Areas of Study
The School of Business and Management offers courses which contribute to a full suite of degree programs from Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Masters by research, Doctor of Business Administration through to the PhD.
At the School of Business and Management, students can undertake study which contributes to two undergraduate degree programs:
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Commerce
Project in Business: Gain practical experience
Students in the Bachelor of Business can undertake a placement with an organisation in order to conduct an independent research project. In this part of the program you will identify a practical problem faced by the host organisation, explore the relevant academic literature, develop solutions, and submit a final written report. The placement may help you establish contracts that lead directly to a job and the written report will provide you with concrete evidence of you business skills. This valuable document that you can show to prospective employers will help you get on to the first step in your career ladder.
Recent design updates to the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Commerce degree programs means that students will now undertake 11 core courses and specialise in business development and strategy.
Business
Students can choose to major in five areas, including:
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism
Commerce
Students can choose to major in three areas, including:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
Accreditation
1. Our graduates who go to work in the finance industry can apply for Associate Membership in the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA)
2. Our students who complete the human resource management major are eligible for membership in the Australian Human Resources Institute
3. Our students who gain the a Bachelor of Commerce with the Accounting major can join the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants and apply for entry to the CA program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
4. Our students who complete the Finance major meet the PS146 knowledge and skills requirements of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
