Associate Degree in Business
This is the associate degree in business.
About the Course
Unlock business careers and further study. Set yourself up for a future in business. You’ll study the essentials including accounting and marketing. Choose your speciality area including HR and tourism. Apply your new skills, like research and communication, to work, study, and everyday life.
Course Entry Requirements
Secondary Education
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
- Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank: 50.00
- Recommended prior study: English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths
Work and Life
- have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
- have a TAFE/VET qualification
- have relevant work experience
- have studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)
Recognition of Previous Work or Study: If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your USC degree.
Course Structure
Introductory Courses
- ACC106 Accounting Principles
- BUS101 Exploring Business Research
- BUS102 Economics for Business
- BUS104 Discovering Management
- BUS105 Marketing Essentials
- BUS108 Information Systems in Organisations
Developing and Graduate Course
- BUS203 Business Law
Elective Courses: Select 9 elective courses. Of the electives, 5 must be developing and graduate level (200/300 coded). 5 elective courses (60 units) must be from the School of Business and Creative Industries, and 4 courses (48 units) may be from the undergraduate elective course options.
