CommentsAvailable for Domestic Students at Bundaberg, Gladstone (selected plans), Mackay, Rockhampton and External Delivery, and for International Students through External Delivery
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Specialisation)
ObjectivesThe Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Specialisation) 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 professional business program. 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.
Entry requirementsDomestic students - Prerequisites: English (4, SA); Recommended study - Maths;
Academic titleBachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Specialisation)
Course description
About Arts/Business
Don't limit yourself to just one field - combine arts and business studies to expand your skills and boost your career options!
Humanities can be described as the study of human culture. The study of humanities gives graduates broader knowledge of and perspectives on the contemporary world and helps develop critical, analytical and problem-solving intellectual skills. Choose from a wide variety of interests including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, Australian studies, environmental studies, film, geography, history, Japanese language, liberal studies, literary and/or cultural studies, and professional and creative writing.
Social sciences is the scientific study of human society, of both individuals and their relationships within society. Social science studies in the B Arts at CQUniversity includes sociology, social work and welfare studies.
Learn fundamental skills in accounting, marketing management and organisational behaviour. Choose an area of specialisation from management, marketing human resources management and information systems.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a double degree have access to other career possibilities outside their primary discipline and are highly attractive to potential employers. Career opportunities exist in small and large enterprises in the areas of accounting, advertising and marketing, business administration, e-commerce and consumer marketing, economics and finance, human resources management, law and taxation, management and tourism. There are also many employment opportunities in the public and private sector in federal, state and local government departments, statutory authorities and utilities.
Program Structure
To satisfy the requirements for the award, students must complete a program of 32 courses/192 units of credit which comply with the requirements stated below:
Students must complete:
* 4 core courses plus 2 plans (12 courses) from the plans listed in the Bachelor of Arts (Specialisation) (see separate handbook entry for the Bachelor of Arts (Specialisation));
* 6 compulsory courses of the Bachelor of Business (listed in the courses section of this program);
* 1 plan (10 courses) from the following specialist areas offered by the Faculty of Business and Informatics (Marketing, Management, Human Resources or Information Systems), including up to 2 electives offered by the Faculty of Business and Informatics (depending on the major chosen).
Program structure
Course Code Course Name
4 core courses from the Bachelor of Arts program
EDED11449 Principles of University Learning
FAHE11001 Managing E-Learning
FAHE12001 Communication in the Digital Age
FAHE13004 The Global Future
Plus 12 courses, consisting of two of the following 6 course plans from the Bachelor of Arts (Specialisation) program:
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
*Australian History
*Australian Studies
*Cultural Studies
*Creative Commuities
*Dance
*Drama
*Digital Innovation
*Digital Music Performance Studies
*Film Studies
*Games and Animation
*Geography
*International History
*Japanese Language and Culture
*Journalism
*Learning Management
*Liberal Studies
*Literary Studies
*Media Studies
*New Media Studies
*Professional and Creative Writing
*Psychology
*Public Relations
*Sociology
*Tourism
*Training Administration
*Welfare Studies
OR one of the following 12 course specialisation from the Bachelor of Arts (Specialisation) program:
*Literary and Cultural Studies
*History
*Geography
*Public Relations
*Journalism Liberal Studies
*Media Studies
6 core courses in Business
Course Code Course Name
ACCT11059 Using Accounting for Decision Making
OR
ACCT11057 Principles of Accounting
COIS11011 Foundations of Business Computing
MGMT19114 Strategic Management
MRKT11029 Marketing
HRMT11010 Organisational Behaviour
MGMT19128 Business Integration Topics 1
Plus 10 courses for one specialisation as listed below:
* Marketing
* Management
* Human Resources Management
* Information Systems
Marketing
Course Code Course Name
MRKT11028 Interactive and Internet Marketing
MRKT19030 Promotions Management
MRKT19031 Consumer Behaviour
MRKT19034 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and New Ventures
MRKT19036 Marketing of Service Products
MRKT19037 International Marketing
MRKT19038 Marketing Research
MRKT19049 Customer Relationship Marketing
Plus 2 electives chosen from courses offered by the Faculty of Business and Informatics provided prerequisites have been met.
Management
Course Code Course Name
HRMT11011 Human Resources in Organisations
HRMT19016 Contemporary Organisational & H R M Studies
HRMT19020 Managing Organisational Change
HRMT19021 Principles of Employment Relations
LAWS11030 Introductory and Contract Law
MGMT11109 Introduction to Management
MGMT19103 Logistics Management
MGMT19126 Production and Operations Management
Plus 2 electives chosen from courses offered by the Faculty of Business and Informatics provided prerequisites have been met.
Human Resources Management
Course Code Course Name
HRMT11011 Human Resources in Organisations
HRMT19012 Performance Management
HRMT19013 Human Resource Development
HRMT19014 Human Resources Planning, Recruitment & Selection
HRMT19016 Contemporary Organisational & H R M Studies
HRMT19020 Managing Organisational Change
HRMT19021 Principles of Employment Relations
HRMT19022 Comparative Employment Relations
HRMT19023 HRM Competencies
Plus 1 elective chosen from courses offered by the Faculty of Business and Informatics provided prerequisites have been met.
Information Systems
Course Code Course Name
COIS12073 Enterprise Systems
COIS13013 Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management
COIS13034 Information Systems Management
COIS13064 Information Systems Project Management
COIT11222 Visual Programming
COIT11226 Systems Development A
COIT12167 Database Use and Design
COIT12200 Systems Development B
MMST11002 Web Design
MMST12009 Web Application Development