Associate Degree of Business

2024 Deakin University Handbook

Year	2024 course information
Award granted	Associate Degree of Business
Deakin course code	M250
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Law
Campus	Offered at Warrnambool
Online	No
Duration	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Course Map - enrolment planning tool	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2024 Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 6

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Achieve your goals in a supported environment with Deakin's Associate Degree of Business. Take the first step towards a business career and open pathways for further study with two years of full-time study at our Warrnambool campus.

Build fundamental skills in accounting, marketing, finance, management and more in your first year and delve deeper with a specialisation in either business or accounting and finance in your second year.

Gain real-world experience with a work-integrated learning unit that will enhance your employability. A guaranteed internship within the local community will enable you to learn first-hand from industry leaders and build your professional network while you study.

Graduate with an Associate Degree of Business or take the opportunity progress to further study and complete a third and final year. Determined by your second year specialisation you will be set to meet the requirements of either a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business.

Are you looking for a pathway into a business career?

Studying at Warrnambool, you will benefit from smaller than average class sizes and a close-kit community. Our strong relationships with local industries and employers feeds directly into the course through embedded practical experience.

The Associate Degree of Business has been specifically designed to give you the experience you need while opening pathways. Make your start at a top business school and watch your career options flourish.

There is also the option to exit with a Diploma of Business if you meet the requirements and choose not to complete the full Associate Degree. With so many options available, this course can be adapted to meet your individual needs and goals.

Career opportunities

You will graduate from the Associate Degree of Business with the experience and skill set to work in many industry sectors, including:

agribusiness
sales and customer service
store management
business administration
business support officer
bookkeeping/trainee accountant
independent businesses/start-ups.

An associate degree equips you with the skills to succeed in both university and your career.

For more information go to DeakinTALENT.

Pathways

Students who successfully complete the M250 Associate Degree of Business are guaranteed entry into M300 Bachelor of Commerce or M325 Bachelor of Business and may receive up to 16 credit points of Recognition of prior learning into these courses.

Alternative exits

Diploma of Business Studies (M201)

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities	Evaluate, analyse and apply a broad range of knowledge of business theory and practice.
Communication	Effectively communicate business concepts and ideas using a variety of platforms for a range of purposes and audiences.
Digital Literacy	Use a range of digitally based technologies to research, analyse, communicate and create solutions to business issues.
Critical thinking	Evaluate and analyse information and ideas in relation to a range of business issues.
Problem Solving	Identify and create solutions to authentic business challenges and problems.
Self-management	Manage independent work and study, reflect on own performance, take personal responsibility for actions, and plan for future development needs.
Teamwork	Interact and collaborate with others on academic and business considerations.
Global Citizenship	Act responsibly in responding to key social, cultural, ethical, and sustainability challenges facing businesses locally and globally.

Course rules

To qualify for the Associate Degree of Business students will be required to complete 16 credit points of study, comprising:

ten credit points of core Associate Degree of Business Units
one Work Integrated Learning (WIL) unit selected from course group electives list
one 4 credit point Associate Degree of Business stream (Accounting and Finance or Business)
completion of DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory module) - to be completed in first trimester of study
plus one (1) credit point of open (general) elective units.