Course summary
Innovation, entrepreneurship and digital communication are key qualities required by the leaders of tomorrow.
The Bachelor of Business and Enterprise, Bachelor of Arts develops these qualities, combining business management skills with a focus on humanities and communication.
You will build core capabilities to support business decision-making, with foundational knowledge in business law, economics and accounting with the opportunity to major in a range of subjects from both business and arts disciplines. You may also elect to specialise in accounting or financial services.
This double degree is a pathway to multiple career options, from journalism to policy development, management to design, public relations to banking and beyond.
Innovation, entrepreneurship and digital communication are key qualities required by the leaders of tomorrow.
The Bachelor of Business and Enterprise, Bachelor of Arts develops these qualities, combining business management skills with a focus on humanities and communication.
You will build core capabilities to support business decision-making, with foundational knowledge in business law, economics and accounting with the opportunity to major in a range of subjects from both business and arts disciplines. You may also elect to specialise in accounting or financial services.
This double degree is a pathway to multiple career options, from journalism to policy development, management to design, public relations to banking and beyond.
Majors available in the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise include:
- Aviation Management
- Business and Data Analytics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Tourism Management.
Specialisations available in the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise include:
- Accounting
- Financial Services.
Majors available in the Bachelor of Arts include:
- History
- Creative Writing
- Cultural Studies
- Digital Media
- Political and International Relations
- Social Science.
Course Learning Outcome |
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Apply critical analysis, reasoning and reflexivity to social and cultural situations and problems. Demonstrate the ability to develop a persuasive independent argument incorporating a range of perspectives and evidence. Develop and create effective solutions to straight forward problems from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a straight forward issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion / decision with justification. |
Develop innovative and creative responses to contemporary and historical social, environmental and cultural issues. Apply knowledge and skills creatively in devising solutions to challenges related to a business discipline. |
Investigate and evaluate issues with reference to principles of social justice and equity and according to ethical conventions. Demonstrate understanding of cross-sector and cross-cultural differences in ethics and morality. Describe and apply a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in a discipline or workplace/ organisation. Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and well-developed responsible behaviour. |
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of society and culture in chosen disciplines of study. Apply disciplinary knowledge to diverse contexts. Demonstrate and apply in-depth discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective. Demonstrate an understanding and application of research, analytical and technical skills in a broad business discipline. |
Reflect on, assess and self-regulate own learning capabilities and performance. Access, interpret and evaluate information to inform decision-making and action. |
Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self. Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in general business situations. Prepare and deliver well developed discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business and public context. Prepare and deliver well developed and justified, discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts. Communicate effectively in a variety of forms, including in working autonomously or collaboratively. |
Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australian-wide and international settings as applied in business and social situations. Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural perspectives. Develop awareness of knowledge and skills needed to engage in a culturally competent way with Indigenous peoples. |
You can choose a double-weighted internship unit to get practical experience and build professional networks.
There are opportunities to intern or study abroad to expand your global experience.
The Accounting specialisation is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
The Financial Services specialisation is accredited by the Treasury's Financial Adviser Standards (FAS). For information on how to become a registered financial adviser in Australia, please visit the FAS website.
Course overview
Course code
3207009
Course abbreviation
BBusEnt, BA
Credit points
384
Equivalent units
32
Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
Duration
4 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Online | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise, Bachelor of Arts, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:
- 8 core units (96 credit points),
- 1 Arts major (96 credit points), and
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Business and Enterprise Financial Services Specialisation (192 credit points),
OR
Business and Enterprise Accounting Specialisation (144 credit points) and the equivalent of 4 Arts elective units (48 credit points),
OR
1 Business and Enterprise major (96 credit points) and the equivalent of 4 Arts elective units (48 credit points) and 4 Business and Enterprise elective units (48 credit points).
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award
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First Year |
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BUSN1004 - Starting a Business | |||
WRIT1003 - Written Communication | |||
CLST2002 - Australia, Asia and the World | |||
BUSN1007 - The Interconnected World | |||
BUSN1006 - Solving Wicked Problems | |||
POLT1002 - World Politics and Global Environmental Challenges | |||
CLST1004 - Critical Thinking for Digital Times | |||
BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace | |||
Second Year |
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Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Third Year |
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Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Elective OR Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Elective OR Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Elective OR Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Elective OR Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Fourth Year |
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Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit ORAccounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Elective OR Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Elective OR Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Elective OR Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit | |||
Elective OR Arts Major Unit OR Business Major Unit OR Accounting Specialisation Unit OR Financial Services Specialisation Unit |
Notes
Note 1: | Internship A and Internship B are both double-weighted units that are usually completed over a 14-week (450 hours) period after the completion of a minimum of 16 units, including BUSN2001 Professional Development for the Workplace. All internship placements must be approved by the relevant Course Coordinator, prior to commencement. Please forward any queries to the Professional Experience Coordinator on wil@scu.edu.au |
Unit groups
Accounting Specialisation
Title | Note | ||
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ACCT1002 - Financial Accounting | |||
ACCT2001 - Taxation | |||
ACCT2002 - Financial Reporting | |||
ACCT2003 - Management Accounting | |||
ACCT2007 - Finance for Business | |||
ACCT3001 - Advanced Taxation | |||
ACCT3002 - Advanced Management Accounting | |||
ACCT3004 - Auditing | |||
ECON1001 - Economics for Decision Making | |||
LAWS2001 - Company Law | |||
LEGL1003 - Introduction to Business Law | |||
STAT1001 - Statistical Analysis |
Financial Services Specialisation
Title | Note | ||
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ACCT2001 - Taxation | |||
ACCT2007 - Finance for Business | |||
BUSN3003 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | |||
BUSN3005 - Internship A | Note 1 | ||
ECON1001 - Economics for Decision Making | |||
FINC2002 - Behavioural Finance and Client Relationships | |||
FINC2007 - Insurance and Risk Management | |||
FINC2004 - Superannuation and Retirement Planning | |||
FINC2005 - Principles of Financial Planning | |||
FINC3001 - Investments and Portfolio Management | |||
FINC3003 - Estate Planning | |||
LAWS2001 - Company Law | |||
LEGL1003 - Introduction to Business Law | |||
STAT1001 - Statistical Analysis | |||
FINC2006 - Ethics and Professionalism |