Bachelor of Business Administration
2016
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Bachelor of Business Administration is a broad business degree taught in a supportive environment. It covers essential areas of business, including accounting, business information systems, marketing, economics, event and organisation management, and law.
During the first year of the course, additional academic literacy units help students develop the skills and capabilities required to succeed in their studies. The course has been developed in conjunction with industry experts to ensure students learn the most up-to-date and relevant skills and techniques used in business. Students complete compulsory pre-internship and internship units designed to provide them with an appreciation of the professional workplace and employability skills required for a range of industries.
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Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 75% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Start dates
Hawthorn campus
- Semester 2 - 31 July 2017
- Semester 2 - 31 July 2017
- Semester 2 - 31 July 2017
Duration
3 Year/s
Full-time
VTAC codes
- 3400234853 (IFP)
- 3400234851 (CSP)
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Law
CRICOS code
073784C
Fees
A$23,294 (annual for 2016)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course details
- Course structure, work integrated learning and career opportunities.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Business Administration [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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| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting for success | ACC10010 | 12.5 |
| Communication for business | CMS10004 | 12.5 |
| Microeconomics | ECO10001 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to business information systems | INF10009 | 12.5 |
| Academic Literacies - 2 | LAL10002 | 0 |
| Law in the commercial world | LAW10003 | 12.5 |
| The marketing concept | MKT10008 | 12.5 |
| Organisations and management | ORG10001 | 12.5 |
| Quantitative analysis | STA10007 | 12.5 |
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| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Organisational behaviour | ORG20003 | 12.5 |
| Management decision making | ACC20014 | 12.5 |
| Principles of Professional Practice | BUS20006 | 12.5 |
| Human Resource Management | HRM10003 | 12.5 |
| Global logistics and supply chain management | INB20008 | 12.5 |
| Business Internship | BUS30004 | 12.5 |
| Industry consulting project * | BUS30009 | 12.5 |
| Understanding Risk Management * | BUS30016 | 12.5 |
| Advanced Innovative Business Practice * | BUS30024 | 12.5 |
| Strategic Planning in Dynamic Environment * | MGT30005 | 12.5 |
| Marketing and communication information decision making * | MKT30015 | 12.5 |
| Events management * | PUB30001 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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Other studies
4 units (50 credit points)
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
- 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 administration and apply those principles in a range of practices.
- Systematically review and evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively and practically 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 organisation and its stakeholders.
- 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 emerging 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.
Note: Some Work Integrated Learning opportunities are not available to international students due to visa restrictions.
Career opportunities
This program is designed to meet the needs of small and medium enterprises as well as large corporations. It will give a professional qualification to those engaged in the administration and management of businesses and other organisations, including public, private and not-for-profit organisations.
Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements and English language requirements.
How to apply
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.