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AD010 - Associate Degree in Business
Plan: AD010 - Associate Degree in Business
Campus: City Campus
Program delivery and structure
Approach to learning and assessmentWork integrated learningProgram structureProgram transition planApproach to learning and assessment
During the program you will experience a variety teaching and learning approaches in the courses you undertake. The approach reflects the unique aim of each course; specifically the knowledge capabilities and generic capabilities. As a student you will be exposed to the following teaching and learning approaches:
- Case-based learning engages you in critical thinking and decision making about realistic problems in a business discipline
- Problem-based learning engages you in problem analysis, research and provision of solutions
- Cooperative learning enables you to work in collaborative or team-based tasks
- Reflective learning allows you to reflect on your learning experiences
Assessment is designed to give you opportunities to demonstrate your capabilities. You will find that the forms of assessment used may be different for each course, as the assessment you receive must be appropriate to the objectives of each course. The assessment you receive is critical to the success of your degree program, and to your future success in the workplace. Assessment in this program may include:
- An individual form of assessment where you have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to explain fundamental principles and solve problems;
- Assignments and projects: these may be done individually or in groups. This method may also enable you to demonstrate your ability to work alone or as a member of a team;
- Reflective journals: where you pause to consider what you have learnt, along with reflecting on the self-development associated with that learning;
- Assessed tutorials or presentations: a form of in-class assessment, which may be done individually or as a team:
- Self-assessment and peer-assessment: for assessment activities such as seminars you will assess yourself or your own group; or assess the work of other groups. This is part of equipping you to become more independent in your own learning and assessing your own and others’ performance.
Most of the assessment will enable your teacher to provide you with feedback on your strengths and weaknesses. This will enable you to improve your performance in the future.
The elective course in the third semester can be taken from any RMIT HE program. As such the teaching and learning will reflect HE delivery approaches.
If you have a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition you can access support from the Equitable Learning Services (ELS). In consultation with you, the ELS determines Reasonable Adjustments (RAs) and Equitable Assessment Arrangements (EAAs) This support provides equal opportunity in their studies in accordance with the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992. The ELS also provides staff and students with information and assistance in relation to disability related matters.
If you require assistance you can access the Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
To view the Assessment Policy go to: whttps://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/policies/assessment-policy
Information relating to Covid
Please note that this program’s courses (whether core, option, or university elective courses) may have mandatory in-person attendance or assessment to pass the course.
If you are choosing to enrol in a course which has mandatory in-person attendance or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Top of pageWork integrated learning
As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will be provided with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. The courses that embed Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in this program are MKTG1296 Marketing Principles (Common Core - 12 credit points) in Semester 1 and the designated WIL course MKTG1339 Buyer Behaviour (12 credit points) in Semester 2. These courses will provide you with opportunities to apply your academic skills to a work-based context.
In particular you will:
- undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice; and
- be involved in authentic engagement with partner organisations that includes industry feedback.
These learning opportunities may be in the form of real industry based projects and simulations.
Top of pageProgram Structure
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Program transition plan
The AD010 Associate Degree in Business has been discontinued. The final intake in AD010 Associate Degree in Business will be in Semester 2, 2022.
All students who are currently enrolled in AD010 Associate Degree in Business, will have the opportunity to complete their program by the end of 2024.
Students who do not complete by the end of 2024, can transfer into the new AD029 Associate Degree in Business in Semester 1, 2025 with some matched credits but will need to enrol in additional courses if required. Students who need to enrol into additional courses may take longer to complete the award.
Students will be provided with transition advice by Swati Dave, Program Manager.
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