| Duration | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time |
| Location | Brisbane and |
| Next start term | Term 2, 2024 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Online |
| Course code | CL86 |
| CRICOS | 052447E |
| First-year fee | A$35,040 (Indicative) |
Overview
Whether you are driven by the possibility of creating positive change in large enterprises or the diverse career opportunities a business degree presents, CQUniversity's Bachelor of Business is an innovative course that builds foundation business and management skills, equipping you for the evolving landscape of the workforce.
Designed for students aspiring to pursue diverse business and management careers, this course prepares you for success in a range of organisations.
Through authentic learning experiences, you'll expand your knowledge, skills, and practical expertise in your chosen profession or discipline. It aims to cultivate engaged, globally-aware individuals who can make meaningful contributions to communities and industries.
This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge in a range of traditional business and non-traditional business disciplines and the critical thinking, problem-solving, information literacy, technological, cross-cultural, ethical and innovative abilities being sought by employers.
You will be able to gain work experience while you learn with a mix of industry placements, internships and projects; real-world and authentic learning experiences you’ll need to excel in the future world of work.
Plus, benefit from our flexible course design which allows you to tailor your studies to your interests with options to major in core business disciplines, or choose from a variety of minors. With a GPA of 5.5 or more, you will have the unique option to complete the Master of Business Management minor. This articulates into the Master of Business Management. This flexibility of choice means you develop a breadth of knowledge to enable you to meet and adapt to the changing nature of careers and work.
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Hello, my name is Dr Laura Baker and I am the Head of Course of the Bachelor of Business
If you're really interested in how businesses can succeed and be sustainable and be profitable no matter the situations that they find themselves in, in the external environment then a business degree is right for you.
We have majors that you can choose to study. The majors are accounting, human resource management, marketing, management and property.
By studying the Bachelor of Business and some of the various majors that you can undertake during your studies, you will be very well prepared for a career in management and business. For example, if you study the accounting major, you may be involved in consulting about mergers and acquisitions or about the governance practices of the organisation or the ethical financial practices of the organisation.
If you undertake a study of the HR major, you may be involved in recruitment or training and development or even the payroll and performance side of the organisation.
The main reason why I chose to do the Bachelor of Business is that it is a combination of almost every topic that is really important nowadays.
Although it’s a business course, I am studying about social innovation, technology and information systems and various ethical theories.
The advantages of studying face-to-face on campus is that you’ll be exposed to the knowledge and skills and experiences of other students in a real classroom. The advantages of studying online is that you can study at your own pace.
Many of our staff have won national teaching awards, recognised for their knowledge and teaching innovation.
The Bachelor of Business provides opportunities for students to undertake projects with real organisations and this really builds your network of people who are working in the industry and provides you with a foot in the door when you actually graduate and are looking for work.
We often have industries contacting us because they have graduate positions that are available that our students can actually apply for while they're still studying.
I like getting to know my students. The students share their knowledge and experiences and together we construct meaning about what it’s like to problem solve what it’s like to develop learning together.
It is because of the level of support service available here, I have been able to transition smoothly and tackle my studies well.
Study experience
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Experienced Teaching Team
- Online or On Campus
- Seamless Pathways
“For me, it is always about choosing a university that best suits me — this is why I chose CQUniversity. I'm doing a business degree, but it covers so many topics that are really important nowadays such as social innovation, technology and information systems and various ethical theories.
Thu Zar Linn
Bachelor of Business I Myanmar
Career Opportunities
The CQU Bachelor of Business course will prepare you for a career in marketing, general management, human resource management, public relations, property, and accounting - as well as providing an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in managing sustainable organisations. The degree provides the essential knowledge, skills and opportunities for personal development you will need to broaden your opportunities and build the foundations of your career.
Structure & Availability
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Business consists of 24 units including eight core units, eight units from your chosen major, and a final eight units from a second major or two, four-unit minors.
UNIT INFORMATION
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
On-Campus Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2023 | Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Term 2, 2023 | Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Term 3, 2023 | Brisbane, Melbourne |
| Term 1, 2024 | Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Term 2, 2024 | Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Term 3, 2024 | Brisbane, Melbourne |
| Term 1, 2025 | Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Term 2, 2025 | Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Term 3, 2025 | Brisbane, Melbourne |
Online Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 3, 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 1, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 3, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 1, 2025 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2025 | Available Online |
| Term 3, 2025 | Available Online |
Majors
Accounting
Upon successfully completing this course with the Accounting Major and the Professional Accounting Minor, you will be able to apply for admission to either CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Human Resource Management
You'll graduate with the skills and knowledge to handle a variety of contemporary HR issues across all types of organisations. This major will expand on conflict and negotiation, organisational change, recruitment, performance and the underlying concepts and techniques.
Management
In this major, you'll gain skills and knowledge to manage and lead others and organisations. You'll explore organisational behaviour, enterprise systems, business finance, quality management, operations management, corporate governance and ethics, entrepreneurship, innovation and start-ups and strategy and change.
Marketing
Excel with a versatile skillset valued across all industries as you learn to successfully connect with customers and implement demand-generation marketing activities. You'll explore consumer behaviour and the broader marketing mix, plus examine the importance of digital integration. To complement your skills in delivering creative strategies, you'll also perform market research to understand insights and analytics to inform marketing decision-making.
Multi-Disciplinary
The Multi-Disciplinary major is available if you already hold an approved AQF Level 7 degree and wish to gain credit for that degree. Approval from the Head of Course is required to access this major.
Minors
Human Resource Management
In this minor, you will gain exposure to the core functions of talent recruitment and retention. You will also develop insight into conflict and negotiation as well as learn perspectives on change management within an organisation.
Liberal Studies
The Liberal Studies Minor enables students to compile a Minor consistent with an area of interest and/or career/profession requirements not already covered in the existing Majors and Minors.
Marketing
Tailor your studies with this minor for insight into the value of the marketing fundamentals. You'll explore consumer behaviour, product development and branding, marketing communication and digital marketing concepts.
Master of Business Management
If you have your sights set on attaining our Master of Business Management, this minor allows you to study four units from the master's if you have a GPA 5.5.
Professional Accounting
Upon successfully completing this course with the Accounting Major and the Professional Accounting Minor, you will be able to apply for admission to either CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Startups and Entrepreneurship
Begin your journey towards an exciting career within startups and entrepreneurship. Within this minor, you'll learn the laws around startups and intellectual property. Plus, you'll explore product development, branding and innovation theories.
This course has no residential schools.
Professional Practice and Experience - BUSN13004
This unit offers students the opportunity to select from the following options subject to availability: - Work placement option. - Global experience option. - Project option.
The work-integrated learning allows you to gain 60 hours of practical work experience. This is usually 2 weeks of placement completed in a block or can be spread over the term. Students are required to source their placement. Students will apply discipline knowledge and critical thinking skills to propose creative, ethical, and innovative solutions within the workplace.
The global experience creates an opportunity for students to engage in a 2–6-week international program. Students will apply cross-cultural knowledge and critical thinking skills to propose creative, ethical, and innovative solutions in response to global challenges.
The work-integrated learning and global experience options are subject to availability, and students are required to enrol three months prior to the start of the term to participate in these options students contact the Global Mobility Team for further information.
The project option allows students to complete a scaffolded investigation (supervised project) at an advanced level. Students will explore a real-world problem/issue relevant to their profession/area of specialisation by drawing upon publicly available secondary data and relevant literature. Apply your discipline knowledge and critical thinking skills to propose creative, ethical, and innovative solutions/recommendations to solve the identified problems) or challenges.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Course fees
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.
We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.
In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses.
This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.
How to apply
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
