Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Japanese and International Business)
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
QTAC code: 016301
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-17 / Rank-65
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 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AB305
CRICOS code: 058147B. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Opportunity for in-country Japanese 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 Japanese to pursue a career in international business.

In this program you develop advanced Japanese language skills and a solid foundation in business, with a focus on international business. As well as Japanese, 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. Japanese 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.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 12 required courses and 2 electives from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 16 courses from the Faculty of Business, and 2 core courses.
• Complete a maximum of 5 introductory level courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Select 2 core courses from:

Required introductory courses: (10)

Required advanced courses: (18)

PLUS select 2 courses from:

PLUS select the equivalent of 6 advanced courses (72 units) from:

Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

TOTAL UNITS 384

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 Donna Weeks
Tel: +61 7 5459 4603
Email: dweeks@usc.edu.au

Back to top