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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Indonesian and International Business)

Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Indonesian and International Business)
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
QTAC code: 016201
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AB304
CRICOS code: 058146C. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights
  • Opportunity for in-country Indonesian language studies
  • Undertake applied industry projects with real businesses
  • Travel overseas to find local distributors for business products and services

Combine studies in business and Indonesian to pursue a career in international business.

In this program you develop advanced Indonesian language skills and a solid foundation in business, with a focus on international business. As well as Indonesian, you study business issues, cross-cultural differences and impact on business, politics and government relations, international diplomacy and trade, e-business, and international finance. The international business component has a strong focus on Asia. Indonesian study provides a complementary skill, giving you a regional business advantage.

Career opportunities

International business, export/import, teaching (with further study), international trade, foreign affairs, human resources, research, interpreting/translating (with further study).

Professional recognition

Students and graduates may become members of the Australian Institute of Export; Australian Institute of Management; Australian Marketing Institute; Academy of International Business.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111 Communication and Thought

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses

Introductory courses
3 required courses:

INT100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
INT110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
INT111 International Politics: An Australian Perspective

Advanced courses
1 required course:

INT250 Indonesian A

Plus select 2 courses from:
INT230 Indonesian B
INT245 Forces of Change in International Politics
INT274 Making Public Policy in a Global Era

Plus select the equivalent of 6 advanced courses (72 units) from:
INT210 Politics of the USA(12 units)
INT211 Politics and Security in East Asia(12 units)
INT212 Indonesian C(12 units)
INT213 Indonesian D(12 units)
INT256 Indonesian E(12 units)
INT257 Indonesian F
INT280 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics(48 units)
INT281 International Security(48 units)
INT282 In-Country Indonesian Studies A(12 units)
INT283 In-Country Indonesian Studies B(24 units)

Students may select from the above options for in-country Indonesian language studies as approved by the language coordinator.

Students may also count two 12 unit courses studied at another Australian university in their Indonesian major.

Elective courses
Select 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Faculty of Business courses

9 required courses:
BUS101 In-Country Indonesian Studies C
BUS102 In-Country Indonesian Studies D
BUS103 Applied Research Methods
BUS104 Economics for Business
BUS105 Business Law and Ethics
BUS106 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS108 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS211 Accounting for Business
BUS320 Introduction to Informatics

Advanced courses
7 required courses:

IBS210 Strategic Management
IBS220 Cross-Cultural Management
IBS221 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
IBS310 International Marketing
IBS320 Managing Global Logistics
IBS321 International Business Strategy: Sustainable and Digital Perspectives
INT235

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.

Program requirements and notes

  1. A maximum of 5 introductory level courses can be included in the 15 Arts and Social Sciences courses in this program
  2. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
  3. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
  4. Refer to explanation of terms.
  5. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
  6. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  7. Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
  8. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, simulations, debates, forums, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au

Program Leader - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Dr Phillip Mahnken
Tel: +61 7 5430 1254
Email: pmahnken@usc.edu.au

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