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Associate Degree of Applied Management

Undergraduate course

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Overview

Note: This course is not available in 2013.
The Associate Degree of Applied Management provides students with generalist understanding in management, strategies and principles around organisations. It provides students with the skills and knowledge required for a career in the management sphere.
The Associate Degree of Applied Management has been designed to build on students' skills and knowledge in the various aspects of management, businesses and organisations.
The program provides students with the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in real work situations, building strong foundations around strategic leadership, overseeing others, and taking on responsibilities; and to be work ready to perform well in their paraprofessional roles.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)
Duration2 years full-time or equivalent
Study modeFull-time
Part-time (day & evening)
Course codeBBA060
Fees
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Career opportunities

Possible job roles include: department manager, area manager, and regional manager.
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Course in detail

On this page: course description, course structure and units of study.

Course description

Note: This course is not available in 2013.
The Associate Degree of Applied Management provides students with generalist understanding in management, strategies and principles around organisations. It provides students with the skills and knowledge required for a career in the management sphere.
The Associate Degree of Applied Management has been designed to build on students' skills and knowledge in the various aspects of management, businesses and organisations.
The program provides students with the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in real work situations, building strong foundations around strategic leadership, overseeing others, and taking on responsibilities; and to be work ready to perform well in their paraprofessional roles.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)

Course structure

The Associate Degree of Applied Management consists of 16 units of study, comprising eight specialist units in management and eight common business units, totalling 200 credit points.
At the conclusion of Year 1, students may be eligible to exit with a VET diploma and/or substantial recognition towards a diploma in either administration or retail.
Successful completion of this program will provide a pathway into the final year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA100).

Units of study

First year units - Management specialisation
BHL011 Introduction to Business Computing
BHL012 Business Administration
BHL015 Introduction to Human Resource Administration
BHL032 Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
BHL033 Organisations and Behaviour
BHL035 Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business
BHL036 Personal and Professional Development in Business
BHL114 Project Management
Second year units Delivered by the Faculty of Business and Enterprise / School of Business.
HBC110N Accounting for Managers
HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing
HMA100 Making Sense of Data
HBY201 Principles of Professional Practice
HBH225N Human Resource Management 
HBL111N Introduction to Business Law
HBY304N Business Internship
HBM240 Business Strategy
Students enrolled through the School of Business will be enrolled in units with a suffix ‘T’ on the unit of study code.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)
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Graduate outcomes

On this page: aims and objectives, career opportunities and graduate attributes.

Aims and objectives

The objectives of the program:
  • Confidently deliver an oral presentation
  • Prepare a written business report
  • Work towards a given goal in diverse and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Deconstruct a business management problem within a global context to generate ethical and sustainable solutions
  • Provide realistic business-related recommendations to facilitate organisational goals

Career opportunities

Possible job roles include: department manager, area manager, and regional manager.

Graduate attributes

  • Capable in their chosen paraprofessional, vocational or study areas
  • Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development
  • Effective and ethical in work
  • Adaptable and able to manage change (e.g. redefining briefs within changing contexts, time and cost constraints)
  • Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing
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Course experience

On this page: Swinburne Abroad.

Swinburne Abroad

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help students internationalise their degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing students to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during their degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Studies done on exchange can be credited towards the Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne.
 
For further information visit the Education Abroad website at http://www.international.swinburne.edu.au/study-abroad/
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On this page: entry requirements, pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Note: This course is not available in 2013. 
 
Standard entry requirements for the Associate Degree:
  • Successfully completed an Australian Year 12, or
  • Successfully completed the final year of secondary study in the student's home country, or
  • Have sufficient relevant work experience and knowledge in this field of study to indicate likely success at this level of qualification
Students who have completed the relevant diploma may enter at second year but will need to successfully complete a Course in Tertiary Transition Skills for a successful pathway for higher education study.
 
Students may receive credit transfers for subjects studied at the appropriate level at other universities or institutions.

Pathways

An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program is in place at Swinburne. Upon satisfactory completion of the associate degree, students will be eligible for a guaranteed entry and direct pathway into a bachelor degree program with credit granted for studies completed under the associate degree. For further information refer to http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/

Credit transfer

Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/credit/

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details can be found on the RPL website at http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/rpl/
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Apply

On this page: how to apply, course fees, scholarships and find out more.

How to apply

Note: This course is not available in 2013.

Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
 
VTAC code: (To be advised for 2013 intake)
 
For further information, visit the VTAC website.

Part-time study is also available to Australian citizens and holders of Australian residency.

Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

This course is available for mid-year intake. Applications are made directly to Swinburne and will be taken on a case-by-case basis.

Course fees

For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Scholarships

For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: www.swin.edu.au/scholarships

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