Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Marketing) CB05

Program at a glance

Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Mode & Location: internal - BDG/GLD/MKY/ROK, external, multi-modal. Some plans are only available at CQU Rockhampton, or may only be offered externally. Students studying at campuses other than Rockhampton are advised that course availability may be limited, and should carefully study details in the Table of Course Availability.
Courses/Units of Credit: 32 courses/192 units of credit
Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Health & Sciences; Faculty of Business & Law
Entry: QTAC
Accreditation: This program is designed to satisfy the educational requirements for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) and the Market Research Society of Australia. Accreditation with other professional bodies may be available depending upon selection of Arts plans. Contact the Program Advisor for further details.
Residential School: dependent upon courses selected within Arts plans
Practicum/Work placement: dependent upon courses selected within Arts plans
Exit awards: not applicable
Interim awards: not applicable
Contact: Arts Program Advisor on 07 4930 9661 ahs-program3@cqu.edu.au; Business & Law Undergraduate Program Advisor on 07 4930 9600
International students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CRICOS program codes: ROK - 041513B

Program outline

This double degree program is designed to allow students to meet professional accreditation in Marketing, and to complete two separate 6-course plans in Arts (see Terminology for definition of a double degree).

This degree provides a practical and informative start to a career in the marketing profession, allowing graduates to gain employment in a large and growing area within industry and commerce. Marketing permeates business globally, often providing the basis for business decision making and strategic business management.

Career options

Specialised studies in marketing, together with a basic knowledge of associated business disciplines may lead to graduates being employed in such diverse careers as advertising, purchasing, community relations, marketing management, export/import management, market research, strategic business planning, product management, promotions management, and so on. The course also provides graduates with added knowledge in the areas of service marketing and international marketing and business, which is significant in the current commercial and career environment.

Program structure

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete a program of 32 courses or 192 units of credit (19 Business courses or 114 units of credit and 13 Arts courses or 78 units of credit) which comply with the program detailed below. Students must complete:

Course Code Course Title
all of the following 7 compulsory courses:
ACCT11059 Using Accounting for Decision Making
ECON11026 Principles of Economics
HRMT11010 Organisational Behaviour
COIS11011 Foundations of Business Computing
LAWS11030 Introductory & Contract Law
MRKT11029 Marketing
MATH11246 Quantitative Methods A
Course Code Course Title
all of the following 12 Marketing technical specialist courses:
BUSN11014 Professional Competencies for Marketing, Tourism & Business
MRKT11028 E-Marketing & Retail Selling
MRKT19030 Promotions Management
MRKT19031 Consumer Behaviour
MRKT19034 Marketing, New Ventures & Entrepreneurship
MGMT19114 Strategic Management
MRKT19036 Marketing of Service Products
MRKT19037 International Marketing & Business
MRKT19038 Marketing Research
MRKT19049 Customer Relationship Marketing
MRKT19040 Marketing Plans
including 1 elective course (selected from any 6 units of credit undergraduate course offered by CQU, subject to the Dean's approval).

Refer to the program listing for further details of Bachelor of Arts plans.

NOTE

Check the details

Students should consider the following points in selecting courses to be studied in a particular year, enabling them to structure their study program so prerequisite courses are completed prior to subsequent advanced level courses:

This course places some emphasis on developing the student's competencies and practical knowledge of the business applications of computing. Internal students will spend time in computer facilities as part of their regular classes and distance students will need to ensure, when undertaking certain courses of study, they have a high level of access to adequate computer facilities.

Application for credit transfer

Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) or Bachelor of Arts course have been completed.

Students should examine the course synopses in this Handbook to determine the courses from which they may be eligible to claim exemption.

Refer to Credit for Previous Studies in the Admission & Enrolment section of the Handbook, regarding the guidelines and requirements in applying for credit transfer.