• Equivalent to the first two years of a Bachelor degree
• Associate degrees are also available in arts and science
• Apply for an equity scholarship

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

This two-year program offers guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree program at USC on completion. You learn generic business principles through core and business foundation courses, then choose an area of specialisation and complete four subjects (a minor) in one of the following areas: accounting; entrepreneurship; events management; financial planning; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing; property; small business management; or tourism leisure and event management.

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

Career opportunities

Business-related fields; refer to entry for Bachelor of Business 

Scholarships

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

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete a minimum of 16 courses including all core and required courses listed below.
• (Optional) Use electives to complete a major or minor.
• Register your selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Core courses: (2)
Complete 2 COR coded courses — ONE in your first semester and ONE in your second semester.

Select 2 core courses from:

Required courses: (7)

Minor courses: (4)

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

Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 advanced level elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

TOTAL UNITS 192

Enquiries

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

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