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Non Award Courses
- Certificate of Higher Education
- English Language Preparatory Program
- Extended Community Practice for Pharmacists - Training Component 1 and 2
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [1 Semester] – Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [1 Semester] – Postgraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [Full Year] – Undergraduate
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- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [1 Trimester] - Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [2 Trimesters] - Undergraduate
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- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [2 Trimesters] - Postgraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore Study Abroad Program [1 Trimester] – Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore Study Abroad Program [1 Trimester] – Postgraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore Study Abroad Program [2 Trimesters] – Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Study Abroad Program [Half Year] - Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Study Abroad Program [Full Year] - Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Study Abroad Program [Half Year] – Postgraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Study Abroad Program [1 Trimester] - Undergraduate
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- Pre-University Foundation Program
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- Postgraduate Qualifying Program
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Undergraduate Courses
- Diploma of Business [Pathway]
- Diploma of Engineering [Pathway]
- Diploma of Health (Nursing Pathway)
- Diploma of Higher Education
- Diploma of Information Technology [Pathway]
- Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit only]
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- Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Media [Exit only]
- Associate Degree of Health Sciences [Exit only]
- Bachelor of Advanced Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Business
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- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
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- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Cybersecurity
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
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- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours) [End-on]
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- Bachelor of Economics
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- Bachelor of Educational Services [Exit only]
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- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [Embedded] – Bachelor of Information Technology
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- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
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- Bachelor of Information Technology
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- Bachelor of Laws
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- Bachelor of Life Sciences [Exit only]
- Bachelor of Marine Science
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (End-on]
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
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- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-registration]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science [Indigenous Health Careers Program]
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- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) - Indigenous Health Careers Access Program
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [Embedded] [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
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- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Planning
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- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Science
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- Bachelor of Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Social Work
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- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [Embedded] [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [IHCAP]
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Postgraduate Courses
- Graduate Certificate of Accounting [Exit only]
- Graduate Certificate of Aeromedical Retrieval
- Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences [Exit only]
- Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate of Business Administration Global
- Graduate Certificate of Career Development
- Graduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology [Exit only]
- Graduate Certificate of Communicable Disease Control
- Graduate Certificate of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Graduate Certificate of Data Science
- Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education
- Graduate Certificate of Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance
- Graduate Certificate of Education
- Graduate Certificate of Engineering [Exit only]
- Graduate Certificate of Global Development
- Graduate Certificate of Health Professional Education
- Graduate Certificate of Human Services
- Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies
- Graduate Certificate of Infection Control
- Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
- Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management [Exit only]
- Graduate Certificate of Lifestyle Medicine
- Graduate Certificate of Nursing
- Graduate Certificate of Project Management
- Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science
- Graduate Certificate of Psychology
- Graduate Certificate of Public Health
- Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation
- Graduate Certificate of Research Methods
- Graduate Certificate of Rural Generalist Practice [Exit only]
- Graduate Certificate of Science
- Graduate Certificate of Travel Medicine
- Graduate Diploma of Accounting [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of Business Administration [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global
- Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of Conflict Management and Resolution [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of Data Science
- Graduate Diploma of Engineering [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of Global Development
- Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education
- Graduate Diploma of Information Technology [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Management [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of Lifestyle Medicine
- Graduate Diploma of Medical Science
- Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging)
- Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation
- Graduate Diploma of Research Methods
- Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice
- Graduate Diploma of Science
- Graduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy
- Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration [2-year]
- Master of Business Administration Global
- Master of Business Administration - Master of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Master of Conflict Management and Resolution [36cp]
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Data Science (Professional)
- Master of Education
- Master of Education – Master of Business Administration
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Engineering (Professional)
- Master of Global Development
- Master of Governance and Leadership
- Master of Guidance and Counselling
- Master of Health Professional Education
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration
- Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management – Master of Business Administration
- Master of Lifestyle Medicine
- Master of Marine Biology
- Master of Medical Science
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Nursing [Double Major Option]
- Master of Pharmaceutical Public Health
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Professional Accounting – Master of Business Administration
- Master of Professional Psychology
- Master of Psychological Science
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Health - Master of Business Administration
- Master of Public Health - Master of Global Development
- Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Master of Rehabilitation
- Master of Rural Generalist Practice
- Master of Science
- Master of Science (Professional)
- Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
- Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
- Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
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Research Courses
- Doctor of Education [Research]
- Doctor of Health Professional Education [Research]
- Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Building)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Management and Commerce)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Society and Culture)
- Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management [Research]
- Master of Laws (Research)
- Doctor of Medical Education (Research)
- Doctor of Public Health (Research)
- Master of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
- Master of Philosophy (Architecture and Building)
- Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts)
- Master of Philosophy (Education)
- Master of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)
- Master of Philosophy (Health)
- Master of Philosophy (Indigenous)
- Master of Philosophy (Information Technology)
- Master of Philosophy (Management and Commerce)
- Master of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences)
- Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
- Master of Philosophy (Society and Culture)
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Non Award Courses
Course and Subject Handbook 2024 Courses Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2024 |
Course code | 20510 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Professional accreditation status | The Human Resources Management Major for this course is accredited by Australian HR Institute |
Owner | Academy |
College | Business, Law and Governance |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Recommended Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Admissions Policy. |
Special admission requirements | Applicants who are admitted to the Bachelor of Business under an Articulation Agreement are subject to the terms of that agreement. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1 A minimum of 18 credit points must be taken at level 2 A minimum of 18 credit points must be taken at level 3 or higher |
Course learning outcomes | ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. On successful completion of the Bachelor of Business graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Bachelor of Business. |
Reasonable adjustments | All ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
BU1002:03 Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03 Principles of Economics
BU1007:03 Principles of Data Analysis for Business
BU1104:03 Introduction to Management Concepts and Application
BU1105:03 Professional and Academic Skills for Business
BU1108:03 Marketing Matters
BU1109:03 Career Development for Business Professionals
BU1112:03 Business Law
Level 2
BU2001:03 The Future of Work: Seminar Series
Level 3
BU3101:03 Professional Internship or BU3102:03 Multi-Disciplinary Project or :03 Independent Project
OPTIONS
Select a major from Table A
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate subjects
Lists of subjects grouped according to potential career aspirations and interests can be accessed here.
PLUS
Select one of the following Options:
OPTION 1 (Electives)
Select 3 credit points of any level 2 subjects,
PLUS
Select BU3104:03 Internship B or any level 3 subject
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any level 2 or 3 subjects
or
OPTION 2* (Pathway to Emerging Leader Program [MBA 2-Year])
*conditional on completion of 33 credit points with a minimum GPA 5.5 and approval of MBA Course Coordinator (Not available to ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore students).
CO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision Modelling
LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5233:03 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
LB5241:03 Leadership Futures
TABLE A (MAJORS)
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Brisbane ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville External | ||
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Brisbane ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns* ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore External | *This major is offered at ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns campus in mixed mode. Students will need to undertake some subjects offered only in External mode | |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville External | ||
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Brisbane ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville External | ||
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Brisbane ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville External | ||
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville External | ||
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns* External | *This major is offered at ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns campus in mixed mode. Students will need to undertake some subjects offered only in External mode |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Brisbane | |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns | |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville | |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore | |
External |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete 12 credit points at level 1 before attempting any level 3 subject. To meet eligibility for the Pathway to Emerging Leader Program MBA [2-Year] option, students must complete 33 credit points of subjects with a minimum GPA of 5.5 and receive approval from the MBA Coordinator |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF BUSINESS |
Approved abbreviation | BBus |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Majors will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies or the Diploma of Business [Pathway]. |
Course articulation | Students who complete this course with Option 2 (Pathway to Emerging Leader Program MBA [2-Year]) are eligible for entry to the Master of Business Administration [2-Year] and may be granted 24 credit points of credit |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as an additional 24 credit points of study [end-on] |
Eligibility | Application for entry to the Honours program is by approval of the College Dean Normally a minimum average grade of Credit is required in the pass degree subjects relevant to the field in which Honours is to be taken |