Associate Degree in Business (AssocDBus)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
1.3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Trimester 1
Trimester 3
Program level
UQ College
Units
32
Program code
1604
Faculty
Location
Ipswich
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Associate Degree in Business.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent. English, English Communication and Mathematics are recommended.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 11209
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Duration
1.3 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Trimester 1
Trimester 3
Program level
UQ College
Units
32
Program code
1604
Faculty
Location
Ipswich
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Associate Degree in Business.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent. English, English Communication and Mathematics are recommended. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 075145G
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6; reading 5.5; writing 5.5; speaking 5.5; listening 5.5. Internet based TOEFL test results are considered on a case by case basis. View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 34375
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of three full-time trimesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in Trimester 1 - last Monday of January (15 October of previous year)
To commence study in Trimester 3 - second Monday of September (1 June of current year)
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Associate Degree in Business?
The Associate Degree in Business is a Faculty of Business, Economics and Law program designed for delivery by UQ College to provide both a stand-alone UQ qualification in Business for UQ College students, and to be an articulation pathway for students into the UQ Bachelor of Business Management (BBusMan). The Associate Degree is therefore closely aligned to the structure and content of the foundation component of the BBusMan. The Associate Degree in Business is designed to give students skills in mathematics and writing, plus core knowledge in management, accounting, marketing, law and finance, plus access to courses in the fields of commerce, and tourism.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Associate Degree in Business.
Honours
Honours is not available for this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent. English, English Communication and Mathematics are recommended.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
Additional application requirements
The indicative annual fee for the Associate Degree in Business is based on three trimesters. Please note that the 2012 indicative annual fee for international students is based on commencement in trimester 1. For students commencing in trimester 3, the indicative annual fee will be higher.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 075145G
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6; reading 5.5; writing 5.5; speaking 5.5; listening 5.5. Internet based TOEFL test results are considered on a case by case basis. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in Trimester 1 - last Monday of January (15 October of previous year)
To commence study in Trimester 3 - second Monday of September (1 June of current year)
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 11209
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 34375
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of three full-time trimesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Associate Degree in Business
To complete the Associate Degree in Business, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #32 from the AssocDBus List comprising -
- #26 of compulsory courses from Group 1; and
- #6 from Group 2
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Associate Degree in Business.
