Bachelor of Business Studies

Overview

The Bachelor of Business Studies aims to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in business studies through a program that provides many pathways for completion based on the student’s interest.

Admission and Credit

Minimum ATAR required55

Admission

Entry Requirement

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)
OR

Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR

A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
OR

Minimum 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR

Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR

Work experience of no less than two years full time duration in areas related to the course as demonstrated by a detailed resume.

Credit

Articulation Arrangements

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Bachelor of Business Studies192 Credit Points

The course consists of 24 subjects as follows:

* maximum of twelve 100 level subjects

* minimum of four 200 level subjects

* minimum of four 300 level subjects

* minimum of one capstone subject chosen from ACC311, FIN350, HRM330, MGT330 or MKT340

16 of the 24 subjects must be selected from Business list of 100, 200 and 300 level subjects.

Graduate learning outcomes80 Credit Points

Transferable subjects8 Credit Points

Numeracy8 Credit Points

Academic Literacy16 Credit Points

Select two subjects (16 points) from the following:

Contemporary Employability and Learning

EML102

8 CPs

Written Communication

ITC105

8 CPs

Communication and Information Management

MGT100

8 CPs

Organisations and Management

MKT110

8 CPs

Marketing Fundamentals

Information and Research Literacy16 Credit Points

Select two from the following:

ITC105

8 CPs

Communication and Information Management

MGT100

8 CPs

Organisations and Management

MGT250

8 CPs

Asia-Pacific Business

International Marketing

ACC311

8 CPs

Strategic and Sustainable Accounting

HRM330

8 CPs

Strategic Human Resource Management

MGT340

8 CPs

International Management

Digital Literacy16 Credit Points

Indigenous Cultural Competency8 Credit Points

Global Citizenship8 Credit Points

Sustainable Practice8 Credit Points

Ethics and Professional Practice

Business discipline subjects

Transferable subjects

Students can select two subjects, equivalent of 8 points (6 + 2) in 100, 200 or 300 level subjects from the following list:

BUS114

6 CPs

Contemporary Employability and Learning

EMP103

2 CPs

Workplace Communication

EMP105

2 CPs

Technology for the Connected Workplace

Building Resilience for the Workplace

EMP109

2 CPs

Solving Problems with Critical Thinking

Building Emotional Intelligence

EMP104

2 CPs

Human-Centred Design for workplace creativity

100 Level subjects

A maximum of twelve 100 level subjects,

ACC127

8 CPs

Accounting and Financial Literacy

ACC128

8 CPs

Financial Accounting and Reporting

ADV104

8 CPs

Introduction to Advertising

COM116

8 CPs

Introduction to Public Relations

COM125

8 CPs

Principles of Audio Programming

First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country

ITC105

8 CPs

Communication and Information Management

ITC106

8 CPs

Programming Principles

ITC114

8 CPs

Introduction to Database Systems

Organisations and Management

MKT110

8 CPs

Marketing Fundamentals

QBM100

8 CPs

Data Analytics for Business

200 level subjects

A minimum of four 200 level subjects

Financial Management of Small Business

ACC275

8 CPs

Professional Practice in Accounting

International Project

COM223

8 CPs

Organisational Communication

Social and Mobile Media

Macroeconomic Analysis

Financial Institutions and Markets

HRM201

8 CPs

Workplace Relations in Australia

HRM210

8 CPs

Human Resource Management

ITC203

8 CPs

Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design

ITC204

8 CPs

Human Computer Interaction

ITC205

8 CPs

Professional Programming Practice

ITC206

8 CPs

Programming in Java 1

ITC209

8 CPs

Mobile Application Development

ITC211

8 CPs

Systems Analysis and Design

ITC212

8 CPs

Internet Technologies

ITC218

8 CPs

ICT Project Management

Cyber Security Management

Business Organisations Law

Fundamentals of Strategic Planning

MGT210

8 CPs

Organisational Behaviour

Ethics, Sustainability and Culture

MGT245

8 CPs

Leading Yourself and Teams

Applied Social Media and Digital Marketing

300 level subjects

A minimum of four 300 level subjects. Students who wish to extend their work experience have the option to complete BUS387 Work Placement 3

ACC311

8 CPs

Strategic and Sustainable Accounting

Auditing and Assurance Services

ACC384

8 CPs

International Accounting Issues

BUS384

8 CPs

Global Business Project Management

COM313

8 CPs

Issues and Crisis Communication

ECO320

8 CPs

International Economics

Strategic Financial Management

International Banking and Finance

FIN385

8 CPs

Trade and Business Finance

GEO360

8 CPs

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

HRM310

8 CPs

Developing Human Resources

HRM320

8 CPs

Issues in Human Resource Management

HRM330

8 CPs

Strategic Human Resource Management

ITC303

8 CPs

Software Development Project 1

Software Development Project 2

ITC313

8 CPs

Programming in Java 2

ITC314

8 CPs

Virtualisation Technologies

Ethics and Professional Practice

ITC333

8 CPs

Server Administration and Maintenance

ITC354

8 CPs

Routing and Switching

Taxation Law (Principles)

LAW302

8 CPs

Taxation Law (Issues)

Applied Entrepreneurial Projects

MGT310

8 CPs

Operations Management

MGT320

8 CPs

Managing and Leading Change

International Management

Strategy and Corporate Governance

MGT387

8 CPs

Managing your Global Workforce and Business

MKT303

8 CPs

Social and Sustainability Marketing

MKT310

8 CPs

Integrated Marketing Communications

MKT335

8 CPs

Marketing of Services

MKT340

8 CPs

Strategic Marketing Management

MKT350

8 CPs

Product Innovation Management

MKT389

8 CPs

Strategic Marketing and Planning

BUS387

8 CPs

Work Placement 3

Study Centre

Capstone subjects

Associate Degree in Business Studies128 Credit Points

To graduate with the Associate Degree in Business Studies students are required to:

* to complete 16 standard subjects or their equivalent (where a standard subject is worth 8 credit points);

* to complete at least two thirds of the 16 standard subjects (ie: 11 out of 16 subjects) in business-based or business related discipline areas approved by the Course Director, including at least four subjects at Level Two;

* to complete at least one half of the 16 standard subjects (ie: at least 8 subjects) by taking subjects taught by CSU or subjects designated as 'CSU subjects' (ie those subjects offered under affiliation agreements between CSU and external organisations).

* to complete 128 points of business or business related subjects or at least 88 points of business or business related subjects and up to 40 points of elective subjects

Diploma of Business Studies64 Credit Points

To graduate with the the Diploma in Business Studies students are required to:

* to complete 8 standard subjects or their equivalent (where a standard subject is worth 8 credit points);

* to complete at least two thirds of the 8 standard subjects (ie: at least 6 out of 8 subjects) in business-based or business related discipline areas approved by the Course Director;

* to complete the 8 standard subjects by taking subjects taught by CSU or subjects designated as 'CSU subjects' (ie: those subjects offered under affiliation agreements between CSU and external organisations),

* to complete 64 points of business or business related subjects or at least 48 points of business or business related subjects and up to 16 points of elective subjects

NB: No credits are granted into the Diploma in Business Studies.

China - Subject Credits for Program or Units within the Approved Programs128 Credit Points

Jilin University of Finance & Economics

Tianjin University of Commerce

Yangzhou University

Yunnan University of Finance & Economics

Students at these institutions receive the equivalent of 16 x 8 point subjects (128 credit points) credit upon successful completion of the approved course.

Students enrolled in the pathway program at the Chinese universities should contact their administration for advice on subject selection.

Students complete the 8 subjects listed below and achieve a total of 192 credit points to be eligible to graduate from the course.

ACC384

8 CPs

International Accounting Issues

BUS384

8 CPs

Global Business Project Management

FIN381

8 CPs

International Banking and Finance

FIN385

8 CPs

Trade and Business Finance

MGT311

8 CPs

Global Entrepreneurship

MGT382

8 CPs

Strategy and Corporate Governance

MGT387

8 CPs

Managing your Global Workforce and Business

MKT389

8 CPs

Strategic Marketing and Planning

Enrolment pattern

Because of the flexibility of the course requirements, there is no prescribed enrolment pattern. Students may choose the order in which they undertake subjects, depending upon the availability of subjects and the meeting of any pre-requisites. It is recommended, however, that students complete 100 level subjects before completing 200 level … For more content click the Read More button below. A) BUSINESS DISCIPLINE AREAS:AccountingACC100 Accounting 1ACC110 Accounting 2ACC127 Accounting and Financial LiteracyACC128 Financial Accounting and ReportingACC200 Accounting SystemsACC210 Management AccountingACC222 External ReportingACC311 Strategic and Sustainable AccountingACC322 Company Accounting Conflict and Dispute ResolutionLAW110 Business LawMGT245 Leading Yourself and TeamsLAW316 Dispute ResolutionLAW317 Mediation EconomicsECO130 Business EconomicsECO210 Labour EconomicsECO215 Managerial Economics for Business StrategyECO220 Macroeconomic AnalysisECO320 International EconomicsAGB110 Agricultural Economics FinanceFIN211 Financial ManagementFIN221 InvestmentsFIN230 Financial Institutions & MarketsFIN331 Financial PlanningFIN340 International FinanceFIN350 Strategic Financial ManagementFIN360 Treasury Risk ManagementFIN370 Funds Management Financial PlanningFIN211 Financial ManagementFIN221 InvestmentsFIN331 Financial PlanningFIN380 SuperannuationLAW301 Taxation Law (Principles)LAW302 Taxation Law (Issues) Human Resource ManagementECO210 Labour EconomicsHRM210 Human Resource ManagementHRM310 Developing Human ResourcesHRM320 Issues in Human Resource ManagementHRM330 Strategic Human Resource Management:LAW370 Law of EmploymentMGT340 International Management Information SystemsITC114 Introduction to Database SystemsITC211 Systems AnalysisITC105 Communication and Information ManagementITC106 Programming PrinciplesITC161 Computer SystemsITC204 Human Computer InteractionITC206 Programming in Java 1ITC240 IT Infrastructure ManagementITC212 Internet TechnologiesITC218 ICT Project ManagementITC331 Ethics and Professional Practice Innovation & EntrepreneurshipMKT211 Applied Social Media & Digital MarketingMGT245 Leading Yourself & TeamsMGT290 Project ManagementMGT307 Applied Entrepreneurial ProjectsMGT320 Managing and Leading ChangeMKT350 Brand Management and Product Innovation International Business & CulturePOL111 International RelationsMGT250 Asia-Pacific BusinessMKT260 International MarketingBUS201 International Project (Overseas Study Tour subject)ECO320 International EconomicsEMG309 Humanitarian ReliefFIN340 International FinanceMGT340 International Management Legal StudiesLAW110 Business LawLAW220 Business Organisations LawLAW240 Industrial LawLAW260 Administrative LawLAW300 Environmental LawLAW301 Taxation Law (Principles)LAW302 Taxation Law (Issues)LAW330 Finance LawLAW370 Law of Employment ManagementMGT100 Organisations & ManagementMGT206 Fundamentals of Strategic PlanningMGT210 Organisational BehaviourMGT245 Leading Yourself & TeamsMGT290 Project ManagementMGT310 Operations ManagementMGT320 Managing and Leading ChangeMGT340 International ManagementMGT367 Leadership IssuesMGT330 Business Strategy MarketingMKT110 Marketing FundamentalsMKT211 Applied Social Media and Digital MarketingMKT220 Consumer BehaviourMKT230 Market ResearchMKT241 Marketing in PracticeMKT235 Brand ManagementMKT260 International MarketingMKT303 Social and Sustainability MarketingMKT310 Integrated Marketing CommunicationsMKT335 Marketing of ServicesMKT340 Strategic Marketing ManagementMKT350 Brand Management and Product Innovation Marketing, Communication and Digital MediaMKT110 Marketing FundamentalsMKT310 Integrated Marketing CommunicationsCOM112 Digital MediaPlus a maximum of three of the following:COM116 Introduction to Public RelationsCOM127 Introduction to Media ProductionCOM223 Organisational CommunicationCOM237 Social and Mobile MediaADV104 Introduction to AdvertisingJRN101 News Gathering and Writing Online Business TechnologiesITC114 Introduction to Database SystemsITC106 Programming PrinciplesITC105 Communication and Information ManagementITC212 Internet TechnologiesMGT220 eCommerceITC331 Ethics and Professional PracticeITC314 Virtualisation Technologies Small Business ManagementLAW110 Business LawMGT100 Organisations & ManagementMKT110 Marketing FundamentalsACC240 Financial Management of Small BusinessHRM210 Human Resource ManagementMGT245 Leading Yourself & TeamsMKT211 Applied Social Media & Digital MarketingMGT330 Business Strategy Workplace LearningBUS114 Introduction to Workplace Learning PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:- EMP103 Workplace Communication OR- EMP105 Technology for the Connected WorkplaceBUS223 Work Placement 1* PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:- EMP100 Building Resilience for the Workplace OR- EMP109 Solving Problems with Critical ThinkingBUS385 Work Placement 2* PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:- EMP101 Building Emotional Intelligence OR- EMP104 Design Thinking & Creativity* Study Centre students complete the following subjects in place of BUS114, BUS223, BUS385BUS224 Applied Workplace Learning 1BUS386 Applied Workplace Learning 2 B) NON-BUSINESS DISCIPLINE AREAS (maximum of 8 subjects only)AdvertisingADV104 Introduction to AdvertisingADV205 Advertising CreativeADV206 Channel PlanningADV318 Advertising Strategy and PlanningCOM223 Organisational Communication Australian Politics and International RelationsPOL110 Australian History and PoliticsPOL111 International RelationsPOL213 Australian Political InstitutionsPOL205 Political IdeasPOL305 Power, Politics and Propaganda in the Media Organisational Communication and Public RelationsCOM116 Introduction to Public RelationsCOM313 Issues and Crisis CommunicationPlus a maximum of four subjects from:COM223 Organisational CommunicationCOM224 Communication Research StrategiesCOM236 Event ManagementCOM237 Social and Mobile Media PsychologyPSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1PSY102 Foundations of Psychology 2PSY201 Research Methods and Statistics in PsychologyPSY203 Social PsychologyPSY204 Psychological TestingPSY305 Psychology of PersonalityPSY307 Cognition

A) BUSINESS DISCIPLINE AREAS:
Accounting
ACC100 Accounting 1
ACC110 Accounting 2
ACC127 Accounting and Financial Literacy
ACC128 Financial Accounting and Reporting
ACC200 Accounting Systems
ACC210 Management Accounting
ACC222 External Reporting
ACC311 Strategic and Sustainable Accounting
ACC322 Company Accounting

Conflict and Dispute Resolution
LAW110 Business Law
MGT245 Leading Yourself and Teams
LAW316 Dispute Resolution
LAW317 Mediation

Economics
ECO130 Business Economics
ECO210 Labour Economics
ECO215 Managerial Economics for Business Strategy
ECO220 Macroeconomic Analysis
ECO320 International Economics
AGB110 Agricultural Economics

Finance
FIN211 Financial Management
FIN221 Investments
FIN230 Financial Institutions & Markets
FIN331 Financial Planning
FIN340 International Finance
FIN350 Strategic Financial Management
FIN360 Treasury Risk Management
FIN370 Funds Management

Financial Planning
FIN211 Financial Management
FIN221 Investments
FIN331 Financial Planning
FIN380 Superannuation
LAW301 Taxation Law (Principles)
LAW302 Taxation Law (Issues)

Human Resource Management
ECO210 Labour Economics
HRM210 Human Resource Management
HRM310 Developing Human Resources
HRM320 Issues in Human Resource Management
HRM330 Strategic Human Resource Management:
LAW370 Law of Employment
MGT340 International Management

Information Systems
ITC114 Introduction to Database Systems
ITC211 Systems Analysis
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC161 Computer Systems
ITC204 Human Computer Interaction
ITC206 Programming in Java 1
ITC240 IT Infrastructure Management
ITC212 Internet Technologies
ITC218 ICT Project Management
ITC331 Ethics and Professional Practice

Innovation & Entrepreneurship
MKT211 Applied Social Media & Digital Marketing
MGT245 Leading Yourself & Teams
MGT290 Project Management
MGT307 Applied Entrepreneurial Projects
MGT320 Managing and Leading Change
MKT350 Brand Management and Product Innovation

International Business & Culture
POL111 International Relations
MGT250 Asia-Pacific Business
MKT260 International Marketing
BUS201 International Project (Overseas Study Tour subject)
ECO320 International Economics
EMG309 Humanitarian Relief
FIN340 International Finance
MGT340 International Management

Legal Studies
LAW110 Business Law
LAW220 Business Organisations Law
LAW240 Industrial Law
LAW260 Administrative Law
LAW300 Environmental Law
LAW301 Taxation Law (Principles)
LAW302 Taxation Law (Issues)
LAW330 Finance Law
LAW370 Law of Employment

Management
MGT100 Organisations & Management
MGT206 Fundamentals of Strategic Planning
MGT210 Organisational Behaviour
MGT245 Leading Yourself & Teams
MGT290 Project Management
MGT310 Operations Management
MGT320 Managing and Leading Change
MGT340 International Management
MGT367 Leadership Issues
MGT330 Business Strategy

Marketing
MKT110 Marketing Fundamentals
MKT211 Applied Social Media and Digital Marketing
MKT220 Consumer Behaviour
MKT230 Market Research
MKT241 Marketing in Practice
MKT235 Brand Management
MKT260 International Marketing
MKT303 Social and Sustainability Marketing
MKT310 Integrated Marketing Communications
MKT335 Marketing of Services
MKT340 Strategic Marketing Management
MKT350 Brand Management and Product Innovation

Marketing, Communication and Digital Media
MKT110 Marketing Fundamentals
MKT310 Integrated Marketing Communications
COM112 Digital Media
Plus a maximum of three of the following:
COM116 Introduction to Public Relations
COM127 Introduction to Media Production
COM223 Organisational Communication
COM237 Social and Mobile Media
ADV104 Introduction to Advertising
JRN101 News Gathering and Writing

Online Business Technologies
ITC114 Introduction to Database Systems
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
ITC212 Internet Technologies
MGT220 eCommerce
ITC331 Ethics and Professional Practice
ITC314 Virtualisation Technologies

Small Business Management
LAW110 Business Law
MGT100 Organisations & Management
MKT110 Marketing Fundamentals
ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
HRM210 Human Resource Management
MGT245 Leading Yourself & Teams
MKT211 Applied Social Media & Digital Marketing
MGT330 Business Strategy

Workplace Learning
BUS114 Introduction to Workplace Learning PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:
- EMP103 Workplace Communication OR
- EMP105 Technology for the Connected Workplace
BUS223 Work Placement 1* PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:
- EMP100 Building Resilience for the Workplace OR
- EMP109 Solving Problems with Critical Thinking
BUS385 Work Placement 2* PLUS one (1) transferable subject chosen from:
- EMP101 Building Emotional Intelligence OR
- EMP104 Design Thinking & Creativity
* Study Centre students complete the following subjects in place of BUS114, BUS223, BUS385
BUS224 Applied Workplace Learning 1
BUS386 Applied Workplace Learning 2

B) NON-BUSINESS DISCIPLINE AREAS (maximum of 8 subjects only)
Advertising
ADV104 Introduction to Advertising
ADV205 Advertising Creative
ADV206 Channel Planning
ADV318 Advertising Strategy and Planning
COM223 Organisational Communication

Australian Politics and International Relations
POL110 Australian History and Politics
POL111 International Relations
POL213 Australian Political Institutions
POL205 Political Ideas
POL305 Power, Politics and Propaganda in the Media

Organisational Communication and Public Relations
COM116 Introduction to Public Relations
COM313 Issues and Crisis Communication
Plus a maximum of four subjects from:
COM223 Organisational Communication
COM224 Communication Research Strategies
COM236 Event Management
COM237 Social and Mobile Media

Psychology
PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1
PSY102 Foundations of Psychology 2
PSY201 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
PSY203 Social Psychology
PSY204 Psychological Testing
PSY305 Psychology of Personality
PSY307 Cognition

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

Obtain, critically evaluate, analyse and coherently synthesise knowledge of a range of business theories and concepts

Demonstrate knowledge, capabilities, practices, attitudes, ethics and dispositions of their discipline or profession

Apply research and analytical skills for the recognition and solution of business problem

Apply contemporary business skills and knowledge to a broad range of contexts

Anticipate, respond to and initiate changes in the business environment

Exercise judgement to recommend appropriate solutions for business situations in various social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global contexts

Exercise critical judgement in the ethical, legal and safe use of digital technologies and digital information for social and professional purposes

Demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills necessary to understand and interpret information and communicate effectively according to the context, stakeholders and purpose

Demonstrate interpersonal skills including negotiation, cooperation and collaboration.

10.

Reflect, and act in a socially and ethically responsible way - understanding diversity and the common good to work constructively, respectfully and effectively with local and global communities and workplaces

11.

Reflect on experience and performance feedback to identify and act on learning and self-improvement opportunities

12.

Evaluate and respectfully apply relevant sustainability considerations in business decision making

13.

Evaluate and respectfully apply relevant professional understanding and practice that takes into account Indigenous Australian considerations in business decision making and shows a commitment to social justice

Related courses

Exit Award

Partners

Educational

Alternative exit options

The Bachelor, Associate Degree [exit point only] and Diploma [exit point only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Handbook

2401BS01 - Bachelor of Business Studies

Overview

Admission and Credit

Admission

Credit

Language requirements

Structure

Enrolment pattern

Learning outcomes

Related courses

Partners

Educational

Alternative exit options