Course snapshot
International snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
65 / 14
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BBA
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Course code
3001145
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
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CRICOS
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
Overview
The Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Cross University develops a comprehensive understanding of management and professional practice, and the option to specialise in a range of industry-specific disciplines.
Students have flexibility in determining the structure and industry focus of their study. They can gain practical experience via an internship which counts as two units towards their degree or study elective units from across the University’s undergraduate offerings to extend their knowledge of other disciplines.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | 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. |
Creativity | Apply knowledge and skills creatively in devising solutions to challenges related to a business discipline. |
Ethical practice | 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. |
Knowledge of a discipline | 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. |
Lifelong learning | Demonstrate independent learning skills, reflection in practice, and information literacy skills for lifelong learning. |
Communication and social skills | 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. 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. |
Cultural competence | Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australian-wide and international settings as applied in business and social situations. Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people in a range of professional and community contexts. |
Students may choose, as electives, one or two double-weighted internship units.
Students may also develop a major from other majors offered within the School of Business and Tourism with course coordinator approval.
Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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China - TUST | Session 1 , Session 3 | N/A | N/A |
Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition, students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions. |
Career Outcomes
Students may be eligible to join the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).
Students wanting to gain professional accreditation for accounting should study the Bachelor of Accounting or the Bachelor of Business.
Students wanting to gain professional accreditation for finance should study the Bachelor of Business.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Business Administration a candidate shall successfully complete twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- Eight (8) units from Part A;
- eight (8) units from Part B; and
- eight (8) units from Part C; or
- one (1) eight-unit (8) University-wide Major selected from the University-wide Schedule of Majors.
- Unless approved by the Course Coordinator, a minimum of six (6) units must have a Level of Learning classified as Advanced and a maximum of ten (10) units must have a Level of Learning classified as Introductory.
Exit Awards
Associate Degree of Business Administration
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To be eligible for an Associate Degree of Business Administration a candidate shall successfully complete sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- Eight (8) units from Part A;
- any four (4) units from Part B; and
- any four (4) units from Part C
- A candidate in the Bachelor of Business Administration who has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Business Administration may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Diploma of Business Administration
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To be eligible for a Diploma of Business Administration a candidate shall successfully complete eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
- Four (4) units from Part A; and
- any four (4) units from Part B or C
- A candidate in the Bachelor of Business Administration who has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Business Administration may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Business Administration a candidate shall successfully complete twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- Eight (8) units from Part A;
- eight (8) units from Part B; and
- eight (8) units from Part C; or
- one (1) eight-unit (8) University-wide Major selected from the University-wide Schedule of Majors.
- Unless approved by the Course Coordinator, a minimum of six (6) units must have a Level of Learning classified as Advanced and a maximum of ten (10) units must have a Level of Learning classified as Introductory.
Exit Awards
Associate Degree of Business Administration
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To be eligible for an Associate Degree of Business Administration a candidate shall successfully complete sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- Eight (8) units from Part A;
- any four (4) units from Part B; and
- any four (4) units from Part C
- A candidate in the Bachelor of Business Administration who has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Business Administration may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Diploma of Business Administration
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To be eligible for a Diploma of Business Administration a candidate shall successfully complete eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
- Four (4) units from Part A; and
- any four (4) units from Part B or C
- A candidate in the Bachelor of Business Administration who has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Business Administration may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Course structure
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.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||||
Choose three (3) units from the following: | |||||
LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | ||||
MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
SOY00411 - Tourism Theories and Practices | Introductory | ||||
SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | Intermediate | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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Choose four (4) units from the following: | |||||
ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | ||||
MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||||
MNG00441 - Hospitality Services Management | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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It is recommended that students complete either LAW00106 EEO and OH&S Law and Practice OR LAW00104 Employment and Industrial Relations Law as one of their Part C units in the remaining sessions shown below. Any student not selecting one of these units must ensure that at least one (1) Part C unit is at Advanced Level (see units with Note 4). | |||||
MNG10713 - Understanding the Business Environment | Intermediate | ||||
MNG10714 - The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner | Intermediate | ||||
MNG10716 - Organisational Stakeholder Management | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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MNG10715 - Designing Workforces for Human Resource Management | Intermediate | ||||
MNG10717 - Culture and Change Implementation | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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MNG10720 - Research for Business and Tourism | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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MNG10719 - Organisational Behaviour: Power and the Human Resource Management Activist | Advanced | ||||
MNG10718 - Strategic Architecture of Organisations | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||||
Choose three (3) units from the following: | |||||
MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
SOY00411 - Tourism Theories and Practices | Introductory | ||||
SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | Intermediate | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||||
Choose three (3) units from the following: | |||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | ||||
ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||||
MNG00441 - Hospitality Services Management | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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The Management Major consists of the four (4) named units listed in the remaining sessions of this course PLUS a further four (4) units chosen from the Management Selections | |||||
MNG10713 - Understanding the Business Environment | Intermediate | ||||
MNG10716 - Organisational Stakeholder Management | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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Choose one (1) unit from Management Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Management Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | ||||
MNG10253 - Sustainable Business Management | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Management Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Management Selections |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||||
SOY00411 - Tourism Theories and Practices | Introductory | ||||
Choose two (2) units from the following: | |||||
LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | Intermediate | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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MNG00441 - Hospitality Services Management | Introductory | ||||
MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||||
Choose two (2) units from the following: | |||||
ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | ||||
ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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MNG10696 - International Tourism Destinations | Intermediate | ||||
TRM20001 - Tourist Behaviour and Interactions | Intermediate | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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HMS00423 - Sustainable Tourism | Intermediate | ||||
MKT00128 - Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion | Intermediate | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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When choosing Part C units students must ensure that they will have completed a minimum of 6 Advanced level units by the end of their course (see units with Note 4). | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Tourism Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Tourism Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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Choose one (1) unit from Tourism Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Tourism Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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Choose four (4) units from the following: | |||||
ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | ||||
MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||||
MNG00441 - Hospitality Services Management | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||||
Choose three (3) units from the following: | |||||
LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | ||||
SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | Intermediate | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
SOY00411 - Tourism Theories and Practices | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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It is recommended that students complete either LAW00106 EEO and OH&S Law and Practice OR LAW00104 Employment and Industrial Relations Law as one of their Part C units in the remaining sessions shown below. Any student not selecting one of these units must ensure that at least one (1) Part C unit is at Advanced Level (see units with Note 4). | |||||
MNG10715 - Designing Workforces for Human Resource Management | Intermediate | ||||
MNG10717 - Culture and Change Implementation | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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MNG10713 - Understanding the Business Environment | Intermediate | ||||
MNG10714 - The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner | Intermediate | ||||
MNG10716 - Organisational Stakeholder Management | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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MNG10718 - Strategic Architecture of Organisations | Advanced | ||||
MNG10719 - Organisational Behaviour: Power and the Human Resource Management Activist | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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MNG10720 - Research for Business and Tourism | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||||
Choose three (3) units from the following: | |||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | ||||
ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||||
MNG00441 - Hospitality Services Management | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||||
Choose three (3) units from the following: | |||||
LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | ||||
SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | Intermediate | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
SOY00411 - Tourism Theories and Practices | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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The Management Major consists of the four (4) named units listed in the remaining sessions of this course PLUS a further four (4) units chosen from the Management Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Management Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Management Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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MNG10713 - Understanding the Business Environment | Intermediate | ||||
MNG10716 - Organisational Stakeholder Management | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | ||||
MNG10253 - Sustainable Business Management | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Management Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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Choose one (1) unit from Management Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||||
MNG00441 - Hospitality Services Management | Introductory | ||||
Choose two (2) from the following: | |||||
ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | ||||
ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||||
SOY00411 - Tourism Theories and Practices | Introductory | ||||
Choose two (2) units from the following: | |||||
SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | Intermediate | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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HMS00423 - Sustainable Tourism | Intermediate | ||||
MKT00128 - Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion | Intermediate | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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MNG10696 - International Tourism Destinations | Intermediate | ||||
TRM20001 - Tourist Behaviour and Interactions | Intermediate | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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When choosing Part C units students must ensure that they will have completed a minimum of 6 Advanced level units by the end of their course (see units with Note 4). | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Tourism Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Tourism Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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Choose one (1) unit from Tourism Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Tourism Selections | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C | |||||
Choose one (1) unit from Part C |
Note 1:
MNG73005 - Internship A and MNG73006 - Internship B are both double-weighted units requiring a 16 unit pre-requisite including the Professional Development for the Workplace unit (MNG10476 - Professional Development for the Workplace). Please be aware of this double-weighting if you are restricted in the number of electives you can select. All internship placements must be approved by the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, prior to commencement.
Note 2:
A major in this course is a suggested sequence of study. If you select one of the suggested major sequences the major name will appear on your transcript and final testamur. If you design and have approved your own major sequence, there will be no major name to appear on your transcript.
Note 3:
Advanced Level unit. Students must complete a minimum of six (6) Advanced Level units by the end of their course.
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LAW00150 | Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT10251 | Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MNG10247 | Managing Organisations | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM00207 | Communication in Organisations | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOY00411 | Tourism Theories and Practices | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACC10707 | Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECO10250 | Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MKT00075 | Marketing Principles | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MNG00441 | Hospitality Services Management | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOC10236 | Applied Ethics and Sustainability | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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