Associate Degree
Achieve your goals in a supported environment with Deakin's Associate Degree of Business. Take the first step towards a business career and open pathways for further study with two years of full-time study at our Warrnambool campus.
Build fundamental skills in accounting, marketing, finance, management and more in your first year and delve deeper with a specialisation in either business or accounting and finance in your second year.
Gain real-world experience with a work-integrated learning unit that will enhance your employability. A guaranteed internship within the local community will enable you to learn first-hand from industry leaders and build your professional network while you study.
Graduate with an Associate Degree of Business or take the opportunity progress to further study and complete a third and final year. Determined by your second year specialisation you will be set to meet the requirements of either a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business.
Are you looking for a pathway into a business career?
Studying at Warrnambool, you will benefit from smaller than average class sizes and a close-kit community. Our strong relationships with local industries and employers feeds directly into the course through embedded practical experience.
The Associate Degree of Business has been specifically designed to give you the experience you need while opening pathways. Make your start at a top business school and watch your career options flourish.
There is also the option to exit with a Diploma of Business if you meet the requirements and choose not to complete the full Associate Degree. With so many options available, this course can be adapted to meet your individual needs and goals.
You will graduate from the Associate Degree of Business with the experience and skill set to work in many industry sectors, including:
An associate degree equips you with the skills to succeed in both university and your career.
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To qualify for the Associate Degree of Business students will be required to complete 16 credit points of study, comprising:
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.