Associate Degree of Applied Business (ONLINE)
Provider:
Course Code:
ADAB
CRICOS Code:
ADAB
Qualification Level:
Associate Degree
Course Area:
Management and Commerce
Duration:
2-Year
Study Mode:
Part Time, Full Time
Location:
Victoria (St Kilda)
Course Fee:
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Delivery Mode:
Online Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
Monthly
Course Overview
Why is this course right for you?
If you are considering changing careers, or a new role or, as many of our students do, wish to start their own enterprise, you’ll find the content of this course invaluable. You can build practical knowledge that will be essential for your future career plans.
Discuss your career plans with our friendly admissions team and they will guide you to the qualification you’ll need for your success and help you explore the benefits of online learning for your future while continuing to work.
Year 1
After completing year 1 of your degree, you will be awarded with an applied diploma, should you decide to exit your degree at this point. You can add this qualification to your résumé and move forward with your career plans.
Qualification Diploma of Applied Business
Credit points 120 credit points
Expected income $50K
Core subjects
BUS1OPX - Office Professional
This subject provides students with the opportunity to develop the essential written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required by all business professionals. Students consolidate their skills in the basic functions of office software including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint before moving onto the application of manual and automatic advanced features. How to efficiently and professionally plan and produce a range of documents for work and Australian universities is also addressed. With a particular focus on professional practices, this subject is designed to develop research, critical thinking, planning, communication and interpersonal skills, engaging students in thinking about professional practices in business and academic work.
BUS1BFX - Business Fundamentals
BUS1AFX - Accounting and Finance Fundamentals
MKT1MDX - Marketing: Stand & Deliver
MGT1OBX - Working with Others
CSE1SPX - Sustainability Practices
Elective subjects (choose 2)
CSE1ITX - Information Technology Fundamentals
BUS2WDX - Manage Diversity
BUS2PMX - Project Management
MKT1ADX - Advertising in a Digital Age
MGT1FOX - Foundations of Management
Year 2
Successful completion of year 2 will increase your chances of a higher-paying position should you choose to exit your studies with an applied qualification that employers are looking for. However, you are now well over halfway to your applied bachelor degree so why not continue to study while staying employed?
Qualification Associate Degree of Applied Business
Credit points 240 credit points
Expected income $60K-$80K
Core subjects
BUS1ABX - Analysing Business Data
In a world where organisations are confronted with a vast amount of information, there is an ever-increasing demand for graduates who can make effective use of data. This subject will help students to become more competent users of information and will develop their understanding of decision-making processes. The subject will assist students to attain an introductory level of statistical literacy as they apply statistical concepts to critical business problems and major social issues.
BUS2BIX - Business Innovation
LST2BSX - Introduction to Business Law & Ethics
BUS1BUX - Investigating Economic Issues
MGT2IMX - Managing Across Borders
Elective subjects (choose 3)
BUS2WDX - Manage Diversity
BUS2PMX - Project Management
MKT2MRX - Market, Audience & Social Research
MKT2BBX - Digital Branding & Retailing
MKT2CBX - Consumer Behaviour
MGT2BEX - Business Ethics
MGT2HRX - Human Resource Management
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Course learning outcomes
- Identify, source and analyse information relevant to business and social challenges.
- Evaluate a range of alternate solutions to business and social challenges and account for potentially competing economic, ethical, social and commercial perspectives in a responsible manner.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with a range of stakeholders, using a variety of modes of communications and appropriate tools.
- Devise innovative recommendations to business and social challenges, based on the identification of the elements of a problem and the application and evaluation of problem solving approaches.
- Engage professionally and effectively to the success of a multicultural, team, in a manner which is respectful of the needs, values, personalities and capabilities of others.
- Utilise digital technologies to identify, source, analyse and communicate information relevant to business and social challenges.
- Meet the disciplinary knowledge and skill requirements for graduates seeking to commence a career in business.
Course Structure
To undertake your studies, you will be enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Business. After completing year 2 of your degree, you will be awarded with an associate degree, should you decide to exit your degree at this point.
Course duration: 2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Location Online
Available internationally Yes
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Career Opportunities
This course has been designed with a high employability focus in the exciting world of business. Career opportunities include:
- Administration Clerk/Support
- Assistant Administration Manager
- Office Manager
- Executive Support Officer
- Operations Administrator