Program summary
Program title: Associate Degree in Business
Award abbreviation: AssocDegBus
QTAC code: 012141
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-19 / Rank-63
Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English, Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 192
USC program code: BU201
CRICOS code: 064623F. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Equivalent to the first two years of a Bachelor degree
- Associate degrees are also available in arts and science
- Apply for an equity scholarship
The Associate Degree in Business provides an alternative entry pathway to a business degree at USC.
This two-year program offers guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree program at USC on completion. You learn generic business principles through core and business foundation courses, then choose an area of specialisation and complete four subjects (a minor) in one of the following areas: accounting; entrepreneurship; events management; financial planning; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing; and tourism leisure and event management.
USC also offers an Associate Degree in Arts and an Associate Degree in Science.
Career opportunities
Depend on courses completed.
Scholarships
Equity scholarships are available to students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Business. For more information, contact USC Student Administration on Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 or email scholarships@usc.edu.au
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111
Business foundation courses
7 required courses:
BUS101
BUS102
BUS103
BUS104
BUS105
BUS106
BUS108
Minor study areas
4 required courses from the following study areas:
- Entrepreneurship
- Events Management
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Management
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
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 policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Students should consider enrolling in relevant enabling courses.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
- For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au