C10027v4 Bachelor of Business

Overview

The Bachelor of Business offers students a sound background in all areas of business through common core subjects, in addition to in-depth knowledge in one or more chosen areas of interest.

This course provides a basic understanding of important aspects of business and a wide choice of majors/sub-majors. Students are encouraged to add a specialisation to their broad general training.

Course aims

The degree seeks to provide students with the knowledge, competencies and values necessary to develop critical, analytical and evaluative skills essential for a fulfilling and effective career in business.

Career options

Career options include accounting, economics, finance, financial services, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, marketing communication, sport or tourism management.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English. Bridging courses are available.

External articulation

• TAFE NSW: UTS has an articulated credit transfer policy with TAFE NSW. Block credit may be granted for a number of completed TAFE courses. To be eligible for credit, students must have completed their course at a minimum Diploma (AQF) or higher. These courses must have been completed no earlier than two years prior to their commencement in the relevant course at UTS, i.e. students commencing in 2012 must have completed their TAFE courses in 2010 or later.
• INSEARCH: Students who have completed appropriate courses through INSEARCH, if admitted, are given up to one year's credit recognition in the Bachelor of Business.

Credit recognition

Students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Business and have previously studied at another university or other recognised tertiary educational institution may be eligible for credit recognition if the subjects previously studied are deemed by UTS: Business to be equivalent to those specified for their course.

Students who have completed subjects at a recognised university may be granted exemptions for particular subjects at UTS or unspecified electives which are credit points granted without nominating a particular subject equivalent. To be considered for credit recognition, subjects must have been completed no more than 10 years prior to the commencement of the Bachelor of Business course. Undergraduate students who have been identified as having studied at another university prior to the commencement of their studies at UTS normally receive information on applying for credit recognition at approximately the same time as they receive their offer of a place at UTS.

Students who have completed a course at a private college are not eligible for any exemptions unless an articulation agreement between UTS: Business and the college is in place.

Course duration and attendance

The course can be completed in a minimum of three years of full-time study (at Kuring-gai campus).

Full-time study is usually undertaken at the rate of 24 credit points a semester. Students who wish to undertake more than the normal full-time load in one semester must have their study plan endorsed by a student adviser from a UTS Student Centre.

Some subjects may be offered in an optional Summer session so that students may fast-track their studies.

Course structure

Students must complete 144 credit points, comprising eight foundation core subjects (48 credit points), and a standard stream (96 credit points) or an extended major stream (96 credit points). The standard stream comprises a first major (48 credit points), and either a second major (48 credit points), or two sub-majors (24 credit points each), or a single sub-major (24 credit points) in conjunction with elective subjects (24 credit points). The extended major stream comprises an extended major (72 credit points), and a sub-major (24 credit points) or elective subjects (24 credit points).

Students can choose any one of the following as a first major: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Financial Services or Marketing Communication.

The choice of second major includes those listed above as well as Business Law, Information Technology, Sport Management or Tourism Management.

Electives or structured elective sequences (totalling 24 credit points) can be taken from any faculty in the University, or from another university or its equivalent, with UTS: Business approval.

Course program

A typical full-time program for the core subjects is provided below.

Honours

Professional recognition

The Accounting major meets the educational membership requirements for CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, Institute of Public Accountants and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Students who complete the Human Resource Management major are eligible to apply for the professional member status and/or advancement to a higher level of membership of the Australian Human Resources Institute.

The Bachelor of Business covers a broad range of the specialist knowledge areas required to be ASIC RG146 registered.

UTS is a CFA Institute program partner based on the Bachelor of Business with a major in finance.

Other information

Further information is available from UTS: Business on: