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2020 Undergraduate Programs Advanced Business (Honours) Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) Business Management Commerce Economics International Hotel and Tourism Management Laws (Honours) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) Business, Economics and Law
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Why study
Why study with us?
Double your opportunities
Are you an international student?
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with us?
UQ Business School 6
Bachelor of Advanced Business
(Honours) 8
Bachelor of Business Management 10
Bachelor of Commerce 14 Learn with the best governments and international agencies.
Our award-winning lecturers have extensive Your economics program will equip you for
Bachelor of International Hotel a meaningful career helping to resolve some
academic and industry expertise and
and Tourism Management 17 of the world’s greatest challenges, including
are dedicated to helping you succeed. In
School of Economics 20 addition to class contact time, we offer business productivity and investment
academic advice, peer-assisted study decisions, the allocation of humanitarian
Bachelor of Advanced Finance aid, complex environmental issues and the
sessions and employment services to
and Economics (Honours) 22 ageing population.
ensure you reach your potential.
Bachelor of Economics 24 * Graduate Destination Survey 2016
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy
Choose business
Challenge yourself and develop the skills Choose law
and Economics (Honours) 28
to thrive in constantly changing and highly UQ Law is proud to be the oldest law
UQ Law School 30 competitive business environments. UQ school in Queensland and one of Australia’s
Learning beyond the classroom 32 Business School’s vast network of industry leading research-intensive law schools.
contacts means you can develop practical While our teaching methods have changed
Combine your interests: dual law experience and professional connections significantly over time, we have retained an
programs 34 through internships at some of the world’s emphasis on traditional educational goals
Mooting 35 biggest companies. Studying business and values. We foster a comprehensive and
opens up opportunities for a wide range sophisticated understanding of the law that
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 36 of change-making careers in the public, will see you develop practical legal skills,
Getting here 39 private and not-for-profit sectors. stimulate thoughtful debate – with a focus
on ethical and social responsibility – and
Set your career in motion 40 Choose commerce nurture enthusiasm for the study of law.
See the world 44 Commerce graduates have extensive career
options in accounting and consulting firms, Choose tourism
Apply for a scholarship 46 public and private companies, financial Gain a rewarding international career in
Plan your finances 48 institutions and government in Australia tourism, hospitality or event management.
and globally. Throughout your program, you Tourism blends core business skills and
Applying to UQ 50 will develop strong technical knowledge industry knowledge with valuable practical
Program table explained 52 and skills in critical evaluation and problem- experience, ensuring you receive a well-
solving, along with practical application. rounded education. You will learn to provide
Study options 53 Broaden your opportunities by taking solutions to industry-specific challenges,
part in internships, industry placements such as sustainability, and create meaningful
or international student exchanges change in your chosen field. Our graduates
while working towards an internationally pursue careers in event management, food
recognised qualification that will allow and beverage management, hotel and
you to adapt to, manage and influence the resort management, consultancy, wholesale
dynamic business world. and retail travel and tourism marketing.
Choose economics Get involved
Economics graduates are among the most Our active student body and student
sought after and highest paid in Australia.* associations help you get the most out of
Economics develops your analytical, your program by providing study support,
modelling and forecasting skills, and instils professional development and social
an understanding of how society uses the networking opportunities.
world’s scarce resources. These skills are in
high demand by businesses, consultancies,
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+ Double up
A dual degree gives you room to move
by enhancing your skill set.
Wide industry network
Undertake internships in the offices of some
of the world’s leading companies, through "The strong focus on real-life
our vast industry networks. experiences has enhanced
my confidence in joining the
workforce, and as a female
of the 21st century, I believe
my program gives me the
tools to make a difference in
Dedicated the business world."
employability team
Stephanie Field
Our award-winning Business, Economics
Bachelor of Advanced Business
and Law Student Employability Team (BEL (Honours)
SET) is dedicated to strengthening student
employability and career outcomes.
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 3
Double your
opportunities
Improve your employment prospects and broaden your skills and knowledge
by studying two programs at the same time.
As the world around you changes, new and fascinating career A dual program, also called a double degree, will equip you for
opportunities are created every day, and job roles increasingly this evolving job market. It gives you the flexibility to study two
combine multiple disciplines. different disciplines in a much shorter time, by studying only the
mandatory courses for each program with fewer or no electives.
MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO
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Arts / International Hotel and Tourism Management Commerce / Information Technology
707701 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 8 / 84 8 / 84 711621 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 8 / 84
Arts / Laws (Honours)X Commerce / Laws (Honours)X
707401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96 711901 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96
Business Management / Arts Commerce / Science
711501 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 11 / 77 711701 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 7 / 87
Business Management / Commerce Economics / Arts
711301 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 8 / 84 714101 4.25 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 7 / 87
Business Management / Communication Economics / Laws (Honours)X
711511 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 9 / 82 714201 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96
Business Management / Economics Economics / Science
710201 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 7 / 87 714301 4.5 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 6 / 89 7 / 87
Business Management / Education (Secondary) Engineering (Honours) / Business Management
710301 4** 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 8 / 84 8 / 84 717301 5.5 8* / 86* / 31* / 85.95* 8 / 86 8 / 84
Business Management / Information Technology Engineering (Honours) / Commerce
710401 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 88 8 / 84 717201 5.5 7 / 87 / 31 / 85.95 7 / 87 8 / 84
Business Management / International Hotel and Tourism Management Engineering (Honours) / Economics
710601 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 10 / 79 717601 5.5 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 6 / 89 8 / 84
Business Management / Journalism Journalism / Laws (Honours)X
711101 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 83 9 / 82 737102 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 2 / 97
Business Management / Laws (Honours)X Mathematics / Business ManagementX
711401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 4 / 94 714711 4 4 / 94 / 36 / 94.00 3 / 96 5 / 92
Business Management / Science Mathematics / CommerceX
710501 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 9 / 82 714601 4 4 / 94 / 36 / 94.00 4 / 94 5 / 92
Commerce / Arts Mathematics / EconomicsX
711601 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 6 / 89 7 / 87 714701 4 4 / 94 / 36 / 94.00 4 / 94 5 / 92
Commerce / Economics Science / Laws (Honours)X
711801 4.5 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 8 / 84 731401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 1 / 99 3 / 96
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** Students may take the program on a part-time basis, but the final year must be commenced in Semester 1 and must be taken on a full-time basis.
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OP Guarantee does not apply to these programs.
Benefits of dual programs
Save time
Graduate with two bachelor's degrees
in as little as four years – a much shorter
Strike a balance
Why compromise when you can
balance your studies and your sanity
by pursuing both your career ambitions
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business, economics
time than it would take to study both
programs separately. and passions? Dual program students and law dual program
appreciate the diversity of topics
offered in their two different programs.
combinations available
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Are you an international
student?
While a lot of information in this guide is relevant to you,
certain key information may be different for international
students.
You are an international student if Applying to UQ
you are: A UQ degree is a qualification the world
• not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, will recognise. If you’ve got the ability,
or commitment and ambition to make the
most of UQ, then we want to hear from
• not an Australian permanent resident,
you.
or "UQ is a great place to make
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• a temporary resident (visa status) of new friends, plus it’s a top-
Australia.
Study options at UQ ranking university with high
Eligibility for UQ study If you would like to know more about academic standards, clubs
For admission into undergraduate
your study options at UQ, enquire to suit every interest and
through our online form, and one of our great sporting facilities."
programs at UQ, you must have:
UQ advisers will respond. You can also
• completed secondary studies register for an advisory session with
equivalent to Queensland Year 12 with one of our student advisers. If you are in Surbhi Malik
a score comparable to the Queensland Brisbane, sign up for a campus tour. Bachelor of Business Management
rank specified for your program
We also have a range of publications,
• satisfied individual program including the international undergraduate
requirements (e.g. specific subject and postgraduate student guides, to
prerequisites, auditions or interviews) help you.
• satisfied UQ's English language Tuition fees
Ask UQ
proficiency requirements.
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If you do not meet these criteria, you pay tuition fees, a Student Services and
might consider taking the Foundation Year Advisory sessions Amenities Fee, and potentially other
bridging course offered by International future-students.uq.edu.au/book- administrative fees. UQ has program-
Education Services (IES) or English advisory-session based tuition fees for coursework award
language training offered by the Institute of programs, meaning that all courses within
Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE). Campus tours a program are charged at the same tuition
future-students.uq.edu.au/campus- fee rate per unit for a given academic year.
Foundation Year bridging course
tours Some programs also have additional costs.
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18,000 international (OSHC) when you plan your budget.
students from future-students.uq.edu.au/
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BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 5
Independently ranked as one of the top business schools in Australia Best Global Universities, 2017
UQ Business
School
Study with one of Australia’s best business schools.
Top ranked Academic and
What sets UQ Business School apart is
that we stand for the kind of business that
industry leaders
matters: business that creates sustained Our world-class lecturers are consultants
and positive change in industry and the and advisers to leading companies
community. Learn from the most innovative worldwide. The majority of our academic
business educators in Australia who will staff members hold PhDs and produce
challenge your thinking. You will take in the research papers that are cited in the world’s
most up-to-date and relevant theory and top-tier journals. This expertise ensures
apply this knowledge through internships our teaching is relevant and informed by
and industry projects. the latest research. Our programs cover a
broad scope of business disciplines, and our
lecturers supervise a diverse range of higher
Push your degree by research (HDR) topics.
boundaries Careers
You will have access to industry leaders
for real-life projects, as mentors and for The diversity of our programs ensures
internships. Our Community Engagement our graduates are in demand across a
Program is unique; by participating, you wide range of industries within the public,
can build your skills working on community private and not-for-profit sectors. Many
sector projects that benefit not-for-profit of our alumni work in leadership positions
and charity organisations. Give back to the in accounting, banking and financial
community while learning. services, consultancy, advertising, event
management, marketing, state and federal
government, business development, tourism
and business information systems.
1st
The first business school in Australia to earn
both the European Quality Improvement System
(EQUIS) and Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 7
Bachelor of
Advanced
Business (Honours)
The Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) (BAdvBus(Hons)) program will support
you to become a critical and reflective thinker, capable of identifying, analysing and
developing solutions for the complex challenges facing businesses in the 21st century.
QTAC UQ MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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709101 2424 4 / 94 / 36 / 94.00 4 / 94 6 / 89 4 years full-time 1 St Lucia Part of standard program, Queensland Year 12 (or
(or part-time awarded based on grade equivalent) English,
equivalent) point average of specific Mathematics B or C
See ‘Program table explained’ on page 52 courses
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Why Advanced Business at UQ? You can select from two pathways: Majors
Our four-year honours program is • The professional pathway allows you The BAdvBus(Hons) program can
limited to a small, highly motivated to take up to three majors from UQ be tailored to help you achieve your
and high-achieving cohort aspiring to Business School’s specialist teaching career goals. You can choose up to
leadership roles in business, the community areas (see opposite page for the list three majors from Accounting, Business
or academia. of majors). Analytics*, Business Information Systems,
The courses in this program are designed • The research pathway is offered via a Entrepreneurship and Innovation*, Finance,
to make you stand out to employers and thesis for those who want to enter into Human Resources, International Business,
are taught by internationally respected a higher degree by research (HDR). and Marketing.
industry experts and academics. Our unique * Exclusive to the BAdvBus(Hons) program
capstone course in leadership and ethics Career opportunities Professional memberships
will provide an opportunity for you to
On graduation, you will have a globally As a graduate, you may be eligible for
apply your knowledge and skills to real
recognised honours degree that will help memberships with a diverse range of
business cases.
you stand out in a competitive job market. professional bodies:
Within this program, you will also have
What you will study the opportunity to take part in an industry
You will study a wide range of advanced placement course at a leading organisation
business courses, providing the most in Australia. Alternatively, this program
comprehensive set of business management can be used as a stepping stone to further
skills of any undergraduate program at UQ. research in industry or academia.
Learn how to communicate and engage As a graduate, you can expect a career in
with customers and employees of your companies, agencies and organisations
organisation; use analytics to understand the across the private and public sectors, both
dynamic nature of marketplaces; and design, in Australia and internationally. Specific roles
measure and assess financial and business depend largely on your majors, but this
decisions. Identify and capitalise on business program provides considerable flexibility
opportunities, and manage business depending on your personal career goals.
internationally and across cultures. These are
only a few examples of the many exciting Honours
topics our courses cover.
Honours is awarded to all graduates of this
program in the following classes (based on
GPA): Class I, Class IIA, Class IIB, Class IIIA, For more information
Class IIIB.
business.uq.edu.au/bachelors
8 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020"I feel more informed about
Bachelor of Advanced the world around me as
Business (Honours) I progress through my
COURSE LIST program, and I feel as if my
ability to create change will
continuously improve."
COMPULSORY COURSES
Business Law Hari Sinh
Business Operations
Bachelor of Advanced Business
Financial Accounting for Business (Honours)
Financial Management for Business
Foundations of Entrepreneurship
Foundations of Marketing
International Business Management
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Leadership and Ethics
Macroeconomics for Business
Important
Management Accounting Principles
Ensure that the courses you select are appropriate for your program requirements and rules. Refer
Microeconomics for Business
to the program plans at bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans. For a full list of courses and electives, visit
Principles of Business Analytics uq.edu.au/study. Note: courses are subject to change, and not all courses are offered every year. To be
Transforming Business with Information Systems eligible to join professional bodies, you may be required to complete certain courses.
MAJORS – PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY
Accounting Entrepreneurship Globalisation and Business
Accounting for Corporate Structures# Entrepreneurship and Innovation Incubator* Managing Across Cultures
Accounting Information and Software Applications Fundamentals of Technology and Innovation Managing International Legal Complexity
Management Understanding Cultures in International Business
Advanced Management Accounting
Social Entrepreneurship
Advanced Studies in Accounting* Marketing
Theory of Entrepreneurship and Innovation*
Auditing and Public Practice# Advanced Studies in Marketing*
Business Industry Placement Finance Applied Market Research
Corporations Law# Advanced Studies in Finance* Brand Management and Strategy
External Reporting Issues*# Asset Pricing Business Industry Placement
Income Tax Law# Banking and Lending Decisions Consumer Behaviour*
Management Accounting# or Contemporary Issues in Marketing
Quantitative Economic and Business Analysis A Financial Markets and Institutions Marketing Analysis
Business Industry Placement Marketing Strategy
Business Analytics
Corporate Finance* Product and Service Management
Business Analytics: Cases and Strategies*
Derivatives and Risk Management Sales and Account Management
Business Industry Placement
International Financial Management
Data Visualisation in R
MAJORS – RESEARCH PATHWAY
Machine Learning in R Human Resources
Predictive Analytics in R Accounting in the Modern Financial Economy
Advanced Studies in Human Resource Management*
Corporate Finance Honours
Pricing and Revenue Optimisation Business Industry Placement
Empirical Finance Honours
R for Business Analytics* Employment Relations*
Empirical Finance Honours II
Text Analysis in R Global Human Resource Management Financial Information in Capital Markets
Human Resource Development Honours Thesis A*
Business Information Systems
Leading and Managing People Information Systems Honours
Advanced Data Analytics
Managing Performance Managerial Accounting Honours A
Advanced Studies in Business Information Systems*
Managing Workplace Conflict Marketing Theory and Research I
Business Industry Placement Marketing Theory and Research II
Negotiating Employment Agreements
Business Information Security Organisational Research Paradigms
Organisational Design and Change Management
Business Process Management Strategic Human Resource Management Qualitative Business Research Methods
Data Analytics and Information Management Qualitative Business Research Methods II
Information Analysis and System Design International Business Quantitative Business Research Methods I
Managing Business Data* Advanced Studies in International Business* Quantitative Business Research Methods II
Business in Asia Scientific Methods in Commerce*
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Business Industry Placement or
Business Model Innovation and Growth Global Human Resource Management Scientific Methods in Management*
Entrepreneurial Leadership Global Production and Logistics* Theory and Research in Strategic Management
# These courses must be studied to obtain CAANZ and CPA accreditation. * You must complete these specified courses within your major.
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 9Bachelor of
Business Management
Do you have big ambitions for your career in business? The Bachelor of Business
Management (BBusMan) teaches all the fundamentals you will need for your future while
offering flexible majors to focus your desired career path.
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OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED
709001 2059 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 11 / 77 3 years full-time 1, 2 St Lucia Additional Arts, Commerce, Queensland Year
(or part-time year of Communication, Economics, 12 (or equivalent)
equivalent) study Education (Secondary), English,
Engineering (Honours), Mathematics A or
Information Technology, any combination
International Hotel and of Mathematics A,
Tourism Management, B or C
Journalism, Laws (Honours),
See ‘Program table explained’ on page 52 Mathematics, Science
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Why Business Management at UQ? What you will study Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Business Management How do group dynamics affect employee This program opens up a wide range of
will prepare you to be a strategic business behaviour? How do you manage online career opportunities in the public, private
leader so you can stay ahead of the game, advertising and content? How can and not-for-profit sectors. Many of our
no matter what the world throws businesses make a profit while helping alumni work in leadership positions across
at you. communities? How can businesses various industries.
Our academic staff are leaders in their fields, incorporate sustainability into their
working to find solutions to some of the planning? You will explore the answers Honours
world’s most pressing issues. Their research to these questions and more during your Our honours program provides an
and consulting activities ensure our teaching business management studies. opportunity for high achievers to spend an
is at the forefront of contemporary business This program covers topical and innovative extra year learning in-demand business and
knowledge. study areas such as entrepreneurship research skills. These attributes are highly
We firmly believe in providing you with and business information systems. You'll sought after by employers, giving you a
practical experiences to build on your discover that business management is competitive advantage.
knowledge, including applied projects, real- future-oriented, allowing you to adapt to
life case studies, guest lectures by industry rapidly changing business environments. Majors
experts, and opportunities for placements The business management program
and internships with leading businesses. provides you with a comprehensive
By the time you graduate, you will have foundation for a successful career in
the skills to confidently lead people and business. Compulsory courses in areas such
innovative projects. as management, marketing and finance
will equip you with necessary core business
skills. You will then build on these by
Professional memberships choosing one or two (of seven) specialist
As a graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with a diverse range of professional bodies: majors that align with your areas of interest.
A major consists of six courses from one
area of specialisation. As you work through
your chosen majors, you will develop
complementary managerial skills.
10 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020Benefit from industry placements and
internships with leading businesses
production management, financial
planning, capital budgeting, economics,
Advertising
business analysis, marketing, purchasing,
Advertising unleashes a world of and human resource management.
opportunities for budding creative You will learn the economics of growth
professionals. You will be introduced to strategies and how to apply economic
the foundations of advertising and media, analysis to various scenarios.
and develop the business, analytical and
Careers: Graduates enjoy careers
creative skills necessary to launch an
in banking and financial services,
advertising career. Consumer behaviour
consultancies and government "The best thing about
and media planning and buying are some
departments. my program is that it
of the areas in which you will gain skills to
become an effective advertising manager. Business Information Systems is taught by experts in
You will also develop a range of hands-on Discover the relationship between the industry – people
professional skills in the creative design and business and technology, and the
development of advertising campaigns.
who are engaging and
crucial role information systems play
Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in media, in high-performing organisations. You
incredibly knowledgeable
at advertising agencies, as media buyers, will develop skills in data analytics, in their fields."
and in the marketing departments of public, analysis of organisational information
private and not-for-profit organisations. requirements, business information Timothy De Haast
security, process improvement and
Business Economics Bachelor of Engineering
digital business. This foundation of (Honours) / Bachelor of
This major equips you with the knowledge knowledge will allow you to make Business Management
and skills to effectively apply economic recommendations about the use of
analysis to business management. It also technology and systems in organisations
supports careers in corporate strategy, to achieve a competitive advantage.
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 11Careers: Graduates enjoy a wide range of International Business By studying this major, you will develop an
careers in consulting, data infrastructure, Businesses competing internationally must understanding of key concepts underlying
online marketing services, data analytics, build relationships with customers, adapt marketing practices such as applied market
public sector departments and technology their products to international markets, and research and branding, relationship building,
agencies. manage the diverse logistical and supply product and service management, product
channels of various countries. You will learn innovation, and communication and
Human Resources
how cultural, regulatory and operational marketing strategy.
Studying human resources (HR) provides
conditions influence the strategies Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in
you with the skills and experience to
necessary to succeed in global markets. marketing consultancies, market research,
create positive work environments and
You will also gain an understanding of key and the marketing departments of public,
assist people to achieve their own career
issues in international trade and investment, private and not-for-profit organisations.
aspirations. You will gain knowledge and
international marketing, international human
skills in areas such as people management, Real Estate and Development
resource management, and operations in
Australian and international industrial This major examines the theoretical and
firms engaged in international business,
relations, selection and recruitment, practical knowledge required to operate as a
finance and strategy.
organisational change, interpersonal property professional. You will develop your
communication, conflict resolution, training Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in a
knowledge of business and land economic
and development, negotiating employment wide range of private businesses looking
principles. During your studies, you will
agreements, and leadership. to expand their operations and trading
learn about the principles of property law,
networks overseas, or in state and federal
Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as finance and investment, asset management,
government organisations and trade
professional HR managers in public town planning and property valuations.
associations.
or private sector roles, for example, in You will apply advanced software and
professional practices, trade unions, Marketing computer programs to solve business
employer associations, government Marketing is about understanding problems related to land development and
departments, management consultancies, and identifying customers’ needs, management.
industrial relations, negotiation and communicating brand values, and engaging Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in
advocacy, and occupational health and customers to increase business sales. property investment, development,
safety. For this reason, marketing is a crucial management and valuation.
component of the success of any business.
12 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020Bachelor of Business Management
COURSE LIST
COMPULSORY COURSES MAJORS
Accounting for Decision Making Advertising International Business
Business Law Advertising and Consumer Culture Global Human Resource Management*
Business Policy and Strategy Advertising Media Globalisation and Business*
Economics for Business Advertising Research International Business Management*
Foundations of Marketing Advertising Strategy* International Business Operations*
Introduction to Financial Management Contemporary Issues in Advertising Managing International Legal Complexity*
Introduction to Management Creative Advertising and Production Understanding Cultures in International
Foundations of Advertising* Business*
Organisational Behaviour
Transforming Business with Information Online Advertising
Marketing
Systems
Business Economics Applied Market Research
Competition Policy and Regulation Brand Management and Strategy
Economics of Business Strategy* Consumer Behaviour*
Financial Markets and Institutions Contemporary Issues in Marketing
Marketing Analysis
Important Introduction to Strategic Thinking
Management of Financial Institutions Marketing Strategy*
Ensure that the courses you select are Managerial Economics Product and Service Management
appropriate for your program requirements The Macroeconomy and Business Conditions* Sales and Account Management
and rules. Refer to the program plans at
Understanding China
bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans. For a full list Real Estate and Development
of courses and electives, visit uq.edu.au/ Business Information Systems Advanced Valuation#
study. Note: courses are subject to change, Building Construction Management and
Advanced Data Analytics
and not all courses are offered every year. Economics#
Business Information Security
To be eligible to join professional bodies, Development Appraisal Project#
Business Process Management
you may be required to complete certain Economic Geography: Location and Land Use#
courses. Data Analytics and Information Management*
Introduction to Planning#
eBusiness Systems and Strategy
Investment Method of Valuation*
Information Analysis and System Design*
Real Estate Development Planning*
Information Systems Strategy*
Real Estate Investment#
Managing Business Data*
For more information Real Estate Law*
Statutory Valuation*
business.uq.edu.au/bachelors Human Resources
Sustainable Real Estate Management*
Employment Relations*
Valuation Principles*
Global Human Resource Management
Human Resource Development
Introduction to Human Resource Management*
Leading and Managing People
* You must complete these specified courses within
Managing Performance your major.
Organisational Design and Change Management #
These courses must be taken for full professional
Strategic Human Resource Management accreditation eligibility.
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 13Ranked #38 in the world for
accounting and finance
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
Bachelor of
Commerce
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) will equip you with
the fundamental knowledge, a strong commercial focus
and the necessary skills for a career in accounting, financial
management, banking, business analysis, business information
systems and management.
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equivalent) study (Honours), Information English and
Technology, Laws (Honours), Mathematics B
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Why Commerce at UQ? What you will study If you are seeking an in-depth
UQ Business School commerce graduates How can business performance be understanding of how accounting, business
are in high demand. We are well regarded measured and assessed? What aspects information systems and finance add value
for our commerce program and are of performance can be improved and to business and the global economy, then
currently ranked 38th in the world for how? How can company, project and this program is for you.
accounting and finance.^ By choosing to investment value be determined to
study the commerce program, you will make buy/sell decisions? How do foreign Career opportunities
develop a combination of core commerce markets, derivatives and debt markets This program will set you up for a thriving
skills, specialist knowledge, and critical affect my client’s portfolio? What is an career in the public or private sectors in
evaluation and problem-solving abilities. auditor’s responsibility? How can big accounting, banking, financial management,
Your expertise will ensure you are sought data be analysed to add value? What business analysis, business information
by employers and add value to a business issues arise from operating in a virtual systems and general management.
within a rapidly changing world. corporate environment? You will investigate
^QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018 these topics and more as you study our Honours
commerce program.
Our honours program is a challenging
After examining the fundamental principles and rewarding additional year of study.
of commerce, you will learn how you can As an honours student, you will hone your
apply and adapt them in response to business and finance knowledge and skills
specific challenges faced by businesses. You through research and advanced coursework.
will build specialised knowledge and skills Honours is a small-intake program,
through one or two majors as you progress admitting only the top students from the
through years 2 and 3 of your program. Bachelor of Commerce.
Professional memberships
As a graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with a diverse range of professional bodies:
14 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020"Studying a dual commerce/
law program allows me to
satisfy my intellectual hunger,
and the diverse range of
subjects offered provides me
with a brilliant background,
no matter what career path
I choose. The varying subject
matters and worldviews that
I've been exposed to have been
refreshing, and allowed me to
develop a new outlook."
Julius Moller
Bachelor of Commerce /
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 15Majors Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as Finance
Develop in-depth skills and experience by accountants in public and private Finance is a dynamic field that will afford
choosing one or two majors relevant to corporations, management and consulting you a vast range of opportunities both
your desired career. A major consists of six firms, small business, banks and other locally and internationally. You will build
courses from one area of specialisation. financial institutions, government and your financial acumen by combining core
government-owned corporations, and not- knowledge of valuation, risk management,
Accounting for-profit organisations. corporate finance and banking with
If you’re an aspiring accountant, this major Business Information Systems practical application through case studies
is essential. It is also extremely valuable and simulations. This will place you at the
if you want a career in the corporate, Discover the relationship between
forefront of career opportunities in financial
government or not-for-profit sectors business and technology, and the crucial
and portfolio management, corporate
because it provides a solid foundation role information systems play in high-
finance, risk assessment, and business
for sound financial decision-making. The performing organisations. You will develop
analysis.
courses offered will advance your financial skills in data analytics, analysis of business
information requirements and security, Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in finance,
and accounting acumen by developing your banking, stockbroking, management
knowledge of contemporary financial and process improvement and digital business.
This broad foundation will allow you to consulting, corporate financial management
management accounting practice, taxation and government agencies.
and corporate law. You will build your skills make recommendations about the use of
in critical analysis, problem-solving and technology and systems in organisations to
reporting. Follow study plans that cover achieve a competitive advantage.
the necessary prerequisites and you can Careers: Graduates enjoy a wide range of
apply for associate membership of the careers in consulting, data infrastructure,
key Australian accounting professional online services / marketing, data analytics,
bodies, Certified Practising Accountants public sector departments and technology
(CPA) Australia and Chartered Accountants agencies.
Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
Bachelor of Commerce
COURSE LIST
COMPULSORY COURSES MAJORS
Business Law Accounting Data Analytics and Information Management*
Economics for Business Accounting for Corporate Structures² Information Analysis and System Design*
Financial Reporting and Analysis Accounting Information and Software Information Systems Strategy*
Integrated Commerce in Practice Applications Managing Business Data*
Introduction to Finance Analysis of Financial Statements
Principles of Management Accounting Auditing and Public Practice¹ Finance
Quantitative Economic and Business Corporations Law² Asset Pricing
Analysis A External Reporting Issues² Banking and Lending Decisions
Transforming Business with Information Income Tax Law¹ or
Systems
Management Accounting² Financial Markets and Institutions
Corporate Finance
Business Information Systems Derivatives and Risk Management
Advanced Data Analytics International Financial Management
Business Information Security Introductory Econometrics
Business Process Management
Important For more information * You must complete these specified courses within
your major.
Ensure that the courses you select are
business.uq.edu.au/bachelors 1. This course must be studied by students wishing to obtain
appropriate for your program requirements and CAANZ accreditation and is recommended but not required
for CPA accreditation. Students who do not complete the
rules. Refer to the program plans at
course will be required to undertake it as part of their
bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans. For a full list CPA study.
of courses and electives, visit uq.edu.au/study. 2. This course must be studied by students wishing to obtain
Note: courses are subject to change, and not all CAANZ and CPA accreditation.
courses are offered every year. To be eligible to
join professional bodies, you may be required to
complete certain courses.
16 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020Bachelor of
International
Hotel and Tourism
Management
The Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management (BIHTM) will open up
exciting career opportunities for you in the global tourism industry. This program
will prepare you for a successful professional and managerial career in tourism,
hospitality or events.
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ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED
777001 2194 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 11 /78 3 years full-time 1, 2 St Lucia Additional Arts, Queensland Year 12 (or
(or part-time year of Business equivalent) English, Mathematics
equivalent) study Management A or any combination of
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Why International Hotel and placements, executive shadowing positions, in and evaluate hospitality encounters.
Tourism Management at UQ? wine immersion programs, Disney World Contemporary issues such as sustainability,
internships, and domestic and international innovation and customer service will be
UQ Business School is internationally
study tours. explored at local, regional and global
recognised for its tourism programs and
* United Nations World Tourism Organization levels. You will learn to develop solutions
is the only Australian university business
Tourism Education Qualification to current and future industry challenges,
school to offer programs with UNWTO
creating change wherever you go.
TedQual* certification.
What you will study
The BIHTM program blends cutting-edge
How can we promote tourism and ensure Career opportunities
research and theory with practical exercises
to develop your managerial abilities and the sustainability of natural resources? How Thanks to your advanced management
business acumen. Our lecturers have can social media impact the way we travel? training and impressive professional
strong industry and research experience, What effects will the world’s growing networks, you will be well positioned for a
integrating their expertise into their population have on tourism? promising career in the tourism, hospitality
teaching. You will examine all of these issues and or events industries. Our graduates are in
more as part of the BIHTM program. You high demand with employers, both locally
A special feature of this program is its Work
will have opportunities to develop, promote and internationally.
Integrated Learning (WIL) component.
Through WIL, you will have access to and deliver events; design and market
tourist facilities and attractions; and engage Honours
hands-on opportunities including individual
This program functions as an extra year of
high-quality study, showing employers you
Professional memberships have what it takes to excel in the tourism,
As a graduate you may be eligible for memberships with a diverse range of professional bodies: hospitality or events industries. The high-
level research skills you develop will open
up further opportunities for you in industry,
or they could lead to a higher degree by
research (HDR) program.
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 17"Looking back, the most
valuable thing I learned
throughout my studies at UQ is
to trust myself and my abilities,
to embrace opportunities
and take charge of my own
learning. My study experience
was exceptional, and I
thoroughly enjoyed learning
from highly experienced
leaders in the industry."
Janita Zhang
Bachelor of International Hotel and
Tourism Management
Janita currently works at The American
Chamber of Commerce in Australia in
the role of Event Manager QLD and
Digital Communications Design Lead
(National).
18 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020The only Australian university
to offer programs with UNWTO
TedQual* certification
* United Nations World Tourism Organization Tourism
Education Qualification
Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management
COURSE LIST
COMPULSORY COURSES MAJORS
Accounting for Decision Making Event Management
Applied Economics for Tourism Event Marketing and Consumer Behaviour Gaming and Casino Management
Business Law Event Operations Management Hotel Operations
Foundations of Marketing Event Planning and Management Strategic Hospitality Management
Introduction to Management Event Sponsorship and Fundraising
Principles of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Fundamentals of Event Management Tourism Management
Service Management in Tourism Strategic Event Management Destination and Experience Marketing
Sustainable Tourism Responsible Tourism and Ethics
Tourist and Visitor Behaviour Hospitality Management Strategic Tourism Management
Discourses in Hospitality Tourism and Leisure Operations Management
Entrepreneurship in Hospitality Tourism Policy and Planning
Food and Beverage Management Tourism Sales and Distribution
Majors resort management. You will develop an
Develop in-depth skills and practical understanding of, and skills in, the essence Important
experience by choosing majors relevant of ‘hospitality’, the international hotel
to your desired career. You can specialise industry, technological applications in Ensure that the courses you select
hospitality management and large-scale are appropriate for your program
in one or two areas that align with your requirements and rules. Refer to the
interests. A major consists of six courses services management, small business and
program plans at
from one area of specialisation. entrepreneurship, casinos and gaming, and
bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans.
food and beverage management.
Event Management Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in For a full list of courses and electives,
Event management is an exciting and management and marketing roles in hotels, visit uq.edu.au/study. Note: courses are
growing industry. You will gain an resorts, casinos, restaurants, cruise liners, subject to change, and not all courses are
understanding of the nature, characteristics commercial catering and clubs. offered every year. To be eligible to join
and role of events, and specialist knowledge professional bodies, you may be required
in all aspects of event management. You Tourism Management to complete certain courses.
will learn about the history and impact of Tourism is one of the most important
festivals, and study event operations for industries in Australia. This area of study
business, artistic, cultural and sporting covers tourism operations, destination For more information
events. You will also develop managerial marketing and policy. You will develop
business.uq.edu.au/bachelors
and entrepreneurial capabilities in managerial expertise in issues relating
marketing, sponsorship and fundraising for to sustainability, ecotourism, policy and
events. planning, visitor behaviour, and the
Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as environmental, social and economic
event and festival managers, consultants, impacts of tourism. You will be at the
conference and convention centre forefront of current and future trends
managers, and in various roles in public and and issues for the industry, including
private tourism organisations. niche markets. Case studies and site visits
provide practical and relevant skills and
Hospitality Management knowledge to ensure your success upon
As the hospitality industry shifts from a graduation.
skills-based to a knowledge-based industry, Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in
higher learning has become critical for tourism organisations, tourism and hotel
career success. This major focuses on consultancies, and other tourism-related
the vibrant global hospitality industry, industries including wholesale and retail
which includes hotel, restaurant and travel, airlines and the cruise industry.
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 192nd top economics research institute in Australia RePEc December 2018 #3 in the world for research into efficiency and productivity RePEc December 2018
School of
Economics
Study with one of the largest and most influential economics
schools in Australia.
Highly ranked Academic and
UQ’s School of Economics is consistently
ranked in the top five per cent of research-
industry leaders
intensive economics departments in the Our accomplished scholars claim a large
world.* Our world-class academic staff share of Australia’s economics honours,
and diverse courses will equip you with competitive research grants, prestigious
theoretical knowledge to address real-life fellowships and high-quality publications.
problems. We are home to more than 70 active
teaching and research staff, including
Economics provides meaningful solutions
specialists in energy and climate change,
to many of the big issues facing our
productivity and efficiency analysis,
world, such as climate change, the ageing
development economics, and labour and
population, complex international trade
agricultural economics.
negotiations and assisting economies to be
competitive in an increasingly globalised
context. Careers
* Research Papers in Economics (RePEc)
Economics graduates are highly sought
after and among the highest paid in
Push your Australia.** They work as economists in
consultancies, financial services firms
boundaries and global corporations, as well as for
government and international agencies
Our stimulating academic environment
including the Reserve Bank of Australia,
attracts the brightest and best economics
the World Bank, the International Monetary
students from around the country and
Fund, and federal and state treasuries.
internationally. You will be encouraged to
Training in economics teaches you to
be part of the rigorous debates that
analyse and make decisions – skills that are
challenge and extend conventional
in demand in most professions, which is
economic thought.
why economics is one of the most popular
combinations in dual degrees.
** Graduate Destination Survey 2016
Nobel Prize Laureate
in Economics (1994) for Game Theory, John C Harsanyi
(1920–2000), launched his academic career as an
economics lecturer at UQ
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 21Bachelor of
Advanced Finance
and Economics (Honours)
The Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) (BAdvFin&Econ(Hons))
is your passport to becoming a leader in the fields of finance and economics.
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714311 2402 1 / 99 / 42 / 99.00 1 / 99 4 / 95 4 years full-time 1 St Lucia Part of standard program, Queensland Year 12 (or
awarded based on grade point equivalent) English,
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Why Advanced Finance and What you will study Honours
Economics at UQ? What are the economic and social Honours is awarded to all graduates of this
This program closely integrates the outcomes of policy changes? What effect program in the following classes (based on
disciplines of economics and finance and has the global financial crisis had on GPA) Class I, Class IIA, Class IIB, Class IIIA,
allows you to focus on core areas at a macroeconomic theory and monetary Class IIIB.
high level. Courses and activities that are policy? Which financial issues confront
exclusive to the program ensure you will most companies? Explore these issues and Majors
forge lifelong personal and professional more in this interdisciplinary program jointly You can develop greater depth of
connections with your cohort. taught by UQ Business School and the knowledge by undertaking a major that
Working with our world-class academic School of Economics. is relevant to your desired career. A major
staff will help you establish strong links with You will develop the analytical rigour and consists of courses from one area of
leading employers. You may also have the technical knowledge to be an economist specialisation to provide additional depth
opportunity to study a semester abroad at in a variety of public and private sector to the discipline. Undertaking a major
one of our prominent international partner careers or a leader in finance, investment may lead to further study in the discipline
universities. banking, capital markets, equity or venture through a higher degree by research, such
capital. as a PhD.
At the end of your third year, you will Economics
choose to major in either economics
or finance, or complete a more general In this major, you will take advanced courses
pathway and undertake a range of elective in theoretical and applied economics and
courses and a team project. undertake a substantial piece of research in
a chosen area of your interest.
Career opportunities Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as
analysts, advisers and economists in
Potential career pathways include
the public and private sectors in fields
investment banking, funds management,
including business, finance, international
management and financial consulting,
UQ offers Australia’s stockbroking, international finance and
development, management or research.
only Bachelor of trade or employment with a government Finance
agency such as the Reserve Bank of
Advanced Finance and Australia. You may also go on to study for a
In this major, you will take advanced
courses in theoretical and/or applied
Economics (Honours) higher degree by research (HDR). finance and have the opportunity to
degree undertake a substantial piece of research in
a chosen area of your interest.
22 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020"The high calibre of lecturers and tutors across
all courses has allowed me to develop strong
academic foundations across finance and
economics, which I believe will set me up
extremely well for postgraduate study and a
future career in either field."
Josephine Auer
Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
corporate finance, investment banking,
stockbroking, management and financial
consulting.
COURSE LIST
No major
COMPULSORY COURSES MAJORS
You will complete a four-unit team project
and various elective courses in economics Advanced Investments and Portfolio Economics
and finance. Management
Advanced Microeconometrics
Advanced Macroeconomics
Honours Thesis
Advanced Microeconomics
Professional memberships Macroeconomics A
Applied Corporate Finance
Macroeconomics B
As a graduate, you may be eligible for Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics
Microeconomics A
membership with this professional body: and Finance
Microeconomics B
Derivatives and Risk Management
Financial Institutions Management
Finance
Financial Markets and Institutions
Corporate Finance Honours
Financial Modelling
Empirical Finance Honours
Fixed Income Analytics and Treasury
Empirical Finance Honours II
Management
Honours Thesis A
Foundations of Management Accounting
Scientific Methods in Commerce
International Financial Management
Important
Introductory Econometrics
No major
You must follow the BAdvFin&Econ(Hons) Macroeconomic Policy
Advanced Corporate Finance
program plan (available at bel.uq.edu. Mathematical Economics
Benefit–Cost Analysis for Business
au/program-plans) because the program Microeconomic Policy
Causal Inference for Microeconometrics
contains a progression rule that prevents Principles of Financial Accounting
Competition Policy and Regulation
you from enrolling in subsequent years of Principles of Financial Management
Economics of International Finance
the program until you have gained credit Principles of Macroeconomics
for all courses in the preceding year. Economics or Finance Team Project
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Econometrics
Quantitative Economic and Business
Analysis A Financial Statement Analysis
Game Theory and Strategy
For more information Tools of Economic Analysis
International Study Tour
business.uq.edu.au/bachelors Monetary Economics
Professional Practicum
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