Course Overview
The Associate Degree in Business and Technology (AssDegBus) course (CRICOS Course Code 108860C / TEQSA Course Code: CRS1401178) offered by the Australian School of Accounting (ASA) is designed to develop confident, competent, innovative, and work-ready Graduates with the analytical, conceptual, and technical skills to contribute to business success, in a professional working environment.
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Please contact our team at [email protected] for more information and specific fees, special scholarship and charges that may apply to your enrolment.
The Associate Degree in Business and Technology is a two-year course comprised of eight quarters. For any inquiries regarding course length and flexibility please contact [email protected]
All ASA unit and elective assessment weight is as follows;
- Online discussion forums over eight weeks – 10%
- Individual essay/report OR mid-quadmester test – 15%
- Group report – 20% and presentation – 5%
- Final Exams – 50%
Students must score 40% or more in the final exam to pass.
Forms of assessment will include both formative and summative assessment, together with critical reflection on the outcomes of assessment tasks.
Course Description, Delivery and Timetable
The Associate Degree in Business and Technology is a twelve (12) core unit course and four (4) electives to meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework (Level 6) and Higher Education Standards Framework. Candidates can choose to study part-time or full-time.
This course commences with six (6) core units at the 100 level and two (2) electives that provide students with a strong grounding in the knowledge, skills and application required for business and technology. These first-year units are followed by the next set of six (6) core units and two (2) electives covering business and technology at the 200 level, which also provides students with a choice of electives in their field of interest.
Graduates with an Associate Degree in Business and Technology may receive up to eight (8) units of credit towards an ASA Bachelor’s degree or exit with an award.
The Associate Degree in Business and Technology equips graduates with the skills and attributes necessary to continue their studies to Bachelor degree level and to seek greater professional advancement to further their careers.
ASA operates on a quadmester basis (four intakes per year). We offer two study options that enable greater flexibility in tailoring your study requirements to meet your lifestyle needs.
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1. 2 Year Course (Standard): 2 units a quadmester – 8 units per year. 2. Fast Track Course: 3 units a quadmester – 12 units per year. This option is available to domestic students and is subject to approval, please contact [email protected] to find out more. |
The primary mode of delivery is face-to-face and at the same time online for each unit, in the following manner:
- Lecture: 1 hour per week per unit
- Tutorial: 2 x 1.5 = 3 hours per week per unit
- Online Discussion Forum questions and answers: 1 hour per week per unit
In the case of less than ten (10) students the following will apply:
- Lecture: 1 hour per week per unit
- Tutorial: 1 x 1.5 per week per unit
See “Quadmesters” for a deeper break down and description of every unit and elective* in this course.
*Subject to availability.
Visit ASA’s key dates to see your timetable and other key dates. Including: quarter orientation days, quarter dates and break dates.
Entry Requirements
ASA welcomes all suitably qualified students, both domestic and overseas.
Overseas students MUST apply through a qualified Education Agent. Visit why use an agent for more information.
Our standard admission requirements are described in our Student Admission Policy. Click to view Policies and Forms.
Please contact us by email on [email protected] to find out more about our scholarships on offer and your eligibility.
To gain admission to ASA’s Associate Degree in Business and Technology, students need to meet ONE of the following criteria:
- Successful completion of an Australian senior secondary qualification with a satisfactory Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 55 (or equivalent as determined by the Academic Board); or
- Successful completion of an equivalent secondary qualification interstate and attainment of the required entrance standard; or
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) or a Foundation Year Program offered by a recognised higher education provider in Australia; or
- Successful completion of an equivalent secondary qualification overseas, and attainment of the required entrance standard; or
- Satisfactory completion of a qualification at AQF Level 6 or above, or an equivalent international qualification.
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IELTS |
Overall Band Score 6.0 with a minimum subscore of 5.5 in writing, reading, speaking and listening |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
60 Overall (with a writing score of 20) |
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PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) and above *We accept PTE Online |
Overall score 50 with no skill score < 42 |
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CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) |
52 or better |
NOTE: International applicants are only eligible to enrol as full-time students and must be 18 years of age or over at the time that they commence the course for which they have applied.
(For non-school leavers including mature-age applicants and/or those who do not hold their HSC or equivalent)
Domestic applicants who are 21 years of age or over who have not completed Year 12 or its equivalent may gain entry to a course by addressing one of the following entry requirements:
- successful completion of a Special Tertiary Admissions Test administered by a tertiary admissions centre; or
- submission of a portfolio of prior and current academic and professional work.
NOTE: Mature age entry applicants must also meet the English language entry requirements.
Any student with prior learning may submit appropriate evidence and apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. ASA may award credit towards achievement of a qualification or award for various forms of prior learning by comparing a student’s current level of skills and knowledge against unit learning outcomes. ASA may, at its discretion, recognise the validity of other forms of training or education, providing they are deemed equivalent to, or meet, the AQF standards. For further information please review the Recognition to Prior Learning Policy.
Career Paths
Associate Degree in Business and Technology Graduates will have interpersonal and communication skills that are required in business. A Graduate who has completed this course of study will have the practical application as well as the theoretical knowledge and skills, along with sound judgement and critical thinking for a position in business or the information technology industry such as:
ICT Business Analysts | Database Administrator | ICT Business and Systems Analyst
Academic Lead
This course is led by our Academic Dean
How To Apply
Students can either apply with an Education Agent, Email ASA or Apply Online. To apply online, ensure you have downloaded and completed all application forms ready to submit online. Overseas students MUST apply with an Education Agent. Find out why and where you can find an Education Agent here.
If you have any inquiries please contact ASA for help with your application. 1300 672 076 [email protected]
Course Planner
Our Associate Degree course is two years (or 8 quarters) long and is generally made up of the following structure.
See “Quarters” below for a deeper breakdown and description of every unit and elective* in this course.
*Subject to availability.
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First Quarter |
Second Quarter |
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Elective |
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Third quarter |
Fourth quarter |
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Fifth quarter |
Sixth quarter |
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BUS202 Driving Value through Innovation (Prerequisite BIS100 Intro to Business Information Systems) |
BIT201 Database Fundamentals Prerequisites BIS100 Introduction to Business Information Systems/BUS101 Quantitative Methods |
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BUS200 Strategic Leadership (Prerequisite BUS100 Business Communication) |
MGT200 Fundamentals of Business Analytics |
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Seventh quarter |
Eighth quarter |
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MGT201 Business Logistics Management |
BUS201 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility |
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Elective |
Elective |
ELECTIVES LIST
Elective Units (100 Level)
- ACC100 Accounting in Society
- BUS102 Economics
- MKT100 Fundamentals of Marketing
Elective Units (200 Level)
- MKT201 Digital Marketing Analytics
- MGT202 Managing People and Culture
- ACC200 Business Finance
