- Develop skills to become a leader in small business and industry
- Complement previous studies or work experience in almost any area
- Combine management skills with electives from any faculty
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business (Management)
Award abbreviation: BBus(Mgt)
QTAC code: 012041 **
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU341
CRICOS code: 028847M. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
* Students may choose to complete the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or on campus. 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.
In the search for international competitiveness, management skills and vision are vital to the success of any organisation.
You examine several key themes reflecting the challenges facing practising managers. These include: leadership, change, strategy, globalisation, human resource management, ethics and social responsibility, and small business management. You learn to establish good working environments that allow staff to develop and work effectively, understand organisational change, critically assess management ideas, and combine management and technical skills. Specialised studies include project and event management, cross-cultural management, and leadership and team dynamics.
Career opportunities
Business management, administration, industrial relations, management consultancy, public or private organisation management.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members of the Australian Human Resources Institute; Australian Institute of Management.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr Bishnu Sharma
Tel: +61 7 5430 2854
Email: bsharma@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete 7 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 8 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 7 elective courses, 6 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor (4 courses) to supplement the required major.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or 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)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111
Introductory courses (7)
7 required courses:
BUS101 Exploring Business Research
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103
BUS104 Discovering Management
BUS105 Marketing Essentials
BUS106
BUS108 Information Systems in Organisations
Advanced courses (8)
8 required courses:
BUS211 Strategic Management
BUS320 Business, Governance and Society
HRM311 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
HRM321 Organisational Change and Agility
IBS220 Cross-Cultural Management
MGT210
MGT310 Managing the Small Business
MGT322
Elective courses: (7)
Select 7 elective courses. Of the electives, 6 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses. A minimum of 1 course must be from the School of Business, and the remaining 6 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Business (Management) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 | ||||
| COR110 | ||||
| COR111 |
Introductory courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Economics for Business |
| 12 | ||
| BUS103 | ||||
| BUS104 Discovering Management |
| 12 | ||
| BUS105 Marketing Essentials |
| 12 | ||
| BUS106 | ||||
| BUS108 Information Systems in Organisations |
| 12 | Anti: ACC108 |
Year 2
- One (1) required introductory (100 level) course.
- Three (3) required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Four (4) elective courses.
Of the 4 electives, 3 must be an advanced (200/300 level) course.
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS211 Strategic Management |
| 12 | Pre: BUS104 | |
| MGT210 | ||||
| BUS101 Exploring Business Research |
| 12 | ||
| IBS220 Cross-Cultural Management |
| 12 |
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses, 3 must be an advanced (200/300 level) course.
Year 3
- Five (5) required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Three (3) elective courses.
All must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRM311 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance |
| 12 | Pre: Completed 192 units towards your Program | |
| MGT310 Managing the Small Business |
| 12 | Pre: BUS104 | |
| BUS320 Business, Governance and Society |
| 12 | Pre: Completed 144 units in undergraduate business courses | |
| HRM321 Organisational Change and Agility |
| 12 | ||
| MGT322 |
Elective courses (3)
Select 3 elective courses, all must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
TOTAL UNITS 288