• Program summary
• Program overview
• Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
• Program structure
• Program requirements and notes
• Enquiries

Program summary

QTAC code: 012141
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-20 / Rank-61
Award abbreviation: AssocDegBus
Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 192
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: BU201
CRICOS code: 064623F

Program overview

The Associate Degree in Business provides an alternative entry pathway to a business degree at USC.

In two years of full-time study, you will develop a broad business knowledge, including an understanding of generic business principles. You will also choose an area of specialisation, and complete four courses (a minor) in one of the following areas:

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Events Management
• Financial Planning
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Tourism, Leisure and Event Management

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

USC also offers an Associate Degree in Arts and an Associate Degree in Science.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Health Practicum
COR110 Workplace Learning I
COR111 Workplace Learning II

Business foundation courses

7 required courses:
BUS101 Sustainable Futures
BUS102 Structural Engineering
BUS103 Mechanics of Materials
BUS104 Engineering Statics
BUS105 Communication and Thought
BUS106 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS108 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Minor study areas

4 required courses from the following study areas:

• Accounting
• 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

1. All students must complete a minimum of 16 courses including core courses, in the Associate Degree in Business.
2. Refer to the Academic Rules.
3. Refer to explanation of terms.
4. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
5. Students should consider enrolling in relevant enabling courses.
6. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
7. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
8. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.

Enquiries

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

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