Program Summary
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Advanced Standing, Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit and
Articulation
Program Structure
Program Requirements and Notes
Enquiries
Recommended Enrolment Patterns
Program Summary
QTAC Code: 016201
OP/Rank for 2006 Entry: New program (not
previously offered)
Award Abbreviation: BA/BBus
Degree Type: Undergraduate
Mode of Study: On Campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent
part-time
Fee Type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic
fee-paying places
Total Units: 384
Recommended Prior Study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS Code: Not applicable
NEW STUDENTS: Selecting courses for 2006
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Indonesian and International Business) gives you the opportunity to develop advanced Indonesian language skills alongside a solid foundation in business, with a focus on international business.
In addition to courses in Indonesian, you will study business issues, cross-cultural differences and their impact on business, politics and government relations, international diplomacy and trade, e-business, and international finance.
The international business program has a strong focus on Asia, and studying Indonesian as part of the program provides a complementary skill designed to give you an advantage in the regional business realm. Indonesian language ability may also broaden career prospects to fields such as finance, tourism, hospitality, teaching, trade, foreign affairs and international development.
Career Opportunities
Knowledge and skills acquired through the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Indonesian and International Business) are transferable across many sectors such as government, education, the arts, commerce, and industry. Depending on majors and minors chosen, opportunities may include export management consultant, exporter/importer, foreign affairs officer, human resource officer, international business, international logistics manager, international marketer or marketing consultant, international purchasing officer, international trade officer, interpreting/translating, management positions in Australian firms located overseas or international firms located in Australia, non-profit development work, and strategic management consultant.
Program Structure
Core Courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Courses
Introductory Courses
3 required courses:
INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
INT110 Indonesian A
INT111 Indonesian B
Advanced Courses
1 required course:
INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics
Plus select 2 courses from:
INT230 Making
Public Policy in a Global Era
INT235 The Philosophy of International Relations in a Changing
World
INT245 Politics of the USA
INT274 Politics and Security in East Asia
Plus select the equivalent of 6 advanced courses (72 unit
points) from:
INT210 Indonesian C (12 cp)
INT211 Indonesian D (12 cp)
INT212 Indonesian E (12 cp)
INT213 Indonesian F (12 cp)
INT256 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics (12 cp)
INT280 In-Country Indonesian Studies A (48 cp)
INT281 In-Country Indonesian Studies B (48 cp)
INT282 In-Country Indonesian Studies C (12 cp)
INT283 In-Country Indonesian Studies D (24 cp)
Students may select from the above options for in-country Indonesian language studies as approved by the language coordinator.
Students may also count two 12 unit courses studied at another Australian university in their Indonesian major.
Elective Courses
Select 3 elective courses from the
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Business Courses
Foundation Courses
7 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Introductory Accounting
BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
Advanced Courses
8 required courses:
IBS210 Principles of International Business
IBS220 Transnational Management
IBS221 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
IBS310 International Marketing
IBS320 Export Management
IBS321 International E-Business Marketing Strategy
MKG211 Services Marketing
MKG221 Sport and Event Marketing
Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program Requirements and Notes
- A maximum of 5 introductory level courses can be included in the 15 Arts and Social Sciences courses in this program
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to Explanation of Terms.
- Refer to Recommended Enrolment Patterns.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au