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Bachelor of Business (Management)
Program summary QTAC code: 012041 OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62 Award abbreviation: BBus(Mgt) Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time Total units: 288 Recommended prior study: English and Maths CRICOS code: 028847M
Program overview In the search for international competitiveness, management skills and vision are vital for the success of all organisations. The Bachelor of Business (Management) teaches managers to:
- establish a good working environment that allows staff to develop and work effectively
- understand organisational change
- critically assess management ideas
- combine management skills with 'technical' business competence in areas such as marketing, information systems, accounting or tourism
- plan a career and what it takes to move ahead
The Management program is designed around several key themes reflecting the challenges facing practising managers. These themes include leadership, change, strategy, globalisation, human resource management, ethics and social responsibility, and small business management.
Students can apply to undertake first-year courses in this program at the USC Noosa Centre. Please note that the option to study at Noosa is not available to international students.
Professional membership Students and graduates may apply to the Australian Institute of Management.
Career opportunities
- administration
- business advice/development
- equity services
- general management/CEO
- industrial relations/union
- management (academia, human resource, sales, small business, project)
- occupational health and safety
- performance planning
- regional/state development
Special features
- develops leaders in industry (public, private and non-profit organisations) and small business
- complement other majors in Business or any other degree program at USC
Program structure Core courses Select 2 courses from:
- COR109 Communication and Thought
- COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
- COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Business foundation courses 7 required courses:
- BUS101 Applied Research Methods
- BUS102 Economics for Business
- BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
- BUS104 Managing the Organisation
- BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
- BUS106 Introductory Accounting
- BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
Management major courses 7 required courses:
- HRM210 Managing Human Resources
- HRM220 Managing Workplace Relations
- HRM311 Leadership and Team Dynamics
- HRM321 Managing Organisational Change
- MGT210 Project and Event Management
- MGT310 Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- MGT320 Management Strategy
Plus select 1 course from:
- ACC310 Management Accounting
- IBS220 Cross-Cultural Management
- ICT210 ICT Analysis and Project Management
- TSM210 Tourism Management
Elective courses Select 7 courses, which may comprise a 4 course minor and 3 electives (up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education).
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes 1. All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business. 2. Refer to the Academic Rules. 3. Refer to explanation of terms. 4. Refer to recommended enrolment patterns.
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