Parramatta sits about 25 kilometres west of Sydney's centre, and it's where Choice Business College runs its Sydney-area campus. The college is a private vocational provider. Here it teaches diplomas in business and in leadership and management, a graduate diploma in strategic leadership and a hospitality diploma with cookery. It suits students who want a practical, one-year qualification at a lower price than a university.
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Official website: cbc.edu.au
Private vocational college (RTO)
Parramatta, Western Sydney
Melbourne and Gold Coast
A$8,000 – A$14,000
International students, diploma programmes
A$26,000 – A$33,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on cbc.edu.au before you apply.
Diploma of Business
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Advanced DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Diploma of Hospitality Management (Cookery)
DiplomaDuration
15 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
Graduate DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Short diplomas in business, leadership and management.
Hospitality training that includes commercial cookery.
A campus in Sydney's second CBD, with fast trains to the city.
Graduates move into administration, retail management and supervisor roles.
Cookery students aim for commis chef and kitchen supervisor jobs around Sydney.
Diploma credit can shorten a later bachelor's degree at some universities.
Undergrad
Several a year
Postgrad
Several a year
Parramatta has its own office towers, a big Westfield and a river walk along the Parramatta River. The T1 train reaches Central in roughly half an hour, and the new light rail runs out to Westmead.
Rent here is lower than in the eastern suburbs. Harris Park, next door, is known as Little India, with grocers and restaurants that many Indian students lean on.
CoE from Choice Business College
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
Applications are open all year. Leave at least three months before your start date for the offer, your CoE and the student visa decision.
There are several intakes a year, so you can usually start within a few months of applying. Confirm the Parramatta dates with admissions.
The Student visa, subclass 500. Choice Business College issues a Confirmation of Enrolment after you accept and pay the deposit; the application itself needs proof of funds, health cover (OSHC) and a Genuine Student statement.
Business, leadership and management, and the hospitality diploma with cookery are the common choices. Most courses ask for Year 12 or equivalent and IELTS 5.5. The graduate diploma needs a degree or management experience.
Choice Business College does not run a large scholarship scheme. Fees are low compared with universities, and the college sometimes offers intake discounts, so ask admissions directly.
