- Program summary
- Program overview
- Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
- Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 012141
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: new program in 2008
Award abbreviation: AssocDegreeBus
Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places
Total units: 192
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: not available to international students on student visas
Program overview
his program provides an alternative pathway into Business studies at USC, with guaranteed entry into a degree program on completion. If you can only commit to two years of study, this program gives you an understanding of generic business principles. You choose an area of specialisation and complete four courses (a minor) in one of the following areas:
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Information Systems
- Management and Strategy
- Marketing
- Property and Asset Management
- Tourism, Leisure and Events Management
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship #
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
# COR110 is a requirement for the Entrepreneurship minor.
Business 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
Minor study areas
4 required courses from the following study areas:
Elective courses
Select 3 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Faculty of Business or the Faculty of Science, Health and Education. Student should consult the program adviser for advice regarding electives particularly if considering progressing to the Bachelor of Business on completion of the associate degree.
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
- All students must complete a minimum of 16 courses including core courses, in the Associate Degree in Business.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
- Students should consider enrolling in relevant enabling courses.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au