Bachelor of Business and Enterprise, Bachelor of Arts
Bachelors Double DegreeCourse snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BBusEnt, BA
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Course code
3207009
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Credit points
384
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Equivalent units
32
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Indicative Fee
Overview
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.
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. |
Access, interpret and evaluate information to inform decision-making and action. Reflect on, assess and self-regulate own learning capabilities and performance. |
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.
Majors available in the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise include:
- Aviation Management
- Business Analytics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
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.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Accounting specialisation in the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise has been developed to align with the competency standards of CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
The Financial Services specialisation in the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise has been developed to align with industry requirements and regulatory requirements (e.g. FASEA). Accreditation is pending.
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
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),
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Business and Enterprise Accounting Specialisation (144 credit points) and the equivalent of 4 Arts elective units (48 credit points),
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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).
Course structure
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BUSN1004 | Starting a Business | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN1006 | Solving Wicked Problems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN1007 | The Interconnected World | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN2001 | Professional Development for the Workplace | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLST2002 | Australia, Asia and the World | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLST1004 | Critical Thinking for Digital Times | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLST1005 | Unruly Subjects: Citizenship | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Arts Elective Units |
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Choose elective units from the Bachelor of Arts degree, ensuring at least one (1) unit is at an advanced level of learning. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Business and Enterprise Elective Units |
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Choose elective units from any Business and Enterprise or Tourism major/specialisation, and/or choose from the following list: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN3005 | Internship A | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN3006 | Internship B | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN3007 | Industry Project I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN3008 | Industry Project II |