Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
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Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students
Course Description:
This degree will be replaced by a new course structure from 2009. Current students have the option of either continuing with this degree or transferring to the new degree course Bachelor of Business (International Business) / Bachelor of Arts (Japanese). The Bachelor of Business(International Business)/Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) is a vocationally oriented course that is designed to assist in the intellectual, social and personal development of the student as preparation for entrance into a range of specialist and generalist business professions. The program prepares students for a career in business, whether domestic or international, recognising that the business world is a global one as we step into the 21st Century. It also produces educationally rounded people, capable of taking their places in their chosen professions and in the community in which they live. The ability to communicate, both verbally and in documents, in the language of the customer is seen as a significant advantage for Australian business people trying to break into competitive international markets. Swinburne takes particular pride in producing business graduates who are employment-ready, of immediate practical relevance to their employers and capable of excellent career development from a strong commencing base. Along with knowledge and skills development, the program deliberately takes on an entrepreneurial 'flavour' throughout its entirety. Graduates will have the basic capacity, attributes and 'mindset' to consider creating their own enterprises from the time of graduation, or at some future point in their career. They will therefore be well prepared to either seek professional entry as an employee in their chosen field of specialisation or grasp innovative business opportunities to employ themselves or others. Swinburne’s Bachelor of Business (International Business)/Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) is a unique course offering students (with or without previous knowledge of Japanese) the opportunity to study the language and its associated areas including culture, society, politics and economics, together with an array of business specialisations. Completing students are eligible to receive two degrees, a Bachelor of Business (International Business) and a Bachelor of Arts (Japanese). In addition to the academic and practical skills which this course provides, it also opens up a myriad of international study and work opportunities upon which to build networks within Japan.
Aims & Objectives:
The course aims to: Ensure that the body of knowledge and technology imparted in the course will be relevant to immediate and potential employment opportunities. Develop self confidence through a learning experience aimed at an understanding of the subject areas and including the development of life-long learning skills. Offer Industry-Based Learning (IBL) opportunities which rapidly link theoretical learning to applied practical work experience. Note that this optional Industry-Based Learning program is not available to international students. Develop creativeness and analytical skills. Provide an understanding of the conventional ways of seeking answers to particular problems, including use of library and other reference sources such as modern internet and electronic information sources. Develop multi-disciplinary applied research skills through the honours year option. Develop both written and oral communication skills, and team work capabilities. Develop perspective and general knowledge by studying a variety of disciplines and their relationship to one another, forming an integrated, holistic business understanding. Develop an ability and willingness to adapt to change, given the turbulent, competitive and volatile nature of many businesses. Develop a broad understanding of the business and social environment, and especially its global and complex nature. Develop skills and attitudes conducive to lifelong learning. Offer a unique opportunity to participate in study tours to Asia and to undertake work experience in Japan.
Course Structure:
To complete the requirements of this course students must complete thirty-two units of study comprising thirteen Japanese language and supporting cultural units, seven business core units, an International Business major (six units of study) and an additional six units of study (which may comprise either another major, a minor and two electives or six electives). The six additional units of study may be selected from units offered in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business specialisations or other disciplines outside the Faculty of Business and Enterprise by approval. A mandatory unit HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum (zero credit points) must also be completed. A major consists of six post-core units of study at least two of which must be at Stage 3 level. A minor consists of four post-core units of study at least one of which must be at Stage 3 level. An elective is a units of study that is not part of the business core, a major or minor. Note: the requirements of this course should be read in conjunction with the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) course descriptions. Students wishing to enrol in units of study which are not a formal part of this course will be required to seek approval from the Faculty Administration Manager prior to enrolment. Semester Abroad Domestic students in the Bachelor of Business (International Business)/Bachelor of Arts (Italian) or (Japanese) must undertake an approved component of the course overseas. This could be a student exchange, a study tour or work experience. Domestic students who have completed studies overseas may apply for preclusion from the overseas component. International students are precluded from the mandatory overseas component provision that all other course conditions are met. Stage 3 Units of Study – Honours Stream Option Each semester a limited number of Stage 3 units of study are offered by the Faculty of Business and Enterprise to students as an Honours stream option. These units of study provide students with the challenge and an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter, and to develop research skills by completing research based assessment tasks. To enrol, students are required to have achieved a credit grade average in the discipline units studied to date, an overall credit average and gain approval from the unit of study convenor. Students enrolled in Honours stream units of study will have codes appended with an H and the words (Honours stream) to reflect the higher academic content and requirements. The Honours Stream option is highly recommended for students considering enrolment in the Bachelor of Business (Honours) course upon completion of the degree. Course restrictions Students should note the following restrictions on units of study that can be credited towards the Bachelor of Business (International Business)/Bachelor of Arts (Japanese): A minimum of eight units of study must be completed at Swinburne University. This must include completion of half the units of study for all majors and minors. At least one Stage 3 unit of study for any major or minor must also be completed at Swinburne University with the exception of Italian and Japanese language majors or minors. This regulation must be observed in course plans that include unit exemptions, studies completed through international exchange, cross-institutional study or study abroad. A maximum of twelve units of study from any discipline (e.g. Marketing - 'HBM' unit code prefix). A maximum of twelve Stage 1 units of study (e.g. HBM110 - Stage 1 units have a 1 immediately following the three-letter code). A minimum of three Stage 3 units of study must be completed in addition to the mandatory Stage 3 language and cultural units (e.g. HBM330 - Stage 3 units have a 3 immediately following the three-letter code). Unmatched exemptions can only be used as electives and do not fulfil Stage 3 units of study course requirements. The unit HAT119 Academic Communication Skills cannot be used for credit towards the double degree. A unit of study can only be counted once as part of a major or minor or as an elective - one unit cannot be counted twice (e.g. the unit HBI342 International Investment and Development may be counted towards either the International Business major or the Asian Business minor, but not both). Students are not permitted to enrol in units of study where they have completed another unit that is deemed to be equivalent. HBI300 Industry Placement cannot be used for credit towards the double degree. Students will be allowed to study a maximum of thirty-four units of study as part of the double degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students who commence their course from 2007 onwards. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills. Special course of study for students who have completed an Advanced Diploma in Business Students enrolled the Bachelor of Business (International Business)/Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) who have completed an approved Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Business or equivalent must complete all the normal requirements for the course except they are only required to complete four of the seven business core units of study (which may include matched unit of study credits). However, all core units of study required as prerequisites for later Stage units selected for study must be completed. Prerequisites/Corequisites Students must have passed all prerequisite units of study listed for each unit. They must have already passed or be concurrently enrolled in any corequisite units of study. Unit of study convenors must be consulted if students wish to enrol in a unit of study for which they do not have the stated requisite. Industry-Based Learning (IBL) The Bachelor of Business (International Business)/Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) includes an optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL) placement, in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment as part of their degree course. Students require a credit grade average for acceptance into the IBL program. Whilst enrolment in the Industrial Placement completed as part of IBL is not for credit, it gives eligible students invaluable practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All IBL placements are subject to the availability of places and require suitable English language skills. Note: The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is currently not available to international students. Final Year Experience - Major Projects As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all incoming undergraduates from 2007 will undertake 25 credit points of professionally-focused final year major projects within their programs of study. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.
Major specialisation:
The following business specific majors/minors are available: Accounting Asian Business# Business Law Economics# eBusiness# European Business# Finance Human Resource Management / Organisation Behaviour Information Systems International Business Management Manufacturing Management Marketing # Available as minor only The following arts specific majors/minors are available: Australian Studies Cultural Studies Electronic Society Italian Studies Japanese Literature Media Studies Philosophy and Cultural Inquiry Politics Psychology Sociology
# Available as minor only
The following arts specific majors/minors are available:
Units of Study:
Business - Core Units of Study The seven business core units of study are: HBC110 Accounting for Success HBE110 Microeconomics HBH110 Organisation and Management HBL111 Law in Global Business HBM110 The Marketing Concept HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems HMB110 Quantitative Analysis A, OR HMB111 Quantitative Analysis B International Business Major HBI231 Foundations of International Business HBI340 International Trade Strategies HBL331 International Business Law At least one of: HBI341 Asia - Business Context HBI392 European Union - Business Context HBI394 The Americas: Business Context And remaining units of study from: HBE335 International Finance HBI342 International Investment and Taxation HBM223 Transnational Marketing HBM339 Transnational Business Practices Arts - Language Units of Study Beginners' stream Stage 1 HAJ107 Introductory Japanese 1A HAJ108 Written Japanese 1B HAJ109 Spoken Japanese 1B Stage 2 HAJ215 Intermediate Japanese 2A HAJ217 Written Japanese 2B HAJ218 Spoken Japanese 2B Stage 3 HAJ318 Written Japanese 3A HAJ319 Spoken Japanese 3A HAJ323 Written Japanese 3B HAJ324 Spoken Japanese 3B Advanced stream from 2002 Stage 1 HAJ131 Advanced Japanese 1A HAJ132 Advanced Written Japanese 1B HAJ133 Advanced Spoken Japanese 1B Stage 2 HAJ231 Advanced Written Japanese 2A HAJ232 Advanced Spoken Japanese 2A HAJ233 Advanced Written Japanese 2B HAJ234 Advanced Spoken Japanese 2B Stage 3 HAJ331 Advanced Written Business Japanese HAJ332 Advanced Spoken Business Japanese HAJ333 Advanced Business Readings and Communication Advanced stream for students enrolled before 2002 Stage 2 HAJ210 Advanced Japanese 2A HAJ211 Advanced Written Japanese 2B HAJ212 Advanced Spoken Japanese 2B Stage 3 HAJ325 Advanced Written Japanese 3B HAJ326 Advanced Spoken Japanese 3B HAJ329 Advanced Written Business Japanese HAJ330 Advanced Spoken Business Japanese Cultural Subjects HAJ102 Introduction to Japan: A Cultural Overview HAJ202 Communication in Japanese HBI341 Asia - Business Context Recommended electives HAT116 Linguistics HAJ302 Work Experience in Japan (subject to availability of placements) HBI391 Pacific Rim Business Study Tour Students who intend, on graduating, to teach Japanese either at primary or secondary level or who do not wish to preclude this possibility, should note that the exit point required is the third-year Advanced level. To achieve this, students in the Beginners stream are advised to transfer to the Advanced stream by enrolling in third year Advanced units of study after completing second year. A credit is the minimum requirement to be able to transfer to the Advanced stream. Language and business units of study must normally be studied simultaneously throughout the duration of the course.
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/ The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is currently not available to international students. However international students may be able to participate in IBL in another country, subject to the approval of the relevant Swinburne IBL Manager and appropriate immigration approval.
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/
The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is currently not available to international students. However international students may be able to participate in IBL in another country, subject to the approval of the relevant Swinburne IBL Manager and appropriate immigration approval.
Honours:
An Honours degree at Swinburne provides students, who have a demonstrated academic ability, with an opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies to an advanced level: to deepen their intellectual understanding in the major are of study; and to develop their research skills. Honours students work independently but in close consultation with a supervisor on a substantial project of their choice. Students are required to collect and analyse data and produce a substantial written thesis (15,000 to 20,000 words) on their findings. The Honours course is a recognised point of entry into postgraduate research studies. For further information contact the Faculty of Business and Enterprise.
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange and Study Abroad Programs. Exchange Swinburne partners offer many subjects as a secure base to explore a foreign culture. All programs can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant to the degree and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/edabroad .
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of this double degree enjoy opportunities wherever Japanese is spoken, with particular advantages in organisations where there are either joint country business ventures or offices located in Japan. In order to teach Japanese, graduates must have completed the Stage 3 units of study in the Advanced Japanese stream. Students with studies in International Business find rewarding work in an array of institutions and firms engaged in aspects of international business.
Professional recognition:
For full details on professional recognition pertaining to this course refer to the A055 Bachelor of Business course entry.
Graduate Attributes:
The following strategies are used in the delivery of the Bachelor of Business (International Business)/Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) to achieve the generic skills described in the course objectives: Assessment and workload expectations encourage students to be self directed. Many assignments rely on peer assisted learning for successful completion. Current research projects in many units of study require students to seek out active businesses as case studies in their completion.
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. 2009 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any). Bonus points will be given for VCE LOTE. For further information, see the VTAC website: www.vtac.edu.au In the first instance preference will be given to Advanced Diploma holders who have a Distinction Grade average (at least 75% or above) with no fail grades in the final year. Followed by Advanced Diploma holders who have a Grade average midway between Credit and Distinction (at least 70% or above) with no fail grades in the final year. Followed by applicants who have completed the equivalent of at least three full-time semesters towards the Advanced Diploma who have a Distinction Grade average (at least 75% or above) with no fail grades. Followed by Advanced Diploma holders who have a Credit Grade average (at least 65% or above) with no fail grades in the final year. Diploma holders will only be considered for selection if a minimum of 50% of grades achieved are Distinctions (75% or above), with no fails, and places are available. Certificate IV (post year twelve qualifications) will only be considered for selection if a minimum of 75 percent of grades achieved are Distinctions (75% or above), with no fails, and places are available. Note: Associate Diploma holders should refer to the above requirements for Advanced Diploma holders. Applicants with partially completed tertiary qualifications (at least one year of equivalent full-time study): minimum requirement - Credit Grade average (at least 65% or above) with no fails. Applicants who do not have a Year 12 qualification or who have a non-competitive Year 12 score and no other tertiary study, and who have not satisfied minimum tertiary entrance requirements, providing they have not been in full-time secondary school for at least two years, or applicants who have a non-competitive entry requirement that has been completed a minimum of two years prior to the time of application for the course, must apply through VTAC (both full and part-time) and register with VTAC to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT - Multiple Choice). A STAT registration fee is payable to VTAC. Advanced Diploma holders: minimum requirement - Credit Grade average (at least 65%) with no fails in the final year. Note: Not all eligible applicants can be offered a place as quotas do apply. NOTE: The intensive language sequence assumes no prior knowledge of the language. An advanced language sequence is available for students who have passed VCE level Japanese. Native speakers of Japanese are not eligible for admission to this course.
ENTER:
2008 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: 75.10 (CSP), n/a (Fee)
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways// Note: Eligibility for credit does not guarantee a place in the course: acceptance depends on the number of applicants and available places.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up-front. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.
Scholarships:
For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Application Procedure:
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC course code: 34801 (CSP), 34803 (Int. Fee) For further information, visit the VTAC website at: http://www.vtac.edu.au Note: First year languages subjects will not be available to students commencing in Semester 2. This could mean that the course duration will be longer than the advertised duration.
Information Sessions:
2008 Open Day Sunday 17 August 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses. For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
2008 Open Day
Sunday 17 August
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses.
For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 368 777 Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Business and Enterprise website
