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Course Overview
CQUniversity's Bachelor of Business is an innovative course that builds foundation business and management skills and prepares you for the future world of work. The course provides you the opportunity to build your knowledge, skills, and practice in your chosen profession or discipline through authentic learning experiences that develop engaged globally-aware citizens able to make a contribution to communities and industry. The course is designed for students who are planning a career in business and management in diverse organisations. There are eight compulsory core units and a choice of business discipline majors (subject to availability). You can then choose a second major or two minors from the business discipline providing you meet the pre-requisite requirements (subject to availability). This provides you the unique opportunity to develop a breadth of knowledge to enable you to meet and adapt to the changing nature of careers and work. In addition, you may be eligible to study a Masters level minor in a cognate discipline to develop a depth of knowledge that will make you uniquely attractive to employers. 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.
Career Information
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.
| Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | BBus(Major) |
| AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Domestic Availability
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International Availability
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| Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0 completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
International students:
Refer to International Entry Requirements
Students studying at an Indonesia Location:
Will be required to undertake national curriculum studies as required by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology in that country.
A recommended study schedule for this course can be obtained from your Student Advisor
Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in 4 units per term and part-time students usually enrol in 2 units per term.
Course Planners are also available for this course to help you to schedule your study.
Please note: students must check to see when and where a unit is offered before enrolling. See the unit availability in this handbook for details.
Students studying at an Indonesia Location:
Will be required to undertake national curriculum studies as required by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology in that country.
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | CL87 - Diploma of Business Studies |
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| Exit Awards | CL87 - Diploma of Business Studies |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| BUSN13004 - In collaboration with CQU Renew and in alignment with the updated Work-integrated learning policy and procedure dated 1 September 2021 this unit offers students the opportunity to select from the following options subject to availability: - Work placement option. - Global experience option. - Project option. |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
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| 2025 | 663 |
| 2024 | 491 |
| 2023 | 458 |
| 2022 | 411 |
| 2021 | 185 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
Examples are:
- Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity's Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
- Demonstrating honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice.
Examples are:
- Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive feedback or criticism from peers, supervisors, and/or lecturers.
- Successfully processing and coping with your own emotions and behaviour when dealing with individuals in educational and professional environments.
Examples are:
- Knowing, understanding and complying with the laws of the Sovereign State in which you reside, work and/or study.
- Complying with the policies and practices of businesses or organisations in which you may be placed or find employment.
- Complying with the requirements for student registration with organisations such as the Australian Institute of Management, the Australian Marketing Institute, the Australian Human Resources Institute and the like.
Examples are:
- Verbally communicating in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
- Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
- Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
- Establishing rapport with others in the study and practice of business and responding appropriately to peers, teaching staff, clients, supervisors and other professionals.
- Observing and understanding non-verbal cues to assist with building rapport with people and gaining their trust and respect in academic and professional relationships.
- Consistently displaying appropriate facial expressions, eye contact, body movements and gestures while being mindful of personal space boundaries.
- Being aware of culturally-based differences in non-verbal communications, to ensure effective, culturally appropriate interpersonal communications.
- Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
- Expressing complex and detailed information and knowledge in logical and legible essays and reports that clearly communicate the intended message, and doing so in a timely manner, meeting appropriate professional standards.
- Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form that meets legal and professional practice requirements.
Examples are:
- Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
- Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in academic and professional practice.
- Constructing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
- Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in educational and professional settings.
- Producing accurate, concise and clear business documentation which meets legal requirements.
- Demonstrating effective use of numeracy skills to perform a range of business functions.
- Applying numeracy skills to interpret and solve a range of mathematical and data-related problems associated with a range of business practices.
- Producing accurate, concise and clear business documentation which meets legal requirements.
Examples are:
- Development of active listening skills to facilitate effective communication, avoid miscommunication and arrive at accurate conclusions.
- Patience and avoiding or diffusing interpersonal conflict.
- Trustworthiness and confidentiality.
- Approachability and warmth to facilitate communication and encourage innovation and mutual cooperation.
Examples are:
- Demonstrating an understanding of how theory as well as personal, social and cultural experiences relate to practice or personal or professional knowledge.
- Discovering and challenging own underlying assumptions.
- Making connections between personal and work experiences and what is being learnt.
Examples are:
- Competently and ethically using prescribed Artificial Intelligence systems.
- Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X.
- Competently using productivity software such as Microsoft Office.
- Competently using the internet for a range of study and business related activities.
- Operating associated electronic technologies such as (but not limited to) digital scanners, copiers, cameras and video cameras, a tablet computer or a mobile phone in the professional business environment.
- 1. Critically analyse and apply a broad and coherent body of theoretical, technical and applied knowledge of Accounting and its applications in organisational contexts
- 2. Apply effective verbal and written communication skills to present in a clear, coherent manner within the organisational and social contexts and for audiences from government, employees and employers, community and business markets
- 3. Select and use a range of digital technologies to generate, manage, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative information
- 4. Produce collaborative outcomes through productively participating, contributing to and engaging in teams
- 5. Exercise professional and analytic judgement and reflection in order to manage organisations and succeed in the future world of work
- 6. Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories and formulate socially responsible, professional, ethical and effective business solutions related to commercial and social improvements in business practices.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
- 1. Critically analyse and apply a broad and coherent body of theoretical, technical and applied knowledge of Banking and Finance and its applications in organisational contexts
- 2. Apply effective verbal and written communication skills to present in a clear, coherent manner within the organisational and social contexts and for audiences from government, employees and employers, community and business markets
- 3. Select and use a range of digital technologies to generate, manage, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative information
- 4. Produce collaborative outcomes through productively participating, contributing to and engaging in teams
- 5. Exercise professional and analytic judgement and reflection in order to manage organisations and succeed in the future world of work
- 6. Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories and formulate socially responsible, professional, ethical and effective business solutions related to commercial and social improvements in business practices.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
- 1. Critically analyse and apply a broad and coherent body of theoretical, technical and applied knowledge of Financial Planning and its applications in organisational contexts
- 2. Apply effective verbal and written communication skills to present in a clear, coherent manner within the organisational and social contexts and for audiences from government, employees and employers, community and business markets
- 3. Select and use a range of digital technologies to generate, manage, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative information
- 4. Produce collaborative outcomes through productively participating, contributing to and engaging in teams
- 5. Exercise professional and analytic judgement and reflection in order to manage organisations and succeed in the future world of work
- 6. Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories and formulate socially responsible, professional, ethical and effective business solutions related to commercial and social improvements in business practices.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
- 1. Critically analyse and apply a broad and coherent body of theoretical, technical and applied knowledge of Hospitality Management and its applications in organisational contexts
- 2. Apply effective verbal and written communication skills to present in a clear, coherent manner within the organisational and social contexts and for audiences from government, employees and employers, community and business markets
- 3. Select and use a range of digital technologies to generate, manage, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative information
- 4. Produce collaborative outcomes through productively participating, contributing to and engaging in teams
- 5. Exercise professional and analytic judgement and reflection in order to manage organisations and succeed in the future world of work
- 6. Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories and formulate socially responsible, professional, ethical and effective business solutions related to commercial and social improvements in business practices.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
- 1. Critically analyse and apply a broad and coherent body of theoretical, technical and applied knowledge of Human Resource Management and its applications in organisational contexts
- 2. Apply effective verbal and written communication skills to present in a clear, coherent manner within the organisational and social contexts and for audiences from government, employees and employers, community and business markets
- 3. Select and use a range of digital technologies to generate, manage, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative information
- 4. Produce collaborative outcomes through productively participating, contributing to and engaging in teams
- 5. Exercise professional and analytic judgement and reflection in order to manage organisations and succeed in the future world of work
- 6. Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories and formulate socially responsible, professional, ethical and effective business solutions related to commercial and social improvements in business practices.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
- 1. Critically analyse and apply a broad and coherent body of theoretical, technical and applied knowledge of Management and its applications in organisational contexts
- 2. Apply effective verbal and written communication skills to present in a clear, coherent manner within the organisational and social contexts and for audiences from government, employees and employers, community and business markets
- 3. Select and use a range of digital technologies to generate, manage, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative information
- 4. Produce collaborative outcomes through productively participating, contributing to and engaging in teams
- 5. Exercise professional and analytic judgement and reflection in order to manage organisations and succeed in the future world of work
- 6. Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories and formulate socially responsible, professional, ethical and effective business solutions related to commercial and social improvements in business practices.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
- 1. Critically analyse and apply a broad and coherent body of theoretical, technical and applied knowledge of Marketing and its applications in organisational contexts
- 2. Apply effective verbal and written communication skills to present in a clear, coherent manner within the organisational and social contexts and for audiences from government, employees and employers, community and business markets
- 3. Select and use a range of digital technologies to generate, manage, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative information
- 4. Produce collaborative outcomes through productively participating, contributing to and engaging in teams
- 5. Exercise professional and analytic judgement and reflection in order to manage organisations and succeed in the future world of work
- 6. Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories and formulate socially responsible, professional, ethical and effective business solutions related to commercial and social improvements in business practices.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
- 1. Critically analyse and apply a broad and coherent body of theoretical, technical and applied knowledge of Property and its applications in organisational contexts
- 2. Apply effective verbal and written communication skills to present in a clear, coherent manner within the organisational and social contexts and for audiences from government, employees and employers, community and business markets
- 3. Select and use a range of digital technologies to generate, manage, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative information
- 4. Produce collaborative outcomes through productively participating, contributing to and engaging in teams
- 5. Exercise professional and analytic judgement and reflection in order to manage organisations and succeed in the future world of work
- 6. Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories and formulate socially responsible, professional, ethical and effective business solutions related to commercial and social improvements in business practices.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 1 major
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Bachelor of Business has eight compulsory core units. In addition, to the eight compulsory units, students must study one Major.
It is important to note that not all Majors are available for study at all CQU locations. It is important to check availability.
The Major can be in one of the following disciplines:
- Accounting - Major 8 units, 48 credits
- Banking and Finance - Major 8 units, 48 credits
- Financial Planning - Major 8 units, 48 credits
- Hospitality Management - Major 8 units, 48 credits
- Human Resource Management - Major 8 units, 48 credits
- Management - Major 8 units, 48 credits
- Marketing - Major 8 units, 48 credits
- Property - Major 8 units, 48 credits
Those students wishing to undertake a second Major can choose from the above list or two Minors from the list provided below.
It is important to note that not all Minors are available for all combinations of Majors and Minors.
It is important to note that not all Minors are available for study at all CQUniversity locations.
It is important to check availability.
- Hospitality Human Resource Management - Minor 4 units, 24 credits
- Hospitality Marketing - Minor 4 units, 24 credits
- Human Resource Management - Minor 4 units, 24 credits
- Indonesia and Commerce Studies for Banking and Finance - Minor 4 units, 24 credits
- Indonesia and Commerce Studies for Hospitality Management - Minor 4 units, 24 credits
- Indonesia and Commerce Studies for Management - Minor 4 units, 24 credits
- Liberal Studies - Minor 4 units, 24 credits
- Marketing - Minor 4 units, 24 credits
- Startups and Entrepreneurship - Minor 4 units, 24 credits
Rather than study two Minors from the above list, students who meet the Grade Point Average requirement (GPA 5.5) can choose to study one Minor above and the Masters level Minor below:
- Master of Business Management - Minor 4 units, 24 credits
Students studying in Medan, Indonesia must study the Indonesia and Commerce Studies Minor relevant to their chosen major and must successfully complete 1) the Bahasa Indonesia and Religion unit and 2) the Indonesian State Ideology and Citizenship Education unit.
The CL86 Bachelor of Business has eight compulsory core units. Seven of the compulsory units are studied in the first year of the course; the eighth compulsory core unit is studied in the fourth term of the course.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| BUSN11016 | Introduction to Study and Professional Practice | |
| ACCT11059 | Accounting, Learning and Online Communication | |
| MGMT11169 | Business Analytics | |
| ECON11026 | Principles of Economics | |
| LAWS11030 | Foundations of Business Law | |
| MGMT11109 | Introduction to Business | |
| MRKT11029 | Marketing Fundamentals | |
| BUSN13004 | Professional Practice and Experience | |
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
|---|
The Accounting Major is available to students studying the Bachelor of Business. Students outside the Bachelor of Business who wish to study the Accounting Major must also study the pre-requisite units: ACCT11059 Accounting, Learning and Online Communication and LAWS11030 Foundations of Business Law.
For those students wishing to study both the Accounting and Financial Planning Majors, there is a common unit - LAWS19033 Taxation Law and Practice A . This unit will have to be replaced with FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance in the Financial Planning Major.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ACCT11081 | Introductory Financial Accounting | |
| ACCT19060 | Management Accounting | |
| ACCT19062 | Intermediate Financial Accounting | |
| LAWS19032 | Company & Association Law | |
| ACCT13017 | Financial Statement Analysis | |
| ACCT13018 | Advanced Management Accounting | |
| ACCT19061 | Advanced Financial Accounting | |
| LAWS19033 | Taxation Law and Practice A | |
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
|---|
The Banking and Finance Major is only offered in Medan, Indonesia. The major must be studied in combination with the Indonesia and Commerce Studies for Banking and Finance Minor and one of the following Minors:
- Human Resource Management Minor
- Marketing Minor.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| FINC19011 | Business Finance | |
| FINC19012 | Investment Analysis and Risk Management | |
| FINC12002 | Financial Markets, Instruments and Institutions | |
| FINC12003 | Banking and Finance Technology | |
| FINC13002 | Financial Institutions Management | |
| FINC13003 | Credit Risk Management | |
| FINC13004 | Applied Corporate Finance | |
| FINC13005 | Derivatives | |
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
|---|
The Financial Planning Major is available to students studying the Bachelor of Business. Students outside the Bachelor of Business who wish to study the Financial Planning Major must also study the pre-requisite units: ACCT11059 Accounting, Learning and Online Communication and LAWS11030 Foundations of Business Law.
For those students wishing to study both the Accounting and Financial Planning Majors, there is a common unit LAWS19033 Taxation Law and Practice A . This unit will have to be replaced with FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance in the Financial Planning Major.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| FINC11001 | Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning | |
| FINC19011 | Business Finance | |
| FINC19012 | Investment Analysis and Risk Management | |
| LAWS19033 | Taxation Law and Practice A | |
| FINC19016 | Retirement and Superannuation | |
| FINC19019 | Insurance Planning | |
| FINC13001 | Estate Planning | |
| FINC19020 | Financial Plan Construction | |
For those students wishing to study both the Accounting and Financial Planning Majors, there is a common unit LAWS19033 Taxation Law and Practice A . This unit will have to be replaced with FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance in the Financial Planning Major.
For those students wishing to study both the Management and Financial Planning Majors, there is a common unit FINC19011 Business Finance. This unit will have to be replaced with FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance in the Financial Planning Major.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
| FINC19014 | Property Investment and Finance | |
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
|---|
The Hospitality Management Major is only offered in Medan, Indonesia. The major must be studied in combination with the Indonesia and Commerce Studies for Hospitality Management Minor and one of the following Minors:
- Hospitality Human Resource Management Minor
- Hospitality Marketing Minor.
The Hospitality Management Major incorporates a number of cross-disciplinary units to meet the needs of the hospitality sector.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| HRMT11011 | Human Resource Management | |
| HRMT19016 | Contemporary HRM Issues | |
| MRKT19030 | Marketing Communications | |
| MRKT19031 | Consumer Behaviour | |
| MRKT19036 | Marketing of Service Products | |
| TOUR12003 | Developing Sustainable Tourism Enterprises | |
| MRKT19038 | Marketing Research and Analytics | |
| TOUR13004 | Innovation in Tourism Using Design Thinking | |
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
|---|
The Human Resource Management Major is available to students studying the Bachelor of Business and other courses throughout CQUniversity. All pre-requisites for the Human Resource Management Major can be met within the eight units of the Major.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| HRMT11011 | Human Resource Management | |
| HRMT19012 | Performance Management | |
| HRMT19013 | Human Resource Training and Development | |
| HRMT19014 | Talent Strategy & Acquisition | |
| HRMT19021 | Principles of Employment Relations | |
| HRMT19016 | Contemporary HRM Issues | |
| HRMT19020 | Perspectives on Organisational Change | |
| HRMT19023 | Conflict and Negotiation | |
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
|---|
For students wishing to study the Management Major in Medan, Indonesia, the major must be studied in combination with the Indonesia and Commerce Studies for Management Minor and one of the following Minors:
- Human Resource Management Minor
- Marketing Minor.
The Management Major is available to students studying the Bachelor of Business. All pre-requisites for the Management Major can be met within the eight units of the Major. Students wishing to study the Management Major outside of the Bachelor of Business should substitute HRMT11010 Organisational Behaviour with ECON11026 Principles of Economics.
For students wishing to study both the Management and Financial Planning Majors, there is a common unit FINC19011 Business Finance. This unit will have to be replaced with FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance in the Financial Planning Major.
For students wishing to study both the Management and Property Majors, there is a common unit FINC19011 Business Finance. This unit will have to be replaced with BLAR13040 Building Life Cycle Management in the Property Major.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| HRMT11010 | Organisational Behaviour | |
| COIS12073 | Enterprise Systems | |
| FINC19011 | Business Finance | |
| MGMT19105 | Quality Management | |
| MGMT19126 | Operations Management | |
| ACCT19083 | Corporate Governance & Ethics | |
| MGMT13151 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups | |
| MGMT19128 | Strategy and Change | |
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
|---|
The Marketing Major is available to students studying the CL86 Bachelor of Business and other courses throughout CQUniversity. All pre-requisites for the Marketing Major can be met when MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals is studied in the Major. Students who are not studying the CL86 Bachelor of Business should complete the compulsory units listed in the Marketing Major.
Students studying the CL86 Bachelor of Business should replace MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals (a core first year unit) with MRKT11028 Digital Marketing in the Marketing Major.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| MRKT11029 | Marketing Fundamentals | |
| MRKT19030 | Marketing Communications | |
| MRKT19031 | Consumer Behaviour | |
| MRKT19036 | Marketing of Service Products | |
| MRKT13014 | Marketing Innovation and New Product Development | |
| MRKT19037 | International Marketing | |
| MRKT19038 | Marketing Research and Analytics | |
| MRKT19040 | Strategic Marketing and Planning | |
Students studying the Bachelor of Business should replace MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals (a core first year unit) with MRKT11028 Digital Media in the Marketing Major.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
| MRKT11028 | Digital Marketing and AI | |
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
|---|
The Property Major is available to students studying the Bachelor of Business. Students outside the Bachelor of Business who wish to study the Property Major must also study the pre-requisite units: ACCT11059 Accounting, Learning and Online Communication and LAWS11030 Foundations of Business Law.
For those students wishing to study both the Management and Property Majors, there is a common unit FINC19011 Business Finance. This unit will have to be replaced with BLAR13040 Building Life Cycle Management in the Property Major.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| PROP11001 | Property Valuation | |
| BLAR11050 | Residential Construction | |
| FINC19011 | Business Finance | |
| ECON19036 | Property Economics | |
| FINC19014 | Property Investment and Finance | |
| PROP12002 | Property Rights and Law | |
| PROP13001 | Property Development | |
| PROP13002 | Property Management | |
For those students wishing to study both the Management and Property Majors, there is a common unit FINC19011 Business Finance. This unit will have to be replaced with BLAR13040 Building Life Cycle Management in the Property Major.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
| BLAR13040 | Building Life Cycle Maintenance | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
The Hospitality Human Resource Management Minor is only available to students studying the Hospitality Management Major in the CL86 Bachelor of Business in Medan, Indonesia.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| HRMT11010 | Organisational Behaviour | |
| HRMT19014 | Talent Strategy & Acquisition | |
| HRMT19020 | Perspectives on Organisational Change | |
| HRMT19023 | Conflict and Negotiation | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
The Hospitality Marketing Minor is only available to students studying the Hospitality Management Major in the CL86 Bachelor of Business in Medan, Indonesia.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| MRKT11028 | Digital Marketing and AI | |
| MRKT19037 | International Marketing | |
| MGMT13151 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups | |
| MRKT13014 | Marketing Innovation and New Product Development | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
The Human Resource Management Minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Business and other courses throughout CQUniversity. All pre-requisites for the Human Resource Management Minor can be met within the four units of the Minor.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| HRMT11011 | Human Resource Management | |
| HRMT19014 | Talent Strategy & Acquisition | |
| HRMT19020 | Perspectives on Organisational Change | |
| HRMT19023 | Conflict and Negotiation | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
The Indonesia and Commerce for Banking and Finance Minor is compulsory for students studying the Banking and Finance Major in Medan, Indonesia as part of their CL86 Bachelor of Business degree.
The Indonesia and Commerce for Banking and Finance Minor is only available to students studying the CL86 Bachelor of Business in Medan, Indonesia.
Students must complete the two compulsory Indonesia National Education units and two units of their choice from those listed.
All pre-requisites must be met.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| INDO11001 | Indonesian State Ideology and Citizenship Education | |
| INDO11002 | Bahasa Indonesia and Religious Education | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
The Indonesia and Commerce for Hospitality Management Minor is compulsory for students studying the Hospitality Management Major in Medan, Indonesia as part of their CL86 Bachelor of Business degree.
The Indonesia and Commerce for Hospitality Management Minor is only available to students studying the CL86 Bachelor of Business in Medan, Indonesia.
Students must complete the two compulsory Indonesia National Education units and two units of their choice from those listed.
All pre-requisites must be met.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| INDO11001 | Indonesian State Ideology and Citizenship Education | |
| INDO11002 | Bahasa Indonesia and Religious Education | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
The Indonesia and Commerce for Management Minor is compulsory for students studying the Management Major in Medan, Indonesia as part of their CL86 Bachelor of Business degree.
The Indonesia and Commerce for Management Minor is only available to students studying the CL86 Bachelor of Business in Medan, Indonesia.
Students must complete the two compulsory Indonesia National Education units and two units of their choice.
All pre-requisites must be met.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| INDO11001 | Indonesian State Ideology and Citizenship Education | |
| INDO11002 | Bahasa Indonesia and Religious Education | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
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. When choosing units for this Liberal Studies Minor the number of level 1 units within the Bachelor of Business must not exceed 12 units and all pre-requisites must be met. In addition, students should ensure the Minor consists of at least one level 1 unit, one level 2 unit, and one level 3 unit.
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
The Marketing Minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Business and other courses throughout CQUniversity. All pre-requisites for the Marketing Minor can be met within the four units of the Minor. Students who are not studying the Bachelor of Business should complete the compulsory units listed in the Marketing Minor. Students studying the Bachelor of Business should replace MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals (a core first year unit) with MRKT11028 Digital Media in the Marketing Minor.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| MRKT11029 | Marketing Fundamentals | |
| MRKT19030 | Marketing Communications | |
| MRKT19031 | Consumer Behaviour | |
| MRKT13014 | Marketing Innovation and New Product Development | |
Students studying the Bachelor of Business should replace MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals (a core first year unit) with MRKT11028 Digital Media in the Marketing Major.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
| MRKT11028 | Digital Marketing and AI | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
The Master of Business Management Minor can be undertaken by students studying a cognate discipline. Students wishing to study the Master of Business Management Minor must meet the Grade Point Average requirement at the end of the second year of study of the Bachelor of Business.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| BUSN20017 | Effective Business Communications | |
| HRMT20024 | Managing Human Resources | |
| MGMT20144 | Management and Business Context | |
| ACCT20077 | Accounting for Management Decision Making | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
All pre-requisites must be met.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| LAWS12068 | Innovation and Intellectual Property Law | |
| LAWS12076 | Law of Startups | |
| MGMT13151 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups | |
| MRKT13014 | Marketing Innovation and New Product Development | |
Computing Requirements
As a student, it is necessary to have access to a computer or equivalent device in order to complete your coursework. You should have a good understanding of technology and the ability to navigate the online environment, which may involve completing online assessments, participating in online forums, and responding to emails. There may be instances where you need to use a computer or equivalent device for in-class tasks or assessments. It is important that you have dependable access to the internet and a computer or equivalent device capable of video conferencing for online classes. Make sure to review your unit profiles to learn about any specific technology requirements for your coursework.