Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business (Management)
Award abbreviation: BBus(Mgt)
QTAC code: 012041 **
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic 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.
Highlights
- 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
In the search for international competitiveness, management skills and vision are vital to the success of any organisation.
In this program 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 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.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111
Business foundation courses
9 required courses:
BUS101
BUS102
BUS103
BUS104
BUS105
BUS106
BUS108
BUS211
BUS320
Management major courses
6 required courses:
MGT210
IBS220
HRM311
HRM321
MGT310
MGT322
Elective courses
Select 7 advanced courses, which may comprise a second major, a 4-course minor and electives, or 7 electives (up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education ).
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
- All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- Refer to the policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au