1. AD010 Associate Degree in Business DP003 Diploma of Commerce

2. 2 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©2012May 2012 Presentation 2

3. 3 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

4. May 2012 Presentation4 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 Associate Degree in Business RMIT University©2012

5. May 2012 Presentation5 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

6. May 2012 Presentation6 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 Program pathways – Diploma of Commerce RMIT University©2012

7. May 2012 Presentation7 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. Learning and assessment RMIT University©2012

8. May 2012 Presentation8 IELTS 5.5 Entry & Academic IELTS 6.0 Entry & Academic Diploma of Commerce  8 courses required and specified (no electives)  Plus concurrent English language  Plus embedded language development Pre-Entry Bachelor of Business program Associate Degree in Business  16 Courses required  2 mandatory courses - WIL project plus student elective  Plus embedded academic skills and business language development Year 1 (8 courses) Year 2 (8 courses) Year 3/4 Associate Degree in Business  8 Courses required  6 Management Courses  2 mandatory courses - WIL project plus student elective  Plus embedded academic skills and business language development Bachelor of Business program Diploma of Commerce  Associate Degree in Business Pathways to Bachelor of Business programs Degree RMIT University©2012

9. 9 Advanced standing – Diploma of Commerce RMIT University©2012May 2012 Presentation 9

10. 10 Advanced standing – Associate Degree RMIT University©2012 10

11. May 2012 Presentation11 Contact RMIT University©2012