A career in business offers the potential for great financial reward and growth, yet also demands a wide range of specialised skills and knowledge. Our Business programs are designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and high-level vocational skills in business, with a management and international trade focus, in order to meet the needs of local and multinational organisations and the broader business community.
NMIT's Associate Degree of Business is a newly accredited two-year higher education qualifcation designed to meet the needs of industry and business for skilled and knowledgeable para-professionals and business specialists. Graduates may seek employment in areas such as management, marketing, human resources, international trade, logistics management or commerce.
The Associate Degree provides graduates with flexibility and an earlier exit point than traditional degree courses. This qualification is ideal for those currently in the workforce wishing to upgrade their qualifications or new entrants wishing to gain a higher education qualification in as little as two years.
Graduates of the Associate Degree of Business are practical, solutions-oriented and able to make a meaningful contribution to their profession.
Students may also articulate directly into a Bachelor of Business by undertaking an additional year of study.
The course includes core subjects such as:
- marketing
- law
- management
- accounting
- economics
- global business environments
Students may also elect to specialise in:
- International Trade
- Management
Depending on specialisation and electives, students may be able to gain knowledge in:
- international trade
- human resource management
- marketing research
- quality management
An industry practicum also provides a focus on the development of real world skills, employability and engagement with your chosen business profession.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: HEBSBUSAD
- Cricos Code: 074675M
Campus: Preston
Duration
Full-time:
2 years
Part-time:
4 years
Part-time not available to International Students
Modes of Delivery
Laboratory, Seminar, Flexible, Practicum, Workshops, Lecture, Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Successful completion of this program will normally enable entry into the Bachelor of Business and post-graduate study.
Career Opportunities
Employment outcomes may include employment in areas including marketing, international trade, logistics, management, human resources, commerce and supply chain management. The broad nature of the course will enable graduates to work within a number of industry sectors such as:
- agriculture
- forestry
- fishing
- mining
- manufacturing
- utilities
- construction
- wholesale trade
- government and administration
- education
- health and community services
- cultural and recreational services
- business
- personal services
Entrance Requirements
Local Students:
Successful completion of Year 12 VCE (or equivalent with English), or successful completion of a minimum TAFE diploma or other higher education course (any). Relevant industry or life experience that demonstrates capacity to undertake study at degree level.
International Students:
Successful completion of studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 education or relevant employment experience. English language proficiency equivalent to Academic IELTS overall band score of 6.0.Materials
Assessment Methods
Tests, mid-semester assessment tasks, feedback, examinations, end-of-semester assessment tasks, presentations.
Materials
Set text books, stationery and where practical, mobile computing equipment.
Fees
Local Fees:
$12,000 pa. FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. For more information on fees and charges, please contact the department.
International Fees:
AU$14,000.00 per year
How to Apply:
Local Students
Full-time:
Midyear entry is available for this course.
To start this course, apply directly to NMIT.
Note: evidence of citizenship/residency and proof of age is required when enrolling.
Are you eligible for a government subsidised place?
Contact NMIT now to find out more about fees and charges.
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part-time.
International Students:
Midyear entry is available for this course.
Click to download an Application for Enrolment Form.
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Please contact the International Office for the latest course information on +61 3 9269 1666.
Units of Study
Credit points are a basic measure of student workload. All subjects are given a credit point value. Most subjects at NMIT are 12 credit points. A normal full-time annual workload is 96 credit points. The academic year is divided into two main semesters; full-time students usually enrol in 48 credit points each semester, part time students usually enrol in 24 credit points each semester or less.
