Course Structure

The course structure is based on four semesters (each of 12 weeks duration, plus an exam week), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:

• 10 compulsory core subjects (100 credit points)
• 6 elective subjects (60 credit points)

To qualify for award of the degree of Associate Degree in Business a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 160 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects.

For more information see the Student Handbook.

Subjects

Core / 10 Subjects (100 credit points)

• RES101 Introduction to Academic Writing and Research
• ACA101 Faith & Purpose (ACA101 replaces THE101 Christian Worldview from S2 2023 onwards)
• BUS101 Business Law
• BUS204 Business Analytics
• MAN101 Introduction to Management
• BUS102 Economics
• ACC101 Accounting for Decision Making
• THE201 Christian Ethics
• LEA201 Leadership Principles
• EXP202 Professional Practice in Business

Electives / 6 Subjects (60 credit points)

Elective 6 subjects taken from accredited AQF level 7 subjects offered by the college.

For more details on which subjects you can choose, see the current enrolment guide for this course.

View the full list of subjects for this course

Admission Criteria

Academic

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)

Applicants admitted on the basis of their recent secondary education must demonstrate the completion of NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of 65 or higher (or the completion of the International Baccalaureate or interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification will demonstrate the completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification awarded by an authorised institution or registered training organisation (RTO).

The Program Director will conduct a pre-admission interview (either face-to-face or phone or via Zoom) with all applicants seeking entry into the course on the basis of a Certificate III qualification. This interview aims to assess academic suitability and preparedness of the applicant for undergraduate level study.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

Applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a complete or partially complete higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion or partial completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

If you are over the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply for admission into this course on the basis of provisional entry, and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate.

Language

Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0 in any of the four skills areas). IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have undertaken five years of required higher education study (or equivalent) in English from an approved country or who have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded in English under the Australian Qualification Framework by an authorised institution or registered training organisation.

Fees & Timetable

A complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis programs and courses can be found in our Fees Information section.

For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

FEE-HELP is available for eligible students to assist you in financing your studies. For more information and other options, please visit the Financing Your Study page. For students who cannot access government loans, an alternative option is Study Loans, a private student loan provider. To learn more about loans provided by Study Loans, click here.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

Demonstrate

• a broad knowledge of business theory, business principles and practices, with depth in the areas of either Accounting or Business.

Skills:

Demonstrate

• skills to analyse, synthesise, and apply knowledge of business theory, principles and practices;
• skills to comprehend, apply and communicate a Christian worldview, with particular emphasis on the role of the gospel in providing an ethical framework for business practice;
• cognitive and technical skills required for professional activity, with depth in the areas of either Accounting or Business;
• ability to identify issues and to provide evidence based and innovative solutions, by integrating their Christian worldview with business acumen, to complex issues;
• basic skills in critical thinking and self-directed learning, using a range of sources and methods;
• communication skills to present business theories, ideas and arguments to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriately selected communication methods;

Application of Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrate

• ability to analyse and discuss contemporary topics, issues and challenges impacting on business in Australian and international contexts, and evidence based and innovative solutions to these challenges. This includes the ability to apply knowledge and skills to new and diverse contexts;
• some ability in self-reflection and evaluation of own performance for the purpose of vocational development.