Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Indonesian and International Business)
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
QTAC code: 016201
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 4 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: 384
USC program code: AB304
CRICOS code: 058146C. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Opportunity for in-country Indonesian language studies
- Undertake applied industry projects with real businesses
- Travel overseas to find local distributors for business products and services
Combine studies in business and Indonesian to pursue a career in international business.
In this program you develop advanced Indonesian language skills and a solid foundation in business, with a focus on international business. As well as Indonesian, you study business issues, cross-cultural differences and impact on business, politics and government relations, international diplomacy and trade, e-business, and international finance. The international business component has a strong focus on Asia. Indonesian study provides a complementary skill, giving you a regional business advantage.
Career opportunities
International business, export/import, teaching (with further study), international trade, foreign affairs, human resources, research, interpreting/translating (with further study).
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members of the Australian Institute of Export; Australian Institute of Management; Australian Marketing Institute; Academy of International Business.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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 International Security(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 International E-business Marketing Strategy
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 related 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.
- 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 essays, seminar presentations, reports, simulations, debates, forums, in-class tests, and examinations.
Enquiries
How to apply
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