Bachelor of Business

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The Bachelor of Business is designed to equip students with core skills and knowledge in business, management and operations to prepare them for roles in modern organisations.

Students select a major area of specialisation which is combined with other studies to teach them how to be entrepreneurial thinkers in their future career.

The course links theoretical and practical knowledge needed to operate effectively in diverse settings such as not-for-profits, government, small business and corporations. Students participate in professionally focused, multidisciplinary projects during their final year of study.

Swinburne also offers an honours (fourth) year for this degree.

Selected major: Human Resource Management

Learn about the impact of human resource management as the driver of innovation and high performance in the workplace. Gain the skills and knowledge to manage and coordinate people to achieve strategic business objectives. This major is professionally accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute.

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Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 2 - 3 August 2020
Semester 2 - 3 August 2020

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Duration

3 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Full-time, Part-time

VTAC codes

3400235103 (IFP)
3400235101 (CSP)

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Law

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Course details

- Course structure, work integrated learning, career opportunities and professional recognition.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Business [2016] requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
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Core studies

8 units (100 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Financial Information for Decision Making	ACC10007	12.5
Innovative Business Practice	BUS10012	12.5
Economic Principles	ECO10004	12.5
Introduction to Business Information Systems	INF10003	12.5
Introduction to Management	MGT10001	12.5
Fundamentals of Marketing	MKT10007	12.5
Industry Consulting Project *	BUS30009	12.5
Advanced Innovative Business Practice *	BUS30024	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Major

8 units (100 credit points)

Selected major: Human Resource Management

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Human Resource Management	HRM10003	12.5
Dynamics of Diversity in Organisations	HRM20016	12.5
Managing Workplace Relations *	HRM20017	12.5
Performance Management and Innovation	HRM20020	12.5
Organisational Behaviour *	MGT20007	12.5
International Human Resource Management *	HRM30002	12.5
Human Resource Analytics *	HRM30011	12.5
Law of Employment	LAW30005	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

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Other studies

8 units (100 credit points)

Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 100 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).

Second major Co-major Advanced minor Minors Elective units Signature Series

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Financial Information Systems	ACC10008	12.5
Introduction to Innovation	ENT10002	12.5
Financial Statistics	FIN10002	12.5
Human Resource Management	HRM10003	12.5
Problem Solving with ICT	ICT10001	12.5
Foundations of International Business	INB10002	12.5
Database, Analysis and Design	INF10002	12.5
Introduction to Business Information Systems	INF10003	12.5
Introduction to Business Law	LAW10004	12.5
Critical Thinking in Management	MGT10002	12.5
International Politics	POL10002	12.5
Sociological Foundations	SOC10004	12.5
Company Accounting	ACC20013	12.5
Principles of Professional Practice	BUS20006	12.5
Managerial Economics and Strategy	ECO20003	12.5
Macroeconomic Policy	ECO20004	12.5
Banking Operations and Governance	FIN20013	12.5
Financial Management	FIN20014	12.5
Big History: From the Big Bang to Global Civilisation	FST20001	12.5
Dynamics of Diversity in Organisations	HRM20016	12.5
Managing Workplace Relations	HRM20017	12.5
IT for Social Impact Project	ICT20005	12.5
Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management	INB20008	12.5
Requirements Analysis and Modelling	INF20003	12.5
Mobile Business and Social Media	INF20011	12.5
Big Data Management	INF20016	12.5
Law of Commerce	LAW20019	12.5
Business and Society	ORG20002	12.5
Organisational Behaviour	ORG20003	12.5
Forensic Accounting	ACC30003	12.5
Taxation	ACC30005	12.5
Analysis for Competitive Advantage	ACC30009	12.5
Auditing	ACC30010	12.5
Business Internship	BUS30004	12.5
Data Analysis and Econometrics	ECO30003	12.5
Financial Risk Management	FIN30014	12.5
Management of Investment Portfolios	FIN30016	12.5
Americas Study Tour	INB30001	12.5
European Union Study Tour	INB30009	12.5
Asia Pacific Rim Business Study Tour	INB30022	12.5
Indigenous Study Tour: Supporting Economic Development	INB30024	12.5
Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation	INF30004	12.5
Information Systems Risk and Security	INF30020	12.5
Business Analytics	INF30030	12.5
Finance Law	LAW30002	12.5
Strategic Planning in Dynamic Environments	MGT30005	12.5
Marketing and Communication Information and Decision Making	MKT30015	12.5
Events Management	PUB30001	12.5

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure

Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business and apply those principles in a range of practices.
Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts.
Formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line.
Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas.
Communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience.
Build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies.
Work collaboratively in diverse groups.

Work Integrated Learning

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides opportunities to gain invaluable skills and confidence in knowing that you have what it takes to land a job in your field by graduation. You can also earn credit towards your degree. Choose from six- or 12-month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements. Find out more.

Choose a professional placement option:

12 months Six months

Professional Placement in Business

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A	BUS20010	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B	BUS20011	25

Professional Placement in Business

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Business	BUS20010	25

Career opportunities

Graduates may wish to seek employment in a wide range of fields such as accounting, business administration, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, international business, logistics, management or marketing.

Professional recognition

Graduates with an Accounting or Accounting and Finance Major may be eligible to apply for membership of CPA Australia (CPAA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Fees

- Fees for 2021.

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

2021 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Amenities fee per year if studying full-time*
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)	$43,500	$14,500	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2021 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.

Find out more about fees.

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Entry requirements

Expected 2016 ATAR: 60+

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.

VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in English (or equivalent) or 30 in English (EAL).

Non-Year 12 entry
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.

Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions, in respect of courses, to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Progress from these courses to Bachelor of Business	Maximum amount of credit available
Diploma of Project Management	0 - 8 units
Diploma of Human Resources Management	0 - 8 units
Diploma of Work Health and Safety	8 units
Diploma of Business (UniLink) (8 months)	6 - 8 units
Diploma of Event Management	0 - 8 units
Advanced Diploma of Accounting	5 - 12 units
Diploma of Library and Information Services	0 - 8 units
Diploma of Marketing and Communication	0 - 8 units
Diploma of Business	0 - 8 units
Diploma of Accounting	2 - 8 units
Diploma of Leadership and Management	1 - 8 units

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.

View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.

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