Bachelor of Business
Program summary
QTAC code: 012001 Sippy Downs
012901 Noosa Site **
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Award abbreviation: BBus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2008: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Fee type 2009: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 022807A
Program overview
The Bachelor of Business develops skills applicable to many areas of employment and provides you with a general education on which to build a lifetime career. Our business degree has seven specialist areas from which you can choose:
You can also complement your business studies by studying up to four courses in other faculties, for example, you can study languages, business communication, computer-based design, or ecosystem management.
Professional membership
Students and graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.
Career opportunities
Knowledge and skills acquired through the Bachelor of Business are transferable across many sectors such as government, education, the arts, commerce, and industry. Depending on the major and minors chosen, opportunities may include accounting, advertising, auditing, banking and finance, computing, customer service, hotel management, human resource management, importing/exporting, industrial relations, management, marketing, politics, property and asset management, retail and sales, systems analysis, taxation and tourism.
Program structure *
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Business foundation courses
10 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Accounting for Business
BUS108 Introduction to ICT
MGT211 Strategic Management Concepts
MGT311 Leadership
BUS320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Advanced courses
Select 12 courses total
Students need to select a further 12 courses which may comprise one of the following options:
- A Business major plus a minor and/or electives:
- A combination of up to 3 x 4 course minors or 12 elective courses (a maximum of 6 of which may come from any Faculty).
Majors
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
Property and Asset Management
Sustainability
Tourism
Minors
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
Property and Asset Management
Sustainability
Tourism
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au
* Subject to final approval
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