- 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: AssocDegreeBus
Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2009: 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
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Information Systems
- Management
- Marketing
- Property and Asset Management
- Tourism, Leisure and Events Management
Equity scholarships are available to students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Business. For more information, contact USC Student Administration <+61 7="" 5430="" 2890;="">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 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Business foundation courses
7 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 Information and Communication Technology
Minor study areas
4 required courses from the following study areas:
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
- All students must complete a minimum of 16 courses including core courses, in the Associate Degree in Business.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
- Students should consider enrolling in relevant enabling courses.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
- 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