AD010 - Associate Degree in Business
Plan: AD010 - Associate Degree in Business
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Associate Degree in Business
Award abbreviation: AssocDeg(Bus)
Total credit points: 192
Career: UGRD
Duration: Two years (4 semesters) full time
Location: Melbourne City campus
Owning school: Business and Enterprise (525T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
ASCED code: 080399
CRICOS code: 068663K
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Associate Degree in Business develops knowledge and skills in various business discipline areas across national and global business contexts. Embedded in this program are opportunities to practise and expand your knowledge and skills through workplace related business enviornments.
In this program, you will be exposed to a variety of learning experiences such as lectures and tutorials, collaborative tasks, and work integrated projects and activities. Embedded in the program are the skills and knowledge to enable you to practice and expand your learning experience through Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
In the final year of the program the capstone experience course BUSM4385 International Business provides opportunities to reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt through applications to real-world scenarios.
The Associate Degree in Business provides you with various opportunities to develop skills for direct work outcomes as well as facilitate transition to further studies through embedded business communication and academic learning skills. Successful completion of this program can lead to a business career in a number of industries and organisations or you may choose to articulate into the third year of a bachelor’s degree program in business.
This program is available for on-campus study.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of RMIT University's Credit Policy. Applicants who have completed studies or have partially completed a similar program at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this program) may be accepted with some credits or exemptions being granted towards this program.
Articulation arrangements between RMIT University VET programs, Higher Education Diplomas & Associate Degrees in the same or related discipline, enable you upon successful completion of a lower level qualification, at the required standard for admission, to apply for advanced standing in a higher level qualification.
Articulation arrangements between RMIT University programs enable you upon graduating from an RMIT University qualification to apply for advanced standing in a higher level qualification. The statements below provide you with information about articulation agreements in this program.
Students who have satisfactorily completed the Associate Degree in Business will obtain credit for up to sixteen (16) courses which equates to 2 years over the 3 year program and be entitled to apply for admission to the third year of the BP343 Bachelor of Business offered in the College of Business.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
The AD010 Associate Degree in Business has been discontinued and will no longer be accepting enrolments from Semester 1, 2023. It will be replaced with the AD029 Associate Degree in Business.
Applicants with recent secondary education
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).
Prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
You should sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Multiple Choice if:
- You have no prior Year 12, VET qualifications, HE results or relevant work experience that meet the minimum entry requirements for the program; and
- You are 19 years of age or over (as of 1 Jan 2019) and have not enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years
The STAT Multiple Choice will satisfy Year 12 English and Year 11 Mathematics prerequisites. Applicants must meet all other prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about RMIT STAT results.
Entrance requirements for international onshore applicants:
Additionally, all non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements. For more information on these requirements and acceptable English Language tests please see www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
External Accreditation
The Associate Degree in Business is a generalist business award and does not have external accreditation from any professional association or accrediting body.
Industry Links
The Associate Degree in Business is closely linked to industry. In the curriculum, some courses are designed as 'work integrated learning' (WIL) courses involving discipline related industry projects as part of learning. The Associate Degree in Business has an established Industry Advisory Committee comprising of industry representatives. The role of the committee ensures the Associate Degree in Business links with industry standards and that the practices remain current.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
Library resources and services section with this up-to-date text: RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course-related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills.
To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service. Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Online learning tools and content
Log in to myRMIT https://my.rmit.edu.au/portal/ and select the myStudies tab to access study resources for your program.
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance.
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners can gain support and encouragement from the Ngarara William Centre.
Ngarara Willim means ‘gathering place’ in the language of the Wurundjeri, the traditional custodians of the land where RMIT stands. Staff can assist learners to engage and re-engage with education. They offer ongoing guidance with study, living and cultural needs.
If you require assistance with your study and other matter you can access Ngarara Willim Centre:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-students
You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students
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