ObjectivesThe Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management combined course allows students to undertake generalist studies in Arts and Management and to combine complementary majors from both degrees. The Bachelor of Arts is a highly flexible degree allowing students to concentrate their studies into the area that most interests them. The Faculty of Arts and Education and the Faculty of Business and Law are responsible for this combined course which leads to the awards of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management
Entry requirementsStudents must meet the requirements for entry to both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management. Year 12 applicants must meet the prerequisite of units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
Academic titleBachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management
Course descriptionFees and charges
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A Commonwealth supported place is one for which the university receives some government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute only part of the cost of their course. To be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place you must be an Australian citizen, or a New Zealand citizen or holder of a permanent visa who will be residing in Australia for the duration of your unit/s of study. All Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa will receive a Student Learning Entitlement (SLE). The SLE entitles a student to the equivalent of 7 years of full time study in a Commonwealth supported place.
* The "indicative annual course fee" cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2009, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2009 can be viewed at http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/handbooks2009/search.php.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on "indicative course fees" to calculate the total future cost of their course.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of this combined course, you will possess some of the most important skills a student can gain at university - becoming expert at managing and effectively communicating knowledge and information. You will be well placed to enter a variety of employment fields combining a broad range of specialised skills with the kind of general skills employers want. Employers confirm that in the modern labour market these skills are often more relevant than those gained in vocationally oriented courses where specialist knowledge can quickly date. This is reflected by the fact that many graduate jobs do not require a specific degree.
The specialist majors in the Management degree can lead to careers in virtually every area of business and government in Australia and internationally. Broad career paths include being a systems professional, economist, financial planner, human resources manager, social and economic policy developer, international trade officer and marketing assistant/manager. As this is a very broad course, there are many other professions and further possibilities.
Course rules
This combined course is comprised of 32 credit points of study. Students will undertake 16 credit points in the Bachelor of Arts and 16 credit points in the Bachelor of Management. Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Arts (A300) and the Bachelor of Management (M302) must be satisfied.
Within the 16 credit points required for the Bachelor of Arts a minimum of 4 credit points must be completed at level 3 and a major sequence as described under course A300 Bachelor of Arts must also be completed.
Within the 16 credit points required for the Bachelor of Management students will need to complete a core General Studies stream, made up of eight credit points chosen from a specified list, and a core Business Management stream made up of eight credit points chosen from a specified list. In addition students must complete at least four credit points at level 3 undertaken at Deakin University. All students are required to successfully complete at least one wholly online unit.
See course entry for Bachelor of Arts (A300) or Bachelor of Management (M302) .
Note: Students who commenced this course prior to 2008 should refer to the 2007 Handbook for the Bachelor of Management course details.
Admission requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to undergraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide.
Admission requirements - specific
Students must meet the requirements for entry to both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management. Year 12 applicants must meet the prerequisite of units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
Advanced standing - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Advanced Standing System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.