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Undergraduate Certificate in Business
Avondale University, Cooranbong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Undergraduate Certificate in Business is a condensed 4 unit introduction to key principles and practices in business, covering accounting, marketing, human resource management, information technology and business communication, aimed at entry level roles or as a stepping stone into further business study. Completion guarantees direct entry into the second semester of the Avondale Diploma of Business or Bachelor of Business.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- 4 units
- 24 credit points
- over 1 semester full time (or part time equivalent)
- maximum 1 year to complete. Semester 1: BBUS12010 Organisations in a Business Context
- BBUS16020 Introduction to Accounting
- BBUS15050 Information Technology Systems in Business
- BBUS11000 Entrepreneurship
- Innovation and AI Advantage. Semester 2: BBUS16040 Introduction to Economics
- BBUS14050 Business Statistics
- BBUS14060 Business Law
- plus one of ACCT16500 Financial Accounting and Reporting
- MKTG26000 Consumer Behaviour
- MNGT26100 Organisational Behaviour or MKTG28100 Marketing Communication. Completed units may provide credit for the same units in the Diploma of Business or Bachelor of Business
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211
On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A selection rank of at least 45 (ATAR plus adjustment factors), or 24 points in the IB Diploma, or NZ Year 13 NCEA Level 3 university entrance, or an appropriate Avondale-approved entrance exam score, for school leavers not currently in Year 12; an Australian Certificate III approved by the Course Convenor (or equivalent NZ certificate) for VET entrants; at least 2 completed Bachelor's units, a bridging/enabling course, or 3 completed units of Avondale's Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation for those who have already attended university; overseas qualifications assessed under Avondale's Admission Policy (HE) Appendix 1.
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