Bachelor of Business AdministrationInformation for students commencing 2013

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About this Course

The Bachelor of Business Administration gives students the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of management and professional practice, and the option to specialise in a range of industry specific disciplines. Students have a lot of flexibility in determining the structure of their study. They can complete a workplace internship which could count as two units toward their degree, choose from one of seven University-wide majors or study elective units from across the University's undergraduate offerings to extend their knowledge and broaden career opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration may find opportunities in management roles within private and government organisations, human resource management, marketing, international business, finance, information systems and management.

Professional Recognition

Depending on units completed, students may be eligible to join the Australian Institute of Management or the Australian Marketing Institute.

The Human Resource Management study stream is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute.

Students wanting to gain professional accreditation for accounting should study the Bachelor of Business.

Professional Placement

Students may choose to undertake a 260-hour internship with a business organisation as an elective, which may count as two units toward their degree.

Major Areas of Study

The structure of the degree allows students to develop an in-depth knowledge within specialist areas such as:

• Accounting (Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour and distance education)
• Digital Marketing (Coffs Harbour, distance education)
• Finance (Gold Coast, Lismore and distance education)
• General Business (Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour and distance education)
• Human Resource Management (Gold Coast and distance education)
• Information Systems (Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and distance education)
• International Business (Lismore and distance education)
• Marketing (Gold Coast, Lismore and distance education)
• Organisational Management (Distance education)

Additional areas of study: University-wide majors are available in this course.

Course Structure and Units (Subjects)

Important - Please contact the University for confirmation of the course structure prior to acting on this information. The University accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reason of reliance on this information.

To qualify for the Bachelor of Business Administration a total of 288 credit points (usually 24 units) must be completed.

This course offers intermediate awards (early exit points) at Diploma and Associate Degree levels.

Please note that some specialisations and units may not be available at each location. Unit availabilities are published for each study period and vary from year to year. Please contact the School for further information.

For course rules and a full list of units, please refer to the Specific Award Rules below.

Course Summary

Locations
Distance Education	Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
Lismore	Session 1 Session 2
Coffs Harbour	Session 1 Session 2
Gold Coast Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga	Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
Course Duration	3 years full-time; 6 years part-time This course may be completed in a shorter duration subject to unit availabilities.
Fees and Charges	• Domestic fees • International fees • Additional fee information
School	Southern Cross Business School
Admission, Enrolment and General Enquiries	www.scu.edu.au/enquiries
Further Information	Domestic students: Ph: 1800 626 481 International students: Ph: +61 2 6620 3876; E: intoff@scu.edu.au

Total Units:	Award Abbreviation:	2013 ATAR equivalent/OP:
Bachelor: 24 Associate Degree: 16 Diploma: 8	BBusAdmin AssocDegBusAdmin DipBusAdmin	65/17
UAC Course Code	QTAC Course Code	CRICOS Course Code
Coffs Harbour: 332155 Gold Coast: 332165 Lismore: 332107	Coffs Harbour: 052561 Gold Coast: 052661 Lismore: 052071	Coffs Harbour NSW: 038922M Gold Coast QLD: 069402A Lismore NSW: 038922M

Teaching Methods

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Our distance education study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student’s point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The web-based program Blackboard Collaborate delivers advanced on-line learning environments for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces and classrooms. They can share files, presentations, and applications. If the session is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and books of readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU library provides a wide range of services including librarian assistance, print and electronic resources, a document delivery service, catalogues, databases, ebooks, ereadings, and full-text journal literature.

The Academic Skills Development team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, email, phone, and one-on-one support.

The Southern Cross Business school also has a dedicated Student Support Team that provides a diverse range of support services to internal, external, and international students.

Assessment Methods

Assessment may be in the form of essays, reports, audio or video presentations, online quizzes, case analyses or problem resolutions, and examinations.

Equipment and Facilities

Southern Cross University provides students with modern well-equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Modern audio-visual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.

How to Apply

Pre-requisite Year 12 subjects

There are no pre-requisite subjects required for this course.

On-campus Undergraduate applications

To apply to study an undergraduate degree at a SCU campus, apply online through the NSW Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). For more information please visit either the UAC or QTAC websites: www.uac.edu.au or www.qtac.edu.au. A late fee applies for UAC and QTAC applications received after the 30th of September.

Apply with QTAC

Apply with UAC

Direct Applications

Apply Online

The following applications to study can be made online, directly to SCU:

• Undergraduate courses by distance education and all honours courses
• All postgraduate by coursework courses
• Higher degrees by research

Online applications for the Bachelor of Business Administration involve four key steps:

1. Register your details to create an account or login to access your applications
2. Select the exact course you want to apply for
3. Answer the questions and submit documents
4. Submit your application

Once registered you can exit and return to your application at any time.

International Applicants

Please refer to the International Office website.

International Applicants

Advanced Standing

Your previous study may help you cut time off your degree.

• Recognition of Previous Study
  Advanced standing may be granted to a student for tertiary studies successfully completed within the last ten years at this university or at another approved post secondary institution including TAFE, private providers or other universities.

We recommend that you apply for advance standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount and type of credit awarded will determine your study plan.

For more details and how to apply please visit the Advanced Standing website.

Related Courses

Associate Degree of Information Technology
Associate Degree of Business
Bachelor of Applied Computing
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws

Other Providers

The Bachelor of Business Administration is also offered through offshore collaborations. Visit the Southern Cross Business School website for more information.

Specific Award Rules

Important - Please contact the University for confirmation of the course structure prior to acting on this information. The University accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reason of reliance on this information.

Schedule of Units

Footnote: For further guidance with unit selection, please consult the Student Support Team in the Southern Cross Business School.

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