Bachelor of Business (International Business) / Bachelor of Arts (Italian)
This course has been discontinued - the information is provided for continuing students.
Overview
This program has been replaced by the Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)/ Bachelor of Arts (Italian) from 2010. Students currently enrolled under this program code and title have the option of either completing the existing degree or transferring to the new degree title.
Italy is a modern, thriving and wealthy European country; industrially, economically and technically advanced, and among the leading economic powers in the world. Italian is a relatively easy language to learn and is related to the other Romance languages - French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian. The study of international business with Italian can help students gain a firm footing for conducting business in the European Union.
Students of international business may discover the importance and effects of culture, politics, trade and business policies, time zone differences, different economic systems, currencies and business customs on an organisation with international interests. Students of Italian can discover the structure, grammar, phonetics and phonology of the Italian language and the modern history and business practices of Italy.
The Bachelor of Business (International Business)/Bachelor of Arts (Italian) is a vocationally oriented double degree designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to tackle business in, or with association with, Italy. It is designed to assist in the intellectual, social and personal development of the student as preparation for entrance to a range of specialist and generalist business professions. The program prepares students for a career in business, whether domestic or international, recognising that the business world is a global one in the 21st century.
Graduates of a double degree receive two testamurs upon completion.
| Duration | Four years full-time or eight years part-time. An optional and additional year of Industry-Based Learning (IBL) is also available. Full-time study and IBL is not available to international students. | ||
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| Study mode | Full-time Part-time (day) | ||
| Course code | BBII160 | ||
| Fees | Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of:
Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees |
Course in detail
Course description
This program has been replaced by the Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)/ Bachelor of Arts (Italian) from 2010. Students currently enrolled under this program code and title have the option of either completing the existing degree or transferring to the new degree title.
Italy is a modern, thriving and wealthy European country; industrially, economically and technically advanced, and among the leading economic powers in the world. Italian is a relatively easy language to learn and is related to the other Romance languages - French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian. The study of international business with Italian can help students gain a firm footing for conducting business in the European Union.
Students of international business may discover the importance and effects of culture, politics, trade and business policies, time zone differences, different economic systems, currencies and business customs on an organisation with international interests. Students of Italian can discover the structure, grammar, phonetics and phonology of the Italian language and the modern history and business practices of Italy.
The Bachelor of Business (International Business)/Bachelor of Arts (Italian) is a vocationally oriented double degree designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to tackle business in, or with association with, Italy. It is designed to assist in the intellectual, social and personal development of the student as preparation for entrance to a range of specialist and generalist business professions. The program prepares students for a career in business, whether domestic or international, recognising that the business world is a global one in the 21st century.
Graduates of a double degree receive two testamurs upon completion.
Course structure
The Bachelor of Business (International Business) / Bachelor of Arts (Italian) totals 32 units (400 credit points) consisting of an international business Professional Major of 16 units (200 credit points) and an Italian Language Major of 12 units and 4 Arts foundation units. A the not-for-credit unit HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum must also be completed.
In each year, four units per teaching period (eight per year) normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and two units per teaching period (four per year) normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points.
Within the Italian Language Major, the 12 language units are offered as a Beginners Stream with no prerequisite language requirement or as an Advanced Stream for students who have completed VCE Italian or equivalent.
Note: language units are not usually available in the evening.
Students wishing to enrol in units of study that are not a formal part of this course will be required to seek approval from the faculty administration manager prior to enrolment.
Course restrictions
A minimum of 100 credit points must be completed at Swinburne University. This regulation must be observed in program plans that include unit exemptions, studies completed through international exchange, cross-institutional study, or study abroad.
A minimum of 100 credit points must be completed at Swinburne University. This regulation must be observed in program plans that include unit exemptions, studies completed through international exchange, cross-institutional study, or study abroad.
Students will not be allowed to study more than 34 units (425 credit points) as part of this double degree.
Students are not permitted to enrol in units where they have completed other units that are deemed to be equivalent. Equivalent units cannot both be used for credit.
Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study Careers in the Curriculum (HBG0004) to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students who commence their course from 2007 onwards. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.
In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study Careers in the Curriculum (HBG0004) to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students who commence their course from 2007 onwards. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.
Prerequisites/Corequisites
Students must have passed prerequisites/corequisites listed for each unit of study and must check that they have fulfilled these requirements before enrolling. Unit of study convenors must be consulted if students wish to enrol in a unit of study for which they do not have the stated requisite.
Students must have passed prerequisites/corequisites listed for each unit of study and must check that they have fulfilled these requirements before enrolling. Unit of study convenors must be consulted if students wish to enrol in a unit of study for which they do not have the stated requisite.
Final Year Experience - Major Projects
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all incoming undergraduates from 2007 will undertake 25 credit points of professionally focused final year major projects within their programs of study. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all incoming undergraduates from 2007 will undertake 25 credit points of professionally focused final year major projects within their programs of study. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.
Major specialisations
The Bachelor of Business (International Business)/Bachelor of Arts (Italian) does not include any co-majors or minors.
Units of study
International Business Professional Major
HBC110N Accounting for Managers
HBE110N Microeconomics
HBH110N Organisation and Management
HBI110N Foundations of International Business
HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing
HBL111N Introduction to Business Law
HBI241N Australian Global Business Perspectives
HBI223N International Marketing
HBM224N Global Logistics Management
HBI216N Comparative Regional Business
HBH323N International Human Resource Management
HBI342N International Investment & Economic Development
HBI345N International Business Strategies
HBI355N International Finance and Law
Plus the not-for-credit HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum
HBC110N Accounting for Managers
HBE110N Microeconomics
HBH110N Organisation and Management
HBI110N Foundations of International Business
HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing
HBL111N Introduction to Business Law
HBI241N Australian Global Business Perspectives
HBI223N International Marketing
HBM224N Global Logistics Management
HBI216N Comparative Regional Business
HBH323N International Human Resource Management
HBI342N International Investment & Economic Development
HBI345N International Business Strategies
HBI355N International Finance and Law
Plus the not-for-credit HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum
Language Major - Beginners Stream
HBLAN110N Introduction to Language
HAA110N Introduction to Modern Italy
HAA181N Introductory Italian for Beginners Part A
HAA182N Introductory Italian for Beginners Part B
HAA281N Intermediate Italian for Beginners Part A
HAA282N Intermediate Italian for Beginners Part B
HAA283N Business Italian for Beginners
HAA381N Advanced Contemporary Italian Part A
HAA388N Advanced Contemporary Italian Part B
HAA384N Individual Project
HAA312N Italian in the Professional World
HAA311N Post War Italy
HBLAN110N Introduction to Language
HAA110N Introduction to Modern Italy
HAA181N Introductory Italian for Beginners Part A
HAA182N Introductory Italian for Beginners Part B
HAA281N Intermediate Italian for Beginners Part A
HAA282N Intermediate Italian for Beginners Part B
HAA283N Business Italian for Beginners
HAA381N Advanced Contemporary Italian Part A
HAA388N Advanced Contemporary Italian Part B
HAA384N Individual Project
HAA312N Italian in the Professional World
HAA311N Post War Italy
Language Major - Advanced Stream
HBLAN110N Introduction to Language
HAA110N Introduction to Modern Italy
HAA184N Introductory Italian for Advanced Part A
HAA185N Introductory Italian for Advanced Part B
HAA284N Intermediate Italian for Advanced Part A
HAA285N Intermediate Italian for Advanced Part B
HAA286N Business Italian for Advanced
HAA381N Advanced Contemporary Italian Part A
HAA388N Advanced Contemporary Italian Part B
HAA384N Individual Project
HAA312N Italian in the Professional World
Post War Italy (HAA311N)
HBLAN110N Introduction to Language
HAA110N Introduction to Modern Italy
HAA184N Introductory Italian for Advanced Part A
HAA185N Introductory Italian for Advanced Part B
HAA284N Intermediate Italian for Advanced Part A
HAA285N Intermediate Italian for Advanced Part B
HAA286N Business Italian for Advanced
HAA381N Advanced Contemporary Italian Part A
HAA388N Advanced Contemporary Italian Part B
HAA384N Individual Project
HAA312N Italian in the Professional World
Post War Italy (HAA311N)
Arts Component
HALM104 Media Literature Film: Texts and Contexts
HAP100 Australian Politics
HAH100 Introduction to Philosophy
HAS100 Sociology 1A (Introductory Sociology)
HALM104 Media Literature Film: Texts and Contexts
HAP100 Australian Politics
HAH100 Introduction to Philosophy
HAS100 Sociology 1A (Introductory Sociology)
Students who intend, on graduating, to teach Italian either at primary or secondary level or who do not wish to preclude this possibility, should note that the exit point required in the Italian Language stream is the third-year Advanced level and completion of the unit of study HAA384N Individual Project. To achieve this, students are advised to transfer to the Advanced stream by enrolling in third-year Advanced units of study after completing second year. A credit is the minimum requirement to be able to transfer to the Advanced stream.
Language and business units of study must normally be studied simultaneously throughout the duration of the course.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
The course aims to:
- ensure that the body of knowledge and technology imparted in the course will be relevant to immediate and potential employment opportunities
- develop self confidence through a learning experience aimed at an understanding of the subject areas and including the development of life-long learning skills
- offer Industry-Based Learning (IBL)* opportunities that rapidly link theoretical learning to applied practical work experience
- develop creativity and analytical skills
- provide an understanding of the conventional ways of seeking answers to particular problems, including use of library and other reference sources such as online and electronic information sources
- develop multi-disciplinary applied research skills through the honours year option
- develop both written and oral communication skills, and teamwork capabilities
- develop perspective and general knowledge by studying a variety of disciplines and their relationship to one another, forming an integrated, holistic business understanding
- develop an ability and willingness to adapt to change, given the turbulent, competitive and volatile nature of many businesses
- develop a broad understanding of the business and social environment, and especially its global and complex nature
- develop skills and attitudes conducive to lifelong learning
- offer a unique opportunity to participate in study tours to Europe and to undertake work experience in Europe
*Please note that IBL is not available to international students who hold a student visa.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this double degree enjoy career opportunities generally in Europe, with particular advantages in organisations where there are either joint country business ventures or offices located in Europe and Italy. In order to teach Italian, graduates must have completed the Stage 3 units of study in the Advanced Italian stream.
Graduate attributes
The intent of the course is for graduates to have well-developed attributes that will equip them for their early career and life. Specifically graduates will potentially be:
- capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community
- effective and ethical in work and community situations
- adaptable and able to manage change
- aware of the local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural)
Course experience
Industry learning
An optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL) unit may be undertaken by local students who have entered university after completing Year 12 at the completion of 100 credit points at Swinburne. Pathway students who have entered with exemptions may register with the IBL office once completing one semester of their degree. The IBL program is available to students who have a pass result. Due to government regulation, the IBL program is not available to international students who hold a student visa.
An academic staff member is assigned to each student who has an IBL placement. The role of the staff member is to act as a mentor to the student by means of visits and email and phone contact. After each visit with the student, the academic mentor completes a ‘mentor visit report form’ detailing the student’s progress and job satisfaction, with a copy being forwarded to the IBL office. All visits are logged as per the IBL policy of the University.
The Faculty of Business and Enterprise has a full-time IBL manager to liaise with undergraduate students and employers. The IBL program also has an academic convenor who ensures that the program is academically rigorous and meets the student's learning needs.
An academic staff member is assigned to each student who has an IBL placement. The role of the staff member is to act as a mentor to the student by means of visits and email and phone contact. After each visit with the student, the academic mentor completes a ‘mentor visit report form’ detailing the student’s progress and job satisfaction, with a copy being forwarded to the IBL office. All visits are logged as per the IBL policy of the University.
The Faculty of Business and Enterprise has a full-time IBL manager to liaise with undergraduate students and employers. The IBL program also has an academic convenor who ensures that the program is academically rigorous and meets the student's learning needs.
Honours
An honours degree at Swinburne provides students, who have a demonstrated academic ability, with an opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies to an advanced level: to deepen their intellectual understanding in their major area of study; and to develop their research skills. Honours students work independently but in close consultation with a supervisor on a substantial project of their choice. Students are required to collect and analyse data and produce a substantial written thesis (15,000 to 20,000 words) on their findings. The honours program is a recognised point of entry into postgraduate research studies. For further information contact the Faculty of Business and Enterprise.
Swinburne Abroad
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.2009 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any).
Non-Year 12
For Australian TAFE qualifications undertaken in Australia, the following criteria will be used:
Associate degree holders - Minimum requirement - credit grade average (at least 65% or above) with no fail grades in their business units in the final year.
Advanced diploma holders - Minimum requirement - credit grade average (at least 65% or above) with no fail grades in their business units in the final year.
Diploma holders - Minimum requirement - 50 percent of grades achieved are Distinctions (75% or above) with no fails in their business units.
Certificate IV - Minimum requirement - 75 percent of grades achieved are Distinctions (75% or above) with no fails in their business units.
Where Australian TAFE qualifications are delivered offshore, equivalent grades will be adopted.
Partially completed tertiary qualifications
Applicants must also have completed a minimum of one year (100 credit points) of equivalent full-time study - Minimum requirement - Credit grade average (65% or above) with no fails in their business units.
Special Entry
Applicants who do not satisfy any of the above requirements (including applicants with a non-competitive Year 12 completed a minimum of two years prior to the time of application) are required to sit a STAT Multiple Choice test run by VTAC.
Not all eligible applicants can be offered a place as quotas do apply.
Pathways
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For most degrees Students will be granted matched exemptions for foundation units or some Stage 2 units only. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/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 into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For most degrees Students will be granted matched exemptions for foundation units or some Stage 2 units only. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//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. However, it must be noted that RPL is not normally recognised for Undergraduate qualifications. Students may not obtain RPL for the Professional Practice units.Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Apply
How to apply
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).VTAC code: 34651 (CSP), 34653 (Int. Fee)
For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au
Note: First year languages units will not be available to students commencing in Semester 2. This could mean that the course duration will be longer than the advertised duration.
Course fees
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students.
HELP
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of:
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of:
- HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up-front.
- FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year.
- OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel.
Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.
For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees