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Bachelor of Business

Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Business
Award abbreviation: BBus
QTAC code: 012001 Sippy Downs 
                    012901 Noosa Site **
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU301
CRICOS code: 022807A. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

** Students complete the core and foundation courses at the USC Noosa Centre. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights
  • Develop knowledge in general business with appeal in a range of employment sectors
  • Choose a major from seven specialisations to develop skills in specific areas of interest
  • Graduates may apply business skills to a wide variety of roles

Develop skills applicable to many areas of employment and gain a broad education on which to build a lifetime career.

In this program you gain a strong grounding in business and have the flexibility to design the degree to suit your needs. Foundation courses include economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, business law and ethics, and informatics. You then choose courses in specialised streams, generally to gain in-depth knowledge in one discipline (major) and broad knowledge in another discipline (minor).

Career opportunities

Depending on the major chosen: business management, human resource management, marketing management, market research, international business, importing/exporting, industrial relations, tourism and hospitality management, retail/sales, computing, systems analysis.

Professional recognition

Students and graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

  • Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
  • Select the program in which you are enrolled.
  • Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete a minimum of 24 courses including all core and required courses listed below.
  • (Optional) Use electives to complete a major or minor.
  • Register any selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program structure

Core courses: (2)
Complete 2 core courses – ONE in your first semester and ONE in your second semester.

Select 2 core courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Screen Media and Pop Culture
COR110 Financial Accounting
COR111 Business Finance


Required courses: (9)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS101 Law of Business Associations
BUS102 Company Accounting
BUS103 Management Accounting
BUS104 Taxation Law and Practice
BUS105 Contemporary Accounting Issues
BUS106 Auditing and Professional Practice
BUS108 Financial Accounting
BUS211 Law of Business Associations
BUS320 Company Accounting


Elective courses: (13)
Select 13 Advanced courses, of which up to 6 may be from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business). Electives can be used to complete a major or minor.

Faculty of Business Majors: (Optional)

Faculty of Business Minors: (Optional)

TOTAL UNITS 288

The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessinfo@usc.edu.au

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