The Associate of Science in Business Studies is a 90 credits programme intended to prepare students with a base in the approach and fundamentals of business studies in the present world and make a smooth progression into the Bachelor of Science in Business Studies programme.
Programme Details
| Code | ASBS090 |
| Award | Associate of Science in Business Studies |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Credits | 90 |
| Language | English |
| Mode | Online |
| Duration | Self-paced |
| Exam | Free online exam |
| Certificate | PDF Certificate + Transcript | Sample Certificate |
| Available to | Students from all over the world |
| Awarding Body | School of Business and Trade |
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Standard Entry Route |
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| To be Completed | Qualification Required |
| Stage 1 & 2a | The equivalent of Year 12 schooling OR |
| None for the mature student over the age of 21 | |
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Recognition of Prior Learning Entry Route (Advanced Standing) |
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| To be Completed | Qualification Required |
| Stage 2a | Undergraduate Diploma (any business field) |
To qualify for the award of Associate of Science in Business Studies, students must complete both stages or less depending upon their entry route.
Stage 1 |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| UG010 | Financial Accounting | 5 |
| UG020 | Introduction to Economics | 5 |
| UG030 | Introduction to Information Systems | 5 |
| UG040 | Successful Writing | 5 |
| UG050 | Introduction to Business | 5 |
| UG060 | Principles of Banking and Finance | 5 |
| UG070 | Principles of Marketing | 5 |
| UG080 | Spreadsheet Applications | 5 |
| UG090 | Managerial Accounting | 5 |
| UG100 | Microeconomics | 5 |
| UG110 | Essential Statistics | 5 |
| UG120 | Work Ethics | 5 |
Stage 2a |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| UG130 | Workplace Communication | 5 |
| UG140 | Business Law | 5 |
| UG150 | Macroeconomics | 5 |
| UG160 | Personal Finance | 5 |
| UG170 | Regional Geography | 5 |
| UG180 | Sociology | 5 |
Graduates may be able to work in a broad choice of business-related fields such as
| • Banking Services Officer |
| • Business Consultant |
| • Business Executive |
| • Finance Manager |
| • Financial Accountant |
| • Management Accountant |
| • Management Analyst |
| • Market Research Analyst |
| • Marketing Manager |
| • Social Services Specialist |
| Enrolment Fee | None |
| Upfront Fee | None |
| Tuition Fee | None |
| Graduation Fee | CHF 145 (one-off fee upon completion) |
Future Study Options
Upon successful completion of Associate of Science in Business Studies, graduates may progress to either Bachelor of Science in Business Studies or Master of Science in Business Studies.