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| Associate Degree in International Business |
CRICOS: 057567A
National Code : HEBSINTB |
Course Location and Department
Preston Campus
Faculty of Business - Higher Education

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Course Description
NMIT's Associate Degree in International Business is designed to provide both academic knowledge and high level vocational skills to meet the needs of both local and multinational organisations and the broader business community. The Associate Degree in International Business was developed in consultation with industry, government agencies, professional bodies and universities to meet the growing demand for graduates skilled in international business and trade. The qualification can also be used as a pathway for further education and training at undergraduate or postgraduate levels.
The Associate Degree in International Business will provide participants with knowledge and skills in a number of areas relevant to all businesses. The course includes the study of general business topics such as law, economics, accounting and finance, statistics, e-business, marketing and management, as well as specialist topics in the areas of international business and trade, cross cultural communication, international business law, supply chain management, and international trade conventions and agreements. Professional practice is included in the course to meet the demands of employers for graduates who have relevant work experience and who are therefore 'work ready'. 
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Career Opportunities
Vocational outcomes for graduates include import and export facilitation and management, international trade development, transport and logistics management, trade brokerage, product management and international marketing management.
The broad nature of the course will enable graduates to work within a number of industry sectors such as, manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, arts and entertainment, information technology, health, agriculture, mining, finance, insurance, communications, government, not for profit organisations and education.

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Course Duration
Two years

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Course Commencement Dates
February

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Entrance Requirements
- Year 12 VCE or equivalent with English, or
- TAFE Diploma course in marketing, international business, management, human resources management or equivalent, or
- Relevant industry experience.
An additional requirement for international students is International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Level 6.
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Application Procedures
Apply through NMIT's International Office, email: international@nmit.vic.edu.au

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Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) may be available based on skills and knowledge already acquired by the applicant through previous study or equivalent studies of a similar standard at another institution or from various work and life skills.

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Pathways to Further Study
Students who successfully complete the Associate Degree in International Business may be granted up to 16 subjects credit in a number of business bachelor degrees, e.g. Bachelor of International Business or the Bachelor of Business (majoring in management, marketing or HRM), with NMIT's partner universities or other institutes.
The course enables students to maximise their learning and career opportunities by initially gaining a two year higher education qualification and then articulating to a bachelor or higher degree at a later stage.
Contact NMIT for further information regarding articulation pathways with our partner universities.

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Tuition Fees
Year 1 - AU$12,000
Year 2 - AU$12,000
No amenities fees are charged for any higher education courses.

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Assessment Methods
The method of assessment may include a combination of examinations, assignments, tests, group and individual reports and projects, essays, practical tasks, literature reviews, journals, presentations, interviews, case studies and class participation.

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Materials
Students will be required to purchase prescribed textbooks and other materials as detailed in the Associate Degree in International Business booklist. The class teacher, as required, will provide additional resources once the course commences.

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| Qualification
As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this course is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Associate Degree in Accounting. |
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Course Outline
This outline for this course is located at the Associate Degree in International Business page on the NMIT website.

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