Major - Business Studies

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the degree in which you are enrolled:

A student may complete a major sequence of 36 units in Business Studies by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) and two Year 3 topics (9 units) plus two additional topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.

A student may complete a minor sequence of 22.5 units in Business Studies by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) plus and additional topic (4.5 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.

A minor in Business Studies is not available to students who commenced the Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Arts from 1 January 2019.

The minor sequence is not available to students who commenced the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary) from 1 January 2020

A student may complete an extended major sequence in Business Studies by completing the prescribed major topics (36 units), plus an additional two topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed below.

An extended major sequence in Business Studies is not available to students enrolled in the double Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts degrees.

Course aims
Learning outcomes
Program of study
Honours

Course aims

This major provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills required for professional, business-related careers in private and public enterprise. It aims to provide students with knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to facilitate entry into business-related careers. Business Studies provides an introduction to the main knowledge bases of business and includes topics in accounting, marketing, organisational behaviour and human resource management.

Learning outcomes

Students successfully completing this major should be able to:

demonstrate an appreciation of the broad environment in which business operates
contribute effectively to the operation of a business
apply analytical skills, relevant theory and logical thought to various decision making processes within a business
communicate effectively in a business environment, both verbally and in writing
demonstrate commitment to ethical and socially responsible business practice.

Program of study

The following is the program of study for a 36 unit major sequence in Business Studies and should be read in conjunction with the course rule for the degree in which you are enrolled.

Major - Business Studies

Year 1 topics

BUSN1011 Accounting For Managers (4.5 units)
BUSN1021 Organisational Behaviour (4.5 units)

Year 2 topics

BUSN2019 International Business Context (4.5 units)
BUSN2038 Human Resource Management (4.5 units)

Year 3 topics

BUSN3043 Governance, Sustainability and Ethics (4.5 units)
BUSN3055 Strategic Management (4.5 units)

plus an additional 9 units from the topics listed below

BUSN2034  Workplace and Business Communication  (4.5 units)
BUSN2039  International Business Management (4.5 units)
BUSN3027  E-Business (4.5 units)
BUSN3035 Employee Relations
BUSN3050  International Human Resource Management (4.5 units)
BUSN3051  International Marketing (4.5 units)
BUSN3052 Leadership in Business and Society (4.5 units)

Note:

Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary), Bachelor of Health Sciences students undertake an 18 unit teaching minor consisting of: 9 units of Year 1 topics plus 9 units of Year 2 or Year 3 topics (where the entry requirements are met).

Honours

Refer to Honours - Business Studies

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