Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Japanese and International Business)
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
QTAC code: 016301
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: AB305
CRICOS code: 058147B. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Opportunity for in-country Japanese 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 Japanese to pursue a career in international business.

In this program you develop advanced Japanese language skills and a solid foundation in business, with a focus on international business. As well as Japanese, 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. Japanese 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 Biodiversity and Ecology
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses

Introductory courses

3 required courses:
INT100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
INT120 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
INT121 Japanese A

Advanced courses

1 required course:
INT250 Japanese B
Plus select 2 courses from:
INT230 Forces of Change in International Politics
INT245 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT256 Politics of the USA
INT274 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
Plus select the equivalent of 6 advanced courses (72 units) from:
INT220 Politics and Security in East Asia(12 units)
INT221 Japanese C(12 units)
INT222 Japanese D(12 units)
INT223 Japanese E(12 units)
INT257 Japanese F
INT290 International Security(48 units)
INT291 In-Country Japanese Studies A(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 related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
4. Refer to explanation of terms.
5. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
6. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
7. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
8. 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.

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 Donna Weeks
Tel: +61 7 5459 4603
Email: dweeks@usc.edu.au

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