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Associate Degree in Business

Develop core business skills and gain an alternative entry pathway to a business degree at USC.

Complete studies in two years to earn entry to an undergraduate program at USC. In first year, learn core concepts of business through foundation courses. In second year, choose an area of specialisation and complete four subjects (a minor) in either: accounting, entrepreneurship, event management, financial planning, human resource management, information systems, international business, management, marketing, property, small business management, or tourism, leisure and event management.

CRICOS code
064623F
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast </acronym><strong>code: </strong>012141
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 19 Rank - 61
UniSC program code
BU201
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
2 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English, Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
192

Complete studies in two years to earn entry to an undergraduate program at USC. In first year, learn core concepts of business through foundation courses. In second year, choose an area of specialisation and complete four subjects (a minor) in either: accounting, entrepreneurship, event management, financial planning, human resource management, information systems, international business, management, marketing, property, small business management, or tourism, leisure and event management.

USC also offers an Associate Degree in Arts, an Associate Degree in Science and an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

Career opportunities

Business-related fields; refer to entry for Bachelor of Business 

Membership

Eligibility for memberships of professional bodies depends on areas of specialisation.

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 2 core courses.
  • Complete 7 required introductory (100 level) courses.
  • Complete 7 electives, 6 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
  • (Optional) Use electives to complete a major (8 courses) or minor (4 courses).
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses.
  • Complete no more than 3 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering. 
  • Register your selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.
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.
  • When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan

Program structure

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Futures 101: Futures Methods and Techniques
COR110 Strategic Foresight Leadership
COR111 20th Century and Beyond: A History

Introductory courses (7)

7 required courses:
BUS101 Sustainable Futures
BUS102 Communication and Thought
BUS103 Accounting for Business
BUS104 Introduction to Informatics
BUS105 Chemistry
BUS106 Introduction to Economics
BUS108 Cell Biology

Elective courses (7)

Select 7 elective courses. Of these electives, 6 must be advanced (200 or 300 level) courses and 4 must be from the School of Business

The 7 elective courses can be used to complete a major or minor study area from the School of Business.

TOTAL UNITS 192

Total units: 192