C10026v4 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 an understanding of important aspects of business and offers a wide choice of majors and sub-majors. A wide variety of international exchange options are available.

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 jobs in accounting, banking, economics, finance, human resource management, international business, management, marketing or marketing communication.

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 2014 must have completed their TAFE courses in 2012 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 that 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 or six years of part-time study.

The course may be completed through either a full-time or part-time attendance pattern, or a combination of these.

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.

Part-time study is usually undertaken at the rate of 12 credit points a semester. Part-time students must be prepared to attend one afternoon or morning class during each teaching week.

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 or Information Technology.

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

Typical full-time and part-time programs for the core subjects are provided below.

Levels of award

The Bachelor of Business may be awarded with distinction, credit or pass.

Honours

Professional recognition

The Accounting major meets the educational membership requirements for CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, 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.

Students who complete a Marketing major are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Australian Marketing 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 University Program Partner based on the Bachelor of Business with a Finance major.

The Finance major meets the educational requirements for the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) associate membership.

The Information Technology major meets the requirements for Associate grade membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Other information

Further information is available from UTS: Business on: