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Overview
The Charles Darwin University (CDU) Asia Pacific College of Business and Law delivers a First Nations pre-business and mentoring program, commencing in January each year. The program is made up of two components; a 4-week full-time intensive pre-business program delivered on-campus at the Asia Pacific College of Business and Law, and an ongoing individual and group mentoring component.
Successful completion of the program provides candidates with a pathway into the CDU Bachelor of Business or approved VET business programs.
Delivered by a dedicated facilitator with both professional expertise and experience in delivering training and education to First Nations learners, the delivery and materials are tailored to meet the learning styles and needs of First Nations learners.
In addition to the skills developed during the pre-business program, the program also supports students to be successful in their subsequent business studies by familiarising them with the higher education academic environment and expectations for study. The relationships built with other pre-accounting and pre-business students and lecturers will also provide successful candidates with a supportive network from the very first day of their studies.
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Develop the skills and confidence you'll need to succeed at uni with our free TEP course. It's perfect if you didn't finish Year 12, if you didn't quite get the ATAR required for your course, or if it's just been a while since you last studied. Completing the course means you'll meet the requirements to apply for entry to most undergrad degrees at CDU.
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What will I study?
The First Nations Pre-Business Program runs as a four-week intensive for students considering applying for an undergraduate business degree.
Course structure
A candidate must successfully complete a single unit of study totalling 10 credit points (cp) as detailed below.
Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
Core Units (1 unit) |
10cp |
Compulsory Core unit totalling 10 credit points as detailed below.
IPB001 Business Preparation Studies |
10cp
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Total Credit Points |
Study plan
The pre-business intensive program includes a single unit delivered across four weeks, commencing in January each year.
A recommended study plan is not required for this course.
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
This course is only available for First Nations peoples who would like to pursue a career in business and be supported through peer-to-peer learning and mentoring.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
If you haven't studied for a while or need to improve on your grades from high school, enrol in CDU's free Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP). This will help you lay the academic foundations to help you succeed as an undergraduate.
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Domestic applications
To apply for the First Nations Pre-business and Mentoring Program, please email APCBLQuality@cdu.edu.au for further information by 13 December 2021. Please note that inquiries will be accepted after this date.
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For information on applying and/or enrolling in this course please contact Charles Darwin University Student Central for assistance.
E: student.central@cdu.edu.au
T: 1800 061 963 (freecall)
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