1. Business ‘Associate Degree in Business’ Theresa Lyford – Program Manager

2. RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 2 Overview Introduction Why Business as a career option New product What does this qualification lead to? Future developments

3. RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 3 Business @ RMIT Why choose a Business program at RMIT? Where will a career in Business take me?

4. RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 4 Associate Degree in Business – new product Two year program Higher Education with a vocational flavour Programs comprise – –Year 1: 8 common Business core –Year 2: Management and HR focus Use of academic skill development and language development Leads to year 3 of Business Management degree in the College of Business

5. RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 5 Business pathways Qualification enables students to work in –Management –Business –Administration All industry sectors

6. RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 6 Future developments New career pathways –Economics and Finance –Marketing –Accounting –Logistics and International Business Professional recognition for current program