Bachelor of BusinessInformation for students commencing 2013

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About this Course

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business will have the knowledge and ability to work as specialist business professionals in diverse and changing business environments. The degree offers diverse core units in first year before specialising, so that students have the flexibility to determine what business career they wish to pursue. The degree is designed to teach students the critical reasoning, communication and professional skills required in contemporary settings. Students gain a broad understanding of business principles through the core units, and develop specialised skills in one or more business disciplines of their choice through the study of a single or double major.

Career Opportunities

Graduates typically work in the areas of accounting, advertising, banking, finance, human resource management, international business, investment, management, marketing, product management, and public relations.

Professional Recognition

These Bachelor of Business majors are accredited by the following professional bodies:

Accounting majors: Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA); CPA Australia
Finance major: Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Human Resource Management major: Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI).

Students and/or graduates of these majors may also be eligible to apply for membership of the following professional bodies:

Accounting majors: Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Marketing major: Australian Market and Social Research Society (AMSRS); Australian Marketing Institute (AMI)
All majors: Australian Institute of Management (AIM).

Professional Placement

Students of the Bachelor of Business may choose to undertake a 260-hour internship with a business organisation as an elective which, depending on the major chosen, may count as two units toward their degree.

Major Areas of Study

Students of the Bachelor of Business can study one or two of the following majors:

Accounting (Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour and distance education)
Accounting and Advanced Accounting (double major) (distance education)
Digital Marketing (Coffs Harbour and distance education)
Finance (Gold Coast, Lismore and distance education)
Human Resource Management (Gold Coast and distance education)
Information Systems (Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast and distance education)
International Business (Lismore and distance education)
Marketing (Gold Coast, Lismore, and distance education)
Marketing and Digital Marketing (double major) (distance education)

Additional majors: University-wide majors are also available in this course.

The Bachelor of Business with Honours, which involves an additional year of study or part-time equivalent, is recommended to students who demonstrate high academic achievement.

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 a total of 288 credit points (usually 24 units) must be completed.

This Bachelor of Business offers intermediate awards (early exit points) at Diploma (8 units) and Associate Degree (16 units) levels.

Please note that some majors 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	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 of Business: 24 Associate Degree of Business: 16 Diploma of Business: 8	BBus AssocDegBus DipBus	65/17
UAC Course Code	QTAC Course Code	CRICOS Course Code
Coffs Harbour: 332150 Gold Coast: 332160 Lismore: 332100	Coffs Harbour: 052501 Gold Coast: 052161 Lismore: 052001	Coffs Harbour, NSW: 016157C Gold Coast, Qld: 069401B Lismore, NSW: 016157C

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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, 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. Contemporary 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 involve four key steps:

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

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

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.

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

4.1 Admission to Candidature

In accordance with University Rule 2 Section 2 – Eligibility for Admission to an Undergraduate Award Course, applicants may apply for admission to candidature in the Bachelor of Business.
Applicants who have completed the Associate Degree of Business offered through the SCU College shall be granted admission to candidature in the Bachelor of Business.

4.2 Requirements for an Award

To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Business a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units comprising:
1. All units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these rules; and
2. One (1) eight-unit (8) Major selected from the Majors in Part B of the Schedule of Units; and
3. A second eight-unit (8) Major selected from the Majors in Part B; or
4. Eight (8) elective units selected from Part B, Part C or Part D of the Schedule of Units; or
5. One (1) eight-unit (8) University-wide Major selected from the University wide Schedule of Majors.
To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Business a candidate shall successfully complete sixteen (16) units comprising:
1. All eight (8) units from Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
2. Any eight units (8) from Parts B, C or D of the Schedule of Units.
To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Business a candidate shall successfully complete eight (8) units comprising:
1. Any eight units (8) listed in Part A or D of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
A candidate in the Bachelor of Business who has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Business may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Business following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
A candidate in the Bachelor of Business who has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Business may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Business following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.

4.3 Advanced Standing

Candidates who have successfully completed the Diploma of Business may be granted Advanced Standing for up to eight (8) units in the Bachelor of Business.
Candidates who have successfully completed the Associate Degree of Business may be granted Advanced Standing for up to sixteen (16) units in the Bachelor of Business.
Subject to approval by the Head of School, Advanced Standing of up to sixteen (16) units, may be granted.

4.4 Assumed Knowledge

Candidates, who do not have the assumed knowledge for a Part A Core Unit, must attempt the corresponding Part D Core Skills unit/s before, or concurrently with the corresponding Part A Core Unit.

Assumed Knowledge for Part A Core Units:
Part A Core Unit	Assumed knowledge^*
ACC10707 - Accounting for Business	BUS10699 - Business Language and Learning Skills
FIN10708 - Finance and Investment for Business	BUS10699 - Business Language and Learning Skills AND MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics
ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making	MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics
LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law	BUS10699 - Business Language and Learning Skills AND COM00207 - Communication in Organisations
MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis	MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics
MKT00075 - Marketing Principles	COM00207 - Communication in Organisations AND BUS10699 - Business Language and Learning Skills
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations	COM00207 - Communication in Organisations AND BUS10699 - Business Language and Learning Skills
SOC10236 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability	COM00207 - Communication in Organisations AND BUS10699 - Business Language and Learning Skills

4.5 Failure in a Part A Core Unit

Candidates who have been awarded a Fail grade in a Part A Core Unit must enrol in the corresponding Part D Core Skills unit/s in the next available offering before, or concurrently with the Part A Core Unit.

Candidates who have been awarded a Fail grade in a Part A Core Unit and who have completed the corresponding Part D Core Skills unit/s must re-enrol in the Part A Core Unit in the next available offering.

4.6 Multiple Failure in Part D Core Skills Unit

Candidates who have been awarded a Fail grade two (2) times in the same Part D Core Skills unit:

Will be excluded from the award for one (1) study period; and
May request the Head of School to review their exclusion. This request, stating clearly the reasons for a review, must be submitted in writing to the Head of School within (10) working days of the University’s official date of notification.