Associate Degree in Business Studies

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	2013
Location:	Sydney, Melbourne
Intake Session:	February, July, Nov
Normal Course Duration:	2 years

About the Associate Degree in Business Studies

• Can't afford a Bachelor Degree, or you don't have three years to spare? Start with the Associate Degree in Business Studies and enrol in a Bachelor Degree (with credit) later.
• The Associate Degree in Business Studies is a two-year degree that's a pathway into the third year of the Bachelor of Business, the Bachelor of Business Studies, and the Bachelor of Information Technology.
• It also provides excellent grounding in business and computing in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry and is a great way to improve your chances of employment in these areas.

Course outcomes

• On completion of the Associate Degree in Business Studies you can go straight to third year of the Bachelor of Business, the Bachelor of Business Studies, and the Bachelor of Information Technology. Business graduates often find emploment in marketing, accounting and management. IT graduates are highly employable and pursue careers in software development, games, business analysis and ICT consulting.
• Depending on the area of major study undertaken, graduates of the Associate Degree in Business Studies will be attractive to employers in areas of business analysis, marketing, management, accounting, information technology and systems analysis.

Advanced standing/university credit

• Do a Bachelor Degree in one year!
  With the Associate Degree in Business Studies you could go straight to third year of the Bachelor of Business, the Bachelor of Business Studies, and the Bachelor of Information Technology.
• Fast-track your associate diploma - do it in less time!
  If you have completed similar study or work experience you may be able to fast-track your Associate Degree in Business Studies and finish sooner. Ask us how...

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Course structure

In order to be awarded the Associate Degree in Business Studies from CSU students are required to complete:

• 16 standard subjects or their equivalent (where a standard subject is equal to 8 points);
• at least half of the 16 standard subjects by taking subjects taught by CSU or subjects designated as "CSU subjects" (i.e. those offered under affiliation agreements between CSU and external organisations).

Students entering the Bachelor of Business, the Bachelor of Business Studies, and the Bachelor of Information Technology after successfully completing the Associate Degree will graduate at the same time as those entering the bachelor program directly. Refer to www.csu.edu.au for detailed subject information.

Course start dates and fees
Location	Intake	2013 fees (AUD)
		(per subject)	(entire course)
Sydney	Feb/Jul/Nov	$2,100	$33,600
Melbourne	Feb/Jul/Nov	$2,100	$33,600