Course Overview

About This Course

The Associate Degree in Business is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals. This course combines comprehensive business theory with hands-on experience, equipping you with the skills, expertise, and ethical framework needed for a successful business career. By linking academic reflection in Christian studies with practical training, the Associate Degree in Business prepares you to address contemporary challenges faced by contemporary business leaders. The program also serves as a nested award within the Bachelor of Business, offering a pathway for further studies. The Associate Degree in Business (ADB) is designed to provide graduates with a broad theoretical knowledge of business studies, along with practical organisational experience. The course aims to develop graduates who will be able to minister effectively in Christian and community settings and respond intelligibly to a wide variety of modern challenges and issues.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

30 Cowper Street, NSW (Alphacrucis College Limited)

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

IELTS: 6.5 (for international students)
Languages of Instruction: English
CRICOS Code: 0102071
AQF Level: 6 (Associate Degree)

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Small Business Owner: Start and manage your own business with confidence. Sales Professional: Utilise your business knowledge to excel in sales roles. Management Consultant: Provide expert advice to improve business performance and efficiency. Operations Manager: Oversee business operations and implement strategic initiatives. Administration Professional: Manage administrative functions in diverse business environments. Finance Roles: Take responsibility for preparing budgets and bookkeeping.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units22 units

ACA101

Faith and Purpose

Discover the foundations of faith and how it relates to one's worldview and purpose. Students will explore the Christian story from Scripture and express ideas of their own faith, examine how faith shapes views on the meaning and purpose of life, the value of humanity and ideas of human flourishing.

BUS101

Business Law

Delve into the essentials of business law by exploring the legal frameworks surrounding corporations, not-for-profits, and churches. Gain insights into Australia's legal system, including criminal, contract, and workplace law, and understand the regulatory environment's impact on business operations.

BUS104

Introduction to Business Analytics

This subject introduces concepts for a data-driven approach to decision-making. Through real-world case studies and practical software tools, the subject equips students with the analytical skills necessary to understand the different types of data and how to interpret it and generate actionable insights to support strategic business decisions.

MAN101

Introduction to Management

This foundational subject equips students with the essential management skills needed to design roles, recruit effectively, train teams, and develop fair compensation structures.

BUS102

Economics

This subject equips students with theoretical tools and practical applications, examining economics' historical, ethical, and theological dimensions. Topics include market dynamics, public policy, and the economics of religion.

ACC101

Accounting for Decision Making

This introductory subject provides an essential foundation in accounting, emphasising its critical role in business decision-making. Key accounting principles and different business structures are explained, enabling students to analyse financial statements, create a budget, and effectively evaluate business decisions.

BUS105

Quantitative Skills

BUS202

Financial Decision Making

Financial Decision Making equips students with vital skills, focusing on strategic and everyday financial choices. With practical case studies from Australia and beyond, the unit covers the time value of money, risk evaluation, and cash flow analysis.

MKT101

Foundations of Marketing

Centred on consumer value, this unit explores marketing's evolution and its current dynamics. Students will learn to analyse consumer needs, craft strategic marketing plans, and utilise the marketing mix effectively.

BUS225

Business Ethics

This subject explores the foundational values of integrity, stewardship, and justice, providing students with practical tools to navigate ethical challenges in business. Students will delve into ethical philosophies and examine their direct and indirect impacts on the economy, business practices, and individual responses.

BUS171

Business Law (Elective)

BUS172

Economics (Elective)

ACC171

Accounting for Decision Making (Elective)

This introductory subject provides an essential foundation in accounting, emphasising its critical role in business decision-making.

LEA340

Advanced Preaching (for Experienced Preachers)

LEA211

Transformational Leadership [Third Party Only]

This subject is delivered for City Harvest Church students.

BUS323

Marketing Analytics

BUS322

Financial Analytics

BUS321

Predictive Analytics