C10026v4 Bachelor of Business
Award(s): Bachelor of Business (BBus)UAC code: 601030 (FT) (Autumn session, Spring session), 601035 (PT) (Autumn session, Spring session)
CRICOS code: 006487A
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 144
Course EFTSL: 3
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
External articulation
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Levels of award
Honours
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Business offers students a sound background in all areas of business through eight common core subjects undertaken in first year, followed by in-depth knowledge in one or more chosen areas of interest through the completion of a mix of majors, extended majors, sub-majors and electives.
Students have the flexibility to select a course structure and major(s) after first year. This means they have the opportunity to use Year 1 to explore all areas of business and ultimately guide their chosen specialisation in Year 2 and 3. Students choose from 10 majors and 34 sub-majors, as well as four extended majors, giving them the flexibility to study a broad range of specialisations; or do an in-depth study of a specialisation of their choosing. In some degree configurations, students have the choice of four electives. This is an opportunity to deepen expertise with additional business subjects, or add breadth by enrolling in subjects from other university faculties.
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
The Bachelor of Business is a broad professional degree, equipping graduates to pursue careers across all business fields, industries and sectors. Examples of career options include accountant, auditor, banker, business adviser, business analyst, business consultant, economist, entrepreneur, financial analyst, financial planner, human resources manager, project manager, marketing specialist, stockbroker.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Critically analyse relevant concepts to understand practice in business and related professions in a global workplace |
| 1.2 | Demonstrate interrelationships between differing business and related disciplines |
| 2.1 | Locate and critically evaluate relevant data and literature to address business problems through a research approach |
| 2.2 | Apply critical and creative thinking to address issues in business |
| 3.1 | Convey information clearly and fluently in high-quality written form appropriate for their audience |
| 3.2 | Use oral communication appropriately to convey information clearly and fluently |
| 3.3 | Demonstrate and critically reflect on how individuals work in teams in an inclusive manner |
| 4.1 | Critically analyse business decisions in terms of ethical practice and social responsibility |
| 4.2 | Critically analyse sustainability principles for various stakeholders in relation to business contexts |
| 5.1 | Apply technical and professional skills necessary to operate effectively in business and related professions |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics and any two units of English. UTS offers a range of bridging courses for students who do not meet the assumed knowledge requirements.
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) level. These courses must have been completed no earlier than two years prior to the student's commencement in the relevant course at UTS, ie students commencing in 2018 must have completed their TAFE courses in 2016 or later.
- Insearch: Students who have completed appropriate courses through Insearch, if admitted, are given one year's credit recognition in the Bachelor of Business.
Details of all arrangements are available via the credit recognition search tool.
Recognition of prior learning
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 recognition of prior learning if the subjects previously studied are deemed by 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 recognition of prior learning, 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 recognition of prior learning 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 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 session. Students who wish to undertake more than the normal full-time load in one session 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 session. Some subjects might be offered in the evening, however part-time students must be prepared to attend afternoon or morning classes.
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 or Advertising and Marketing Communications.
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 approval from the UTS Business School. Contact the Student Centre for more information about these options.
Each business major within the course allows an optional internship program as an elective within the major or as a free elective. Students enrol in the subject number that applies to their major or extended major, as follow:
- 21999 Business Internship applies to Management majors, including Human Resources Management and International Business
- 22999 Business Internship applies to Accounting major
- 23999 Business Internship applies to Economics majors
- 24999 Business Internship applies to Marketing majors, including Advertising and Marketing Communications
- 25999 Business Internship applies to Finance majors
Despite the separate subject numbers, Business Internship operates as one subject with common requirements across all majors. The only difference is the type of work that students engage in.
Students should not enrol in business internship subject in the last session of study to ensure that completion of required hours of work dioes not impact on graduation and/or international students' visa conditions.
For further details, refer to the Business Internship.
Course completion requirements
| STM90273 Core subjects (Business) | 48cp | |
| CBK90679 Stream choice | 96cp | |
| Total | 144cp |
Course diagram
Course program
Typical full-time and part-time programs for Autumn and Spring commencements are provided below. Available majors and sub-majors are also listed. The study plans listed below are examples only. Each student's course program depends on their area of specialisation and the stream (major/extended major) they select.
Course programs for each individual major are available at study plan management.
| Accounting and Finance majors, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 26100 Integrating Business Perspectives | 6cp | |
| 22107 Accounting for Business Decisions A | 6cp | |
| 23115 Economics for Business | 6cp | |
| 26134 Business Statistics | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 22207 Accounting for Business Decisions B | 6cp | |
| 21129 Managing People and Organisations | 6cp | |
| 24108 Marketing Foundations | 6cp | |
| 25300 Fundamentals of Business Finance | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 22420 Accounting Standards and Regulations | 6cp | |
| 22321 Cost Management Systems | 6cp | |
| 25556 The Financial System | 6cp | |
| 25624 Financial Metrics for Decision Making | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 22320 Accounting for Business Combinations | 6cp | |
| 79014 Applied Company Law | 6cp | |
| 25503 Investment Analysis | 6cp | |
| 25557 Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 22522 Assurance Services and Audit | 6cp | |
| 79017 Taxation Law | 6cp | |
| 25410 Applied Financial Decision Making (Capstone) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 22421 Management Decisions and Control | 6cp | |
| 22319 Financial Statement Analysis (Capstone) | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Marketing and Management majors, Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 26100 Integrating Business Perspectives | 6cp | |
| 22107 Accounting for Business Decisions A | 6cp | |
| 23115 Economics for Business | 6cp | |
| 26134 Business Statistics | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 22207 Accounting for Business Decisions B | 6cp | |
| 21129 Managing People and Organisations | 6cp | |
| 24108 Marketing Foundations | 6cp | |
| 25300 Fundamentals of Business Finance | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 24202 Consumer Behaviour | 6cp | |
| 24309 Marketing Research | 6cp | |
| 21510 Introduction to Strategy | 6cp | |
| 21512 Understanding Organisations: Theory and Practice | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 24210 Integrated Marketing Communications | 6cp | |
| 24415 Marketing Planning and Strategy | 6cp | |
| 21511 Global Operations and Supply Chain Management | 6cp | |
| 21440 Management Skills | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| 21513 Business Ethics and Sustainability | 6cp | |
| 21504 Management Capstone | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 24100 Applied Project in Marketing (Capstone) | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Economics major + two sub-majors (Management Consulting, Finance), Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 22107 Accounting for Business Decisions A | 6cp | |
| 26100 Integrating Business Perspectives | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 23115 Economics for Business | 6cp | |
| 26134 Business Statistics | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21129 Managing People and Organisations | 6cp | |
| 22207 Accounting for Business Decisions B | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 25300 Fundamentals of Business Finance | 6cp | |
| 24108 Marketing Foundations | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 23566 Economics for Business 2 | 6cp | |
| 25556 The Financial System | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 23571 Introductory Econometrics | 6cp | |
| 21510 Introduction to Strategy | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 23568 Intermediate Macroeconomics | 6cp | |
| 23567 Intermediate Microeconomics | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 25624 Financial Metrics for Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 21511 Global Operations and Supply Chain Management | 6cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 25503 Investment Analysis | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| 23580 The Global Economy (Capstone) | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21228 Management Consulting | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| HRM major + one sub-major (Sport Management) + four electives, Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 22107 Accounting for Business Decisions A | 6cp | |
| 26100 Integrating Business Perspectives | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 23115 Economics for Business | 6cp | |
| 26134 Business Statistics | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21129 Managing People and Organisations | 6cp | |
| 22207 Accounting for Business Decisions B | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 25300 Fundamentals of Business Finance | 6cp | |
| 24108 Marketing Foundations | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21555 Introduction to Human Resource Management | 6cp | |
| 21036 Managing Strategic Performance | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21407 Strategic Human Resource Management | 6cp | |
| 21037 Managing Employee Relations | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21658 Australian Sport System | 6cp | |
| 21440 Management Skills | 6cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21510 Introduction to Strategy | 6cp | |
| 21512 Understanding Organisations: Theory and Practice | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21656 Sport Marketing and Media | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21646 Managing Professional Sport | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21657 International Sport Management | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 7 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21505 Human Resource Management (Capstone) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| List of majors | ||
| MAJ08437 Accounting | 48cp | |
| MAJ09401 Business Law | 48cp | |
| MAJ09209 Economics | 48cp | |
| MAJ08440 Finance | 48cp | |
| MAJ08446 Human Resource Management | 48cp | |
| MAJ02041 Information Technology | 48cp | |
| MAJ08442 International Business | 48cp | |
| MAJ08438 Management | 48cp | |
| MAJ08441 Marketing | 48cp | |
| MAJ08981 Advertising and Marketing Communications | 48cp | |
| List of sub-majors | ||
| SMJ08131 Advanced Advertising | 24cp | |
| SMJ08137 Advertising | 24cp | |
| SMJ10086 Business Analytics in Marketing | 24cp | |
| SMJ02036 Business Information Systems | 24cp | |
| SMJ08120 Business Innovation and Financial Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ09030 Business Law | 24cp | |
| SMJ09058 Econometrics | 24cp | |
| SMJ09028 Economics | 24cp | |
| SMJ08203 Event Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ08123 Finance | 24cp | |
| SMJ08116 Financial Reporting | 24cp | |
| SMJ08215 Financial Services | 24cp | |
| SMJ08128 Human Resource Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ08139 International Business Studies | 24cp | |
| SMJ08129 International Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ09034 International Studies | 24cp | |
| SMJ02037 Information Technology | 24cp | |
| SMJ09035 Language other than English | 24cp | |
| SMJ08130 Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ08109 Management Consulting | 24cp | |
| SMJ08195 Accounting in Practice | 24cp | |
| SMJ08138 Marketing | 24cp | |
| SMJ01007 Mathematics | 24cp | |
| SMJ01025 Quantitative Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ09036 Specialist Country Studies | 24cp | |
| SMJ08126 Sport Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ01009 Statistics | 24cp | |
| SMJ08204 Strategic Marketing | 24cp | |
| SMJ09033 Taxation Law | 24cp | |
| SMJ08127 Tourism Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ08219 Sustainable Enterprise | 24cp | |
| List of extended majors | ||
| MAJ09402 Extended Economics | 72cp | |
| MAJ08060 Extended Finance | 72cp | |
| MAJ08046 Extended Management | 72cp | |
| MAJ08063 Extended Marketing | 72cp | |
Levels of award
The Bachelor of Business may be awarded with distinction, credit or pass.
Honours
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) (C09004) is available with an additional one year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) for eligible students.
Professional recognition
The Accounting major meets the educational membership requirements for entry into CPA Australia (CPAA), Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
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.
UTS is recognised as an affiliated university under the CFA® (Charted Financial Analyst®) University Affiliation Program, based on the Bachelor of Business with Finance major.
Completion of the course meets the education requirements for Affiliate membership and, in conjunction with work experience, the requirements for Associate membership with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Business School on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222