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Business AdministrationMajor

If you are task-focused and find fulfillment in organisation and time management, then consider studying Business Administration. This major applies a multifaceted approach to business administration, drawing on business and commerce courses.

Administration is essential to the successful operation of any business, whether that be small business or large corporate organisations. Your studies will equip you with the cross-disciplinary skills needed for administration or office management roles across a range of industries.

You will gain the confidence and skills you need to advance your career to team leader or apply your knowledge to an entrepreneurial business idea. Take advantage of USC’s knowledgeable staff who maintain close links with local businesses and build your own network of professional contacts.

Explore the full range of Business majors and minors.

The Business Administration Major can be selected in the Bachelor of Business and any double degrees that include the Bachelor of Business.

Major (8)

For a major in Business Administration, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

Select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC320 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
BUS303 Investigative and Data Journalism
HRM321 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
MGT310 Newsroom
MKG322 Introduction to Cybersecurity
TSM315 Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC310 Introduction to Device & Network Security
BUS303 Cryptography, Blockchain and Security
HRM321 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
IBS321 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
TSM313 Introduction to Indigenous Australia

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC310 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society
FIN310 Accounting Principles
HRM311 Introduction to Economics
TSM200 Business Law and Ethics

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC321 Introduction to Management
BUS305 Applied Microeconomics
HRM321 Creativity and Communication
MGT325 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
TSM315 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives

PLUS select four (4) Developing or Graduate (200/300 level) courses from only Business discipline courses.