AD 010 Associate Degree in Business DP 003

AD 010 Associate Degree in Business DP 003 Diploma of Commerce

Business at RMIT • The Associate Degree in Business and the Diploma of Commerce offer business studies at a higher education level • The programs are focused on developing a range of business capabilities to help you relate your own skills and abilities to the needs of business and organisations RMIT University© 2012 May 2012 Presentation 2

Business programs – what else? • Range of specific business skills – including: –Marketing, management skills, understanding economics of business, accounting skills • Broader capabilities: –Communication –Problem-solving –Self-management RMIT University© 2012 May 2012 Presentation 3

Associate Degree in Business • Two year program • Higher Education with a Vocational flavour • Program structure: –Year 1: 8 Business compulsory core courses –Year 2: 6 Courses with Management focus 1 x Industry Project 1 x Student Elective • Use of Academic skill development and language development • Leads to Year 3 of Bachelor of Business programs RMIT University© 2012 May 2012 Presentation 4

Career pathways • Career opportunities for graduates exist in all sectors of business, including the private and public sectors, small and large enterprises, and across the full range of industries. • An Associate Degree enables you to work in –Management –Business –Administration • All industry sectors RMIT University© 2012 May 2012 Presentation 5

Program pathways – Diploma of Commerce • One year program • Program structure: – 8 Business compulsory core courses • These courses are equivalent to the 8 business core courses found in all RMIT Business degrees and provide Diploma graduates with advanced standing into – Associate Degree in Business – Bachelor of Business programs offered at the Melbourne City campus RMIT University© 2012 May 2012 Presentation 6

Learning and assessment • Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and may include: – Individual and group presentations – Individual and/or group projects – Exams – Reflective journals – Assignments – Self-assessment and peer assessments • Classes are taught in a combination of lectures and tutorials, using face-to-face, workshops, online and other flexible delivery methods. • Courses are enhanced with embedded academic skills development and Business English language skills. RMIT University© 2012 May 2012 Presentation 7

Pathways to Bachelor of Business programs Diploma of Commerce Associate Degree in Business Pre-Entry IELTS 5. 5 Entry & Academic Year 1 Year 2 (8 courses) Diploma of Commerce Associate Degree in Business 8 courses required and specified (no electives) Plus concurrent English language Plus embedded language development 8 Courses required 6 Management Courses 2 mandatory courses - WIL project plus student elective Plus embedded academic skills and business language development Degree Year 3/4 Bachelor of Business program Associate Degree in Business IELTS 6. 0 Entry & Academic RMIT University© 2012 16 Courses required 2 mandatory courses - WIL project plus student elective Plus embedded academic skills and business language development May 2012 Presentation Bachelor of Business program 8