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Diploma in Business
Year 2018
QUT code BS40
CRICOS 081618F
Duration(full-timeinternational)
1 year
OP 14
Rank 68
International fee(indicative)
2018: $9,970 per studyperiod (48 credit points)based on four units
Total creditpoints
96
Credit pointsfull-time sem.
48
CourseCoordinator
Dr Annetta Spathis
DisciplineCoordinator
Minimum EnglishrequirementsStudents must meet the Englishproficiency requirements.
IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System)
Overall 5.5
Listening 5.0
Reading 5.0
Writing 5.0
Speaking 5.0
Sample StructureCode Title
Semester One
BSD110 Accounting
BSD115 Management
BSD126 Marketing
QCD110AcademicCommunication 1
Semester Two
BSD111Business Lawand Ethics
BSD113 Economics
BSD119 Global Business
QCD210AcademicCommunication 2
SemestersSemester One●Semester Two●Semester Three●Please note: The units offeredunder the 3-Sem Diploma aresubject to availability
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Code Title
Semester One
BSD110 Accounting
BSD126 Marketing
QCD110AcademicCommunication 1
Semester Two
BSD113 Economics
BSD115 Management
QCD210AcademicCommunication 2
Semester Three
BSD111Business Law andEthics
BSD119 Global Business
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Bachelor of Business
Year 2018
QUT code BS05
CRICOS 003491G
Duration(full-time)
3 years
Duration(part-timedomestic)
6 years
OP Gardens Point: 9
Rank Gardens Point: 81
OP Guarantee Yes
Campus Gardens Point
Domestic fee(indicative)
2018: CSP $11,000 peryear full-time (96 creditpoints)
International fee(indicative)
2018: $28,700 per yearfull-time (96 credit points)
Total creditpoints
288
Credit pointsfull-time sem.
48
Credit pointspart-time sem.
24
Dom. StartMonths
July, February
Deferment You can defer your offerand postpone the start ofyour course for one year.
CourseCoordinator
Director of Studies, QUTBusiness School
Domestic AssumedknowledgeBefore you start this course we assumeyou have sound knowledge in theseareas
English●
We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA). Accountancy,Finance, Economics and Marketingmajors also require 4 SA in Maths A, B orC.
Minimum EnglishrequirementsStudents must meet the Englishproficiency requirements.
IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System)
Overall 6.5
Listening 6.0
Reading 6.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
Course DesignThe Bachelor of Business degree allowsyou to be flexible in your chosen field ofstudies to suit your own needs and careeraspirations. The three distinctcomponents within the degree give youmany combinations of majors andspecialisations.
Students commencing the Bachelor ofBusiness must complete 24 units of equalweighting totalling 288 credit points,comprised of:(a) eight Business School Core units(b) one block of eight Major Core units(c) choice of one block of:• six Second Major units and two option(elective) units or• eight option (elective) units or• two Minors (four units each) (universityor Business School or extension) or• one Minor (four units)(university orBusiness School or extension) and fouroption (elective) units.
Enrolment and advancedstandingYou may wish to apply for advancedstanding (also known as credit orexemption) for prior completed studiesand other assessable learning outcomes.See more on Advanced Standing.
Gardens Point campus students: The firstyear program and all Business studyareas are available at Gardens Point.Students commencing this course atGardens Point campus must enrol on-lineby nominating their primary major andthen enrol in units according to that major.You are required to only nominate yourfirst major to satisfy enrolmentprocedures. The second area of study,i.e. Second Major/Extension/Minor maybe nominated at a later date. Studentswho have been granted advancedstanding (academic credit) shouldnominate their second area of study (i.e.Second Major/Extension/Minor) in orderto determine their enrolment program.
Caboolture campus students: TheBusiness School Core units and theAccountancy, Management andMarketing majors are available at thiscampus. Students must choose first yearBusiness School Core units at Caboolturecampus but may choose units frommajors from other Business disciplines atGardens Point to complete the rest oftheir degree. When enrolling for the firsttime, students will be required to selecteither Accountancy, Management orMarketing as their major. After their firstyear, students will be able to change theirmajor. Students may choose majorsoffered at Gardens Point or continue theirstudies at Caboolture. Business core unitavailaibility will vary each semester.Students who wish to complete theirdegree in full-time mode should consulttheir Discipline School for specific courseprogression and enrolment advice.Queries regarding unit availabilities andprogression can be directed to BusinessStudent Services on [email protected] orthe Caboolture Student Centre [email protected].
Special requirements• For your course structure and enrolmentadvice see Course Checklist and followthe instructions.• A full-time student may only enrol inunits contained in the normal courseprogram for semesters 1 and 2 in the firstyear of study unless in exceptionalcircumstances and with the approval ofthe Course Coordinator.• A part-time student may only select unitsfrom those listed for years 1 and 2 in thefirst two years of study.• Students must take Business SchoolCore units at first attempt, in the semesteroutlined in the structure of their chosenmajor.• A student must enrol in more than one
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unit in any semester, unless they havethe approval of the Course Coordinator.
International StudentsInternational students must maintain afull-time study load to meet student visarequirements. International students areonly permitted to enrol in units at GardensPoint campus. International studentsshould consult the International StudentOffice on Level 2, B Block for advice.
Professional RecognitionProfessional Recognition can be found inthe individual majors of the Bachelor ofBusiness (BS05).
Major and minor codesQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the BusinessUndergraduate Guidelines booklet.
Degree plus Masters OptionYou can also expand your career optionswith a Master of Business in acomplementary study area.
Bachelor of Business(Honours) year optionRefer to (BS63) for details.
Important InformationQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the BusinessUndergraduate Guidelines booklet.Other useful information can be found onthe Student Services website.
Domestic Course structureCourse designThe Bachelor of Business degree allowsyou to be flexible in your chosen field ofstudies to suit your own needs and careeraspirations. The three distinctcomponents within the degree give youmany combinations of majors andspecialisations.
Students commencing the Bachelor ofBusiness must complete 24 units of equalweighting totalling 288 credit points,comprised of:
(a) eight Business School Core units(b) one block of eight Major Core units(c) choice of one block of:
six Second Major units and twooption (elective) units or
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eight option (elective) units or●two Minors (four units each)(university or Business School orextension) or
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one Minor (four units)(university orBusiness School or extension) andfour option (elective) units.
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EnrolmentThe first year program and all Businessstudy areas are available at GardensPoint. Students commencing this courseat Gardens Point campus must enrol on-line by nominating their primary major andthen enrol in units according to that major.You are required to only nominate yourfirst major to satisfy enrolmentprocedures. The second area of study,i.e. Second Major/Extension/Minor maybe nominated at a later date. Studentswho have been granted advancedstanding (academic credit) shouldnominate their second area of study (i.e.Second Major/Extension/Minor) in orderto determine their enrolment program.
Bachelor of Business(Honours) Year OptionFor high-achieving undergraduatestudents who wish to take further studiesmay enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business(Honours).
International CoursestructureCourse designThe Bachelor of Business degree allowsyou to be flexible in your chosen field ofstudies to suit your own needs and careeraspirations. The three distinctcomponents within the degree give youmany combinations of majors andspecialisations.
Students commencing the Bachelor ofBusiness must complete 24 units of equalweighting totalling 288 credit points,comprised of:
(a) eight Business School Core units(b) one block of eight Major Core units(c) choice of one block of:
six Second Major units and twooption (elective) units or
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eight option (elective) units or●two Minors (four units each)(university or Business School orextension) or
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one Minor (four units)(university orBusiness School or extension) andfour option (elective) units.
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EnrolmentThe first year program and all Businessstudy areas are available at GardensPoint. Students commencing this courseat Gardens Point campus must enrol on-line by nominating their primary major andthen enrol in units according to that major.You are required to only nominate yourfirst major to satisfy enrolmentprocedures. The second area of study,i.e. Second Major/Extension/Minor may
be nominated at a later date. Studentswho have been granted advancedstanding (academic credit) shouldnominate their second area of study (i.e.Second Major/Extension/Minor) in orderto determine their enrolment program.
Bachelor of Business(Honours) Year OptionFor high-achieving undergraduatestudents who wish to take further studiesmay enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business(Honours).
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Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
Year 2018
QUT code BS05
CRICOS 003491G
Duration(full-time)
3 years
Duration(part-timedomestic)
6 years
OP 9
Rank 81
OP Guarantee Yes
Campus Gardens Point
Domestic fee(indicative)
2018: CSP $11,000 peryear full-time (96 creditpoints)
International fee(indicative)
2018: $28,700 per yearfull-time (96 credit points)
Total creditpoints
288
Credit pointsfull-time sem.
48
Credit pointspart-time sem.
24
Dom. StartMonths
July, February
Deferment You can defer your offerand postpone the start ofyour course for one year.
CourseCoordinator
Director of Studies, QUTBusiness School
DisciplineCoordinator
Associate Prof BelindaLuke+61 7 3138 [email protected]
Domestic AssumedknowledgeBefore you start this course we assumeyou have sound knowledge in theseareas
English●Maths A, B or C●
We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA).
Minimum EnglishrequirementsStudents must meet the Englishproficiency requirements.
IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System)
Overall 6.5
Listening 6.0
Reading 6.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
OverviewIf guiding financial activities in the world ofbusiness sounds like an interestingchallenge, then accountancy is the rightcareer for you. As a QUT Bachelor ofBusiness student your Accounting majorwill provide you with an excellent platformfor any business career. You will beoffered the opportunity to study theAccountancy major together with theProfessional Accounting extension* whichwill prepare you for professionalaccreditation in an interesting andrespected business profession.Throughout this course you will developkey accounting concepts, problem solvingskills, and critical and analytical thinking.
* Available at the Gardens Point campusonly
Your degree at a glanceYear 1Academically, you will build a base ofbroad business knowledge through thecore units, covering all areas of businessfrom finance and economics through tomarketing and electronic business.Generic skills in all areas will enhanceyour understanding of how businessesoperate within the commercial and legalenvironment. You will also gainknowledge and practical experience inusing an accounting package.
Year 2
You will learn how to interpret financialinformation and reports and gain skills inusing this information for businessdecision making. You can start to buildyour professional networks and find outmore about the corporate world thatawaits you at boardroom seminars. You’llalso start to shape your career with theselection of a second study area.
Year 3You will draw on the knowledge gainedthrough your major to solve real-worldaccounting problems such as preparing atax return or analysing the financialstatements of a client business. You’llalso investigate how auditors report onthe financial statements of companies,individuals and trusts. For the bestchance of a top job to launch your career,attend graduate recruitment events oncampus or take a work placement withone of our industry partners.
Professional recognitionGraduates who complete theaccountancy major and the professionalaccounting extension* meet the academiccomponent of requirements formembership of CPA Australia, CharteredAccountants Australia and New Zealand(CAANZ), the Institute of PublicAccountants (IPA), as well as enrolmentin their respective professional programs.Graduates are also eligible forexemptions in the qualifying program formembership of the Association ofChartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)and the Chartered Institute ofManagement Accountants (CIMA).
Graduates who complete only theaccountancy major will need to completeadditional units to meet theseprofessional requirements. Students whocomplete specified units under theregulation and tax extension* will meetthe academic entry requirements forregistration as a tax agent with the TaxPractitioners Board.
* available at Gardens Point Campus only
Resources and OpportunityBy choosing to study the Accountancymajor you will be able to access a widerange of opportunities and resourcesspecific to your degree. Undergraduatestudents will have the opportunity tonetwork with our industry partners inprograms such as the Accountancy WorkPlacement Program, Career MentorScheme and the Pitcher PartnersSeminar Series. These programs are all
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designed to make graduates job readyfrom day one and help ease the transitioninto the workforce.
You will be able to integrate youraccounting knowledge through the final-year capstone projects. In this simulation,you will take the position of a professionalconsultant and be asked to solveunstructured problems based on thosethat you will encounter in yourprofessional accounting career. Youmight even discover your potential forresearch work or an academic career withpaid research work opportunities withinthe School, working with academicsupervisors on real-world researchprojects, or as part of a VacationResearch Scholarship Scheme.
Accountancy at CabooltureCampusYou are able to study and complete yourAccountancy major with a second majorin Marketing or Management, all at theQUT Caboolture campus. As a Businessstudent at the Caboolture campus you willhave access to all the business core unitsand a broad range of electives. OtherBusiness majors or double degrees mayinvolve study at either the Kelvin Grove orGardens Point campus. Please checkyour course page for specific details.
Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Advertising,Economics, Finance, Human ResourceManagement, International Business,Management, Marketing, and PublicRelations.
AbbreviationBBus(Accy)
DefermentDomestic students can defer their offer inthis course for one year. In exceptionalcircumstances up to 12 months ofadditional deferment may be granted.
Find out more on deferment.
Domestic Course structureYour degree at a glanceYear 1Academically, you will build a base ofbroad business knowledge through thecore units, covering all areas of businessfrom finance and economics through tomarketing and electronic business.Generic skills in all areas will enhanceyour understanding of how businessesoperate within the commercial and legalenvironment. Start your accountancy
major in second semester with a focus onfinancial reporting and disclosure.
Year 2You will learn how to interpret financialinformation and reports and gain skills inusing this information for businessdecision making. Practical experience inusing software such as MYOB andAccounting Information Systems Cycleswill complement your theoreticalknowledge in corporate reporting andproduct costing. You can start to buildyour professional networks and find outmore about the corporate world thatawaits you at boardroom seminars. You’llalso start to shape your career with theselection of a second study area.
Year 3You will draw on the knowledge gainedthrough your major to solve real-worldaccounting problems such as preparing atax return or analysing the financialstatements of a client business. You’llalso investigate how auditors report onthe financial statements of companies,individuals and trusts. For the bestchance of a top job to launch your career,attend graduate recruitment events oncampus or take a work placement withone of our industry partners.
Accountancy major unitsFinancial accounting●Accounting systems andtechnologies
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Audit and assurance●Company accounting●Management accounting●Financial accounting issues●Taxation law●Accountancy capstone●
Recommended complementarystudy areasExtension options
ProfessionalAccounting accreditation (requiredfor CPA/CA)
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Regulation and Tax●
Accountancy minor optionsForensics●Superannuation and WealthManagement
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Additional minor optionsApplied economics●Quantitative economics●Finance●Management●
International Coursestructure
Your degree at a glanceYear 1Academically, you will build a base ofbroad business knowledge through thecore units, covering all areas of businessfrom finance and economics through tomarketing and electronic business.Generic skills in all areas will enhanceyour understanding of how businessesoperate within the commercial and legalenvironment. Start your accountancymajor in second semester with a focus onfinancial reporting and disclosure.
Year 2You will learn how to interpret financialinformation and reports and gain skills inusing this information for businessdecision making. Practical experience inusing software such as MYOB andAccounting Information Systems Cycleswill complement your theoreticalknowledge in corporate reporting andproduct costing. You can start to buildyour professional networks and find outmore about the corporate world thatawaits you at boardroom seminars. You’llalso start to shape your career with theselection of a second study area.
Year 3You will draw on the knowledge gainedthrough your major to solve real-worldaccounting problems such as preparing atax return or analysing the financialstatements of a client business. You’llalso investigate how auditors report onthe financial statements of companies,individuals and trusts. For the bestchance of a top job to launch your career,attend graduate recruitment events oncampus or take a work placement withone of our industry partners.
Sample StructureSemesters
Year 1, Semester 1●Year 1, Semester 2●Year 2, Semester 1●Year 2, Semester 2●Year 3, Semester 1●Year 3, Semester 2●
Code Title
Year 1, Semester 1
BSB110 Accounting
BSB111Business Law andEthics
BSB123 Data Analysis
BSB119 Global Business
Year 1, Semester 2
BSB113 Economics
BSB115 Management
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AYB200 Financial Accounting
AYB225ManagementAccounting
Year 2, Semester 1
AYB221Accounting Systemsand Technologies
AYB219 Taxation Law
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 2, Semester 2
AYB340CompanyAccounting
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 3, Semester 1
AYB311Financial AccountingIssues
BSB399Real World Ready -Business Capstone
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 3, Semester 2
AYB339AccountancyCapstone
AYB301 Audit and Assurance
BSB126 Marketing
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
In this listPrimary Major●Accountancy - 8 Unit Major●Accountancy - ProfessionalAccountancy AccreditationExtension (for professionalrecognition)
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Accountancy - Regulation and TaxExtension
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Primary Major
Code Title
Accountancy - 8 Unit Major
Code Title
AYB200 Financial Accounting
AYB225ManagementAccounting
AYB221Accounting Systemsand Technologies
AYB219 Taxation Law
AYB340CompanyAccounting
AYB311Financial AccountingIssues
AYB301 Audit and Assurance
AYB339AccountancyCapstone
Accountancy - ProfessionalAccountancy Accreditation Extension(for professional recognition)
Code Title
AYB230 Corporations Law
AYB321Strategic ManagementAccounting
EFB210 Finance 1
Please select one (1) of the followingunits:
AYB227 International Accounting
AYB240Superannuation Regulationand Practice
AYB250Personal FinancialPlanning
AYB320 Advanced Taxation Law
AYB341Forensic and BusinessIntelligence
Students who wish to complete theForensics Minor should not chooseAYB341 as their optional unit in thisextension. It is a core unit in theForensics minor.
Accountancy - Regulation and TaxExtension
Code Title
Important: Students wishing to meet theeducational requirements for registrationas a tax agent with the Tax PractitionersBoard will be required to completeAYB205, AYB240 and AYB320.
Please select four (4) of the followingunits:
AYB205 Law of Business Entities
AYB232Financial ServicesRegulation and Law
AYB240Superannuation Regulationand Practice
AYB250 Personal Financial Planning
AYB320 Advanced Taxation Law
AYB338Accountancy WorkPlacement
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Bachelor of Business (Advertising)
Year 2018
QUT code BS05
CRICOS 003491G
Duration(full-time)
3 years
Duration(part-timedomestic)
6 years
OP 9
Rank 81
OP Guarantee Yes
Campus Gardens Point
Domestic fee(indicative)
2018: CSP $11,000 peryear full-time (96 creditpoints)
International fee(indicative)
2018: $28,700 per yearfull-time (96 credit points)
Total creditpoints
288
Credit pointsfull-time sem.
48
Credit pointspart-time sem.
24
Dom. StartMonths
July, February
Deferment You can defer your offerand postpone the start ofyour course for one year.
CourseCoordinator
Director of Studies, QUTBusiness School
DisciplineCoordinator
Nicolas Pontes+61 7 3138 [email protected]
Domestic AssumedknowledgeBefore you start this course we assumeyou have sound knowledge in theseareas
English●
We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA).
Minimum EnglishrequirementsStudents must meet the Englishproficiency requirements.
IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System)
Overall 6.5
Listening 6.0
Reading 6.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
OverviewAt QUT, we were the first to offer acomprehensive advertising degree inAustralia and still lead the way in ourapproaches to innovative advertisingeducation. As a Bachelor of Businessstudent, your Advertising major will giveyou access to real-world learning thatcovers all areas of advertising operationsincluding account management, planning,media, creative and digital. By choosingto study a unique course that offers anadvertising degree taught within abusiness school, you will graduate with astrategic and commercial edge highlydesired by employers.
Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business frommanagement, accounting and economicsthrough to international and electronicbusiness. With generic skills in all areas,you’ll have an understanding of howbusinesses operate within the commercialand legal environment. Your advertisingmajor starts in second semester with thequestion of why consumers choose theproducts they buy. You’ll also learn howadvertising works and how agenciesinteract with their clients, media andsuppliers.
Year 2Advertising becomes more hands-on in
your second year. You learn how to writeadvertising that solves client’s problems;How to use words and images to stiremotion and compel action. You alsolearn about the multitude of differentmedia channels and how to build theminto creative and cost effective mediaschedules. You’ll also have theopportunity to personalise your degreewith the selection of your second studyarea.
Year 3In your third year, the focus is on beingmore strategic. You explore the issuessurrounding being an advertisingmanager, such as branding andcontroversial advertising and compete ina case competition. You integrate digitalinto the advertising mix and develop aportfolio to help you get a job. And youround out your major by formulating anadvertising campaign from a real-worldclient’s brief. Working as a team, you’llresearch your client’s advertising problemand develop creative ideas, match themto innovative media solutions and delivera boardroom pitch to the client. Yourclient could be a Queensland icon suchas Queensland Day, the Ekka or theBrisbane Lions, a charity such asMuscular Dystrophy, or a nationalconsumer goods or pharmaceuticalcompany.
Resources andOpportunitiesBy choosing to study the Advertisingmajor you will be able to access a widerange of resources and opportunitiesspecific to your degree. For example, youcan access all the latest media resourcesand insights online at the media room.You can enter international studentadvertising competitions, or learn moreabout the media industry with a MFAinternship in Sydney or Melbourne, ornetwork with the advertising industrythrough YoungBloods, an industry clubrun by our graduates. AMPed, the studentassociation for QUT advertising,marketing and public relations students isanother unique opportunity offered withinthe Advertising major. Through AMPedyou can access industry professionals,and find out about events run byprofessional bodies. It's also a great wayto meet your peers, and create your owncareer networks.
Industry linksThe advertising industry is a network, andone which QUT is strongly connected to.Our School of Advertising, Marketing and
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Public Relations interacts with theindustry, sponsoring events and drawingfrom the industry a talented pool of guestlecturers.Our lecturers have worked in the industry,and bring real-world experience and in-depth theoretical underpinnings to theclassroom.
Professional recognitionChoosing to study Advertising first andsecond major will allow you to meet therequirements for membership to theCommunications Council the AustralianAssociation of National Advertisers,Media Federation of Australia and theAustralian Direct Marketing Association.
Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Economics,Finance, Human Resource Management,International Business, Management,Marketing, and Public Relations.
AbbreviationBBus(Advtg)
DefermentDomestic students can defer their offer inthis course for one year. In exceptionalcircumstances up to 12 months ofadditional deferment may be granted.
Find out more on deferment.
Domestic Course structureAdvertising major units
Consumer behaviour●Marketing and audience research●Advertising theory and practice●Advertising copywriting●Media planning●Advertising management●Digital portfolio●Advertising campaigns●
Recommended complementarystudy areasSecond major and minor options
Marketing●Public relations●Integrated marketingcommunication
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Management●International business●Language●
Additional minor optionsTourism and entertainmentmarketing
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International Coursestructure
Industry linksThe advertising industry is a network, andone which QUT is strongly connected to.Our School of Advertising, Marketing andPublic Relations interacts with theindustry, sponsoring events and drawingfrom the industry a talented pool of guestlecturers.
Our lecturers have worked in the industry,and bring real-world experience and in-depth theoretical underpinnings to theclassroom.
AMPed, the student association for QUTadvertising, marketing and publicrelations students, is another link to thereal world. Through AMPed you canaccess industry professionals, and findout about events run by professionalbodies. It's also a great way to meet yourpeers, and create your own careernetworks.
Advertising major unitsConsumer behaviour●Marketing and audience research●Advertising theory and practice●Advertising copywriting●Media planning●Advertising management●Advertising planning portfolio●Advertising campaigns●
Recommended complementarystudy areasSecond major and minor options
Marketing●Public relations●Integrated marketingcommunication
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Management●International business●Language●
Additional minor optionsTourism and entertainmentmarketing
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Sample StructureSemesters
Year 1, Semester 1●Year 1, Semester 2●Year 2, Semester 1●Year 2, Semester 2●Year 3, Semester 1●Year 3, Semester 2●Important Information●
Code Title
Year 1, Semester 1
BSB119 Global Business
BSB123 Data Analysis
BSB115 Management
BSB126 Marketing
Year 1, Semester 2
AMB220Advertising Theory andPractice
AMB200 Consumer Behaviour
BSB110 Accounting
BSB111Business Law andEthics
Year 2, Semester 1
AMB201Marketing andAudience Research
AMB319 Media Planning
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 2, Semester 2
AMB318 Advertising Copywriting
BSB113 Economics
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 3, Semester 1
AMB320AdvertisingManagement
AMB330 Digital Portfolio
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 3, Semester 2
AMB339 Advertising Campaigns
BSB399Real World Ready -Business Capstone
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
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Bachelor of Business (Economics)
Year 2018
QUT code BS05
CRICOS 003491G
Duration(full-time)
3 years
Duration(part-timedomestic)
6 years
OP 9
Rank 81
OP Guarantee Yes
Campus Gardens Point
Domestic fee(indicative)
2018: CSP $11,000 peryear full-time (96 creditpoints)
International fee(indicative)
2018: $28,700 per yearfull-time (96 credit points)
Total creditpoints
288
Credit pointsfull-time sem.
48
Credit pointspart-time sem.
24
Dom. StartMonths
July, February
Deferment You can defer your offerand postpone the start ofyour course for one year.
CourseCoordinator
Director of Studies, QUTBusiness School
DisciplineCoordinator
Dr Radhika Lahiri+61 7 3138 [email protected]
Domestic AssumedknowledgeBefore you start this course we assumeyou have sound knowledge in theseareas
English●Maths A, B or C●
We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA).
Minimum EnglishrequirementsStudents must meet the Englishproficiency requirements.
IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System)
Overall 6.5
Listening 6.0
Reading 6.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
OverviewHave you ever wondered why theReserve Bank of Australia puts upinterest rates? Are the fiscal deficits andgovernment debt a concern? Do you wantto find out how businesses andgovernments make decisions in the mostefficient and sustainable way; howunemployment, inflation, competition andgovernment affect you? You will discoverthe answers to these questions and morestudying the Economics major.Economics is more than just a businessdiscipline – it’s a way of looking at theworld. With the help of world-classeconomists, you will develop essentialknowledge about economic behaviour,the workings of economic systems andthe skills used in analysing economic andsocial issues in a wide range of contexts.
Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units, fromfinance and accounting through tomarketing and international business.With a sound background in all areas, youwill have an understanding of howbusinesses operate within the commercialand legal environment. Your economicsmajor begins in second semester, whenyou will cover consumer and producerbehaviours, and interaction of the nationaland international economy.
Year 2Delving further into your major, you willlearn more advanced frameworks andskills to understand how production andexchange advance our welfare, theeconomics of market structures, and theroles of fiscal and monetary policy in anopen economy. You will contemplate theinterplay between government, privatefirms and consumers, and analyse theincreasing globalisation of world tradeand investment. You will also shape yourfuture career options through theconsideration of a second study area.
Year 3Research projects will build your practicalskills. In the capstone unit, you will applyeconomic theories learned so far to topicsof current interest, such as the federalbudget, Australia’s taxation policy, ageingpopulation or global warming. You willlearn how to locate the data for youranalysis, decide on the relevant economictheories and models, and distil this intopossible solutions. This analysis will helpyou advise the best way forward, and giveyou a practical introduction to the real-world applications of economic theory.
Throughout the three years of your study,you can select units of study from theeconomic program on a range of topics,based on your interest, career pathwayand plan for further study.
Resources andOpportunitiesAs an Economics student you will havethe opportunity to build your disciplinaryand generic skills through individual andteam projects and research assignments.You can also join the Young Economists,under the auspices of the EconomicsSociety of Australia, to exchange yourideas and to debate on current social andpolitical issues. By applying yourknowledge and skills to real worldsituations, you will develop your criticalthinking and economic reasoning abilities,which are essential for effective decisionmaking in business and public sectors.
Industry linksOur lecturers have a wide range of real-world experience in economics andfinance, government policy making and inindustry, so their teaching reflects currentthinking and is based on practicalsituations and outcomes. These links alsoprovide access to guest lecturers, whoadd their own experiences andchallenges to your learning and thinking.
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Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Advertising,Finance, Human Resource Management,International Business, Management,Marketing, and Public Relations.
Professional RecognitionAs a graduate of the Bachelor ofBusiness Economics major you will meetthe academic requirements forprofessional membership to the EconomicSociety of Australia.
AbbreviationBBus(Ec)
DefermentDomestic students can defer their offer inthis course for one year. In exceptionalcircumstances up to 12 months ofadditional deferment may be granted.
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Domestic Course structureEconomics major units
Economics 2●Intermediate macroeconomics●Intermediate microeconomics●Contemporary application ofeconomic theory (capstone unit)
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Plus any four of the following:Quantitative economics units
Applied behavioural economics●Applied econometrics ●Introduction to appliedeconometrics
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Game theory and applications●
Applied economics unitsEnvironmental economics andpolicy
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International economics●Financial markets●Economics for the real world●
Recommended complementarystudy areasSecond major and minor options
Finance●Management●Marketing●International business●Language●
Additional minor optionsAccountancy●Business regulation●
International Coursestructure
Industry linksOur lecturers have a wide range of real-world experience in finance, governmentpolicy making and in industry, so theirteaching reflects current thinking and isbased on practical situations andoutcomes. These links also provideaccess to guest lecturers, who add theirown experiences and challenges to yourlearning and thinking.
Economics major unitsEconomics 2●Intermediate macroeconomics●Intermediate microeconomics●Contemporary application ofeconomic theory (capstone unit)
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Plus any four of the following:Quantitative economics units
Applied behavioural economics●Applied econometrics ●Introduction to appliedeconometrics
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Game theory and applications●
Applied economics unitsEnvironmental economics andpolicy
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International economics●Financial markets●Economics for the real world●
Recommended complementarystudy areasSecond major and minor options
Finance●Management●Marketing●International business●Language●
Additional minor optionsAccountancy●Business regulation●
Sample StructureSemesters
Year 1, Semester 1●Year 1, Semester 2●Year 2, Semester 1●Year 2, Semester 2●Year 3, Semester 1●Year 3, Semester 2●Economics Options List●Important Information●
Code Title
Year 1, Semester 1
BSB113 Economics
BSB119 Global Business
BSB123 Data Analysis
BSB111Business Law andEthics
Year 1, Semester 2
BSB110 Accounting
BSB115 Management
BSB126 Marketing
EFB223 Economics 2
Year 2, Semester 1
EFB330IntermediateMacroeconomics
Economics Option Unit (from the Appliedor Quantitative Unit List)
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
It is recommended students chooseEFB222 or EFB201 as their Elective unitin this semester
Year 2, Semester 2
EFB331IntermediateMicroeconomics
Economics Option Unit (from the Appliedor Quantitative Unit List)
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 3, Semester 1
BSB399Real World Ready -Business Capstone
Economics Option Unit (from the Appliedor Quantitative Unit List)
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 3, Semester 2
EFB338ContemporaryApplication ofEconomic Theory
Economics Option Unit (from the Appliedor Quantitative Unit List)
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Economics Options List
Quantitative Economics Units
EFB222Introduction to AppliedEconometrics
EFB332Applied BehaviouralEconomics
EFB333 Applied Econometrics
EFB337Game Theory andApplications
Applied Economics Units
EFB201 Financial Markets
EFB225Economics for theReal World
EFB226EnvironmentalEconomics and Policy
EFB336InternationalEconomics
Important Information
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Bachelor of Business (Finance)
Year 2018
QUT code BS05
CRICOS 003491G
Duration(full-time)
3 years
Duration(part-timedomestic)
6 years
OP 9
Rank 81
OP Guarantee Yes
Campus Gardens Point
Domestic fee(indicative)
2018: CSP $11,000 peryear full-time (96 creditpoints)
International fee(indicative)
2018: $28,700 per yearfull-time (96 credit points)
Total creditpoints
288
Credit pointsfull-time sem.
48
Credit pointspart-time sem.
24
Dom. StartMonths
July, February
Deferment You can defer your offerand postpone the start ofyour course for one year.
CourseCoordinator
Director of Studies, QUTBusiness School
DisciplineCoordinator
Associate Prof PeterVerhoeven+61 7 3138 [email protected]
Domestic AssumedknowledgeBefore you start this course we assumeyou have sound knowledge in theseareas
English●Maths A, B or C●
We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA).
Minimum EnglishrequirementsStudents must meet the Englishproficiency requirements.
IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System)
Overall 6.5
Listening 6.0
Reading 6.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
OverviewFinance is a dynamic field, focussing onthe borrowing, lending and investing ofmoney by individuals, financialinstitutions, businesses and governmentorganisations. By choosing to study theBachelor of Business Finance major youwill develop the knowledge and skills toanalyse business portfolios and providerecommendations for best financialreturns. This degree provides you with theopportunity to listen to real-worldpractitioners as they explain how thevalue of investments changes over time.If you are interested in corporate financialmanagement, investment management,risk management or understandingfinancial markets, securities participantsthen the Finance major could be for you.
Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business fromaccounting and economics through tomarketing and international business. Youwill gain generic skills in all areas and anunderstanding of how businesses operatewithin the commercial and legalenvironment. You will begin your majorwith skills in interpreting economic datafor business decision making. Businesscycles, foreign exchange markets, termsof trade and the significance of the
international economy will also becovered.
Year 2You will build a deeper understanding ofthe fundamental concepts of finance – thetime value of money and the effect ofinterest rates, diversification and its role informing an investment portfolio, and therelationship between risk and return. Thetypes of financial markets andinstruments traded, such as shares,bonds and futures, will also beintroduced. You will also choose a secondstudy area, such as economics,accounting or further finance studies,which will help to shape your career.
Year 3Project work and research assignmentswill hone your practical skills and prepareyou for the workplace. You will developvaluation skills relevant to shares andderivatives. You can also act as acorporate treasurer for a semester, usingdata facilities in the Securities DealingRoom to gain experience in raising fundsand managing the risk and cost ofborrowing these funds in the face ofunfolding economic scenarios.
Resources andOpportunitiesQUT pioneered the use of real financialdata in Queensland universities. OurSecurities Dealing Room is an exclusiveresource gives you the opportunity toaccess data from Bloomberg, providers offinancial data to many of the world'sfinancial institutions. This comprehensiveset of data on companies, commoditiesand economics will be useful in your finalyear project work, and allow you to applythe theory you learn to conduct real-worldfinancial analysis and prepare you for theworkforce. You can also act as acorporate treasurer for a semester, usingdata facilities in the Securities DealingRoom to gain experience in raising fundsand managing the risk and cost ofborrowing these funds in the face ofunfolding economic scenarios.
Industry linksOur finance lecturers have a wealth ofexperience in investment banking,commercial banking, funds managementand financial consulting. The school alsomaintains industry links through theschool’s advisory board, town-and-gownevents and the QUT Economics andFinance Society. A direct benefit of theselinks is that students are provided with anopportunity gain experience in financial
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sector prior to graduating by completingour work integrated learning subject.
Professional recognitionAs a graduate of the finance major youwill meet the academic requirements forAssociate Membership of the FinancialServices Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
Completing a second major will ensureyou meet the academic for enrolment inthe Graduate Diploma in AppliedCorporate Governance at the CharteredSecretaries Australia. On completion ofthe Graduate Diploma in AppliedCorporate Governance, students willmeet the academic requirement forProfessional Membership of theChartered Secretaries Australia.
By choosing to study the Economicssecond major you will meet theeducational requirements for AssociateMembership of the Financial ServicesInstitute of Australasia. OrdinaryMembership of the Economics Society ofAustralia only requires that students havean interest in the area of Economics.Professional Membership of theEconomics Society of Australia (Qld)requires students have held an OrdinaryMembership for one year and havecompleted a Bachelor of Businessmajoring in Economics.
Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Advertising,Economics, Human ResourceManagement, International Business,Management, Marketing, and PublicRelations.
AbbreviationBBus(Finance)
DefermentDomestic students can defer their offer inthis course for one year. In exceptionalcircumstances up to 12 months ofadditional deferment may be granted.
Find out more on deferment.
Domestic Course structureFinance major units
Financial markets●Finance 1●Economics 2●Corporate finance●International finance●Investments●Risk management and derivatives●Finance capstone●
Recommended complementarystudy areasFinance extension options
Empirical finance●Financial services●
Second major and minor optionsEconomics●Accountancy●Management●International business●
Additional minor optionsApplied economics●Quantitative economics●Superannuation and wealthmanagement
●
International CoursestructureFinance major units
Financial markets●Finance 1●Economics 2●Corporate finance●International finance●Investments●Risk management and derivatives●Finance capstone●
Recommended complementarystudy areasFinance extension options
Empirical finance●Financial services●
Second major and minor optionsEconomics●Accountancy●Management●International business●
Additional minor optionsApplied economics●Quantitative economics●Superannuation and wealthmanagement
●
Sample StructureSemesters
Year 1, Semester 1●Year 1, Semester 2●Year 2, Semester 1●Year 2, Semester 2●Year 3, Semester 1●Year 3, Semester 2●Important Information●
Code Title
Year 1, Semester 1
BSB113 Economics
BSB123 Data Analysis
BSB110 Accounting
BSB126 Marketing
Year 1, Semester 2
BSB111Business Law andEthics
EFB201 Financial Markets
EFB210 Finance 1
EFB223 Economics 2
Year 2, Semester 1
EFB343 Corporate Finance
EFB312 International Finance
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Year 2, Semester 2
EFB335 Investments
EFB344Risk Management andDerivatives
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Year 3, Semester 1
EFB360 Finance Capstone
BSB399Real World Ready -Business Capstone
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Year 3, Semester 2
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Important Information
Please note: BSB115, BSB119, andBSB111 are the remaining BusinessSchool Core units which must becompleted.
SemestersYear 1, Semester 1 (July)●Year 1, Semester 2 (February)●Year 2, Semester 1 (July)●Year 2, Semester 2 (February)●Year 3, Semester 1 (July)●Year 3, Semester 2 (February)●
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Code Title
Year 1, Semester 1 (July)
BSB113 Economics
BSB123 Data Analysis
BSB110 Accounting
BSB126 Marketing
Year 1, Semester 2 (February)
BSB111Business Law andEthics
EFB201 Financial Markets
EFB210 Finance 1
EFB223 Economics 2
Year 2, Semester 1 (July)
EFB343 Corporate Finance
EFB312 International Finance
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Year 2, Semester 2 (February)
EFB335 Investments
EFB344Risk Management andDerivatives
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Year 3, Semester 1 (July)
EFB360 Finance Capstone
BSB399Real World Ready -Business Capstone
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Year 3, Semester 2 (February)
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Important Information
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School Core units which must becompleted.
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Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
Year 2018
QUT code BS05
CRICOS 003491G
Duration(full-time)
3 years
Duration(part-timedomestic)
6 years
OP 9
Rank 81
OP Guarantee Yes
Campus Gardens Point
Domestic fee(indicative)
2018: CSP $11,000 peryear full-time (96 creditpoints)
International fee(indicative)
2018: $28,700 per yearfull-time (96 credit points)
Total creditpoints
288
Credit pointsfull-time sem.
48
Credit pointspart-time sem.
24
Dom. StartMonths
July, February
Deferment You can defer your offerand postpone the start ofyour course for one year.
CourseCoordinator
Director of Studies, QUTBusiness School
DisciplineCoordinator
Dr Ali Muhammad+61 7 3138 [email protected]
Domestic AssumedknowledgeBefore you start this course we assumeyou have sound knowledge in theseareas
English●
We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA).
Minimum EnglishrequirementsStudents must meet the Englishproficiency requirements.
IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System)
Overall 6.5
Listening 6.0
Reading 6.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
OverviewAs a human resource managementprofessional you will be responsible for anorganisation’s most valued assets – thepeople working there. New technologies,changing economic conditions, increasingworkforce diversity and an emphasis onwork-life balance are all contributing to aprofound revolution in the nature of workand the challenges of managingcontemporary organisations. As a studentof the Human Resource Managementmajor you will be equipped with the skillsrequired to manage people inorganisations including recruitment,performance and reward systems,employment relations and staffdevelopment. This degree will positionyou for a career leading the peopledimensions of organisations, bothstrategically and operationally.
Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business fromfinance, accounting and economicsthrough to marketing and electronicbusiness. With generic skills in all areas,you will have an understanding of howbusinesses operate within the commercialand legal environment. Your focus onhuman resources begins with a broadintroduction to many of the humanresource management functions and how
these functions complement the strategicdirection of businesses and helporganisations maintain competitiveadvantage.
Year 2You will build your foundation knowledgeof business and human resourcemanagement, through developing adeeper understanding of individuals andgroups. You will also investigate how thestructure and organisation of humanresources impact on organisations andtheir activities. You will develop skills inthe implementation of human resourceactivities through practical work examplesand case studies. You will also have theopportunity to personalise your degreewith the selection of a second study area.
Year 3In your final year you will extend andintegrate your knowledge of business andhuman resource management usingcritical thinking and decision making skillsto analyse, diagnose and providerecommendations for implementingorganisational change, work forceplanning, and human resourcedevelopment. You will explore andcritique real-world cases and projects,applying your theoretical knowledge todevelop practical strategic policysuggestions for organisations.
Resources andOpportunitiesThe Human Resource Managementmajor gives you the opportunity to exploreand critique real world cases andprojects, applying your theoreticalknowledge to develop practical strategicpolicy suggestions for organisation. You'lluse critical thinking and decision makingskills to analyse, diagnose and providerecommendations for implementingorganisation change and policyinterventions.Through the Capstone unit, personal andprofessional development, you willacquire knowledge in the areas of self-management and the management ofothers to contribute to organisationalperformance. You will also developpersonal and group skills as a way toapply the knowledge base you’ve gainedthroughout your studies in professionalsettings.
Industry linksMany of our teaching staff are HumanResource Management professionalsaligned with industry through researchand consultancy activities. These links to
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business also provide the opportunity forengagement with real world case studies,site visits, guest lectures and access tothe latest industry thinking.
A substantial proportion of our teachingstaff have extensive international andnational industry and consultingexperience, such as Dr Adelle Bish,Associate Professor Karen Becker and DrBernd Irmer and many are also heavilyinvolved in industry based CRC researchwith defence, utilities, and infrastructureorganisations such as Dr Glen Murphy,Associate Professor Dr Artemis Changand Professor Cameron Newton.
Professional recognitionThis program enables you to join theAustralian Human Resource Institute(AHRI), Australian Institute ofManagement (AIM) and the AustralianInstitute of Training and Development(AITD).
AbbreviationBBus(HRM)
Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Advertising,Economics, Finance, InternationalBusiness, Management, Marketing, andPublic Relations.
DefermentDomestic students can defer their offer inthis course for one year. In exceptionalcircumstances up to 12 months ofadditional deferment may be granted.
Find out more on deferment.
Domestic Course structureHuman resource managementmajor units
Managing people●Contemporary employment relations●Human resource issues andstrategy
●
Human resource decision making●Performance and reward●Recruitment and selection●Learning and development inorganisations
●
Personal and professionaldevelopment
●
Recommended complementarystudy areasExtension option
Human resource management●
Second major and minor optionsManagement●Public relations●
International business●Marketing●Language●
Additional minor optionEntrepreneurship●
International CoursestructureIndustry linksMany of our teaching staff are HumanResource Management professionalsaligned with industry through researchand consultancy activities. These links tobusiness also provide the opportunity forengagement with real world case studies,site visits, guest lectures and access tothe latest industry thinking.
Human Resource Managementmajor units
Managing people●Contemporary employment relations●Human resource issues andstrategy
●
Human resource decision making●Performance and reward●Recruitment and selection●Learning and development inorganisations
●
Personal and professionaldevelopment
●
Recommended complementarystudy areasExtension option
Human resource management●
Second major and minor optionsManagement●Public relations●International business●Marketing●Language●
Additional minor optionEntrepreneurship●
Sample StructureSemesters
Year 1, Semester 1●Year 1, Semester 2●Year 2, Semester 1●Year 2, Semester 2●Year 3, Semester 1●Year 3, Semester 2●
Code Title
Year 1, Semester 1
BSB111Business Law andEthics
BSB115 Management
BSB123 Data Analysis
BSB119 Global Business
Year 1, Semester 2
BSB110 Accounting
BSB126 Marketing
MGB200 Managing People
MGB207Human ResourceIssues and Strategy
Year 2, Semester 1
MGB201ContemporaryEmploymentRelations
MGB220Human ResourceDecision Making
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 2, Semester 2
BSB113 Economics
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 3, Semester 1
MGB331Learning andDevelopment inOrganisations
MGB339Performance andReward
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 3, Semester 2
MGB320Recruitment andSelection
MGB370Personal andProfessionalDevelopment
BSB399Real World Ready -Business Capstone
Second Area of Study OR Elective Unit
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Bachelor of Business (International Business)
Year 2018
QUT code BS05
CRICOS 003491G
Duration(full-time)
3 years
Duration(part-timedomestic)
6 years
OP 9
Rank 81
OP Guarantee Yes
Campus Gardens Point
Domestic fee(indicative)
2018: CSP $11,000 peryear full-time (96 creditpoints)
International fee(indicative)
2018: $28,700 per yearfull-time (96 credit points)
Total creditpoints
288
Credit pointsfull-time sem.
48
Credit pointspart-time sem.
24
Dom. StartMonths
July, February
Deferment You can defer your offerand postpone the start ofyour course for one year.
CourseCoordinator
Director of Studies, QUTBusiness School
DisciplineCoordinator
Dr Shane Mathews+61 7 3138 [email protected]
Domestic AssumedknowledgeBefore you start this course we assumeyou have sound knowledge in theseareas
English●
We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA).
Minimum EnglishrequirementsStudents must meet the Englishproficiency requirements.
IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System)
Overall 6.5
Listening 6.0
Reading 6.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
OverviewQUT’s international business major isdistinguished by an emphasis on industryskills covering trade procedures, logistics,negotiation techniques, languages,regional understanding and offshorebusiness strategies. As a student you willgain highly desirable insight into thecomplexities of global regulations,management of cultural differences,knowledge of different buyingpreferences, global transport options, andethical behaviours. You will learn aboutthe international aspects of importing andexporting, communication andnegotiation, accounting, logistics andmarketing, and develop the strategicknow how required to manage in a globalcommercial environment. If you areinterested in how business operates inmany markets around the world andwould like to open yourself up to careeroptions in global industry, consider studyin the International Business Major.
Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business fromfinance, accounting and economicsthrough to marketing and management.You will develop generic skills in all areas,and gain an understanding of howbusinesses operate within the commercialand legal environment. You will begin
your studies in international business withspecific emphasis on internationalmarketing and market entry strategies.
Year 2You will tackle import and exportmanagement, and investigate thechallenges involved in producing goods todistribute overseas. You will begin topersonalise your degree with anunderstanding of the history, culture,accounting and business environments ofcountries in either Asia or Europe as yourinternational region of expertise. Yourchoice of second business study area willfurther direct your future career options.
Year 3You will be encouraged to immerseyourself in another culture through furtherregional studies, or through internationalexchanges. Take the opportunity to gainpractical skills in cross-culturalcommunication and negotiation, logistics,and contemporary business strategies forAsia or Europe. Gain an overview ofstrategic issues facing global firms,including the different company structuresthat provide an advantage overcompetitors in the global marketplace.
Resources andOpportunitiesAs a student of the International Businessmajor you will be encouraged to take upthe opportunity to complete studyoverseas and use your learned skills inindustry placements locally.Many International business studentschoose to undertake a languagespecialisation. You are eligible for this ifyou are a full-time or part-time student. Tomake full use of this opportunity yourlanguage units should commence in thefirst semester of your first year. Alllanguage units must normally be taken inthe same language. If you are aninternational student you must take alanguage that is not your native tongue.
Industry LinksThere is an active internship programmewith links to Brisbane companies in freightforwarding, customs and logistics as wellas State government departments. TheSupply Chain and Logistics Associationsupport student placements.
Professional recognitionAs a graduate of the InternationalBusiness major you will be eligible formembership of the Australian Institute ofExport, the Logistics Association ofAustralia and the Chartered Institute of
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Purchasing depending on units chosen.
Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Advertising,Economics, Finance, Human ResourceManagement, Management, Marketing,and Public Relations.
AbbreviationBBus(InternatBus)
DefermentDomestic students can defer their offer inthis course for one year. In exceptionalcircumstances up to 12 months ofadditional deferment may be granted.
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Domestic Course structureLanguages optionThe course structure for both full-time andpart-time International business studentsvaries depending on whether Languagesare selected as an option. Alternativecourse structures are included: oneoutlines the course structure if nolanguages are taken, the other outlinesthe structure for those who wish toundertake a language specialisation. IfLanguages are taken as a specialisation,language units should commence in thefirst semester of the first year to maintaincontinuity from earlier pre-QUT languagestudies. All language units must normallybe taken in the same language.International students must take alanguage that is not their native tongue.
International business majorunits
Importing and exporting●Finance for international business●Intercultural communication andnegotiation skills
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International accounting●International logistics●International marketing●International business in the Asia-Pacific
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International business strategy●
Recommended complementarystudy areasSecond major and minor options
Marketing●Management●Economics●Finance●Language●
Additional minor optionsTourism and entertainmentmarketing
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Entrepreneurship●Business regulation●
Applied economics●Quantitative economics●
International CoursestructureLanguages optionThe course structure for both full-time andpart-time International Business studentsvaries depending on whether languagesare selected as an option. Alternativecourse structures are included: oneoutlines the course structure if nolanguages are taken, the other outlinesthe structure for those who wish toundertake a language specialisation. Iflanguages are taken as a specialisation,language units should commence in thefirst semester of the first year to maintaincontinuity from earlier pre-QUT languagestudies. All language units must normallybe taken in the same language.International students must take alanguage that is not their native tongue.
International Business majorunits
Importing and exporting●Finance for international business●Intercultural communication andnegotiation skills
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International accounting●International logistics●International marketing●International business in the Asia-Pacific
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International business strategy●
Recommended complementary studyareas
Second major and minor optionsMarketing●Management●Economics●Finance●Language●
Additional minor optionsTourism and entertainmentmarketing
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Entrepreneurship●Business regulation●Applied economics●Quantitative economics●
Sample StructureSemesters
Year 1, Semester 1●Year 1, Semester 2●Year 2, Semester 1●Year 2, Semester 2●Year 3, Semester 1●Year 3, Semester 2●Important Information●
Code Title
Year 1, Semester 1
BSB113 Economics
BSB119 Global Business
BSB123 Data Analysis
BSB115 Management
Year 1, Semester 2
BSB110 Accounting
AMB210 Importing and Exporting
EFB240Finance forInternational Business
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit
Year 2, Semester 1
AYB227InternationalAccounting
MGB225InterculturalCommunication andNegotiation Skills
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 2, Semester 2
MGB340International Businessin the Asia-Pacific
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 3, Semester 1
AMB303 International Logistics
AMB336 International Marketing
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Year 3, Semester 2
AMB369International BusinessStrategy
BSB399Real World Ready -Business Capstone
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Remaining Business School Core ORSecond Area of Study OR Elective Unit
Important Information
Please note: BSB126 and BSB111 arethe remaining Business School Coreunits which must be completed.
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Bachelor of Business (Management)
Year 2018
QUT code BS05
CRICOS 003491G
Duration(full-time)
3 years
Duration(part-timedomestic)
6 years
OP 9
Rank 81
OP Guarantee Yes
Campus Gardens Point
Domestic fee(indicative)
2018: CSP $11,000 peryear full-time (96 creditpoints)
International fee(indicative)
2018: $28,700 per yearfull-time (96 credit points)
Total creditpoints
288
Credit pointsfull-time sem.
48
Credit pointspart-time sem.
24
Dom. StartMonths
July, February
Deferment You can defer your offerand postpone the start ofyour course for one year.
CourseCoordinator
Director of Studies, QUTBusiness School
DisciplineCoordinator
Dr Kavoos Mohannak+61 7 3138 [email protected]
Domestic AssumedknowledgeBefore you start this course we assumeyou have sound knowledge in theseareas
English●
We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA).
Minimum EnglishrequirementsStudents must meet the Englishproficiency requirements.
IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System)
Overall 6.5
Listening 6.0
Reading 6.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
OverviewManagement is a crucial activity inorganisations of all kinds and isfundamental to success in business. TheManagement major will provide you withanalytical, strategic and operational skillsto manage the challenges of thecontemporary business environment. Youwill develop skills in entrepreneurialthinking, decision-making, leadership,communication and negotiation, andproject management. These skills can beapplied in all occupations and industries,providing you the widest possibleemployment prospects.
Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of core businessknowledge, from finance, accounting andeconomics through to marketing and theglobal business environment. You willgain an understanding of how businessesoperate within the commercial and legalenvironment. You will learn howorganisations work and start to developleadership and management skills.
Year 2In your second year we will help youexpand your skill set needed to become asuccessful manager. You will beintroduced to techniques in managingoperations and supply chains, helping youto create more efficient organisations.You will learn to communicate andnegotiate effectively in intercultural
settings, preparing you to successfullynavigate an increasingly global andmulticultural society. You will bestimulated to think critically andstrategically, allowing you to make betterdecisions by investigating problems frommultiple perspectives and challengingestablished wisdoms. You will apply allthese skills in creating your ownentrepreneurial business.
Year 3In the third year you both integrate andfurther expand your managementknowledge and skills into new areas. Youwill learn how to make organisations moresustainable and how to manage changeprocesses in organisations. You willinvestigate how companies create growthand seek advantages over theircompetitors. You will develop skills inmanaging small- and medium-sizedenterprises and family businesses.Working as individuals and in groups inyour capstone unit, you will have theopportunity to develop a projectmanagement plan demonstrating yourknowledge to reach the project goals andthose of the organisation whileaddressing the challenges of time, costs,risk and resources.
Resources andOpportunitiesYou will not only develop the skills andknowledge needed to succeed in yourfirst job, but the Management major alsogives you the opportunity to obtain thenecessary skills crucial in your furthercareer. We will provide you with theopportunity to apply these skills in real-world cases, and even your own businessor project. Our graduates findemployment in a variety of roles fromproject manager to consultant tobecoming an entrepreneur and startingtheir own business. If you find problemsolving and motivating people to changeand improve your organisation appealing,and like the challenge to become anentrepreneurial and strategic leader, thisis the major for you.
Industry LinksOur international staff combine theirresearch with their experience in industryand government. This provides you withthe opportunity to apply cutting-edgemanagement knowledge to real-worldcases and problems. Through ournetworks we will invite managers andentrepreneurs to engage with you andprovide you with opportunities to learnfrom their rich experience in managing in
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a dynamic business environment.
Professional recognitionAs a Management graduate you will meetthe requirements for membership of theAustralian Institute of Management.
AbbreviationBBus(Mgt)
Studying Management atCabooltureYou are able to study and complete yourManagement major with a second majorin Accounting or Marketing, all at the QUTCaboolture campus. As a BusinessStudent at the Caboolture Campus youwill have access to all the managementand business core units, and a broadrange of electives. Other Business majorsor double degrees may involve study ateither the Kelvin Grove or Gardens PointCampus. Please check your course pagefor specific details.
Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Advertising,Economics, Finance, Human ResourceManagement, International Business,Marketing, and Public Relations.
DefermentDomestic students can defer their offer inthis course for one year. In exceptionalcircumstances up to 12 months ofadditional deferment may be granted.
Find out more on deferment.
Domestic Course structureManagement major units
Managing people●Innovation, knowledge and creativity●Intercultural communication andnegotiation skills
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Managing risk●Managing strategically●plus●Managing sustainable change ●or●Workplace learning●
Students are then able to select one pairof units from either stream:
Management:Managing operations●Managing projects●
Entrepreneurship:Entrepreneurship ●Managing business growth ●
Second major and minor optionsAccountancy●
Economics ●Finance●Forensics●Human resource management●International business●Marketing●Language●
International CoursestructureManagement major units
Managing people●Innovation, knowledge and creativity●Intercultural communication andnegotiation skills
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Managing risk●Managing strategically●plus●Managing sustainable change ●or●Workplace learning●
Students are then able to select one pairof units from either stream:
Management:Managing operations●Managing projects●
Entrepreneurship:Entrepreneurship ●Managing business growth ●
Second major and minor optionsAccountancy●Economics ●Finance●Forensics●Human resource management●International business●Marketing●Language●
Sample StructureSemesters
Year 1, Semester 1●Year 1, Semester 2●Year 2, Semester 1●Year 2, Semester 2●Year 3, Semester 1●Year 3, Semester 2●
Code Title
Year 1, Semester 1
BSB115 Management
BSB119 Global Business
BSB123 Data Analysis
BSB126 Marketing
Year 1, Semester 2
BSB111 Business Law and Ethics
BSB113 Economics
MGB200 Managing People
MGB225InterculturalCommunication andNegotiation Skills
Year 2, Semester 1
BSB110 Accounting
MGB226Innovation, Knowledgeand Creativity
Select one second area of study orBusiness unit option
Select one second area of study orBusiness unit option
Year 2, Semester 2
Note: Students completing amanagement stream, must completeMGB210. Students completing anEntrepreneurship stream must selectMGB227.
MGB210 Managing Operations
MGB227 Entrepreneurship
Select one second area of study orBusiness unit option
Select one second area of study orBusiness unit option
Select one second area of study orBusiness unit option
Year 3, Semester 1
MGB341 Managing Risk
Note: Students completing amanagement stream, must completeMGB335. Students completing anEntrepreneurship stream must selectMGB324.
MGB335 Managing Projects
MGB324Managing BusinessGrowth
Select one second area of study orBusiness unit option
Select one second area of study orBusiness unit option
Year 3, Semester 2
BSB399Real World Ready -Business Capstone
MGB309 Managing Strategically
MGB310Managing SustainableChange
MGB338 Workplace Learning
Select one second area of study orBusiness unit option
SemestersYear 1, Semester 1●Year 1, Semester 2●Year 2, Semester 1●Year 2, Semester 2●Year 3, Semester 1●Year 3, Semester 2●Year 4, Semester 1●Year 4, Semester 2●Year 5, Semester 1●Year 5, Semester 2●Year 6, Semester 1●Year 6, Semester 2●
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Code Title
Year 1, Semester 1
BSB115 Management
BSB119 Global Business
Year 1, Semester 2
BSB123 Data Analysis
BSB126 Marketing
Year 2, Semester 1
BSB111 Business Law and Ethics
MGB200 Managing People
Year 2, Semester 2
BSB113 Economics
MGB226Innovation, Knowledgeand Creativity
Year 3, Semester 1
BSB110 Accounting
MGB225InterculturalCommunication andNegotiation Skills
Year 3, Semester 2
Note: Students completing amanagement stream, must completeMGB210. Students completing anEntrepreneurship stream must selectMGB227.
MGB210 Managing Operations
MGB227 Entrepreneurship
Select one second area of study orBusiness unit option
Year 4, Semester 1
Select one second area of study orBusiness unit option
Select one s