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Objectives
This course prepares students for entry-level employment and future managerial positions. It develops understanding of, and proficiency in, the principles of business required in a variety of commercial, industrial and service organisations including agencies across all levels of government, and a variety of non-profit bodies. Major areas of study include accounting, financial services, human resource management, information systems and marketing.
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Entry requirements
Queensland Prerequisites: English (4,SA) New South Wales Assumed knowledge: Mathematics (any). Prerequisites: For Accounting and Financial Service majors: Mathematics (Performance Bands 3-6). Victoria Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English (any) and in Mathematics (any).
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Academic title
Bachelor of Business
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Course description
The Bachelor of Business has a common first year undertaken by all students which introduces the various major fields of study. Students select their majors from second year. In keeping with the Mission of the University, several units within the degree focus on business ethics and personal values of the individual in a workplace setting. One compulsory unit of Professional Industry Experience is also incorporated in the degree. The Professional Industry Experience gained over the three years is designed to assist students to link their studies to the 'real world' of work, and to assist in gaining career employment on graduation.
Major Brisbane North Sydney Melbourne
Accounting available available available
Financial Services not available available not available
Human Resource Management available available available
Information Systems available available not available
Marketing available available available
Hospitality Management (for articulating students only) Credit for a major is granted for the National Training Information Service (NTIS) Hospitality Training Package THH60202 from an accredited RTO
Tourism (for articulating students only) Credit for a major is granted for the National Training Information Service (NTIS) Tourism Training Package THT60102 from an accredited RTO
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Business has accreditation with the following professional organisations according to the majors completed:
Accounting (including the unit BAFN200 Principles of Finance)
* CPA Australia (NSW, Vic)
* Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (Qld, NSW, Vic)
Human Resource Management
* Australian Human Resources Institute
* Australian Institute of Management
Marketing
* Australian Marketing Institute (NSW and Qld)
Information Systems
* Australian Computer Society (provisional)
Career Opportunities
Graduate career options arise in both the private and public sectors and cover a wide range of occupations:
* Accounting firms
* Advertising
* Computer hardware and software
* Employment relations
* Financial management
* Human resource management
* International trade and investment
* Marketing management
* Marketing research
* Personal investment
* Policy administration
* Retailing and wholesaling
Pathways to further study
An honours degree is available for high-achieving students.
