Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Indonesian and International Business)
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
QTAC code: 016201
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AB304
CRICOS code: 058146C. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Opportunity for in-country Indonesian language studies
- Undertake applied industry projects with real businesses
- Travel overseas to find local distributors for business products and services
Combine studies in business and Indonesian to pursue a career in international business.
In this program you develop advanced Indonesian language skills and a solid foundation in business, with a focus on international business. As well as Indonesian, you study business issues, cross-cultural differences and impact on business, politics and government relations, international diplomacy and trade, e-business, and international finance. The international business component has a strong focus on Asia. Indonesian study provides a complementary skill, giving you a regional business advantage.
Career opportunities
International business, export/import, teaching (with further study), international trade, foreign affairs, human resources, research, interpreting/translating (with further study).
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members of the Australian Institute of Export; Australian Institute of Management; Australian Marketing Institute; Academy of International Business.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 International Social Justice Clinic
COR110 Accounting Principles
COR111 Business Analytics
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses
3 required courses:
INT100 Introduction to Economics
INT110 Management and Organisational Behaviour
INT111 Introduction to Informatics
Advanced courses
1 required course:
INT250 Business Finance
Plus select 2 courses from:
INT230 Taxation Law and Practice
INT245 Introduction to Financial Planning
INT274 Retirement and Superannuation
Plus select the equivalent of 6 advanced courses (72 units) from:
INT210 Insurance and Risk Management(12 units)
INT211 Personal Investment Management(12 units)
INT212 Tax and Estate Planning(12 units)
INT213 Financial Plan Construction(12 units)
INT256 Business Law and Ethics(12 units)
INT257 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
INT280 Communication and Thought(48 units)
INT281 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship(48 units)
INT282 Environment, Technology and Sustainability(12 units)
INT283 International Politics: An Australian Perspective(24 units)
Students may select from the above options for in-country Indonesian language studies as approved by the language coordinator.
Students may also count two 12 unit courses studied at another Australian university in their Indonesian major.
Elective courses
Select 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Business courses
9 required courses:
BUS101 Indonesian A
BUS102 Indonesian B
BUS103 Forces of Change in International Politics
BUS104 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
BUS105 Politics of the USA
BUS106 Politics and Security in East Asia
BUS108 Indonesian C
BUS211 Indonesian D
BUS320 Indonesian E
Advanced courses
7 required courses:
IBS210 Indonesian F
IBS220 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
IBS221 International Security
IBS310 In-Country Indonesian Studies A
IBS320 In-Country Indonesian Studies B
IBS321 In-Country Indonesian Studies C
INT235 In-Country Indonesian Studies D
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
- A maximum of 5 introductory level courses can be included in the 15 Arts and Social Sciences courses in this program
- 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.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, simulations, debates, forums, in-class tests, and examinations.
Enquiries
How to apply
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 Phillip Mahnken
Tel: +61 7 5430 1254
Email: pmahnken@usc.edu.au