- Program summary
- Program overview
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 016201
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: AB304
CRICOS code: 058146C
Program overview
In this program, you will 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. There are opportunities to undertake applied industry projects with real businesses, or to travel overseas to find local distributers for business products and services.
The international business component 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 broaden career prospects to fields such as finance, tourism, hospitality, teaching, trade, foreign affairs and international development.
The program also allows in-country Indonesian language studies, as approved by the language coordinator at USC. In these in-country courses, you undertake intensive study at an Indonesian university, gaining formal language instruction alongside first-hand cultural experience.
The program structure allows you to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately, and you will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.
The University also offers a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Japanese and International Business), for those interested in attaining advanced Japanese language skills.
Career opportunities
Graduates are well-suited to careers in international business that utlilise foreign language skills. Employment may be available in:
- import/export management
- foreign affairs
- human resources
- international logistics management
- international marketing/consultancy
- Indonesian/Australian trade
- interpreting/translating
- non-profit development work
- strategic management consultancy
Special features
- experience Indonesian culture first-hand through in-country language study
- develop real business solutions through applied industry projects—prepare an international marketing strategy or assess a businesses’ export readiness
- opportunities to travel overseas—past students have visited South Korea and Hong Kong to identify local distributors for business products and services
Program structure *
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Sport and Event Marketing
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses
3 required courses:
INT100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
INT110 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
INT111 Indonesian A
Advanced courses
1 required course:
INT250 Indonesian B
Plus select 2 courses from:
INT230 Forces of Change in International Politics
INT245 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT274 Politics of the USA
Plus select the equivalent of 6 advanced courses (72 units) from:
INT210 Politics and Security in East Asia(12 units)
INT211 Indonesian C(12 units)
INT212 Indonesian D(12 units)
INT213 Indonesian E(12 units)
INT256 Indonesian F(12 units)
INT257 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
INT280 Issues in Pacific Security: Terrorism, Low Intensity Warfare and Western(48 units)
INT281 In-Country Indonesian Studies A(48 units)
INT282 In-Country Indonesian Studies B(12 units)
INT283 In-Country Indonesian Studies C(24 units)
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 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Business courses
9 required courses:
BUS101 In-Country Indonesian Studies D
BUS102 Applied Research Methods
BUS103 Economics for Business
BUS104 Business Law and Ethics
BUS105 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS106 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS108 Accounting for Business
BUS211 Introduction to Informatics
BUS320 Strategic Management
Advanced courses
7 required courses:
IBS210 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
IBS220 Principles of International Business
IBS221 Cross-Cultural Management
IBS310 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
IBS320 International Marketing
IBS321 Export Management
INT235 Global e-Business
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you 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. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, simulations, debates, forums, in-class tests, and examinations.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
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
Program Leader - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Dr Phillip Mahnken
Tel: +61 7 5430 1254
Email: pmahnken@usc.edu.au
* Subject to final approval