Program Summary
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Advanced Standing, Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit and Articulation
Program Structure
Program Requirements and Notes
Enquiries
Recommended Enrolment Patterns

Program Summary

QTAC Code: 012041
OP/Rank for 2005 Entry: OP-18 / Rank-60
Award Abbreviation: BBus(Mgt)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee Type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English and Maths
CRICOS Code: 028847M

Program Overview

In the search for international competitiveness, management skills and vision are vital for the success of all organisations. The Bachelor of Business (Management) teaches managers to:

• establish a good working environment that allows staff to develop and work effectively
• understand organisational change
• critically assess management ideas
• combine management skills with 'technical' business competence in areas such as marketing, information systems, accounting or tourism
• plan a career and what it takes to move ahead

The Management program is designed around several key themes reflecting the challenges facing practising managers. These themes include leadership, change, strategy, globalisation, human resource management, ethics and social responsibility, and small business management.

Students can apply to undertake first-year courses in this program at the USC Noosa Centre. Please note that the option to study at Noosa is not available to international students.

Professional Membership

Students and graduates may apply to the Australian Institute of Management.

Career Opportunities

Knowledge and skills acquired through the Bachelor of Business (Management) are transferable across many sectors such as government, education, the arts, commerce, and industry. Depending on majors and minors chosen, opportunities may include an administration officer, business advisory service consultant, business development manager, company secretary, equal opportunities officer, general manager / CEO, human resources manager, industrial relations officer or union official, management academic, occupational health and safety officer, performance appraisal officer, production planner, sales manager, small business manager, and regional or state development officer.

Program Structure

Core Courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Business Foundation Courses

6 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
Plus - select 1 course from:
BUS106 Introductory Accounting
BUS107 Accounting for Non-Accountants

Management Major Courses

7 required courses:
HRM210 Managing Human Resources
HRM220 Workplace Relations
HRM311 Leadership and Team Dynamics
HRM320 Contemporary Workplace Issues
MGT210 Project and Event Management
MGT310 Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
MGT320 Management Strategy
Plus - select 1 course from:
ACC310 Management Accounting
IBS220 Transnational Management
ICT210 ICT Analysis and Project Management
TSM210 Tourism Management

Elective Courses

Select 7 courses which may comprise:
- a second major; or *
- 2 minors; or *
- a minor and 3 general electives. These general electives may be chosen from any faculty ( Business, Arts and Social Sciences # or Science, Health and Education #)

* Subject to careful course selection, please seek advice from Program Advisor
# Subject to the approval of the Business Faculty Program Administrator

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

• No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including Core Courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
• Refer to the Academic Rules.
• Refer to Explanation of Terms.
• Refer to Recommended Enrolment Patterns.

Enquiries

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