Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Administration CB06
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - BDG, GLD, MKY, ROK. External, multi-modal |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 32 courses/192 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts, Health & Sciences; Faculty of Business & Law |
| Entry: | QTAC |
| Accreditation: | The Welfare Studies plan in the Bachelor of Arts is accredited by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers. |
| Residential School: | dependent upon courses selected |
| Practicum/Work placement: | dependent upon plans and courses selected |
| Exit awards: | Advanced Certificate of Arts, Diploma in Business Administration, Advanced Diploma in Business Administration - see details below |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Program Advisor: Arts - 07 4930 9661; Business - 07 4930 9600 |
| International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. |
| CRICOS program codes: | ROK - 048296E |
Program outline
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Administration double degree program is designed for students whose career aspirations may be best served by combining a multidisciplinary degree program providing opportunities to pursue studies in the broad discipline areas of humanities and the social sciences, with a broadly-based rather than a discipline specific professional business program. (See Terminology for definiton of a double degree).
Students will be able to combine social science and humanities disciplines in their core studies and the flexible structure of the Bachelor of Arts component will give graduates broader perspectives on the contemporary world and develop their critical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Students will also be able to undertake studies across a range of business and other related disciplines. This approach will suit students who believe that they will be better served in their careers by acquiring an understanding of a wide range of business areas and operations, rather than specialising in a single business area or function.
Program structure
To satisfy the requirements for the award, students must complete a program of 32 courses which comply with the requirements stated below:
Students must complete:
- 2 plans (12 courses) from the core study plans of the Bachelor of Arts (see separate Handbook entry for the Bachelor of Arts)
- 8 compulsory courses of the Bachelor of Business Administration (listed below
- one plan (6 courses) from the following specialist areas offered by the Faculty of Business & Law (Accounting & Finance, Economics, Human Resources Management, Legal Studies, Management, Marketing, Tourism)
- 6 elective courses chosen from any degree program in the University.
Compulsory Business Administration Courses:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| 8 compulsory courses, which are: | |
| ACCT11059 | Using Accounting for Decision Making |
| ECON11026 | Principles of Economics |
| HRMT11010 | Organisational Behaviour |
| COIS11011 | Foundations of Business Computing |
| LAWS11030 | Introductory & Contract Law |
| MRKT11029 | Marketing |
| MGMT11163 | Managerial Communication |
| MATH11246 | Quantitative Methods A |
Note:
- Students are limited to studying a maximum of 14 courses at Level 1 which includes the 8 core courses.
- Students seeking accreditation from the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers must incorporate WELF19039 Practicum (12 units of credit) into their elective choices.
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Multiple Exit Points
Multiple exit points have been incorporated into the Bachelor of Business Administration course to recognise a specific level of achievement. Exit points are only available to students who make application to graduate with the exit qualification, cancel their enrolment in the course and satisfy the requirements of the specific exit qualification. Students availing themselves of such exit qualifications who wish to continue with the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Administration must apply for readmission to the course. Subsequent re-entry to the course an attainment of a higher qualification will necessitate the surrender of the lower level award.
Advanced Certificate of Arts
Students who complete 8 courses (48 units of credit, at least 24 from the core of the BA program) from the Bachelor of Arts and make application to graduate, cancel their enrolment in the course and carry out all other necessary procedures, will be eligible for the Advanced Certificate of Arts.
Diploma in Business Administration
Students who complete the 8 core courses, make application to graduate, cancel their enrolment in the course and carry out all other necessary procedures, will be eligible for the Diploma in Business Administration.
Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
Students who complete the 8 core courses plus 8 additional courses (as detailed above for the Bachelor of Business Administration), make application to graduate, cancel their enrolment in the course and carry out all other necessary procedures, will be eligible for the Advanced Diploma in Business Administration.
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 Arts/Bachelor of Business Administration 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.
A recommended study schedule for this program can be obtained from your program advisor. Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in four courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in two courses per term.
Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details.