QTAC Code: 511832 FT
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: OP-15 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time
Total Units: 288 units (normally 24 courses) being 192 units (16 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 96 units Advanced Standing (equal to 8 courses) upon completion of the Diploma at the Cooloola Sunshine Institute of TAFE (CSIT)
Recommended Prior Study: English and Maths
Campus: USC Sippy Downs and CSIT Mooloolaba
CRICOS Code: 035602G/022807A

This full-time program commences in Semester 1 each year.

Teaching Mode

There are different teaching modes between the CSIT Diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Business courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Business courses have 3 or 4 hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a 1 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial, with students completing a further 6-7 hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.

Program Structure

Diploma of Sport and Recreation with Honours

CSIT Modules required for the Diploma of Sport and Recreation with Honours award are undertaken at the CSIT Mooloolaba campus.
Modules undertaken cover the broad areas of:
- Exercise science and exercise instruction
- Client induction and screening and first aid
- Fitness, aqua and aerobic instructor
- Exercise planning, programming and administration
- Postural screening and organise and conduct a sport and recreation session
- Personal trainer, exercise of older adults and special populations
- Sports marketing, management of events and sports psychology
- Nutrition and drugs
Multiple modules are undertaken in each of the above areas. For information on the specific modules for this program refer to the student information provided by CSIT.

Bachelor of Business

Students successfully completing Diplomas at CSIT are eligible to apply for Advanced Standing towards their program at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Advanced Standing for the Diploma of Sport and Recreation with Honours is currently assessed as 8 courses towards a Bachelor of Business program.
The 8 courses are:
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
7 x General Electives

The remaining 16 courses required to complete the Bachelor of Business are:

Core Courses

The lectures are at the University's Sippy Downs campus and the tutorials are at the CSIT Mooloolaba campus.
2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory Courses

The lectures and tutorials are at the University's Sippy Downs campus.
5 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
Plus - choose 1 course from:
BUS106 Introductory Accounting
BUS107 Accounting for Non-Accountants

A Major

Choose a business major (8 courses) from 1 of the following areas:
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management (including Human Resource Management)
- Marketing
- Tourism

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.

Program Requirements and Notes

1. No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including Core Courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
2. Refer to the Academic Rules.
3. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
4. Refer to Recommended Enrolment Pattern.

Enquiries

CSIT
Ms Heather McLaren
Tel: +61 7 5459 3159
Email: heather.mclaren@det.qld.gov.au

University of the Sunshine Coast
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au