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

Program summary

QTAC code: 016301
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: AB305
CRICOS code: 058147B

Program overview

This combined program allows you to develop advanced Japanese language skills alongside a solid foundation in business, with a focus on international business.

In addition to courses in Japanese, you will study business issues, cross-cultural differences and their impact on business, politics and government relations, international diplomacy and trade, e-business, and international finance. There are opportunities to undertake applied industry projects with real businesses, or to travel overseas to find local distributers for business products and services.

The international business component has a strong focus on Asia, and studying Japanese as part of the program provides a complementary skill designed to give you an advantage in the regional business realm.

Japanese language ability may broaden career prospects to fields such as finance, tourism, hospitality, teaching, trade, foreign affairs and international development.

The program also allows in-country Japanese language studies, as approved by the language coordinator at USC. In these in-country courses, you undertake intensive study at a Japanese university, gaining formal language instruction alongside first-hand cultural experience.

The program structure allows you to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately, and you will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.

The University also offers a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Indonesian and International Business), for those interested in attaining advanced Indonesian language skills.

Career opportunities

Graduates are well-suited to careers in international business that utlilise foreign language skills. Employment may be available in:

• import/export management 
• foreign affairs 
• human resources 
• international logistics management 
• international marketing/consultancy 
• Japanese/Australian trade 
• interpreting/translating 
• non-profit development work 
• strategic management consultancy

Special features

• experience Japanese culture first-hand through in-country language study
• develop real business solutions through applied industry projects—prepare an international marketing strategy or assess a businesses’ export readiness
• opportunities to travel overseas—past students have visited South Korea and Hong Kong to identify local distributors for business products and services

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
COR110 International Community Development and Global Justice
COR111 Indigenous Australia and the State

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses

Introductory courses

3 required courses:
INT100 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
INT120 Group Work
INT121 Understanding Cultural Diversity

Advanced courses

1 required course:
INT250 Community Development and Social Action
Plus select 2 courses from:
INT230 Communication and Thought
INT245 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
INT256 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
INT274 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
Plus select the equivalent of 6 advanced courses (72 units) from:
INT220 Japanese A(12 units)
INT221 Japanese B(12 units)
INT222 Forces of Change in International Politics(12 units)
INT223 Making Public Policy in a Global Era(12 units)
INT257 Politics of the USA
INT290 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics(48 units)
INT291 Politics and Security in East Asia(48 units)

Students may select from the above options for in-country Japanese language studies as approved by the language coordinator.

Students may also count two 12 unit courses studied at another Australia university in their Japanese major.

Elective courses

Select 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Faculty of Business courses

9 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Accounting for Business
BUS108 Introduction to ICT
BUS211 Strategic Management
BUS320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility

Advanced courses

7 required courses:
IBS210 Principles of International Business
IBS220 Cross-Cultural Management
IBS221 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
IBS310 International Marketing
IBS320 Export Management
IBS321 Global eBusiness
INT235 International Relations: Theory and Practice

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. A maximum of 5 introductory level courses can be included in the 15 Arts and Social Sciences courses in this program
2. 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.
3. Refer to the Academic Rules.
4. Refer to explanation of terms.
5. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
6. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, simulations, debates, forums, in-class tests, and examinations.
7. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.

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

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