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Associate Degree of Business

University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

About this program

Start your business education with a qualification that stands on its own or serves as a pathway to a bachelor degree, with all courses counting towards further study. Choose from minors in accounting, economics, emergent leadership, human resource management, information systems management, or marketing to align your studies with your career aspirations. Connect with peers and industry partners through core courses, and be a part of a supportive community that enhances academic success and career growth. Gain professional skills in leveraging digital technologies, communicating effectively, exercising professional judgment, and building a credible professional identity, preparing you for modern business challenges.

Cost & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$33,600
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • An undergraduate university degree typically consists of a combination of core
  • major and elective courses designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and opportunities for an in-depth deeper dive into your chosen field. Core Courses (7 Units) Students complete the following seven (7) courses ACC1201 - Data Insights and Financial Performance (1 Unit) CIS1000 - Digital Disruption (1 Unit) ECO1201 - Fundamental Economics (1 Unit) FIN1100 - Commercialisation (1 Unit) MGT1101 - Human Capabilities for Business (1 Unit) MKT1100 - Customer Experience (1 Unit) MGT1001 - Cultivating Talent (1 Unit) Selective Courses (9 Units) Select one of the following options: Option 1 - 1 x 4-unit minor from the below list and 5 x electives courses from across the university at either 1000
  • 2000or 3000 level (subject to pre-requisite and other enrolment requirements) Option 2 - 2 x 4-unit minors from the below list and 1 x elective from across the university at either 1000
  • 2000or 3000 level (subject to pre-requisite and other enrolment requirements) Accounting (4 Units) Advertising (

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

STSOLCSOL

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

ATAR 60.00 This is the lowest adjusted score to which UniSQ made an offer in Trimester 1, 2025. Meeting the lowest adjusted score doesn't guarantee admission. To study this degree, we assume you have sound knowledge in: English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent and General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12).

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