Associate Degree in Business
Course Overview
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? As a unique course, the ADB is designed to provide you with a broad theoretical knowledge of business studies, along with practical organisational experience. You will be equipped with practical insight for your business field with skills, expertise and an ethical framework for a successful business career.
Course Structure
The course structure is based on four semesters (each of 12 weeks duration, plus an exam week), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:
- 10 compulsory core subjects (100 credit points)
- 6 elective subjects (60 credit points)
To qualify for award of the degree of Associate Degree in Business a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 160 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Applicants with recent high school education must demonstrate completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate, or the completion of the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification. |
| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | If English is not the applicant’s first language or if their first degree was awarded in a non English speaking nation, they will be required to show proficiency in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent) with an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of at least 6.5, with a score of not less than 6.0 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent. |
Career Opportunities
After graduating from this course of study, you may find employment in relevant occupational fields that require skills in research and critical thinking, such as:
- small business owner
- sales
- management consultant
- operations manager
- administration
Internship or Work Placement
To qualify for the award of Associate Degree in Business, a candidate will complete at least 1 subject (10 credit points) of Professional Practice as part of the core subjects.
Students are usually required to find their own workplace/ employer/ mentor to be approved by AC. In some cases, a new aspect within a student’s current paid employment may be suitable as a work placement.