Bachelor of Business Studies - TAFE integrated program

What is this course about?

TAFE NSW Riverina Institute and Charles Sturt University have integrated the Advanced Diploma in Business Management and Bachelor of Business Studies degree. The program is offered through Riverina Institute's Griffith and Wagga Wagga Campuses.

What are some of the features of the program?

This high quality program has many unique features:

• graduates can gain nationally recognised qualifications
• the integrated program focuses on broad-based business skills development in areas such as human resources, marketing, management and industrial relations, financial management, and the use of teams current Year 12 students have access to the program on the basis of their secondary school's recommendation as to their suitability (School Recommendation)
• a pre-application process also applies for those students looking to confirm their place prior to the HSC
• there will be full face-to-face delivery in the first year of the program with gradual introduction to supported flexible modes of learning
• the Charles Sturt University component of the program is funded under the Commonwealth supported contribution (HECS-HELP) for a guaranteed three years.

What are the benefits of studying this program?

This program offers some clear benefits to students:

• it is no longer necessary for students to travel away from the Western Riverina region to pursue advanced business qualifications
• students save on the cost of travel and accommodation by studying in Griffith rather than other regional or urban centres
• students will get more personalised attention and support due to smaller class sizes
• students can obtain credit for previous relevant work and study
• students' practical business skills will be greatly enhanced via a business internship in the program
• students will receive individual support and counselling.

What support will students receive?

Students in this program will have access to the services and facilities provided by TAFE NSW and Charles Sturt University. This includes student support services, e.g. access to counselling, computers and the internet, and the library facilities of both institutions.

Who can apply?

This three-year full-time program would suit Year 12 graduates, non school leavers, people employed in business, and those wishing to extend qualifications already gained.

Recognition of prior learning is available by consultation with the relevant TAFE NSW or Charles Sturt University Course Coordinator.

Enrolment pattern

Griffith Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus

Griffith Campus

Session 1

TAFE SUBJECTS
9767Z Identify own training needs - management
BSBCMN404 Develop teams and individuals
BSBCMN410 Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBCMN411 Monitor a safe workplace
BSBCMN412 Promote innovation and change
BSBFLM412 Promote team effectiveness
BSBMGT503 Prepare budgets and financial plans
BSBCMN402 Develop work priorities
BSBCMN405 Analyse and present research information
BSBFLM403 Implement effective workplace relationships
BSBHR402 Recruit and select personnel

CSU SUBJECTS
MKT110  Marketing Principles

Students graduate from Riverina Institute with a Certificate IV in Business Management (BSB4111).
This is a nationally recognised qualification.

Session 2

TAFE SUBJECTS
BSBMGT501 Market services and concepts to internal customers
BSBMGT502 Manage people performance
BSBMGT507 Manage environmental performance
BSBHR504 Manage industrial relations policies and processes
BSBMKG502 Establish and adjust the marketing mix

CSU subject ACC100  contributes to credit for the TAFE unit BSBMGT504 Manage budgets and financial plans

CSU SUBJECTS
ACC100  Accounting 1

Students graduate from Riverina Institute with a Diploma in Business Management (BSB5041).
This is a nationally recognised qualification.

Session 3

TAFE SUBJECTS
BSBMGT604 Manage business operations
BSBMGT605 Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBMGT609 Manage risk
BSBMKG605 Evaluate international marketing opportunities

CSU SUBJECTS
MGT230  Business and Professional Ethics

Session 4

TAFE SUBJECTS
BSBMGT602 Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans
BSBMGT607 Manage knowledge and information

CSU SUBJECTS
ECO110  Microeconomics
  MGT210 Organisational Behaviour

Students graduate from Riverina Institute with an Advanced Diploma in Business Management (BSB6021).
This is a nationally recognised qualification.

Session 5

TAFE SUBJECTS
No Riverina Institute subjects

CSU SUBJECTS
HRM310  Developing Human Resources
MGT320  Managing Change
  MKT310 Marketing Communications
  MKT325 Internet Marketing

Session 6

TAFE SUBJECTS
No Riverina Institute subjects

CSU SUBJECTS
BUS370  Business Internship
MGT330  Business Strategy
MGT340  International Business Management

Students graduate from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Business Studies.

Wagga Wagga campus

Session 1

TAFE SUBJECTS
BSBCMN405 Analyse and Present Research Information
BSBCMN410 Coordinate Implementation of Customer Service Strategies
BSBCMN404 Develop Teams and Individuals
BSBCMN411 Monitor a Safe Workplace
BSBCMN412 Promote Innovation and Change
BSBFLM403 Implement Effective Workplace Relationships
BSBFLM412 Promote Team Effectiveness
BSBMGT503 Prepare Budgets and Financial Plans
(Credit given for BSBMGT504 Manage Budgets and Financial Plans)

CSU SUBJECTS
ACC100 Accounting 1: Information for Business

Session 2

TAFE SUBJECTS
BSBMKG402 Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets
BSBMKG405 Implement and monitor marketing activities
BSBMKG502 Establish and adjust the marketing mix
BSBMGT502 Manage People Performance
BSBMGT506 Recruit, select and induct staff
BSBMGT507 Manage Environmental Performance
BSBHR504 Manage Industrial Relations Policies and Procedures
(Credit given for BSBCMN402 Develop Work Priorities; BSBCMN407 Coordinate Business Resources)

CSU SUBJECTS
MGT100  Organisations and Management
(Credit given for HRM210  Human Resource Management; INR210  Industrial Relations in Australia; MKT220  Buyer Behaviour)

Students graduate from Riverina Institute with a Diploma in Business Management (BSB5041).
This is a nationally recognised qualification.

Session 3

TAFE SUBJECTS
BSBMKG605 Evaluate International Marketing Opportunities
BSBMGT604 Manage business operations
BSBFLM505 Manage Operational Plan
BSBMGT608 Manage Innovation and Continuous Improvement
BSBMGT606 Manage Customer Focus

CSU SUBJECTS
MGT220  E-commerce
LAW110  Business Law

Session 4

TAFE SUBJECTS
BSBMGT602 Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans
BSBMGT609 Manage Risk
BSBHR601 Manage Change

CSU SUBJECTS
ECO120  Macroeconomics
MGT230  Business and Professional Ethics
or
LAW220  Business Organisations Law
(Credit given for MGT290  Project Management; MGT210  Organisational Behaviour)

Students graduate from Riverina Institute with an Advanced Diploma of Business Management (BSB6021).
This is a nationally recognised qualification.

Session 5

TAFE SUBJECTS
No Riverina Institute subjects

CSU SUBJECTS
Three from:
HRM310  Developing Human Resources
LAW370  Law of Employment
MKT310  Marketing Communications
MGT320  Managing Change
 
Session 6

TAFE SUBJECTS
No Riverina Institute subjects

CSU SUBJECTS
Three from:
HRM320  Issues in Human Resource Management
HRM330 Strategic Human Resource Management
INR310  Comparative Industrial Relations
MGT330  Business Strategy
MGT340  International Business Management
MGT370  Business Internship
(Completion of the Advanced Diploma in Business Management (BSB6021) provides seven unspecified credits toward the CSU Bachelor of Business Studies).

Students graduate from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Business Studies.

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.

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This course is available to commence study in

Session 1; Session 2