As part of your Bachelor of Business at CQU, you’ll complete eight compulsory core units. Alongside these, you'll also choose a Major – this is your main area of specialisation and gives you the chance to tailor your degree to your career interests.

Choosing Your Major
You’ll need to select one Major from the list below. Each Major includes 8 units (48 credit points):

Accounting
Digital Business
Financial Planning
Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management
Management
Marketing
Property

⚠️ Important: Not all Majors are available at every CQUniversity location. Make sure to check what's available at your campus before planning your enrolment.

Want to broaden your skills even more?
If you're interested, you can choose to study two Majors, or one Major and two Minors (see below). Just keep in mind that not all combinations of Majors and Minors are available, and not all Minors are offered at every location – so it’s important to check availability and speak with the Course Management Team for guidance.

Available Minors (4 units each, 24 credits):
Human Resource Management
Liberal Studies
Marketing
Professional Accounting (must be paired with the Accounting Major)
Public Practice (must be paired with the Accounting Major + Professional Accounting Minor)
Startups and Entrepreneurship

Interested in studying overseas?
If you select the Liberal Studies Minor, you’ll have the chance to join a CQUGlobal Learning Abroad program in your second or third year. These amazing opportunities require some forward planning – applications for Semester Exchange close around 6–8 months before departure, while Short-Term Programs close about 3–6 months prior.
Visit the CQUGlobal Portal or email cquglobal-out@cqu.edu.au to explore programs, funding options, eligibility, and how to apply.

Thinking about postgraduate study?
If you’ve achieved a GPA of 5.5 or above, you can replace one of your Minors with a Masters-level Minor:

Management Postgraduate Pathway (4 units, 24 credits)
This is a great way to get a head start on postgraduate learning while still completing your undergraduate degree.

Multidisciplinary Major Option
If you're entering the course with Advanced Standing or Credit Transfer from an AQF Level 6 or higher qualification (or equivalent), you may be eligible for the Multidisciplinary Major.
This option requires approval from the Head of Course. Be sure to submit your credit application first and then speak to the Course Management Team for help with next steps.

In the Bachelor of Business (CL86), you’ll complete eight compulsory core units. During your first year, you'll study seven of these core units, giving you the chance to explore and get a feel for each of the majors on offer. Later in your course, during your fourth term, you’ll take on your final core unit — an exciting opportunity where you’ll apply your learning in the real world. You’ll get to choose between completing a work-integrated learning placement, joining a global study tour, or undertaking a work-based learning project, depending on what suits your goals and interests best. 

International students commencing an undergraduate business degree are strongly encouraged to enrol in Academic and Digital Literacy in Higher Education in place of BUSN11016 – Introduction to Study and Professional Practice.

This unit has been specifically designed to support international students in successfully transitioning to the Australian higher education environment. It focuses on the development of essential academic and digital skills required for success in business programs, including:

Academic reading, writing, referencing, and critical thinking skills
Effective communication in academic and professional settings
Navigating digital learning platforms and using productivity tools
Understanding academic integrity and assessment expectations
Interpreting feedback and developing self-directed learning strategies
 

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. In addition, successful completion of the Accounting Major, the Professional Accounting Minor and the Public Practice Minor, you will be able to apply to be registered as a tax agent as set by the Tax Practitioners Board. 

If you're planning to study both the Accounting and Financial Planning Majors, you'll notice that one unit — LAWS19033 Taxation Law and Practice A — is common to both majors. Since you can’t count the same unit twice, you’ll need to replace this unit in your Financial Planning Major with FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance.

This adjustment ensures you still meet the requirements for both majors without repeating content. If you're unsure about your study plan, it's a good idea to chat with the Course Management Team to make sure everything is on track.

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.

Upon successfully completing this course with the Accounting Major, Professional Accounting Minor and the Public Practice Minor you may also be eligible to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board’s requirements for practical experience).

If you're planning to complete both the Accounting and Financial Planning Majors, keep in mind that one unit — LAWS19033 Taxation Law and Practice A — is shared between the two. Since you can’t complete the same unit twice for credit, you’ll need to replace this unit in the Financial Planning Major with FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance.

💻 Please note: The Financial Planning Major is available online only, so make sure you’re comfortable with online study or speak with the Course Management Team to explore your options.

For those students wishing to study both the Financial Planning and Property Majors, there is a common unit FINC19011 Business Finance. This unit must be be replaced with BLAR13040 Building Life Cycle Management in the Property Major.

The Hospitality Management Major has been designed with a cross-disciplinary approach to give you the diverse skills needed in the fast-paced hospitality industry.

However, due to overlapping content and course structure, you won’t be able to combine the Hospitality Management Major with any of the following Majors:

Marketing
Accounting
Financial Planning
Property
If you’re keen to pair Hospitality Management with a Marketing Minor, there are a couple of important things to note. Two units — MRKT19031 Consumer Behaviour and MRKT19036 Marketing of Service Products — are common to both areas and can’t be counted twice.

To avoid duplication, you’ll need to replace those units with the following:

MRKT19040 Strategic Marketing and Planning
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups
This adjustment keeps your study plan on track while still letting you explore both hospitality and marketing.

If you’re unsure how this affects your course structure, reach out to the Course Management Team for help planning your units.

If you’re keen to pair Hospitality Management with a HRM Major, there are a couple of important things to note. One unit — HRMT19016 — is common to both areas and can’t be counted twice.

To avoid duplication, you’ll need to replace this unit with one of the following units:

MRKT19040 Strategic Marketing and Planning
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups
This adjustment keeps your study plan on track while still letting you explore both Hospitality and HRM.

If you’re unsure how this affects your course structure, reach out to the Course Management Team for help planning your units.

If you are studying both the Human Resource Management and Management major, there is a common unit HRMT11010 Organisational Behaviour.

This unit will have to be replaced with one unit from the Liberal Studies Minor. Please discuss this with the Course Management Team. 

If you’re keen to pair Hospitality Management with a HRM Major, there are a couple of important things to note. One unit — HRMT19016 — is common to both areas and can’t be counted twice.

To avoid duplication, you’ll need to replace this unit with one of the following units:

MRKT19040 Strategic Marketing and Planning
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups
This adjustment keeps your study plan on track while still letting you explore both hospitality and HRM.

If you’re unsure how this affects your course structure, reach out to the Course Management Team for help planning your units.

If you're considering studying both the Management and Financial Planning Majors, you’ll find one shared unit: FINC19011 Business Finance. Since you can’t count the same unit twice, you’ll need to replace it in your Financial Planning Major with FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance.

Similarly, if you want to study both the Management and Property Majors, FINC19011 Business Finance appears in both majors. In this case, you’ll need to replace it in your Property Major with BLAR13040 Building Life Cycle Management.

If you’re planning a double major, it's a great idea to talk to the Course Management Team early to make sure your study plan is mapped out correctly.

In the Marketing Major, you’ll meet all the necessary prerequisites as long as you complete MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals as part of your major.

However, if you're studying the CL86 Bachelor of Business, you’ll notice that MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals is also a first-year core unit. To avoid repeating the same content, you’ll need to replace MRKT11029 in your Marketing Major with MRKT11028 Digital Marketing instead.

📢 Important: You cannot combine the Marketing Major with the Hospitality Management Major due to overlapping unit requirements.
If you have any questions about planning your majors, reach out to the Course Management Team — they’re here to help you make sure your course runs smoothly!

Students studying the Bachelor of Business should replace MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals (a core first year unit) with MRKT11028 Digital Media in the Marketing Major.

The Multidisciplinary Major is a special option designed just for students who are entering the Bachelor of Business with Advanced Standing or Credit Transfer from an AQF Level 6 qualification (or higher) — or an equivalent qualification.

If you’re thinking about choosing this major, here’s what you need to know:

You’ll need to submit a credit application first.
Once your credit is approved, you can request to enrol in the Multidisciplinary Major.
Final approval is required from the Head of Course.

💡 Tip: It's best to speak with the Course Management Team early in your journey. They can help you understand your eligibility and guide you through the steps.

For those students wishing to study both the Management and Property Majors, there is a common unit FINC19011 Business Finance. This unit must be replaced with BLAR13040 Building Life Cycle Management in the Property Major.

The Liberal Studies Minor gives you the flexibility to tailor your studies to match your personal interests or career goals — especially if they’re not already covered by the existing majors and minors.

When putting together your Liberal Studies Minor, keep the following in mind:

1. You can’t exceed 12 Level 1 units across your entire Bachelor of Business degree.
2. Make sure you’ve met any prerequisites for the units you select.

✈️ CQUGlobal Learning Abroad Option
With the Liberal Studies Minor, you also have the opportunity to take your studies overseas through the CQUGlobal Learning Abroad program. You can apply in either your second or third year, but it's important to start planning early:

For Semester Exchange programs, apply 6–8 months before departure.
For Short-Term programs, apply 3–6 months ahead.
If you go down this path, you’ll need to enrol in the following units to have your experience recognised for credit:

BUSN12001
BUSN12002
FAHE13002
Check the 'More Details' section or email cquglobal-out@cqu.edu.au for more information about programs, funding, eligibility, and how to apply.

If you're studying in a related (cognate) area and doing well academically, the Management Postgraduate Pathway Minor is a great way to get a head start on postgraduate study.

To be eligible for this Minor, you’ll need to:

1. Be enrolled in a cognate discipline, and
2. Achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 or higher by the end of your second year in the Bachelor of Business.

📌 Thinking about choosing this pathway? Be sure to connect with the Course Management Team early on — they’ll help you understand the eligibility criteria and guide you through the selection process.

⚠️ Studying both the Hospitality Management Major and Marketing Minor?
There are two overlapping units:

MRKT19031 Consumer Behaviour, and
MRKT19030 Marketing Communication

To avoid duplication, you must replace them with:

MRKT19040 Strategic Marketing and Planning, and
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups

If you're planning to study both the Hospitality Management Major and the Marketing Minor, be aware that there are two overlapping units:

MRKT19031 Consumer Behaviour
MRKT19030 Marketing Communication
To avoid repetition, you’ll need to replace these units with the following:

MRKT19040 Strategic Marketing and Planning
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups

If you need guidance or help with planning your units, the Course Management Team is here to support you every step of the way!

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.

If you're studying the Accounting Major and aiming for a career as a professional accountant, you should consider adding the Professional Accounting Minor to your studies.

Here’s why:

The Professional Accounting Minor includes additional units that are accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
By completing the Core units, Accounting Major, and Professional Accounting Minor, you’ll meet the requirements to apply for membership with either of these professional associations.
Important note:
The Accounting Major and Professional Accounting Minor must be studied together — you can't complete the Minor independently of the Major.

If you have any questions or need advice on how to plan this, the Course Management Team is always here to help!

Please review the unit pre-requisites carefully to ensure you meet the requirements for this minor. All pre-requisites must be met. This minor is only available online.