Bachelor of Business (1632)

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About this program

Gain the future-focused, progressive skills you need to navigate the complex, dynamic world of business.

The world is evolving, with a clear shift away from outdated business practices. Griffith¿s Bachelor of Business will give you the relevant skills, values, and knowledge to thrive in the evolving economy as you explore a whole new way of thinking for the next generation of business professionals.

Foundation first year

In your first two trimesters, you¿ll complete six discovery subjects that are based in the core skills critical to successful business operations and apply them to practical challenges using the principles of sustainability, inclusiveness and equity. You¿ll also be part of an innovative approach to learning, designed to give you a complete view of business strategy.

Honing your skills

In your second two trimesters, you can choose from more than 20 fields in which to major. You can also combine majors from different disciplines.

MAJORS

A major is a focus of study within your degree, in the field of your choice. The Bachelor of Business offers you a wider choice with more than 20 majors. Wider choice also means more flexibility for you to combine two majors from a suite; for example, you can graduate with a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Management or a Bachelor of Business in International Business and Economics. All of the majors can be completed On-campus and Online, so you can base your studies wherever it suits you best.

You don't have to select your major until your second year, so you use the same degree code on your application no matter what major you would like to complete.

Explore all majors here.

Majors

Choose one major (or double your career opportunities with two majors) from:

Accounting
Asian Business
Behavioural Science
Business Analytics
Economics
Employment Relations
Events
Finance
Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance
Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
International Business
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Management
Marketing
Political Science and International Relations
Real Estate and Property Development
Sport Management
Sustainable Business
Taxation
Tourism and Travel

Add a Language major to your degree (so you can globalise your career options) from:

Chinese
French (Cross-Inst Study - UQ St Lucia)
German (Cross-Inst Study - UQ St Lucia)
Indonesian (Cross-Inst Study - UQ St Lucia)
Italian
Japanese
Korean (Cross-Inst Study - UQ St Lucia)
Modern-Greek (Cross-Inst Study - Flinders Uni)
Spanish

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS AND INTERNSHIPS

The degree has been re-designed in consultation with industry professionals and draws on our latest research to bring you a new, forward-looking degree with the latest and smartest business thinking. You'll also benefit from the first-hand experience of academics who come from, teach, research and are actively involved in industry.

You can develop your professional skills during internships, mentoring, workshops and as part of your degree. With Griffith Business School's 150 industry partners, there is an opportunity to develop a wide-reaching network. You'll also access an array of clubs, societies, and overseas experiences to grow your curiosity and friendship base.

Related degrees

Code	Program title	Campus	Intake
1632	Bachelor of Business (this program)	Gold Coast, Nathan, Online	Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
1633	Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)	Gold Coast, Nathan, Online	Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3

Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.

My attendance during the program

Attendance information

This degree is offered full-time on-campus. Some courses are also available online. You may choose to study courses at other campuses where the program structure allows.

As a full-time student, you will generally attend 12-15 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester.

Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.

If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The recommended study load for international student in each compulsory trimester is 40CP.

Managing Study Interruptions

Leave of Absence

Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.

Work-integrated learning

You can also gain practical experience by working in internships or on projects based in industry or in the community, and credit towards your degree. With over 150 industry partners, you'll get to experience a wide range of business types and learn from authentic situations. This practical, applied approach to learning equips you with skills needed to stand out when it comes to graduate employment positions.

For example, depending on your major, you could participate in the Griffith Tax Clinic, a student-run taxation advice service offered to the general public. Or Queensland's largest Student Investment Fund, a student managed fund that gives finance students access to $250,000 of real money to invest in socially responsible ASX-listed companies.

As a business student, you can participate in BusinessPLUS; a program which provides you with access to a wide range of professional development opportunities such as career skills workshops, industry mentoring, work experience and community projects. You'll be provided with a structured plan of activities to complete over the course of your degree, supporting you to explore your career options, develop skills sought by employers, connect with mentors and graduate with an edge in today's competitive job market.

My career opportunities

Graduate outcomes

You can take your career just about anywhere with a Bachelor of Business. This holistic business degree will enable you to build transferable skills that support lifelong employability and give you the foundation to take your career almost anywhere.

Through your extensive practical experience opportunities, you¿ll graduate with strong business networks and the authentic knowledge to apply your skills to business environments of all sorts and sizes

Accounting, Economics, Financial Planning and Finance

Key employment sectors:
Banking and financial services
Government and treasury
Not-for-profit
Consultancies and enterprises
Potential job outcomes:
Accountant
Economist
Provisional Financial Advisor*
Treasurer
Advisor
Client Services Officer
Para-planner
Stockbroker

* Additional work and training requirements are required to qualify as a financial adviser.

Asian Business

Key employment sectors:
Government
International business
International aid and non-governmental organisations
News and media organisations
Potential job outcomes:
Business manager
International relationship manager
Policy adviser
Security analyst
Foreign exchange analyst

Behavioural science

Key employment sectors:
Not-for-profit
Conservation and environment
Government
Tourism industry
Potential job outcomes:
Social marketer
Policy writer
Environmental activist

Business analytics

Key employment areas:
IT industry
Government
Consultancies
Potential job outcomes:
Data scientist
Business analyst

Employment Relations

Key employment sectors:
Employee relations
Workplace planning and policy
Management
industrial advocacy
Occupational health and safety
Workplace negotiation
Potential job outcomes:
Employee relations manager
Workplace planning manager
Industrial advocate
Human resources manager

Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance

Key employment sectors:
Banking and financial services
Government and policy
Policing and investigation agencies
Cyber Security
Law
Potential job outcomes:
Financial crime compliance officer
KYC (Know Your Customer) Analyst
AML/CTF (Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing) analyst
Investigator
Auditor
Risk Manager
Data Analyst

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Key employment sectors:
Business
Trades
Management
IT
Family business
Potential job outcomes:
Owner/operator
Entrepreneur
Business investor
Business manager

Events

Key employment sectors:
Sport
Tourism
Marketing and media
Government
Potential job outcomes:
Sports promoter
Tourism operator
Event planner
Media liaison
Community events organiser

Human Resource Management

Key employment sectors:
Human resources
Business management
Counselling
Workforce planning and policy
Recruitment and training
Potential job outcomes:
Human resources manager
Business development manager
Vocational counsellor
Workplace planning adviser
Recruitment manager
Training facilitator

International Business

Key employment sectors:
Management
Strategic planning
Research
Corporate government relations
Global operations
Public relations
Potential job outcomes:
Public relations manager
Management consultant
Corporate researcher
Global operations director
Strategic planner

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Key employment sectors:
Business
Government
Not-for-profit
Potential job outcomes:
Logistics and supply chain manager
Purchasing manager
Business manager
Strategy manager

Management

Key employment sectors:
Business
Manufacturing
Human resources
Training and development
Potential job outcomes:
Business manager
Human resources manager
Training and development officer
Strategy planner

Marketing

Key employment sectors:
Entertainment and fashion
Tourism
Advertising
Public relations
Media
Business consulting
Potential job outcomes:
Brand manager
Marketing manager
Advertising account manager
Market research analyst
Public relations manager
Digital marketing manager
Sales manager

Real Estate and Property Development

Key employment sectors:
Property finance
Property development and investment
Commercial and residential real estate
Potential job outcomes:
Real estate agent
Commercial real estate salesperson
Property developer
Property finance manager

Sport Management

Key employment sectors:
Sporting clubs
Event management
Sport tourism
Sports marketing
Athlete representation
Potential job outcomes:
Sports club manager
Community sport coordinator
Sports manager
Sports marketing manager
Sporting events manager

Political Science and International Relations

Key employment sectors:
Government
Business
Economics
Environmental and social policy
Diplomacy
Trade relations
Potential job outcomes:
Government policy adviser
International relations adviser
Economic adviser
Diplomatic liaison officer
Trade relations adviser

Taxation

Key employment sectors:
Banking and financial services
Government
Consultancies and enterprises
Potential job outcomes
Tax agent
Financial advisor

Sustainable Business

Key employment sectors:
Private sector
Public sector
Environmental
Government
Potential job outcomes:
Environmental officer
Sustainability adviser
Environmental consultant
Corporate social responsibility manager

Tourism and Travel

Key employment sectors:
International tourism
Domestic tourism
Marketing
Infrastructure
Public relations
Government
Potential job outcomes:
Tourist attraction operator
Travel agent
Tour guide
Infrastructure and planning director
Marketing manager
Public relations officer

*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook.

Program accreditation

Depending on the major you complete, you can graduate with a degree accredited by:
Accounting major: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia.
Human Resource Management major: Australian HR Institute (AHRI).
Financial Planning major: Financial Adviser Standards (FAS).

Professional recognition

Professional Associations

Depending on your Business major, you may be eligible to join, or receive recognition of prior learning, for the following professional bodies:

Australian Marketing Institute
Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
Australian Market and Social Research Society
Australian Society of Sport Administrators
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA)
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA)
The Tax Institute
Economic Society of Australia (Queensland)
Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA)
Pacific Asia Travel Association
Sports Management Association of Australia and New Zealand

What are the fees?

International students

An International student is one who is not:

an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
a person who has Australian permanent resident status.

Indicative annual tuition fee

The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).

The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Tuition fees

An International student pays tuition fees.
Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.

Program fees for the Bachelor of Business (1632)

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Changing programs

If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.

Permanent resident status

If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.

The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.

If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.

If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.

Further information

Additional fee information

Throughout your program you may be required to pay for the following items:

Expenses associated with field trips and placements.

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