is ideal for business development managers, account managers, or professionals responsible for expanding markets and building long-term partnerships.
At River Oak College, our courses are designed to reflect modern business needs, ensuring graduates are equipped to generate growth and deliver sustainable outcomes across diverse industries.
You’ll learn specialised business development and leadership skills, including:
- Developing and implementing business development strategies
- Building and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships
- Conducting market research to identify growth opportunities
- Preparing proposals, tenders, and business presentations
- Applying negotiation and influencing techniques
- Managing risk, compliance, and ethical practices in business development
Average Duration: 12-18 Months
Delivery mode
River Oak College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Delivery Mode: 12 x one-on-one session with your Trainer and Assessor
Estimated Hours per Week: 10 to 15 hours
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Fee-for-Service: $4,995
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Business (Business Development) will prepare you for the following roles.
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinators are a critical member of the project team, keeping everyone focused on their targets, deadlines, and budget constraints. They...
Business Development Manager
Business Development Managers generate new business opportunities for their organisation — managing key customer accounts and promoting the company...
Business Adviser
A Business Adviser provides expert guidance to businesses seeking to improve their operations and achieve their goals. You might work with small en...
Market Research Analyst
A Market Research Analyst studies market conditions to help organisations understand potential sales of a product or service. You might work in var...
Sales Manager
Sales Managers manage a team of sales representatives and consultants, setting sales targets and overseeing the departmental budget for wages and i...
Strategic Planner
A Strategic Planner develops and implements plans to help organisations achieve long-term goals. You might work in corporate offices, government ag...
Partnerships Manager
A Partnerships Manager develops and maintains relationships with key partners to drive business growth and collaboration. You might work for a corp...
Business Analyst
A Business Analyst examines systems and processes within an organisation and comes up with solutions to improve business performance. You might ana...
About River Oak College
At River Oak College, we believe education should work for the learner, not the other way around. Our focus is on creating flexible, nationally recognised training that fits around busy lives and delivers skills that make a real difference in careers and communities.
You are in expert hands. Our leadership team brings together more than 30 years of experience in education, training, and compliance. Collectively, we have supported over 3,000 learners, led award-winning training programs, and built respected RTOs from the ground up.
