Business Studies

Including:

Bachelor of Business Studies BBusStud
University Certificate in Business Studies UnivCertBusStud
Associate Degree in Business Studies [exit point only] AssDegBusStud

CSU’s Business Studies courses offer flexible, generalist undergraduate degrees, with a wide range of opportunities and choices available to graduates.

About the course

The courses draw upon the extensive portfolio of subjects already developed by the Faculty of Business, the subject offerings of other faculties of CSU and any tertiary study you may previously have undertaken. This course allows you to construct a program of study that you individually consider will best meet your future needs.

The nomenclature on your testamur will be Bachelor of Business Studies. N.B. There are no specialisations in this program.

International students may study this specialisation through CSU regional campuses or the CSU Study Centre Sydney or Melbourne.

Where it will take you

As the course is a flexible, generalist undergraduate degree, there are a wide range of opportunities available to graduates.

Graduation requirements

To graduate from the Bachelor of Business Studies, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (24 undergraduate subjects).

To graduate from the University Certificate in Business Studies, students are required to:.

• complete eight standard subjects or their equivalent (where a standard subject is 8 points)
• complete at least two thirds of the eight standard subjects (i.e. at least six out of eight subjects) in business-based or business related discipline areas approved by the Course Coordinator
• complete all eight standard business subjects by undertaking subjects taught by CSU or subjects designated as 'CSU subjects' (i.e. those subjects offered under affiliation agreements between CSU and external organisations).

Note: No credits are granted for the University Certificate in Business Studies.

In order to exit the course and be awarded the Associate Degree in Business Studies from CSU, students are required to:

• complete 16 standard subjects or their equivalent (where a standard subject is 8 points)
• complete at least two thirds of the 16 standard subjects (i.e. 11 out of 16 subjects) in business-based or business related discipline areas approved by the Course Coordinator, including at least four subjects at Level 2
• complete at least half of the 16 standard subjects (i.e. at least eight subjects) by taking subjects taught by CSU

Articulation and credit

The University Certificate in Business Studies articulates with the Bachelor of Business Studies and all subjects completed in the University Certificate are credited towards the Bachelor degree.

Note: upon graduation with the University Certificate in Business Studies, those wishing to continue with the Bachelor of Business Studies will need to apply for admission.

No credit is allowed in the University Certificate in Business Studies. All eight subjects in the program must be completed.

Students in the degree programs may use the University Certificate as an exit point should they decide to withdraw from the Bachelor of Business program, however, the students must meet the University Certificate criteria (i.e. no credit granted in the course) to be able to exit with the award.

The Associate Degree in Business Studies is an exit point should a student decide to withdraw from the Bachelor of Business Studies program.

TAFE pathways and integrated programs

Pathways with Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)

CSU and CIT have developed a Business Studies program, where students study on campus at CIT and complete qualifications from both CIT and CSU.

In the first two years of study, students complete one of the Advanced Diplomas listed below. They then complete the Bachelor of Business Studies in their third and final year of study.

Advanced Diplomas included in this program:

• Advanced Diploma of Accounting
• Advanced Diploma of Applied Business and Information Technology
• Advanced Diploma of Business
• Advanced Diploma of Event Management 
• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
• Advanced Diploma of Hotel Management
• Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
• Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security)
• Advanced Diploma of Library / Information Services
• Advanced Diploma of Management
• Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources)
• Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management

More information about the Business Studies program will be available on the Canberra Institute of Technology site.

Integrated programs with TAFE NSW Riverina Institute

In partnership with TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, CSU offers a joint TAFE/University study program available through Griffith and Wagga Wagga campuses.

Depending on which campus you choose to study through, graduates gain up to four nationally recognised qualifications:

Wagga Wagga

• Certificate IV in Business (BSB40207)
• Diploma in Management (BSB51107)
• Advanced Diploma in Management (BSB60407)
• Bachelor of Business Studies

Griffith

• Certificate IV in Frontline Management (BSB40807)
• Diploma in Management (BSB51107)
• Advanced Diploma in Management (BSB60407)
• Bachelor of Business Studies

More information about the integrated program.

Bachelor of Business Studies, University Certificate in Business Studies. Associate Degree in Business Studies [exit point only]

Study through	Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga
Study mode and normal course duration	3 years full-time on campus 6 years part-time on campus 6 years distance education
Fee information	Australian & New Zealand students Commonwealth supported places International students On campus (onshore) fees 352KB [PDF] Distance education (offshore) fees 318KB [PDF]
Commence study in	Session 1 Session 2
Admission rank cut-offs	67.95
CRICOS registered	029254F 058827M (Study Centre Melbourne) 045876J (Study Centre Sydney)

How to apply

Choose your preferred method. Make note of the admission code as you will need this to complete your application. More information on application closing dates.

Apply through UAC	Full-time on campus study only Admission code: Albury-Wodonga - 212701 Bathurst - 212707 Dubbo - 212705 Wagga Wagga - 212704
Apply through VTAC	Full-time on campus study only Admission code: Albury-Wodonga - 13011
Apply online	Australian and New Zealand students Admission code: Bachelor degree - Distance education - EBBS On campus - Albury-Wodonga - PBBA Bathurst - PBBS University Certificate - Distance education - EBUD	International students Admission code: On campus - Albury-Wodonga - IBBN Bathurst - IBBL Wagga Wagga - IBBU Distance education - JBBS
Mail your application	Australian and New Zealand students Download an Application for Admission form 260KB [PDF] International students Download an application form
Recruitment agent	International students Contact a Recruitment agent in your country who can answer your questions about CSU as well as help on campus international students through the student visa application process. Note: Recruitment agents for CSU may not be available in every country.

 

Course structure

The University Certificate in Business Studies allows students to select subjects totalling 64 points provided the following guidelines are adhered to:

• complete eight standard subjects or their equivalent (where a standard subject is equal to one eighth of a full-time annual equivalent load)
• complete at least two thirds of the eight standard subjects (i.e. at least six out of eight subjects) in business-based or business related discipline areas approved by the Course Coordinator
• complete all eight standard business subjects by undertaking subjects taught by CSU or subjects designated as “CSU subjects” (i.e. those subjects offered under affiliation agreements between CSU and external organisations).

In order to be awarded the Bachelor of Business Studies from CSU, students are required to:

• complete 24 standard subjects or their equivalent
• complete at least two-thirds of the 24 standard subjects in business-based or business-related discipline areas approved by the Course Coordinator, including at least four subjects at Level 2 (or its equivalent) and four subjects at Level 3 (or its equivalent)
• complete at least one-third of the 24 standard subjects by taking subjects taught by CSU or subjects designated as CSU subjects (i.e. those subjects offered under affiliation agreements between CSU and external organisations)

Enrolment pattern

University Certificate/Associate Degree/Bachelor of Business Studies

Because of the flexibility of the course requirements, there is no prescribed enrolment pattern. Students may choose the order in which they undertake subjects, depending upon the availability of subjects and the meeting of any prerequisites. It is recommended, however, that students complete Level 1 subjects before completing Level 2 subjects and Level 2 subjects before completing Level 3 subjects.

Subject selection should be made in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

1. previous studies
   and
2. other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

• the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
• the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
• a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
• an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
• completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

• have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
• were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
• have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
  or
• have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

• an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
• a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
• a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
• a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
• a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
• a C pass in English at the GCE ‘A’ level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
• completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
• a C pass in ‘Use of English’ in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
• completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in ‘Use of English’;
• completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
• successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
• a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
• a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
• IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

• voluntary or paid work experience;
• performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
• participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
• completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

Additional Requirements

There are no additional requirements associated with the application for enrolment into this course.

Contacts

For all inquiries about Charles Sturt University courses, please contact info.csu on:

Telephone: 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) Telephone: +61 2 6338 6077 (outside Australia) Facsimile: (02) 6338 6001 (within Australia) Facsimile: +61 2 6338 6001 (outside Australia) Email: inquiry@csu.edu.au Web inquiry: www.csu.edu.au/student/contact Web: info.csu.edu.au