Associate Degree in Business Studies AssocDegBusStud
Bachelor of Business Studies BBusStud
Diploma of Business Studies DipBusStud
On Campus - Albury-Wodonga
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On Campus - Tianjin University of Commerce
On Campus - Wagga Wagga
On Campus - Yangzhou University
On Campus - Yunnan Uni-Finance & Economics
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Online - Wagga Wagga
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Course duration referenced below is the effective time taken to complete a course when studied full time (full time equivalent duration). At Charles Sturt the standard calendar refers to 32 points a session over a 2 session calendar year. The Actual Duration is the time taken to complete the course following the prescribed enrolment pattern. A course's actual duration can be affected by the session calendar (number of sessions undertaken per year) and/or mode (full time, part time or mixed) and credit packages which may have been granted upon admission. Therefore, depending on the prescribed enrolment pattern, mode, calendar utilised and credit awarded a course may take less time or more time to complete than the duration noted as full time equivalent years. Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern to determine the actual duration of study.
Full-time: 1.0 year (or part-time equivalent)
Full-time: 3.0 years (or part-time equivalent)
Full-time: 2.0 years (or part-time equivalent)
A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with an ATAR of 55 (including adjustment factors)
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
OR
Minimum 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
Work experience of no less than two years full time duration in areas related to the course as demonstrated by a detailed resume.
English Language Proficiency
Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency Requirements apply.
Standard CSU credit rules apply
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The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] and Diploma [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
The course consists of 24 standard subjects (192 points) including:
The level of a subject is determined by the first number in the subject code. For example ACC100 is a Level 1 subject, MGT340 is a Level 3 subject. A standard subject is deemed to be an 8 credit point subject.
Students must also demonstrate accomplishment of CSUs Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) by completing subjects selected from the table below OR by gaining approval from your Course Director to meet the GLOs via completion of other CSU subjects/or as demonstrated by prior study.
Graduate Learning Outcome (GLO) Table
Numeracy - One subject from:
ACC100 Accounting 1
ACC127 Accounting and Financial Literacy
EC0130 Business Economics
QBM100 Data Analytics for Business
QBM120 Business Data Analysis
ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
Academic Literacy - Two subjects from:
ACC100 Accounting 1
BUS114 Introduction to Workplace Learning PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:
- EMP103 Workplace Communication OR
- EMP105 Technology for the Connected Workplace
EML102 Written Communication
ITC105 Communication & Information Management
MGT100 Organisations & Management
MKT110 Marketing & Society
MGT220 eCommerce
MKT220 Consumer Behaviour
Information & Research Literacy - Two subjects from:
BUS114 Introduction to Workplace Learning PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:
- EMP103 Workplace Communication OR
- EMP105 Technology for the Connected Workplace
ITC105 Communication & Information Management
MGT100 Organisations & Management
MGT250 Asia Pacific Business
MKT220 Consumer Behaviour
MKT260 International Marketing
ACC311 Strategic & Sustainable Accounting 1
HRM330 Strategic Human Resource Management
MGT340 International Management
Digital Literacy - Two subjects from:
BUS114 Introduction to Workplace Learning PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:
- EMP103 Workplace Communication OR
- EMP105 Technology for the Connected Workplace
COM112 Digital Media
MKT211 Applied Social Media & Digital Marketing
MGT220 eCommerce
MKT260 International Marketing
MGT340 International Management
Indigenous Cultural Competency - One subject from:
IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, relating and understanding Country
MGT230 Ethics, Sustainability & Culture*
*Study Centre students complete MGT211 Business Ethics a Global Perspective in place of MGT230, they do not complete IKC101. As such are they do not met this GLO in their course structure.
Global Citizenship - One subject from:
BUS201 International Project
MGT250 Asia Pacific Business
MKT260 International Marketing
MGT340 International Management
ACC311 Strategic & Sustainable Accounting
Sustainable Practice - One subject from:
ENM163 Natural Resource Management
ENM308 The Challenge of Sustainable Development
MKT303 Social & Sustainability Marketing
GLOs for Ethics & Professional Practice are covered in multiple subjects across the curriculum.
BUSINESS SUBJECTS:
Level 1 business subjects:
ACC127 Accounting and Financial Literacy
ACC128 Financial Accounting and Reporting
ADV104 Introduction to Advertising
BUS100 English for Academic Studies (Available to international students only)
BUS114 Introduction to Workplace Learning PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:
- EMP103 Workplace Communication OR
- EMP105 Technology for the Connected Workplace
COM112 Digital Media
COM116 Introduction to Public Relations
COM125 Principles of Audio Programming
COM127 Introduction to Media Production
ECO130 Business Economics
IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, relating and understanding Country
ITC105 Communication & Information Management
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC114 Introduction to Database Systems
ITC161 Computer Systems
LAW110 Business Law
MGT100 Organisations and Management
MKT110 Marketing & Society
QBM100 Data Analytics for Business
Level 2 business subjects:
ACC200 Accounting Systems
ACC222 External Reporting
ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
ACC275 Professional Practice in Accounting
ADV205 Advertising Creative
BUS201 International Project
BUS223 Work Placement 1* PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:
- EMP100 Building Resilience for the Workplace OR
- EMP109 Solving Problems with Critical Thinking
COM223 Organisational Communication
COM236 Event Management
COM237 Social and Mobile Media
ECO210 Labour Economics
ECO220 Macroeconomic Analysis
FIN211 Financial Management
FIN221 Investments
FIN230 Financial Institutions and Markets
HRM201 Workplace Relations in Australia
HRM210 Human Resource Management
ITC203 Object Oriented Systems Analysis & Design
ITC204 Human Computer Interaction
ITC205 Professional Programming Practice
ITC206 Programming in Java 1
ITC209 Mobile Application Development
ITC211 Systems Analysis and Design
ITC212 Internet Technologies
ITC218 ICT Project Management
ITC233 Computer Networks
ITC240 IT Infrastructure Management
ITC254 Wireless Networks
LAW220 Business Organisations Law
LAW240 Industrial Law
MGT206 Fundamentals of Strategic Planning
MGT210 Organisational Behaviour
MGT220 eCommerce
MGT230 Ethics, Sustainability & Culture*
MGT245 Leading Yourself and Teams
MGT290 Project Management
MKT211 Applied Social Media & Digital Marketing
MKT220 Consumer Behaviour
MKT230 Marketing Research
MKT235 Brand Management
MKT241 Marketing in Practice
MKT260 International Marketing
*Study Centre students complete MGT211 Business Ethics a Global Perspective in place of MGT230
Level 3 business subjects:
ACC311 Strategic & Sustainable Accounting
ACC322 Company Accounting
ACC331 Auditing and Assurance Services
ACC384 International Accounting Issues
BUS385 Work Placement 2* PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:
- EMP101 Building Emotional Intelligence OR
- EMP104 Design Thinking & Creativity
BUS384 Global Business Project Management
COM313 Issues and Crisis Communication
ECO320 International Economics
FIN331 Financial Planning
FIN350 Strategic Financial Management
FIN370 Funds Management
FIN380 Superannuation
FIN381 International Banking & Finance
FIN385 Trade and Business Finance
GEO360 Community and Stakeholder Engagement
HRM310 Developing Human Resources
HRM320 Issues in Human Resource Management
HRM330 Strategic Human Resource Management
ITC303 Software Development Project 1
ITC306 Project Preparation
ITC308 IT Project
ITC309 Software Development Project 2
ITC313 Programming in Java 2
ITC314 Virtualisation Technologies
ITC322 Data Structures
ITC331 Ethics and Professional Practice
ITC333 Server Administration & Maintenance
ITC354 Routing & Switching
ITC355 Network Design
ITC358 IT Security
LAW301 Taxation Law (Principles)
LAW302 Taxation Law (Issues)
LAW316 Dispute Resolution
LAW317 Mediation
LAW370 Law of Employment
MGT307 Applied Entrepreneurial Projects
MGT310 Operations Management
MGT320 Managing and Leading Change
MGT330 Business Strategy
MGT340 International Management
MGT367 Leadership Issues
MGT382 Strategy and Corporate Governance
MGT387 Managing your Global Workforce and Business
MKT303 Social & Environmental Marketing
MKT310 Marketing Communications
MKT335 Marketing of Services
MKT340 Strategic Marketing Management
MKT350 Brand Management and Product Innovation
MKT389 Strategic Marketing and Planning
(Note: Students who wish to extend their work experience have the option to complete BUS387 Work Placement 3)
* Study Centre students complete the following subjects in place of BUS114, BUS223, BUS385
BUS224 Applied Workplace Learning 1
BUS386 Applied Workplace Learning 2
Associate Degree in Business Studies - 16 subjects or 128 points (Exit point only)
In order to be awarded the Associate Degree in Business Studies from CSU students are required:
Diploma in Business Studies - 8 subjects or 64 points (exit point only)
In order to be awarded the Diploma in Business Studies from CSU students are required:
NB: No credits are granted into the Diploma in Business Studies.
CHINA
The Bachelor of Business Studies is offered at four institutes:
CSU Subject Credits for Program or Units within the Approved Programs completed at the above institutes.
Students at these institutions receive the equivalent of 16 x 8 point subjects (128 credit points) credit upon successful completion of the approved course.
Students enrolled in the pathway program at the Chinese universities should contact their administration for advice on subject selection.
Students complete the 8 subjects listed below and achieve a total of 192 credit points to be eligible to graduate from the course.
ACC384 International Accounting Issues
BUS384 Global Business Project Management
FIN381 International Banking and Finance
FIN385 Trade and Business Finance
MGT311 Global Entrepreneurship
MGT382 Strategic & Corporate Governance
MGT387 Managing your Global Workforce and Business
MKT389 Global Marketing Management
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 pre-requisites. It is recommended, however, that students complete level one subjects before completing level two subjects and level two subjects before completing level three subjects. Note that the level of a subject is indicated by the first number in its' code. Thus ACC100 is a level 1 subject and MGT310 is a level 3 subject.
In addition, students must ensure that they have met CSU's Graduate Learning Outcomes by completing the requisite number of subjects from each GLO Subject Set outlined in the Course Structure.
While the Bachelor of Business Studies has no prescribed study pattern nor specialisations, students are recommended to consider enhancing their employability in specific disciplines by completing up to 6 subjects (selecting Level 1 or Level 2 subjects to complete first) in various discipline areas outlined below:
A) BUSINESS DISCIPLINE AREAS:
Accounting
ACC100 Accounting 1
ACC110 Accounting 2
ACC127 Accounting and Financial Literacy
ACC128 Financial Accounting and Reporting
ACC200 Accounting Systems
ACC210 Management Accounting
ACC222 External Reporting
ACC311 Strategic and Sustainable Accounting
ACC322 Company Accounting
Conflict & Dispute Resolution
LAW110 Business Law
MGT245 Leading Yourself & Teams
LAW316 Dispute Resolution
LAW317 Mediation
Economics
ECO130 Business Economics
ECO210 Labour Economics
ECO215 Managerial Economics for Business Strategy
ECO220 Macroeconomic Analysis
ECO320 International Economics
AGB110 Agricultural Economics (From Faculty of Science)
Finance
FIN211 Financial Management
FIN221 Investments
FIN230 Financial Institutions & Markets
FIN331 Financial Planning
FIN340 International Finance
FIN350 Strategic Financial Management
FIN360 Treasury Risk Management
FIN370 Funds Management
Financial Planning
FIN211 Financial Management
FIN221 Investments
FIN331 Financial Planning
FIN380 Superannuation
LAW301 Taxation Law (Principles)
LAW302 Taxation Law (Issues)
Human Resource Management
ECO210 Labour Economics
HRM210 Human Resource Management
HRM310 Developing Human Resources
HRM320 Issues in Human Resource Management
HRM330 Strategic Human Resource Management:
LAW370 Law of Employment
MGT340 International Management
Information Systems
ITC114 Introduction to Database Systems
ITC211 Systems Analysis
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC161 Computer Systems
ITC204 Human Computer Interaction
ITC206 Programming in Java 1
ITC240 IT Infrastructure Management
ITC212 Internet Technologies
ITC218 ICT Project Management
ITC331 Ethics and Professional Practice
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
MKT211 Applied Social Media & Digital Marketing
MGT245 Leading Yourself & Teams
MGT290 Project Management
MGT307 Applied Entrepreneurial Projects
MGT320 Managing and Leading Change
MKT350 Brand Management and Product Innovation
International Business & Culture
POL111 International Relations (From Faculty of Arts & Education)
MGT250 Asia-Pacific Business
MKT260 International Marketing
BUS201 International Project (Overseas Study Tour subject)
ECO320 International Economics
EMG309 Humanitarian Relief
FIN340 International Finance
MGT340 International Management
Legal Studies
LAW110 Business Law
LAW220 Business Organisations Law
LAW240 Industrial Law
LAW260 Administrative Law
LAW300 Environmental Law
LAW301 Taxation Law (Principles)
LAW302 Taxation Law (Issues)
LAW330 Finance Law
LAW370 Law of Employment
Management
MGT100 Organisations & Management
MGT206 Fundamentals of Strategic Planning
MGT210 Organisational Behaviour
MGT245 Leading Yourself & Teams
MGT290 Project Management
MGT310 Operations Management
MGT320 Managing and Leading Change
MGT340 International Management
MGT367 Leadership Issues
MGT330 Business Strategy
Marketing
MKT110 Marketing Fundamentals
MKT211 Applied Social Media and Digital Marketing
MKT220 Consumer Behaviour
MKT230 Market Research
MKT241 Marketing in Practice
MKT235 Brand Management
MKT260 International Marketing
MKT303 Social and Sustainability Marketing
MKT310 Integrated Marketing Communications
MKT335 Marketing of Services
MKT340 Strategic Marketing Management
MKT350 Brand Management and Product Innovation
Marketing, Communication & Digital Media
MKT110 Marketing Fundamentals
MKT310 Integrated Marketing Communications
COM112 Digital Media
Plus a maximum of three of the following subjects:
COM116 Introduction to Public Relations
COM127 Introduction to Media Production
COM223 Organisational Communication
COM237 Social and Mobile Media
ADV104 Introduction to Advertising
JRN101 News Gathering and Writing
Online Business Technologies
ITC114 Introductin to Database Systems
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
ITC212 Internet Technologies
MGT220 eCommerce
ITC331 Ethics and Professional Practice
ITC314 Virtualisation Technologies
Small Business Management
LAW110 Business Law
MGT100 Organisations & Management
MKT110 Marketing Fundamentals
ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
HRM210 Human Resource Management
MGT245 Leading Yourself & Teams
MKT211 Applied Social Media & Digital Marketing
MGT330 Business Strategy
Workplace Learning
BUS114 Introduction to Workplace Learning PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:
- EMP103 Workplace Communication OR
- EMP105 Technology for the Connected Workplace
BUS223 Work Placement 1* PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:
- EMP100 Building Resilience for the Workplace OR
- EMP109 Solving Problems with Critical Thinking
BUS385 Work Placement 2* PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:
- EMP101 Building Emotional Intelligence OR
- EMP104 Design Thinking & Creativity
* Study Centre students complete the following subjects in place of BUS114, BUS223, BUS385
BUS224 Applied Workplace Learning 1
BUS386 Applied Workplace Learning 2
B) NON-BUSINESS DISCIPLINE AREAS (maximum of 8 subjects only)
Advertising
ADV104 Introduction to Advertising
ADV205 Advertising Creative
ADV206 Channel Planning
ADV318 Advertising Strategy and Planning
COM223 Organisational Communication
Australian Politics & International Relations
POL110 Australian History and Politics
POL111 International Relations
POL213 Australian Political Institutions
POL205 Political Ideas
POL305 Power, Politics and Propaganda in the Media
Organisational Communication and Public Relations
COM116 Introduction to Public Relations
COM313 Issues and Crisis Communication
Plus a maximum of four subjects from:
COM223 Organisational Communication
COM224 Communication Research Strategies
COM236 Event Management
COM237 Social and Mobile Media
Psychology
PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1
PSY102 Foundations of Psychology 2
PSY201 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
PSY203 Social Psychology
PSY204 Psychological Testing
PSY305 Psychology of Personality
PSY307 Cognition
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Workplace Learning component. Further details for Workplace Learning requirements are located via the subject page
ACC275 Professional Practice in Accounting
BUS223 Work Placement 1
BUS385 Work Placement 2
BUS387 Work Placement 3
GEO360 Community and Stakeholder Engagement
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component. Further details of Residential School requirements are located via the subject page
ITC233 Computer Networks
ITC354 Routing and Switching
ITC355 Network Design
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools at About Residential School
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: July 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.