Bachelor of Business (Specialisation*) CA01
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - ROK/BNE/GDC/FIJI/MEL/SYD/HKG/HTD, Yr 1 - EMD/BDG/GLD/MKY. Not all plans are available at all campuses, enquire for details. external |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 24 courses/144 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business & Law |
| Entry: | QTAC (more info) |
| Accreditation: | not applicable |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | Diploma of Business |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Undergraduate Program Advisor 07 4930 9600 |
| International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. |
| CRICOS program codes: | ROK/BNE/GDC/EMD/BDG/GLD/MKY - 052447E, SYD - 017445J, MEL - 054481J |
*Specialisation
To be selected from the following options:
- Marketing
- Consumer Marketing
- Human Resources Management
- Tourism
- Information Systems
- Management
- Law & Taxation
- Economics & Finance
- Administration
- E-Commerce
Program aim
The Bachelor of Business (Specialisation) program is designed for students whose career aspirations may be best served by undertaking a business degree with an emphasis on a specialist area supported by a second complementary major. Rather than specialise in one specific field of business operations, students are given the opportunity to undertake studies across a range of business and other related disciplines. This approach may 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
The program provides a flexible degree pathway, offering a diverse range of courses which gives you the opportunity to obtain broad-based skills in a business environment. It will equip students with a sound skills base regarding business operations within Australia and internationally. Emphasis will focus on graduates becoming more diversified rather than specialists. However, a base is provided to enable students to proceed to specialist functional areas by additional study and may lead to recognition by the appropriate professional body.
Career options
marketing, human resources, management, business administration, tourism, operations management, law & taxation, economics & finance, education management, sports and fitness management
Program structure
To satisfy the requirements for the award students must complete a program of 24 courses (144 units of credit) which comply with the requirements stated below. Students must complete:
- complete 9 compulsory courses (unless the Dean of the Faculty of Business & Law approves otherwise), which are:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ACCT11059 | Using Accounting for Decision Making |
| ECON11026 | Principles of Economics |
| HRMT11010 | Organisational Behaviour |
| COIS11011 | Foundations of Business Computing |
| LAWS11030 | Introductory & Contract Law |
| MRKT11029 | Marketing |
| MGMT11164 | Business Analysis and Communication |
| ACCT19083 | Corporate Governance and Ethics |
| BUSN19022 | International and Electronic Business |
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Plus one of the following: | |
| BUSN11015 | Applied Business Research |
| MATH11246 | Quantitative Methods A (students undertaking the Information Systems or the Economics & Finance specialisation MUST take Quantitative Methods A) |
The courses 'Corporate Governance and Ethics' and 'International and Electronic Business' will not be available until 2006, however the Dean may approve a substitute course if these courses are required for the completion of the degree before the courses become available in 2006)
- Satisfy the requirements of two discipline specialisation plans consisting of one specified six-course plan as nominated for the chosen degree specialisation and one additional elective six-course plan.
- The chosen plan must include at least ONE Business & Law specified six-course specialisation plan, except Information Systems where both six-course specialisations are taken from the Faculty of Informatics & Communication.
- Each six-course specialisation has 6 technical specialist courses, which includes at least 4 advanced level courses.
- Hong Kong students should note the only degree specialisation available on this campus is the Administration specialisation.
- Singapore students should note that the only degree specialisation available on this campus is Marketing.
The six-course specialisations are listed on the Plans for business program page.
Chosen Degree Specialisations:
One degree specialisation must be chosen from the specialist area listed below and nominated on your student record in erolment. This is the specialisation area that appears on your testamur. Please note: ONLY ONE specialisation will appear as part of your degree name.
- Human Resources Management
- Management
- Administration
- Marketing
- Tourism
- Economics & Finance
- Law & Taxation
- Information Systems
- Consumer Marketing
- E-Commerce
Special requirements
Students should note the following set requirements for specific degree specialisations:
| Specialisation | Required six-course specialisations |
|---|---|
| HRM | HR Fundamentals and Applied HRM Note: This is the AHRI accredited program |
| Information Systems | IS Basic Plan (E-Commerce) and IS Advanced Plan. Students in this specialisation must study Quantitative Methods as a core courrse. Note: Necessary for accreditation with ACS |
Recommended Study Plans
The following are combinations which would enhance employment opportunities:
| Specialisation | Required six-course specialisation | Recommended six-course elective specialisation |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | Marketing | Consumer Marketing or Multimedia or Tourism |
| HRM | HR Fundamentals | Applied HRM or Management Note: The AHRI accredited program contains both HRM Fundamentals and Applied HRM |
| Tourism | Tourism | Marketing or Multimedia or Consumer Marketing |
| Information Systems | IS Basic Plan | IS Advanced Plan Note: Both the IS Basic Plan and IS Advanced Plan are necessary for accreditation with the ACS |
| Law & Taxation | Law & Taxation | Accounting or Economic and Finance Note: These programs are not accredited with any professional body |
| Economics & Finance | Economics & Finance | Accounting or Management Note: These programs are not accredited with any professional body |
| Consumer Marketing | Consumer Marketing | Marketing Management or Tourism |
| Management | Management | HRM Fundamentals |
| Administration | At least ONE Business and Law specialist Plan |
Two elective courses:
2 elective courses from the Faculty of Business & Law unless the Dean of the Faculty deems otherwise
Special Notes:
- Some of the specialisations listed above may not be available at all campuses. Check the course availability in this Handbook for availability of specialisations.
- Courses for the Business & Law specialisation plans on the Plans for business program page.
- Elective courses are required to give a total of 24 courses in the completed award. They must be selected from any 6 units of credit undergraduate courses offered by the Faculty of Business & Law unless specifically approved by the Dean.
- Where two six-course specialisations have any overlapping courses, students will be required to select additional electives.
- Apart from the compulsory courses, a maximum of 6 courses may be studied outside the Faculty of Business & Law except Information Systems students where both six course specialisations are taken from the Faculty of Informatics and Communications.
- Students are limited to studying a maximum of 12 courses at Level 1 which includes the 8 of the 10 core courses.
- Where there are special circumstances, only the Dean of the Faculty of Business & Law can authorise changes to the above requirements.
Check the details
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 (Specialisation) 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 administrator or the Faculty of Business & Law website. 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 in this handbook for details.
Offshore Delivery Sites
Programs available at offshore delivery sites are offered with the support of local agents. Students should note that some programs are subject to articulation arrangements with the local institution and that course and specialisation offerings are subject to availability at that campus.