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BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT 2021 UNDERGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE
Contents
03 40 73
Welcome to Griffith Our degrees Other information
Welcome to Griffith 03 Degree finder 40 Griffith College 73
Why choose Griffith? 04 Business degrees 42 First Peoples 74
Why choose business and government Enterprise, management, Griffith Sports College 75
at Griffith? 06 work integrated learning degrees 49
How to apply 76
Highest quality learning 08 Finance and financial planning degrees 50
Important things to know about
A head start on your career 11 Government and international applying to study at Griffith 78
relations degrees 51
Be prepared for the future of business 12 Key dates 80
International tourism and hotel
Open more doors 14 management degrees 52
Employable skills 16 Double degrees 53
Flexibility—study in your own way 18 Business and government
A strong support network 20 double degrees 54
BusinessPLUS 22 Double degrees with engineering 55
Go global with international opportunities 24 Double degrees with health 56
Student Investment Fund 28 Double degrees with criminology 58
Griffith Tax Clinic 30 Double degrees with humanities 59
VET pathways 32 Double degrees with
information technology 62
Adjustment factor pathways 34
Double degrees with law 64
For parents 35
Double degrees with science 66
Scholarships 36
Double degrees with
Griffith Honours College 39 visual arts and design 68
Legend
Campuses Applications information Modes of study
G = Gold Coast QTAC = Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre F = Full-time study
L = Logan UAC = Universities Admissions Centre (NSW-based) P = Part-time study
M = Mt Gravatt For example, 3F/6P = three years full-time, six years part-time
ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
N = Nathan
O = Online In this guide, listed ATARs are indicative only. N/A = not applicable
S = South Bank VET = Vocational Education and Training CP = credit points
GPA = Grade Point Average
Prerequisites All GPAs in this publication are on a seven-point grading scale
R = Recommended
A = Assumed
Important note All information is correct as at February 2020, but is subject to change as content is reviewed and updated. Degrees listed as ‘New in 2021’ are subject to University approval.
For the most up-to-date information, including specific VET pathway details, visit degrees.griffith.edu.au
Ranked in the top 2% worldwide* Australia’s most awarded teachers† Exceptional student support Diverse admission pathways Flexible study options Global study opportunities Study on-campus or online Practical industry experience 50,000 students of all ages * Based on the International Association of Universities – World Higher Education Database, listing more than 18,500 institutions of higher education. Current as at February 2020. † Based on Learning and Teaching results from the Department of Education. Cover: Lorenzo Schofer, Analyst, Reserve Bank of Australia. Full story page 05.
WELCOME TO Griffith Your Griffith experience starts here In a world of opportunities, Griffith will equip you with the knowledge, skills and support you need to get where you want to be. From day one, you’ll learn from some of Australia’s most awarded teachers and make valuable lifelong connections. This guide will help you decide which undergraduate degree is right for you. If you have any questions, call us on 1800 677 728, chat online at griffith.edu.au/study or speak with us at one of our events— we’ll help you find the right path.
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Why choose Griffith?
We’re proud to deliver an outstanding education that supports our students
to face the future with confidence, competence and the knowledge and skills
to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
You come first Global connections
As a Griffith student, you’ll be supported in every aspect of your Many of our degrees have an international focus, preparing you
studies, from help with scholarships, career advice and study for work almost anywhere in the world. Every Griffith Business
skills to finding employment opportunities through our Careers School student has the opportunity to apply to enrich and diversify
Recruitment team. Whether you need learning, personal or financial learning through overseas study, internships or by learning a new
support, or anything else to make your time at university a more language; as well as experiences that help you contextualise the
manageable and memorable experience, Griffith is here to help. global impacts on our local economies. Such opportunities are
valued highly by employers, who need graduates with a global
Creating a future for all orientation and local understanding to grow business.
At Griffith, you’ll be welcomed into an inclusive community. Griffith has Guaranteed Exchange agreements with partner
Knowing that students learn in a variety of ways—and that high universities around the globe, including in Asia, North America,
school results aren’t the only indicators of a person’s aptitude Europe and the United Kingdom. We also offer a range of study
—we are pleased to offer a range of admission pathways to study tours and work placements to help take your learning abroad.
with us. From providing bridging courses to recognising Vocational
Education and Training (VET) qualifications and beyond, we are Be part of a worldwide community
committed to giving every student the means to succeed and Once you graduate, your Griffith degree will be your passport
realise their full potential. See page 32 for more information. to a global network of contacts. You’ll join an alumni community of
more than 200,000 graduates who cover every corner of the world.
Future-ready skills and knowledge The world opens up for you when you graduate from Griffith.
Innovative degrees Learn from the best
Our future-focused degrees are designed to prepare you for new
As the home of four Australian University Teachers of the Year,
opportunities in a fast-changing world. For example, with data
Griffith has a proud history of driving innovation and achievement
science rising rapidly as an area of employment, we’ve introduced
in higher education. Our teachers and researchers have won more
a range of double degrees that enable you to broaden your career national awards in the past five years than any other university’s
outcomes by combining your degree with the dynamic world of staff†, and our students who learn in this environment are renowned
big data (see page 62 for the Bachelor or Business/Bachelor of among employers for their skills, experience and work ethic.
Data Science).
Launching in 2021, the new Bachelor of Business includes built-in Flexible study options
partnerships with industry to meet evolving employer needs We’ve put a focus on flexibility. Depending on your degree,
and expectations. This gives you the space and time to find your you’ll have the choice to study in person at one of our campuses,
place in the future of business by taking your lessons beyond online through our Digital campus, or using a combination of both,
the classroom (see page 42). either part-time or full-time over two or three trimesters.
Showcase your capabilities Trimesters
We listen to what industry is telling us, to make sure you graduate We teach across three 12-week trimesters each year. Depending
with the skills they’re after. Then, we help you to showcase on your degree, you can pace your study or fast-track and graduate
them through Griffith Credentials, our range of digital badges. earlier. Or you can use the third trimester to take an internship.
Digital badges give you a new way to highlight professional skills, We have degrees starting in February, July or October.
such as interpersonal communication, critical judgment and
team efficiency (see page 22 for digital badges associated Study online
with BusinessPLUS). Our online study options mean you can study, learn and connect
when and where it suits you. About 40% of our students study
at least one subject online.
† Based on Learning and Teaching results from the Department of Education.
Business and government 2021 Undergraduate study guide
‘We get hands-on work experience
with industry partners across
the private and public sector 05
before we graduate.’
Why choose Griffith?
‘I owe everything to Griffith’s Department of
Accounting, Finance and Economics because I came
to Griffith with an idea of what I wanted to do but it
really crystalised once I interacted with the academics,
like Associate Professor Nicholas Rohde, Associate
Professor Tarlok Singh and Dr Craig Cameron who
helped me with direction especially when I decided I
wanted to go down the academic path of economic
policy. Working at the RBA you really have to know your
economics back to front and my courses at Griffith,
particularly my honours year, have given me the
technical acumen needed to succeed. We get hands-on
work experience with industry partners across the
private and public sector before we graduate...
the course at Griffith leaves us “industry-ready”.’
Lorenzo Schofer
Griffith Business School graduate
Analyst, Reserve Bank of Australia
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Why choose business and
government at Griffith?
At Griffith Business School, we’re proud to deliver an outstanding education that supports
our students in facing the future with confidence, competence and the knowledge and
skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Make your degree an original Engage with industry at university
With a substantial and varied range of majors, degrees and double Industry professionals will be central to your learning experience
degrees, you can shape your business and government studies so at Griffith Business School, from in-class engagement with
that you graduate with skills that are in demand for the jobs of the experts drawn from our diverse range of industry partners, where
future. There’s also space in your first year to select courses from knowledge and examples from the workplace are discussed in depth
other disciplines like health, built environment or arts, so you can to degree programs and course curricula that are industry-designed
show employers you understand how business engages with the to incorporate current market trends and evolving employer
world. You’ll find the flexibility and support to study in your own demands and expectations. You will learn from lecturers who are at
way; you can choose to accelerate your university studies, or use the forefront of government and industry, who advise regulatory
bodies and guide policy. You can also take an internship with one of
a part-time or online option to fit in with your busy schedule.
our many partners to test your growing skillset against the demands
of a genuine industry work environment (see page 16).
Learn to lead responsibly
As today’s businesses are constantly faced with evolving
People who will support you
community, social and investor expectations, like ethical supply
With dedicated spaces for students, industry and academics to
chains and responsible fiscal policy, the demands and expectations
collaborate, you will find yourself in a place where you can meet,
of our business leaders are ever-changing. A Griffith Business
learn and grow with others in a supportive environment. As a
School degree is designed with in-built values like sustainability
business student you can immerse yourself in clubs and societies
and ethics so you’ll graduate as an adaptable business leader; as
that will engage you in rewarding activities that inform and
well as helping you find the purpose that drives your future career invigorate your career plans and result in life-long friends.
(see page 12). You will be prepared for what is to come, poised to Take advantage of our Peer-Assisted Study Session (PASS),
make a meaningful impact on the world that is evolving around you. structured group learning that brings students together—and
sharpen learning while connecting (see page 20). With a low
Experience beyond the classroom student-to-teacher ratio, you’ll have access to friendly academics
who want you to discover what success means to you.
With initiatives like BusinessPLUS (page 22), eCareerCoach and the
Student Leadership Program (page 11), every student at Griffith
Business School has an extra opportunity to grow personally and A culture of excellence
professionally so you’re primed for the workplace. You can apply As an accredited member of AACSB – International, (only awarded
for international study or internships as part of your degree, attend to the top five per cent of the world’s business schools) you can
workshops like networking and personal branding delivered by be confident that your business degree will be recognised for its
industry professionals, and career map with a mentor. You can also quality across the globe. We’re also home to first-class research
choose from hundreds of sporting and special interest groups and (see page 12) and a distinguished honours program, which will set
associations to enrich your social experience, leadership skills and you apart from other graduates and ensure you’re surrounded by
expand your friends. the top thought-leaders in the industry.
Business and government 2021 Undergraduate study guide
‘If you want to make, influence and shape
policy, drive change, or make a difference
in outcomes for people and places, there’s 07
nowhere better to be than here at Griffith.’
Why choose business and government at Griffth?
‘The skills and capabilities of those of us involved ‘For 40 years, Griffith University researchers have been
in public purpose work are changing, and rapidly. active players in the shared project of good governance
Collaboration, citizen centred co-design, and shared and evidence-informed policy in Queensland, nationally
distributed leadership are increasingly commonplace. and internationally. Our tradition of engaged scholarship,
I believe our shared and common purpose in public partnership and collaboration with policy-makers at all levels
purpose work is making a difference. Collective action of government delivers mutual and reciprocal benefits—
matters. The challenges are too complex, they are too for partners in industry, for students, but most importantly,
entrenched and too damaging to tackle alone. That is for the public and communities that we serve through our
why the relationships between government, university individual and collective efforts. Griffith is renowned as
and community sectors are essential to the future an accessible, grounded and approachable partner in the
success of our Queensland communities.’ what and how of good public policy. Those links and those
opportunities drew me here from an earlier career in
Robert Setter
Chief Executive government and have kept me here.’
Queensland Public Service Commission Professor Anne Tiernan
Dean (Engagement)
Griffith Business School
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Highest quality learning
As an accredited member of the AACSB International, a ranking given to
less than 5% of the world’s business schools, Griffith Business School delivers
industry-relevant degrees recognised across the globe. With a wide breadth
and variety of industry partners, Griffith Business School can also incorporate
a range of internship opportunities into your degree (refer page 16).
#1 in Australia & Top 2% of universities
#2 worldwide* worldwide~
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
#5 in Australia† Top 100 worldwide*
MBA POLITICAL SCIENCE
#150 worldwide^ Top 150 worldwide*
SPORTS-RELATED SUBJECTS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
* ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019
† A FR Boss MBA Rankings 2019
^ QS World University Rankings by Faculty 2019
~ In a series of prestigious world university rankings
Business and government 2021 Undergraduate study guide09
Highest quality learning
‘I chose to study at Griffith University because when
I was researching I noticed they were winning a lot of
awards, especially for research, and they had really
impressive worldwide rankings. I knew I wanted to
position myself alongside a university that is known
globally when it comes to winning awards and excellent
teachers. Everything I’ve learnt through my Bachelor
‘I knew I wanted to position
of Business degree has already empowered thousands
of people. I use what I have learnt to return to my
myself alongside a university
home country of Zimbabwe to teach and run business
workshops with special focus on women and youth.
Griffith taught me a lot about corporate and social
responsibility and ethics. They taught me how to be
that is known globally when
a global leader and how to be a woman of influence,
and how to be ethical to achieve both.’
it comes to winning awards
Hazel Herrington and excellent teachers.’
Griffith Business School graduate‘I believe Griffith is one of the best,
if not the best, universities for
financial planning in Australia.’
‘We chose to partner with Griffith because their ‘I believe Griffith is one of the best, if not the best,
students are keen, they’re interested, and they want universities for financial planning in Australia due to
to engage with the industry. Griffith’s role in the their well established relationship with the financial
financial planning space is that of a market leader planning industry. I had the opportunity to network
compared to other institutions. I’m impressed with with potential employers throughout my degree and
the calibre of knowledge the students bring, and the develop the skills necessary to be a great adviser while
university’s ability to educate well within that space. studying. I found that there was a strong correlation
In order to create a better future, we need to start between what I learned in my studies and what I do in
by educating and empowering the next generation the workplace now that I work for Stonehouse, which
of advice professionals, and Griffith is at the forefront made for a smooth transition into the industry.’
of building those future-focused financial advisers.’
Azaria Bell
Andrew Stewart Winner Stonehouse Group Scholarship
Senior Partner, Stonehouse Assistant to Andrew Stewart, Stonehouse
Griffith Business School graduate
Business and government 2021 Undergraduate study guideA head start on your career 11
A head start on your career
Gain the skills to thrive in the future.
BusinessPLUS Build your profile
Having a wide range of skills in and out of the classroom is key Either update or establish your presence on LinkedIn with
to being successful in a competitive graduate employment Griffith’s LinkedIn eModule, designed to enhance your ability
market. BusinessPLUS is a program designed to help Griffith to connect with industry professionals, employers and alumni.
Business School students expand their personal and professional You will also be visible to employers using the platform to search
development, preparing them for life beyond Griffith. for suitable candidates. Once you’ve created your profile, join
the Griffith University Careers Service group on LinkedIn,
The program includes career management workshops,
for job opportunities and career advice. For more information
recruitment activities and a structured program of employability
visit griffith.edu.au/careers
experiences for students to complete over the course of their
studies. This program will help students market their skills to
potential employers and expand their resume with experiences Rewarding innovation
and qualities sought by top recruiters (see page 22). and entrepreneurship
At Griffith, there’s a range of ways that you can develop the skills
Industry Mentoring Program to bring your innovative ideas to life. We’ll show you how to
For over 25 years, our award-winning Industry Mentoring create opportunities, disrupt existing ways of thinking and
Program has connected Griffith students and graduates with doing, and create solutions that impact local and global problems.
industry professionals based in South East Queensland, interstate For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/innovation-
and internationally. Students engage with their Industry Mentors and-entrepreneurship
in person or online, leveraging our innovative mentoring platform
to track their growth and progress. We support hundreds of Find the right job
mentoring relationships during Trimester 1 and 2 each year.
Careers and Employment Service
Through participation in the program, you will have the
Griffith’s Careers and Employment Service can help you from
opportunity to broaden your professional networks and begin
your first year. Our team of accredited and qualified Career
preparing for work and life after graduation. You’ll be encouraged
Development Practitioners can assist you with all your career
to seek information and guidance from your Industry Mentor,
development needs. We can help you understand your career
and use the insight gained from learning about their experiences
options, market yourself to employers, prepare for graduate job
and expertise to inform decisions about your future.
interviews, transition into graduate employment and find suitable
Industry Mentors will help you gain a deeper understanding employment while you’re studying.
of your study area and give you an added edge to succeed.
You’ll also have access to Careerboard, our one-stop shop
The program can support your career development and improve
for advertised full-time, part-time and graduate jobs, career
your chances of landing the perfect first job when you graduate.
events and training sessions. Alternatively, you can also book
For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/careers
an appointment with one of our career consultants. For more
information, visit griffith.edu.au/careers
Student Leadership Program
The Griffith Business School Student Leadership Program Your own recruitment agency
gives you the opportunity to participate in a range of Our Careers Recruitment team provides work opportunities that
leadership development and mentoring activities, participate fit in with your studies. As a Griffith student, you can register with
in overseas experiences and contribute to University events. our recruitment agency to access a broad range of general and
You’ll have the chance to help communities through volunteering degree-related vacancies. These can help you support yourself
and receive formal recognition for participating in the Program. through your degree and gain valuable skills to improve your
For more information visit griffith.edu.au/ employability before and after you graduate. Griffith Careers
gbs-student-leadership-program recruits for casual, part-time, project and full-time graduate
positions. For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/careers
You could also join Griffith Mates, a cross-cultural leadership
program that connects international and domestic students,
giving you a fresh perspective on the world around you. For more
information, visit griffith.edu.au/life-at-griffith/griffith-mates12
Be prepared for the
future of business
By studying business and government at Griffith, you will learn At Griffith Business School you will be guided towards this
to think ahead and think critically about a business future where future by world-class researchers and industry leaders who are
renewable energy, electric vehicles, drought mitigation policy dedicated to ensuring the future of business is a responsible,
and transparency in financial institutions are commonplace. inclusive space of the highest possible standards. It’s at the
heart of everything we do.
Professor Sharyn Alex Hannant
Rundle-Thiele The Yunus Centre
Social Marketing @ Griffith If you have an instinct for innovation
In a world where disruption is and entrepreneurship, making your
the new normal, the ability to brilliant business idea a reality comes
demonstrate beneficial change with a social responsibility like
is valuable. This is the focus of never before. Through The Yunus
Professor Sharyn Rundle-Thiele, Centre, Griffith Business School can
Director of Social Marketing @ help put you in the right position
Griffith, who delivers evidence-based change programs with an to navigate those challenges of the modern world, which are
eye to the future. ‘We think forward. We are reinvesting in the increasingly manifest in issues of inequality, social unrest, climate
next generation to deliver change for the better. Our planet and and an uncertain future for work structure. ‘New holistic solutions
people need our help,’ she says. ‘People are always at the heart and progressive change are needed to address the challenges and
of my approach to delivering environmental, health and social opportunities facing our world,’ says Alex Hannant, Co-Director,
change.’ Reducing waste, preventing damage to the Great Barrier The Yunus Centre. ‘We are interested in how innovation and
Reef ecosystem and changing Australia’s alcohol culture are entrepreneurship can put people, planet and place at the heart
just some of the areas of concern for Sharyn who has valuable of our economies.’
partnerships with practitioners in government and not-for-profit.
Professor Dr Rob Hales
Susanne Becken Sustainable Enterprise
Sustainable Tourism Business decisions—who they
To ensure her research remains impact and what drives them—are
effective moving forward, a central motif in the work of Dr
Griffith Business School Professor Rob Hales, Director of the Griffith
of Sustainable Tourism, Susanne Centre for Sustainable Enterprise.
Becken, continuously asks herself He has carried out extensive
the ‘so-what’ question in relation research on business responses to
to her work. ‘I also talk a lot to industry and government to climate change and the motivations behind the development of
understand what keeps them awake at night,’ she says. Susanne, business cases addressing climate adaptation. On a global scale,
who is Principal Science Investment Adviser to the New Zealand perceived economic costs to countries of implementing national
government’s Department of Conservation, believes a blinkered emissions reduction strategies has also been an important focus.
focus on the importance of tourism to economies around ‘Through these and other research activities, it is possible to
the world presents a major challenge to important changes increasingly identify key global trends that will influence the
in industry and policy. ‘These are challenges that must be decisions of business leaders now and for many years ahead,’
met if tourism is to be proactive in embracing climate action. Dr Hales said.
Business as usual simply won’t work.’
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Be prepared for the future of business
FutureNormal: A journey of transformation for UAP
The challenges of the 21st Century are not those of the 20th, yet theories of the past continue to
influence the present. Organisations need to evolve to becoming FutureNormal—an organisation
that acts meaningfully in its surroundings, aims for 100 per cent of human wellbeing, and sees
the purpose of what they do as the primary measure of success. Urban Art Project’s (UAP’s)
Gilbert Guaring led a team including Ineke Dane and representatives across their organisation,
to work with Griffith Business School Professors Nick Barter and Chris Fleming to start that
journey. UAP, the world’s largest art fabricator, is a Brisbane-based global organisation that
collaborates with artists, architects, designers and developers to bring uncommon creativity to
the public realm. However, it needed to redefine itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
This redefinition began with professional development activities exploring the latest theories,
concepts and research in strategy, economics and sustainability. Facilitated by Nick and Chris, this
professional development enabled UAP staff to develop a FutureNormal mindset; one where they
took responsibility, saw the change as empowering and didn’t wait for leadership but were the
leaders. This is transforming their organisation, through purposeful incrementalism, into one fit
for the future as opposed to one restrained by the theories of centuries past.14
Open more doors
Griffith’s industry connections ensure your degree is full of the latest trends and
professional skills critical for a successful career in business and government.
Industry-informed degrees Industry events
You’ll gain strong links with industry via relevant degrees based Industry events and networking functions held on campus
on the latest market trends and employer demand. We listen to give you the opportunity to meet professionals and potential
what industry is telling us to make sure you graduate with the employers. Make valuable connections before you graduate
skills they’re after. and give yourself the best chance of success. Learn about
In Griffith Business School alone, the University has more than undergraduate and graduate programs and get an edge over
150 industry professionals who teach, research and advise to other applicants with top tips from presenting employers.
ensure what you learn is up to date with current industry trends. Every business and government student has the opportunity to
join the BusinessPLUS program (page 22) that runs a series of
Industry-leading partners events designed to introduce you to industry professionals, as
well as hosting the workshops that teach you networking skills
Our partnerships and collaborations help to deliver you all kinds
to ensure you get the most out of your new connections.
of opportunities. Through our broad network of partners, we
offer unique learning experiences for students to connect with
government and industry to work on research projects, provide
advice and solve problems. You can find out more about our
industry partners at griffith.edu.au/industry
‘When I first became Chair of the Gold
Coast Hospital and Health Board, Griffith
Business School was the first port of call
for a partnership for me. I wanted it to be a
partnership that embraced more than simply
doing things with the health faculty. We
now have interns in finance, legal and human
relations, marketing, communications and
in the creative marketing area on branding
for our foundation. In terms of strengths,
Griffith Business School makes sure students
understand the theoretical background of
what they’re doing and they do a great job
of that. What we add to that is “OK that’s
wonderful, now apply it”.’
Ian Langdon
Chair, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Board
Business and government 2021 Undergraduate study guide‘Knowing that Griffith is open
to allowing their students to
work with small business is 15
so impressive and amazing.’
Open more doors
‘As an entrepreneur I think Griffith is great because ‘I participated in Griffith University’s Work-
in terms of the future of the workplace, there is so Integrated Learning program, working in Marketing
much about small business that is leading the way for YCL Jewels, and having that practical marketing
and innovating for larger organisations, which is a big experience on my resume definitely helped me land
advantage for students. I think it was really wonderful my current job. When I applied for the internship at
to see the amount of support Keely got from Griffith. YCL, I felt like being in a small business would be most
I think that’s a big reason why she thrived here the beneficial to me. I could have a big impact and see my
way that she did.’ ideas implemented.’
Fabienne Costa (pictured left) Keely Houghton (pictured right)
CEO YCL Jewels Bachelor of Business16
Employable skills
Graduate with valuable skills, knowledge and hands-on experience that employers want.
Get the inside edge Alumni network
Griffith students get inside access to industry with many of The Griffith Business School alumni network connects our
our degrees offering work placements, overseas field trips graduates, the School and the business community.
and industry projects for real clients.
After 40-plus years of developing future ready, responsible
Our industry connections, and industry engaged experts, give you
business leaders, our network has grown to more than 50,000
practical experience that helps to make sense of the knowledge
engaged alumni, who participate in a rich calendar of events,
you’re gaining, while also enhancing your job-ready skills.
to ensure your connections extend into your career with
like-minded professionals. Our alumni are spread across
Industry placements
the globe working in a diverse range of industries.
Placements offer you the opportunity to learn in a practical
setting, see professionals first-hand and ask questions to aid We are proud to celebrate the achievements of our remarkable
your learning. Business and government students have access graduates and provide opportunities for our alumni community
to work placements and internships through our extensive to gather, share and benefit from an ongoing connection to the
network of local and international partners, and can apply School. Each year we host a full calendar of networking and
to have them earn credit towards their degree. professional development events, keep alumni up to date on the
latest School and University news as well as provide opportunities
Paid work for graduates to give back and assist in the development of our
Apply for part-time, casual and graduate jobs on our next generation of business leaders.
Careerboard jobs board and register as a candidate with our
Griffith Careers Recruitment agency. For more information,
visit griffith.edu.au/careers
Business and government
Hands-on learning
internships
You’ll have the chance to gain practical experience, build
Completing an internship while studying business could
your portfolio and develop critical networks through our
fast-track your route to employment. ‘Griffith students
key industry links. Business and government students are offered
consistently make their mark during internships with our
a range of work-integrated projects, depending on your degree
business partners,’ says Dr Geoff Carter, Deputy Director
and major; such as Queensland’s largest Student Investment Fund
(Internships), who provides the link between student and
(page 28), a student managed fund that gives finance students
industry. ‘Opportunities to turn work experience into real
access to $250,000 of real money to invest in socially responsible
work are seized upon by students who find themselves
ASX-listed companies.
in the right place at the right time with exactly the right
Work-integrated placements are mutually beneficial projects for skills.’ Internships are available to all students at Griffith
employers, to have fresh eyes tackle business challenges, and Business School. Geoff highlights examples of employment
for students, to gain experience in their chosen industries while offers that materialised for a work-ready student who
receiving credit towards their degree. developed a marketing plan for a jewellery business during
an internship and another who carried out an industry-
standard HR performance review for a professional sport
club. ‘Our relationships with our business partners mean
our students constantly develop skills that make them
more employable and attractive to the job market.
We endeavour to create internships that are
interdisciplinary, incorporate the latest in technology and
which put our students in work situations that challenge
them to be accountable to themselves, their employers,
client and the wider community in everything they do.’
Business and government 2021 Undergraduate study guide‘The massive range of programs
and opportunities I had at
Griffith was what helped prepare 17
me for the future of work.’
Employable skills
‘The massive range of programs and opportunities I had
at Griffith was what helped prepare me for the future
of work,’ Nathan explains. ‘The course work is only one
element of the benefits of a Griffith degree—it’s the
extras that set them apart. The Griffith difference is
all about the extra things they offer beyond the books.
It’s the internship programs, industry connections, and
staff who have up-to-date experience in the field.
That’s what I found most beneficial; being able to get
that real-world experience. When it came time to apply
for jobs, I know that my participation in various clubs
and societies, being part of the Griffith Honours College
and what I learned in the Student Leadership Program
made me a more competitive, well-rounded candidate.’
Nathan Brierley
Griffith Business School graduate
Senior Analyst, Deloitte18
Flexibility—study in your own way
You’ll find flexibility and support to succeed in your studies at the heart of
Griffith Business School, meaning you can realistically think about studying
at the same time as managing your life. Think about what flexibility looks like for
you and you will find ways to manage your commitments alongside your studies.
Time on your side Big picture learning
Set the pace of your studies so you decide how fast or slow you You can complement your business studies by incorporating
progress your degree. You can study over two or three trimesters subjects from other study areas like health and science into your
each year, picking up or dropping classes to suit. You can fast-track study plan. An exciting range of options are available to you.
your degree by studying across three trimesters each year, by If government and international relations is your area of interest,
taking additional electives during the November–January trimester. you are encouraged to explore interdisciplinary options and take
Or use the November–January trimester to complete an internship electives that build on this core program knowledge. Look beyond
or overseas study exchange. Alternatively, study part-time if that’s business to make your business degree a better degree for you.
what life demands for now. With multiple intakes each year,
you can start when it suits you.
Designed for your future
Our online courses are carefully designed to mirror the
In control of your learning technological workplace—so that you graduate job-ready
Make online education and face-to-face learning work so you get for current working environments. The teaching techniques
on top of course content more efficiently. By using digital access to incorporated into this design are dynamic and interactive,
engage with theory and reading before class, you will set yourself meaning you’ll constantly feel like you are part of a two-way
up to apply concepts to industry case studies in face-to-face online discussion with educators and peers—just like you would
classroom activities. Online options range from 100 per cent online be in a work-team. Studying this way means you’ll develop
to accelerated online (which means focusing on just one course your proficiency and your career credentials as a digital savvy
subject every six weeks) to fully flexible online where you can business professional.
change your mode of study to meet your needs at different times.
Lifelong support—always
Dive into the Digital campus
We help you fit university study into your life. Whether you’re
Whether you’re an online or on-campus student, you will find
working full time or busy with your family, you don’t have to
Griffith’s digital campus a lively, engaging virtual community.
compromise on other parts of your life to achieve your study
With communication tools like Microsoft Teams, Collaborate and
goals. You’ll have continued access to learning and IT support
our Thrive Online website and weekly virtual classrooms, you
and to the online tools and digital resources that give you the
don’t ever have to feel like you’re studying in isolation. Our Pebble
flexibility to succeed. A range of learning support services,
Pad virtual community is an interactive digital space where you
dedicated tutoring sessions and health and wellbeing options
can build your professional brand and e-portfolio. Find out more
can be accessed easily.
about our Digital Campus here: griffith.edu.au/digital-campus
Business and government 2021 Undergraduate study guide‘I decided to study at
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could support me and fit 19
in well with my lifestyle.’
Flexibility—study in your own way
‘I decided to study at Griffith because they could
support me and fitted in well with my lifestyle. The
fact that courses were online fitted in so well for me
when I was working full time. I didn’t have to go on
campus or squeeze in classes on the weekend. It was
such a flexible approach to learning and really fitted
in with what I needed. The Digital campus is so easy
to navigate; the whole system—how you submit
documentation, the fact that you can record things,
watch lectures in your own time—really made getting
my study done so easy. Even though you’re not on
campus, the staff are so supportive on an individual
level. Lecturers cared and connected with me and
spoke to me one on one even on the weekend!
At Griffith you never feel like just a number.’
Retha Du Plessis
Griffith Business School graduate
Board Director of Suited to Success20
A strong support network
We offer support services to help you feel confident and succeed in your degree.
Orientation Transport, parking and childcare
To help you get settled into university life, we hold Orientation Our campuses have easy-to-access public transport and parking.
Week, or O-Week, the week before each trimester starts. You’ll
Nathan campus provides two childcare centres offering quality
meet other students, get familiar with our campuses, and have
education and care for children from three months of age to five
the chance to sign up for clubs and societies. As well as practical
years. For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/childcare
tours and information sessions, O-Week includes fun activities
or email childcare@griffith.edu.au
and social events, plus live music, food stalls and giveaways.
For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/orientation Childcare facilities are also available close to the Logan,
Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast, and South Bank campuses.
Learning support services These centres can be found on the mychild.gov.au website.
Our libraries are the perfect place to study, providing spaces that
are adaptable and comfortable. You can access services and
Personal support services
resources, meet up for group study or find a space for individual You can get the help you need to manage your life while you’re
work. In all our libraries we provide computers for study, laptops at university. All students have access to a range of personal
you can borrow, or you can even connect your own device to support services and programs including:
Griffith Wi-Fi. • counselling, to help you when you need support with issues
Participate in our Earlybird workshops or upskill at your own such as the transition from school, study, motivation,
pace with the libraries’ study modules designed to develop your relationships, self-esteem, grief and loss, anxiety and stress
academic, digital and library research skills. For more information, • job search and career development to build employability skills
visit griffith.edu.au/library/study • health services, such as bulk-billed medical consultations,
specialist appointments, free nursing consultations and
Peer Assisted Study Sessions health information
• transition and support services for students from
You can access Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) for a wide
educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
range of courses. PASS is facilitated by student leaders who have
• specialised support for students with disabilities
previously completed the course and achieved excellent results.
• chaplaincy, where you can discuss life’s challenges, explore
Participating in PASS will help you improve your grades, better
spirituality, faith and social justice issues and meet other
understand course content, break down complex ideas and could
people interested in religious matters
even save you hours with smarter study methods.
• student financial support services for help with issues
such as student loans, Centrelink payments and budgeting
Peer mentoring
• personal development programs to grow skills for life and
At Griffith, successful continuing students provide commencing study (resilience, adaptability, financial literacy, etc.).
students with assistance to settle into university. These students
are called peer mentors. Mentors help students get to know other You can access our services and programs in person,
students and staff, and understand the services available. by phone or online. For more information, visit
griffith.edu.au/student-services
International students
If you’re from a non-English speaking background, you can
improve your skills through EnglishHELP (English Higher Education
Language Program). This free service offers individual support
to help you build confidence with speaking and listening, improve
your knowledge of grammar and your pronunciation, and learn
to write academic reports. Explore EnglishHELP’s free online
resources at griffith.edu.au/englishhelp
You’ll also have access to our International Student Advisers, who
offer personal support and can help you with study-related issues.
For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/international-
student-advisors
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A strong support network
Find a place to live Students with disabilities
Griffith Accommodation and a range of private providers offer We provide disability support services on all campuses.
on-campus accommodation at most of our campuses. Living on These services, coordinated through our Student Services office,
campus provides the opportunity to join a diverse international enable students with disabilities to access and participate in our
community, access university facilities and academic support, learning environment. Support includes:
and make lifelong friends.
• coordination of Auslan interpreters
If you’d prefer a little more space between where you learn and • modifications to physical environments
where you live, Griffith also offers Homestay accommodation • negotiation of reasonable adjustments for study
where students live with Australian families in a safe, culturally and examinations
sensitive environment. • access to assistive technology arrangements for required
readings to be converted to accessible formats.
Griffith Accommodation offers a preferred partnership program
with a selection of off-campus accommodation providers close to
Future students should contact the
all campuses in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. To be a part of the
Student Disability and Accessibility Service:
partnership program, all providers must pass the University’s
rigorous quality and safety standards. Phone: +61 (0)7 3735 7470
Email: disability@griffith.edu.au
Most of our partners offer discount rates on select room types
for students, provided you apply through the Griffith University If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can contact the
accommodation website. If you apply directly with the Disabilities Service Officer directly on:
accommodation provider, you will not be able to receive Phone: +61 (0)408 987 639
the discounted rate. Email: deafstudentsupportprogram@griffith.edu.au
For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/accommodation
‘Griffith is really
amazing at supporting
its students, past and
present. The support
is there to help you
graduate and to guide
you to your career goals.’
Jessie Broomhead
Federal Budget Officer, Department of Finance
Griffith Business School graduate22
BusinessPLUS
Learn about the power of self-reflection and self-improvement beyond the classroom
with the BusinessPLUS program, open to all Griffith Business School Students.
Discover and invigorate your career aspirations with a build-your- Develop your professional brand
own plan of activities—a framework to help you build a portfolio
Put your mark on your business degree by developing a
of experiences and get the most out of your time at university.
professional brand that complements your university qualification.
You’ll explore what drives you, discover career options and
A range of enriching BusinessPLUS activities can help you
develop and sharpen the skills that give you an edge in today’s job
establish a professional reputation and identity you can market
market. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/businessplus
with confidence to the world. You’ll feel equipped to distinguish
yourself online, in person and in any walk of life. Plus you’ll gain
Start your career at university a digital badge to make you stand out online.
Put yourself in position to make informed decisions about your
professional career while you’re on campus. Connect with mentors, Take control of your interviews
career coaches and industry professionals who will help you to
You can build a portfolio of experience through the BusinessPLUS
gain experiences so you can start to make informed decisions
program, giving you the confidence to lead the conversation in
towards the employment pathway you want to travel; one that
interviews with lines such as these:
resonates with what drives and motivates you. You can also
attend workshops to build your professional skills; whether it’s • I had the most remarkable mentor while I was at Griffith.
top-level time management or the key to effective networking, I’d love to share with you what is possibly the best piece
you’ll build confidence to help you achieve your workplace goals. of advice I got from her or anyone.
Plus, there are workshops for all levels—so whether you are • I once helped to build a bridge during an overseas community
coming to university straight from high-school, or returning to volunteer experience in Asia. Here’s what I learnt about building
study from a period in the workplace, you’ll find something for you. bridges and what I realised about myself through the process.
• There is a moment that stands out for me from my first industry
placement while I was at uni. I was on site and struggling to
complete a task when a lecturer’s tip from the classroom came
into my head and completely changed my approach.
‘The BusinessPLUS program is fantastic and really
sets Griffith apart from other universities. I started it
last year, and it really switched my brain into thinking
about my career post-university and getting a head
start while I am studying. All the informational sessions
and workshops were so beneficial. My involvement
in BusinessPLUS really pushed me to expand my
extracurricular activities to give me an edge. I ended up
doing a political internship with Senator Murray Watt
(pictured with Rochelle) that took everything to a new
level of professionalism for me. It looks really good on
your resume to have already worked in the government
before you even graduate! BusinessPLUS teaches you a
really broad range of skills you can use to shape where
you want to go after university and how to get there.’
Rochelle Harding
Griffith Business School student
Business and government 2021 Undergraduate study guide‘The skills I’ve learnt from
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that I will take with me 23
for all of my career.’
BusinessPLUS
‘BusinessPLUS provided me with engaging and
relevant workshops that helped me in developing my
professional portfolio, my online presence and my
resume, which boosted my employability. I became
actively engaged in extracurricular activities that really
established my learning and capabilities. I also found
an amazing and creative mentor who has helped guide
my future career, all of which would not have happened
without BusinessPLUS.’
Aria Ferguson
Marketing Co-ordinator, Summernats
Bachelor of Business24
Go global with
international opportunities
Challenge yourself, impress employers, learn a new language,
make lasting connections, and discover the world.
Through our Global Mobility program, you’ll benefit from a Open up your learning
variety of global learning experiences to diversify your degree
Look at the world in a whole new way with one of our international
and enhance your graduate outcomes.
study tours or field trips. These programs are tailored to individual
As a Griffith student, you may have the chance to spend degrees. For example:
anywhere from a week to a year living and breathing a whole
Griffith Business School Global Mobility Internship
new global experience. Available opportunities include:
—a six-week full-time internship with an international industry
• trimester, winter and summer exchange partner in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Republic of)
• global internships or Malaysia.
• international volunteering Griffith Business School International Community
• overseas short courses Engagement Project—a trip to a developing country in the
• academic-led study tours and field trips Asia–Pacific that provides students with a unique opportunity
• clinical placements to engage in valuable community work that will have a long-term
• research practicums and positive impact on the local area.
• overseas conferences and workshops.
Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management
Find out if you’re eligible, how to apply, where you can go and what Tourism Field Study Tour—explore some of the world’s
financial assistance is available at griffith.edu.au/go-global most exciting tourism destinations such as Dubai, Rome,
Florence and Venice.
Learn a language and understand
the world
As a Griffith student, you’ll have the option to learn a language
while you’re studying overseas on exchange, or study a language
through the Diploma of Languages, which you can undertake
alongside any bachelor degree.
You can also study a language through the Bachelor of Languages
and Linguistics, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor
of Advanced Business (Honours) or Bachelor of Government and
International Relations.
Business and government 2021 Undergraduate study guide‘Going into a different
culture really broadens
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Go global with international opportunities
When double degree students Brooke Gehrke and
James Harcombe were offered the opportunity to
travel abroad to be involved in a global project, they
jumped at the chance. As part of Griffith Business
School’s Student Leadership Program, they spent
time immersing themselves in the culture and then
taught at a local school. ‘Being able to say we went
on a global volunteer exchange program shows we
have experience that others don’t have,’ Brooke says.
James agrees and says that the personal growth he
gained from travelling overseas will contribute to his
future career. ‘You could really see the impact we were
having,’ he says. ‘Going into a different culture really
broadens your horizons. It’s given me the confidence
to give things a go. I will be forever grateful to Griffith
for giving us the opportunity to do this,’ James says.26
Go global with
international opportunities
With partner universities in over 65 countries, you’ll have the opportunity
to study overseas and have it recognised as part of your degree.
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7 Yunnan Normal University China 28 Klabat University Indonesia 48 National Sun Yat-sen University Taiwan
8 Guilin University of Technology China 29 Catholic University of Milan Italy 49 National Taiwan University Taiwan
9 Zhengzhou University of Light Industry 30 Meiji University Japan 50 Chulalongkorn University Thailand
(ZZULI) China 31 Korea University Business School Republic 51 Abu Dhabi University United Arab Emirates
10 Sergio Arboleda University Colombia of Korea 52 Loughborough University United Kingdom
11 University EAFIT Colombia 32 Kyung Hee University Republic of Korea 53 University of Sheffield United Kingdom
12 Copenhagen Business School Denmark 33 Seoul National University Republic of Korea 54 Florida State University United States
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