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Bachelor of Business
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Business |
Abbreviation: | BBus |
UOW Course Code: | 325 |
CRICOS Code: | 075096M |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 753660 |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Bachelor of Business is a flexible degree which offers a broad education across all key aspects of the business environment.
In addition to studying the essential core disciplines of accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing, you can tailor your studies according to your interests by choosing electives from a particular Business discipline, or you can combine Business electives with subjects from other faculties. The selection of subjects must be made in conjunction with a Course Co-ordinator.
A compulsory capstone subject is undertaken in the final year.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Business will be able to:
- Demonstrate core knowledge of business and organisations.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Critically analyse business and organisational issues in local, national and international contexts.
- Demonstrate responsible judgement in decision making.
- Work effectively with others on shared goals.
- Use relevant technology for professional purposes.
- Demonstrate independent learning.
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Business a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points by satisfactory completion of the following core subjects.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCY111 | Accounting Fundamentals In Society | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| COMM101 | Principles of Responsible Commerce | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| COMM121 | Statistics for Business | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ECON101 | Macroeconomic Essentials for Business | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| FIN 111 | Introductory Principles of Finance | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| MGMT110 | Introduction to Management | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| MARK101 | Marketing Principles | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus at least one subject from the following: | |||
| COMM113 | Business Oriented Information Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ACCY112 | Accounting In Organisations | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ECON111 | Introductory Microeconomics | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| MGMT102 | Business Communications | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus one capstone subject from the following: | |||
| COMM331 | Simulation of a Socially Innovative Enterprise | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| COMM333 | Applied Business Research for Social Innovation | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| COMM334 | Intercultural Applications of Socially Innovative Commerce | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| COMM390 | Commerce Internship | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Plus at least 48 credit points of subjects chosen from the Faculty Schedule of which 18 credit points must be from 300 level Business subjects successfully completed at a pass grade or better.
Plus additional subjects from any Faculty to reach 144 credit points. No more than 72 credit points shall be for 100-level subjects.
PLEASE NOTE: Subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au