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Bachelor of Business (Management)
  • 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 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
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 2012: 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

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, and electives.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
  • (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor to supplement the required major.
  • Register any selected 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.
Core courses: (2)

Complete 2 COR coded courses — ONE in your first semester and ONE in your second semester.

Select 2 core courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109
COR110
COR111
Required courses: (7)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS101
BUS102
BUS103
BUS105
BUS106
BUS108
BUS320
Major courses: (8)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS104
BUS211
HRM311
HRM321
IBS220
MGT210
MGT310
MGT322
Elective courses: (7)

Select 7 advanced level elective courses, 6 of which may be from either faculty (Arts and Business, or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288

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