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BUSINESS BUSINESS UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2019 Accountancy Finance Management Advertising Human resource management Marketing Economics International business Public relations
EVERY YEAR MANY PEOPLE
MAKE QUT THEIR FIRST
CHOICE FOR STUDY.
Here’s why you might like to make it yours.
BE IN DEMAND GLOBAL OUTLOOK
QUT graduates are in demand. During With QUT’s world-class courses
your time at QUT you’ll gain the and learning facilities, and programs
knowledge, skills and connections to for overseas experience, you will be
thrive in your chosen field. prepared to work in Australia and
internationally.
REAL-WORLD COURSES RESEARCH WITH IMPACT
Prepare for employment in a changing QUT researchers are working on
world with up-to-date courses and some of the biggest challenges and
flexible options to tailor your degree to opportunities facing Australia and the
your interests. global community.
CONVENIENT CAMPUSES LEARN FROM THE BEST
QUT has campuses at Gardens You’ll be taught by award-winning
Point and Kelvin Grove in central teaching staff and have access to
Brisbane. With high-quality academic, industry-standard facilities and
recreational and support facilities, you opportunities for practical,
will find QUT the perfect place to study. real-world learning.
THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE
You will study in a culturally diverse
and inclusive environment, with
opportunities to help you discover
your place in the world and make the
most of your time at QUT.
The difference is real. Find out more at www.qut.edu.au/graduate-success
BUSINESS CONTENTS 2 Why choose business at QUT? 4 Work integrated learning 6 Go global—international study experiences 8 Beyond the classroom 10 Business on campus 11 Scholarships to support and recognise your achievements 12 Corporate Partners in Excellence scholarship program BUSINESS DEGREES 14 Dean’s Honours Program 16 Bachelor of Business—International 18 Bachelor of Business 20 Flexible study options MAJORS 22 Accountancy 24 Economics 26 Finance 27 Human resource management 28 Management 29 Advertising 30 Marketing 31 Public relations 32 International business 33 DOUBLE DEGREES 36 Diploma in Business 37 How do I apply? 39 Business at a glance
WHY CHOOSE
BUSINESS AT QUT?
nationally and internationally, are regularly You will gain business experience before
assessed and must meet rigorous you graduate through work integrated
international quality assurance processes. learning opportunities. Our students
engage with business professionals in
PREPARE FOR YOUR BUSINESS a range of ways including internship
CAREER programs, career preparation workshops
The QUT Business School is Australia’s and industry projects. Free co-curricular
QUT business graduates enjoy a high
first business school to attain triple programs such as Business Advantage
employment rate and diverse career
accreditation by international accrediting will further develop your business skills.
opportunities in Australia and overseas.
agencies: the European Foundation for Your degree will also include work-
They are recognised by employers for
Management Development (EFMD) for relevant information and case studies
their flexibility, real-world knowledge,
EQUIS and the American Association to to ensure you have the knowledge and
contemporary business skills and
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business insight to be effective in your employment
professional know-how.
(AACSB) for all our business courses, and from day one.
the UK-based Association of MBAs The QUT Business School maintains
In the final semester of your QUT
(AMBA) for our MBA programs. Less than strong connections with the local, national
business degree, you will study a unique
one per cent of all business schools and international business communities.
unit, Real World Ready, which will help
worldwide have achieved triple Industry representatives advise us on the
you transition from university to the
accreditation and we are proud to be part content of our programs, which ensures
workplace. You will develop and refine
of this elite group. that our students develop the skills
your professional skills and practice
businesses want.
working in interdisciplinary teams on a
A QUALITY-ASSURED EDUCATION Because Australia is part of a global real-world project under the guidance of
FOR YOU business community our degrees academic and industry mentors.
include internationally relevant material.
Our triple international accreditation means
Lecturers with international experience
you can be sure that your course and SUPPORT FOR SUCCESS
and students from more than 60
your lecturers are of the highest standard, The 4S Study Skills program offers help
countries will add a global perspective
and that your degree will be recognised in the core units of your degree. The
to your studies. Our students also travel
internationally as being awarded by a program will develop your academic skills
abroad to study at our many international
quality school. To be accredited, our with workshops tailored to assessment
partner institutions, increasing their global
programs, staff and engagement with the tasks and one-on-one appointments with
employment opportunities.
business and academic communities, tutors who provide individual advice on
your assignment submissions.
CELESTE BURKE
When deciding where to study, I did a
lot of research and I even called a few
of my dream potential employers. They
shared how QUT graduates were so
prepared for the real world and had
great practical skills. Once I had heard
everybody’s feedback, I knew
it had to be QUT.
2
The student learning advisers program GAIN EXPERIENCE WHILE
is run by the QUT Business School to YOU STUDY
help students achieve their study goals QUT prepares work-ready graduates
through peer support. Our student by providing students with real-
learning advisers are available to assist 25 undergraduate
world learning experiences, which
you with your course, assignment or and postgraduate
integrate theory, knowledge and skills
exam preparation questions. As these of a discipline with professional and STUDENT LEARNING
advisers are business students, they will
understand your concerns and questions,
contemporary practice. ADVISERS
and have the experience and ability to QUT provides work integrated learning
answer them. Learning advisers are (WIL) as one aspect of our commitment
available in each study area to provide to real-world learning. WIL connects
detailed advice on how to improve your students with industry and their
assessments. community through their course of study.
See page 4 for more information.
Throughout your studies the helpful
staff from QUT Business School will be
CAREER PLANNING AND
available to answer your questions about
ASSISTANCE
CAREERS FAIR
the school and its support services 600 students
Career development support is available
including admission, enrolment and
from expert staff through HiQ. Attend
23 external exhibitors
managing your progress. Speaker sessions included: Interview
group sessions or discussions on résumé
Skills; Consultancy Career; Career
writing, interviews and other job-seeking
CUSTOMISE YOUR STUDY Commandos—a student success panel
skills. The QUT CareerHub portal can be
Design a course that suits your interests
used to find part-time and full-time work.
and career goals. Find out more about
broadening your studies with a second In the QUT Business School we also host
major, minors and extensions on pages an annual careers fair for our students.
18–20. Enhance your employability with This gives you access to organisations
a double degree (see pages 33–35), promoting their employment opportunities
or deepen your knowledge through an and employer presentations to help you
honours or masters degree. prepare for your career.
GEORDIE
WILLIAMSON
I have been very lucky to have
had the experiences I did
through the QUT Business
School. The international
case competitions taught me
to think quickly and provided
opportunities to pitch real-world
solutions to businesses of every
type. I gained friendships with
incredible people from around
the world and at home.
3
WORK INTEGRATED
LEARNING
Work integrated learning is part of all industry or community-based partner. other students from your study area and
courses in the QUT Business School. You will integrate and extend the work with an industry or community
It provides you with opportunities to learn knowledge and skills developed through partner, under the supervision of an
through engagement with industry and your studies, collaborating with other academic team.
community partners in authentic activities students, and guided by academics
The NEXT Innovation Challenge provides
that are planned for and assessed as and industry-based coaches. The Real
an interdisciplinary, work integrated
part of your course. Work integrated World Ready unit was designed and
learning project, with teams researching,
learning combines learning experiences, is delivered by a team of academics,
developing and pitching a business
coursework and assessment, with learning designers, students and alumni,
idea as part of a national challenge,
practical application in real-world settings. along with leading employers and
in a 12-week innovation accelerator
entrepreneurs. You will be prepared
Work integrated learning is delivered experience.
for the challenges of business, and the
in many ways including capstone
changing world of work and career.
experiences, placements and internships, INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
and project-based units. All of these
You can participate in a study tour as a
activities give you valuable opportunities PLACEMENTS
work integrated learning experience and
to engage with industry and community The Bachelor of Business offers an
receive academic credit. With academic
partners, both individually and in teams. elective unit linked to a work integrated
staff, teams of students have visited
learning placement, usually as an
leading advertising, public relations
BUSINESS CAPSTONE: REAL internship, which is relevant to your major.
and digital agencies in Hong Kong and
WORLD READY You will gain practical experience and
Singapore. Others have visited Europe to
apply the knowledge and skills acquired
All undergraduate business students see behind the scenes in marketing some
during your studies. Through placement,
complete the business capstone unit, of the world’s great brands.
you will develop as a reflective emerging
Real World Ready. The Real World Using digital tools to support
professional, and be better prepared for
Ready unit enables you to develop your collaboration and learning, some of our
the world of work on graduation.
own professional identity and refine students have worked across a semester
your transferable skills and personal in virtual teams with students from
strengths, working individually and in an PROJECTS University of Minnesota on an authentic
interdisciplinary team. In an embedded You may be involved in a work integrated case in human resources.
work integrated learning project, teams learning project in response to a
develop and pitch ideas and innovations current challenge or opportunity for an
to answer a challenge posed by an organisation. You will collaborate with
JESSICA BOHAN
I became involved in QUT’s
work integrated learning
program through studying the
NEXT Innovation Challenge
unit. As part of this experience
I had the opportunity to intern
at Deloitte Australia in their
strategic consulting division.
I expanded my professional
network, interacted directly
with clients and put my
classroom learnings into
practice. This proved invaluable
for my personal development,
strengthening my interpersonal
and presentation skills.
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K ATIE DEL ANEY
I was fortunate to undertake an
internship with Sunsuper through
the Real World Internship unit. This
experience allowed me to network with
industry professionals, understand
workplace environments and get a
taste for the real world in my chosen
field. From this internship, Sunsuper
offered me a full-time position within
the company once I graduated.
HAMISH KILLEN
I chose to study a double degree
in marketing and creative writing to
increase my versatility and employability.
As part of my studies, I gain industry
experience through work integrated
learning. So far, I've completed two
internships, which were both really eye-
opening experiences. I learnt a lot about
my fields.
5
GO GLOBAL
INTERNATIONAL STUDY EXPERIENCES
Gain an advantage by adding international INTERNATIONAL DOUBLE Make your CV stand out
experience to your degree with an DEGREES Participating in an overseas study
outstanding choice of countries, cultures Gain a second bachelor degree from one program requires initiative, commitment
and contexts. of our select overseas partner institutions and flexibility. These are all qualities that
in addition to your QUT business degree. employers value highly, so the skills you
EXCHANGE AND SHORT-TERM The Bachelor of Business—International develop while overseas can give you an
STUDY program provides the option to complete edge in the job market.
Explore different cultures, gain rewarding two internationally recognised degrees
in four years. For more details refer to The time of your life
experiences and take the opportunity
to establish an international network to page 16. These experiences will give you stories
enhance your career prospects. The and memories for a lifetime. But don’t
just take our word for it. Check out
QUT Business School partners with BENEFITS OF INTERNATIONAL
what current and previous exchange
more than 80 leading business schools PROGRAMS
around the world. students have to say about their overseas
Communicating in a new language adventures at blogs.qut.edu.au/qut-
Exchange and short-term study programs exchange-students
Most partner universities teach in English,
run from three weeks to 12 months and
however, you could use this opportunity
are credited towards your QUT degree.
The QUT Business School provides
to learn a new language or improve your MORE INFORMATION
high school foreign language skills by For more information visit www.qut.edu.au/
financial support with scholarships to help
practising it with native speakers while business/courses-and-study/global-
you make the most of the experience.
overseas. opportunities
You can also gain international work
You may like to prepare for your exchange
experience by linking your exchange with
and communications in your host country
an international internship. Opportunities
by incorporating language studies into
in this area are growing each year and will
your degree, as a second major, minor
give your résumé a competitive edge.
or electives. Plus, you will enhance your
You will also have the opportunity to international career options. For more
participate in international conferences, information about studying a language
events and competitions. refer to pages 18–20.
REBECCA
COLBROOK
I studied at Trinity College
Dublin for six months and on
the way home took part in
a short-term study program
in Mumbai as credit for a
Development Economics
subject. The program offered
a truly immersive experience
in India and the opportunity to
develop strategy to address
socioeconomic issues. It took
theory beyond the classroom
and gave us the opportunity
to work with industry and non-
profit representatives.
6
BUSINESS CASE CASE COMPETITIONS
COMPETITIONS International undergraduate case competitions over the past 10 years
81 COMPETITIONS
As a QUT business student, you can
join one of the world’s most successful
business case competition teams, testing
your skills and networking with business
11 X 1ST PLACE
students from across the world. Case
competitions involve students from
leading national and global business
34 PODIUM FINISHES
schools competing to develop solutions
to complex business problems. We
sponsor and coach our students, and
have developed a strong reputation,
300 STUDENTS INVOLVED
more
recently winning events in Canada, USA,
than
Singapore and Thailand.
100 DIFFERENT UNIVERSITIES
more
than
Competed
against
230 11
WHAT GLOBAL student professional
482
exchanges
EXPERIENCES DID development
QUT BUSINESS
SCHOOL STUDENTS 122 STUDENTS
PARTICIPATED IN
51
short-term students
HAVE IN 2017? study INTERNATIONAL participated in
placements PROGRAMS IN 2017. competitions
9 59
research faculty-led study
opportunities placements
LEAH DUGDALE
I wanted to leave my comfort zone
and challenge myself by living in a
different country. Vienna is an incredibly
interesting place—there was always
something to explore. I had to develop
my German language skills and be
flexible in my approach to problem
solving. This experience taught me to
be more self-assured and independent,
traits an employer would look on
favourably.
7
BEYOND THE
CLASSROOM
Make the most of your university STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS SPONSORSHIPS
experience by getting involved in a variety Student associations can help you meet You will have the opportunity to
of real-world learning and development new friends, gain access to industry attend local and international events,
opportunities available to our students. events and add to your university and research seminars, or hear from
Some of our programs are exclusive to experience. Whatever your business international guest lecturers, as well as
the QUT Business School. major, there is a student association for build your networks and industry contacts.
you. These include:
THE BUSINESS ADVANTAGE Recent activities include:
• Business and Management Student
PROGRAM Association (BAMSA) Brisbane Model United Nations
Develop your personal and professional • QUT Accountancy Students’ Conference (BrisMUN)
skills and enhance your workplace Association (QUTASA) The Brisbane Model United Nations
competitiveness by taking advantage of • AMPed (Association for advertising, Conference (BrisMUN) is a three-day
this free program available to all business marketing, public relations and academic simulation of United Nations
students. international business students) proceedings. Approximately 250
Short modules are delivered by guest • QUT Economics and Finance Society university students from around Australia
presenters, including experts from (EFS) gather in Brisbane and represent a
industry and community leaders. • QUT Women in Business country on mock UN committees,
The modules are highly interactive • QUT Starters. with the aim of debating and resolving
and offer you the opportunity to form international issues.
valuable connections. You will receive a In addition, you can join sporting, hobby,
certificate for any completed modules to political and special interest groups to University Scholars Leadership
add to your résumé. socialise, have fun and learn new skills. Symposium
While module offerings can change from The University Scholars Leadership
semester to semester, here is a sample of
AIESEC Symposium is a humanitarian leadership
what may be available: The QUT Business School hosts a chapter program, held in the Asia-Pacific region,
of AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run where outstanding university students
• Leadership
organisation. Present in over 110 countries can learn, explore and address global
• Emotional intelligence concerns regarding the plight of those
and territories and with more than 80 000
• Public speaking members, AIESEC provides a platform for suffering in extreme poverty.
• Entrepreneurship youth leadership development. Visit
• Group work www.aiesecaustralia.org Global Voices
• Facilitation skills The QUT Business School has partnered
• Social entrepreneurship ENACTUS with non-profit organisation, Global
Design thinking Voices, to give a business student the
•
Enactus is the world’s largest university-
LinkedIn and employment preparation opportunity to be a part of its funded
• based, free-enterprise organisation.
youth delegations engaging with
• Interview skills It aims to develop students’ leadership,
international policy. Previous international
• Networking. communication and teamwork skills while
delegations have attended the WTO
creating and implementing community
For more information, visit www.qut.edu.au/ Forum in Geneva, Switzerland and the
outreach projects that improve the quality
business/courses-and-study/real- OECD Forum in Paris, France.
of life for people in need. Apply to join the
world-learning/practical-learning
team at enactusqut.com
MORE THAN 500 STUDENT PARTICIPATIONS IN
24 BUSINESS ADVANTAGE MODULES IN 2017
8CATARINA PIPERIDIS
The Business Advantage Program
gave me the opportunity to hone my
skills so that when it came to interview
time I felt well prepared. I now work
as a management consultant for Nous
Group and they are currently training
consultants using the same framework
I learnt about at QUT, which makes
you think how far ahead of the curve
Business Advantage was at the time.
DHILUKSHAN
RAMALINGAM
QUT provided me with the perfect
platform to become an entrepreneur.
Throughout my degree I had
opportunities to network and build my
connections. I made sure that I attended
events organised by all the business
societies when possible. Simple things
like attending QUT Accountancy
Students’ Association (QUTASA) events
meant that I knew the people within the
society, and had a network of contacts
when I started my business.
9BUSINESS ON
CAMPUS
QUT has campuses at Gardens Point Facilities at Gardens Point campus
and Kelvin Grove in central Brisbane. include:
The Bachelor of Business is offered at the • 24-hour computing laboratories
Gardens Point campus however you may • cafés and food court
need to attend classes at Kelvin Grove • indoor FINA-standard, 50-metre
campus for electives or double degrees. swimming pool and a gym
Our campuses are linked by free shuttle • bookshop and retail outlets
buses. Visit www.qut.edu.au/campuses- • Oodgeroo Unit
and-facilities • licensed bar
• Gardens Theatre
GARDENS POINT CAMPUS • QUT Art Museum
With more than 30 000 students, • Old Government House including
Gardens Point campus is a prime William Robinson Gallery
location in Brisbane’s city centre beside • automatic teller machines (ATMs)
the Brisbane River, City Botanic Gardens • travel agency
and Parliament House. • QUT medical centre and counselling
• childcare centre.
Business students have exclusive
access to some facilities in Z block
such as the Balcony on 9, a business
lounge with rooms for group study and
a kitchenette, and a student lounge
with open access to computers, cafés,
study areas, televised news and digital
announcements about what’s on in the
QUT Business School.
JAROD L AM
QUT has beautiful campuses
at the heart of Brisbane city.
QUT’s location means that it’s
within walking distance of all the
major public transport stations
and the city centre. For me,
there is even a bike path from
my house directly to uni, and
it’s a super fun way to commute
every day and stay active.
10SCHOLARSHIPS
TO SUPPORT AND RECOGNISE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
QUT’s scholarship programs can enhance To register for consideration complete an Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships
your studies and help you develop real- application using the link on the Business are available through the Equity
world experience as part of your degree. Academic Excellence Scholarship web Scholarships Scheme for Aboriginal and/
For information about Corporate Partners page. Applications close 16 November or Torres Strait Islander students who
in Excellence and Dean’s Honours 2018. Offers will be made in January are from low-income backgrounds or
scholarship programs, refer to pages 12 2019 to successful applicants. experiencing financial hardship. Other
and 14. scholarships are also available.
Visit www.qut.edu.au/business/
INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIP
scholarships for the full range of OPPORTUNITIES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW-
scholarships and application closing dates. The QUT Business School is committed INCOME STUDENTS
to developing better access to university In 2019, the Equity Scholarships Scheme
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S education for Aboriginal and Torres has around $4 million in scholarships,
Strait Islander peoples to increase bursaries and computers available for
SCHOLARSHIPS
opportunities to participate and succeed people who need financial help. All low-
QUT’s Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships
in their chosen field of study. income students who plan to study at
are awarded to students who have
The Getting Started in Business QUT in 2019 are encouraged to apply for
demonstrated outstanding achievement.
Indigenous Scholarship supports Equity Scholarships.
Scholarships range in value from
$10 000 to $30 000 and are available for exceptional school leavers to make the
academic, sporting or creative excellence. transition from school to university, with SCHOLARSHIP FOR
Academic and sporting scholarships are $4000 paid in their first year to assist with INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
available across all courses. the cost of living, relocation, textbooks or The Triple Crown scholarship is valued
other study-related expenses. up to $29 000 and it is available to
BUSINESS ACADEMIC The Laurie Cowled Indigenous Business international students studying in
Australia and overseas. Triple Crown
EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship supports female school
leavers and TAFE graduates who have a scholars will receive a 25 per cent
If you receive an OP 1–2 and nominate
genuine financial need with $5000 paid in scholarship for all course fees, provided
the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of
their first year towards deferred tuition fees a minimum grade point average is
Business—International or a business
(HECS–HELP) and study-related expenses. maintained throughout the course. The
double degree as your first QTAC
scholarship is available for direct entry
preference, you may be eligible for
into the Bachelor of Business and some
a Business Academic Excellence
double degree programs. Visit www.qut.
Scholarship worth $5000.
edu.au/scholarships/triple-crown
JAKE SYKES
QUT’s Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
offers so many opportunities on top of
the amazing financial support. It has
connected me with other like-minded
students, as well as mentors and
dedicated staff. It’s also been a pathway
into other programs such as working
as a student ambassador. Receiving
a scholarship at QUT has completely
changed my life for the better and makes
the future even more exciting.
11CORPORATE
PARTNERS
IN EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
If you have an excellent academic record graduate with a strong network of peers.
and demonstrated leadership potential, You will also benefit from the opportunity
consider the QUT Business School’s to participate in contemporary business
Corporate Partners in Excellence (CPIE) seminars and functions.
scholarship program.
You will have the opportunity to apply APPLYING FOR ENTRY
the knowledge you gain in the classroom You must be a current Year 12 student at
within high-quality industry, commerce an Australian secondary school in 2018
or government internships. CPIE interns (or in 2017 with no other university studies
consistently report they are valued as undertaken) and apply through QTAC for
professionals, not just as students on a place in QUT’s Bachelor of Business.
work experience. You then need to apply directly to the
QUT Business School for a place in the
The CPIE program will allow you to work
CPIE program.
with other talented students, and provide HOLLY LISTER
you with opportunities to network and To be successful in your application
I have undertaken a number of
develop your leadership abilities. you need to accept an offer into the
internships during my course,
Bachelor of Business single degree
including one as a CPIE Scholar.
program and achieve an OP 1–5. Please
CPIE ADVANTAGES Being immersed in professional
note, the Dean’s Honours Program, the practice has been instrumental in
Generous financial support Bachelor of Business—International developing my academic learning,
You will receive a total of $36 000 over and double degrees are not aligned to providing practical and contextual
three years towards your course fees, this scholarship. QTAC selection rank experience of public relations
textbooks and other study-related adjustments do not apply. activities. This has helped me exceed
expenses. You must maintain a grade requirements in my assessments
The program is available to Australian
point average of 5.5 on QUT’s 7-point and also provided vital networking
citizens and permanent residents only. experiences that put me on track for
scale throughout your studies to retain
For more information visit www.qut.edu.au/ professional life following university.
the scholarship.
business/scholarships or contact the
Career head start QUT Business School Scholarships,
You will develop contacts with employers, Prizes and Work Integrated Learning
completing two 15-week, full-time Coordinator on 07 3138 4632 or email
internships as part of your degree, and bus.scholarships@qut.edu.au
This is an example of a typical course sequence for the CPIE scholarship program:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
5 core units 2 core units Full-time internship 2 major units Full-time internship 1 core unit
+ + + + +
3 major units 1 major unit 3 complementary 1 major unit 1 major unit
study units
+ + +
1 complementary 1 complementary 3 complementary
study unit study unit study units
12PAOLINA DI TRAPANI
I was fortunate to receive
the Corporate Partners in
Excellence scholarship, which
included two four-month
internships with QUT’s
esteemed corporate partners.
This program gave me the
opportunity to experience
practising as an accountant
in different types of firms.
The scholarship was also a
substantial help financially, as
it helped me cover the costs of
my course, textbooks and other
materials.
2018 CORPORATE PARTNERS
This scholarship has been made possible through the generous sponsorship of our 2018 corporate partners:
13DEAN’S HONOURS PROGRAM
2018 OP (including adjustments) 2
As an honours graduate, you can Please note that QTAC selection rank
clearly demonstrate an ability to adjustments do not apply to this program
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 97
undertake rigorous independent scholarship. Students may hold a Vice-
QTAC code 413222 research. Development of these skills Chancellor’s Scholarship and accept an
Campus Gardens Point will differentiate you from your peers in offer into the Dean’s Honours Program.
Duration 3 years full time (bachelor degree) the employment market. You may even Only one merit scholarship will apply.
+ 1 year full time (honours) discover your potential for research work
Dean’s Honours scholars must maintain
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA) and and consider the opportunity to pursue
a grade point average of 5.5 throughout
for accountancy, economics, finance and an academic career through PhD studies.
marketing: Maths A, B or C (4 SA) their studies to retain the scholarship.
A good result in your honours program
OP Guarantee No provides you with direct entry into our
Is the honours program still
Entry February PhD program. available if I’m not accepted into
the Dean’s Honours Program?
The Dean’s Honours Program is a study
DEAN’S HONOURS PROGRAM Even if you do not undertake the
program for high-achieving students,
SCHOLARSHIP scholarship program, you can still
offering you financial support to complete
Dean’s Honours students will be awarded complete an honours year at the end of
both your Bachelor of Business degree
a scholarship valued at $20 000 paid over your Bachelor of Business. Applications
and honours.
the four-year program. Once you apply for honours are accepted from final-year
for the Bachelor of Business (Dean’s Bachelor of Business or double degree
WHY DO HONOURS? Honours Program) course through QTAC students with a grade point average of
An honours degree signals to potential you do not need to apply separately for 5.5 or higher on QUT’s 7-point scale.
employers that you are someone with this scholarship.
exceptional ability, motivation and
To be eligible you must be a current Year SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
commitment to your field. It gives you the
12 domestic or international student at For more information visit www.qut.edu.au/
chance to further integrate the practical
an Australian secondary school in 2018 business/scholarships or contact the
and conceptual knowledge gained
(or have graduated in 2017 with no other QUT Business School Scholarships,
through your degree.
studies undertaken). Prizes and Work Integrated Learning
Coordinator on 07 3138 4632 or email
bus.scholarships@qut.edu.au
This is an example of a typical course sequence for the Dean’s Honours Program:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
4 core units 1 core unit 2 major units 1 major unit 2 major units 1 core unit 4 honours units Thesis
+ + + + +
2 major units 2 core units or 3 core units or 2 core units or 1 major unit
complementary complementary complementary
+ study units study units study units +
1 core unit or 2 core units or
complementary complementary
study unit study units
14 For more detail about the course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/studyRHIANNON NIND
The honours year has added
a distinguishing aspect to my
résumé and a keen point of
interest for potential employers.
The program has also afforded
me a balance between academic
commitments and extracurricular
activities, including the opportunity
to compete in business case
competitions, as well as internships
in both Australia and Japan. I feel
equipped for work and cannot fault
my journey through the program.
15BACHELOR OF
BUSINESS—INTERNATIONAL
2018 OP (including adjustments) 6 YOUR DEGREE
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 89 Bachelor of Business—International consists of four distinct parts over 32 units:
QTAC code 413402
Campus Gardens Point Part 1 Part 2
Duration 4 years full time, 8 years part time
9 core units 8 primary major units
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA) and
for accountancy, economics, finance and Business core units—Accounting, Your major is your main area of study.
marketing: Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Business Law and Ethics, Economics, Choose one of nine study areas
Management, Global Business, Data available, the same as the Bachelor of
OP Guarantee No Analysis, Marketing, Real World Ready, Business.
Entry February and July plus Bridging Cultures—International.
Increase your global employment
opportunities and develop your Part 3 Part 4
intercultural skills with the Bachelor of International study year 7 complementary study units
Business—International. This degree
combines the three-year Bachelor of Choose from one of our international Make your degree your own by choosing
Business with one year of international study year options comprising of either:
studies and gives you all of the eight units. This component usually • a second major (six units) plus one
outcomes of the standard degree plus commences in your third year: optional study unit
the advantages of a year of specialist • language and cultural immersion • a minor (four units) or extension (four
international studies. • second degree program units) plus three optional study units
• special programs • seven optional study units.
• flexible exchange studies.
QUT BUSINESS SCHOOL PARTNERS
England
Belgium
Norway
Netherlands
Scotland
Finland
Sweden
Ireland Denmark Japan
Poland
Korea
Canada Germany
Hungary China
Portugal Slovenia Taiwan
Italy
Spain Croatia
Hong Kong
United States
Austria
of America
Thailand
India
France
Singapore
Colombia
South Indonesia
Africa
Chile
more than
80 partner schools in
33 countries
16 For more detail about the course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/studyYOUR INTERNATIONAL STUDY YEAR
This degree offers options which are not available in a standard exchange program. Take advantage of specialist options including:
Language and cultural Second degree program Special programs Flexible exchange
immersion studies
A year of language, culture and Study with one of three Undertake a certificate program Study at one of our many
business studies in a region of specially selected partners for at selected partners and you partner universities in a
your choice could help prepare one year (England, Norway or can be awarded a certificate discipline area that may not be
you for a career in that part of France). You will qualify for their for studies in a related area, or offered at QUT to enhance your
the world. degree in addition to your QUT apply to undertake an internship QUT degree.
degree. on exchange for credit.
START YOUR STUDIES MID-YEAR International study year options Transferring programs
You can commence this course in While we hope to accommodate your If you do not maintain the required GPA
February or July, giving you the flexibility international study preference, some or feel you are unable to continue in the
to start studying as soon as possible. options may be capped based on the Bachelor of Business—International you
number of places on offer at the partner will be able to transfer to the standard
institution. Your international study Bachelor of Business degree.
ADDITIONAL COURSE
component normally commences in your
INFORMATION Additional costs
third year. You will be asked to nominate
Grade point average your preference in the first year of your As this degree includes a year of overseas
Because your degree requires you to study degree, however specific options cannot study you need to plan for all additional
for one year in a different cultural living be guaranteed. If you maintain the required costs associated with travelling and living
and learning environment you will need GPA you will be able to undertake an in another country. You will also be liable
to demonstrate your academic ability in a international study year even if you do not for the full four years of study fees at QUT,
university setting. To be eligible for the year receive your first preference. however you will not be required to pay
of international studies you must maintain tuition fees to the partner institution. See
a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.5 the course details at www.qut.edu.au/
on QUT’s 7-point scale. study for more information.
MARCELLE BROWN
I completed my exchange as
a second degree between
IESEG School of Management
in Lille, France and QUT. I will
graduate with both a Bachelor
of Business Management
from IESEG France and my
QUT business degree. IESEG
is ranked among the top
business schools in Europe and
throughout the world. QUT’s
business international degree
has given me so many unique
learning experiences that I
would not have had if I had
chosen another program.
17BACHELOR OF
BUSINESS
2018 OP (including adjustments) 9 DESIGN YOUR DEGREE How does a second major work?
2018 selection rank (including adjustments) 81 You can tailor your studies to suit your A second major is a sequence of six
interests and career aspirations through specified units in a study area. You can
QTAC code 413021
your choice of major and second major, choose a complementary second major
Campus Gardens Point from any of the business major study
minor, extension or optional units.
Duration 3 years full time, 6 years part time areas, plus many other specialised areas.
Your business degree consists of three
Assumed knowledge English (4 SA) and Subject area coordinators and school
parts:
for accountancy, economics, finance and staff can help you choose a second major.
marketing: Maths A, B or C (4 SA)
Part 1
OP Guarantee Yes Minors and extensions
8 core units
Entry February and July A minor combines your major with a
Common core units provide an essential second complementary area of study
foundation to business—Accounting, that can be chosen from business or
CAREER CONFIDENCE Business Law and Ethics, Economics, other study areas. Extensions provide
QUT’s Bachelor of Business degree Management, Global Business, Data further depth in your primary major study
equips you to confidently enter the Analysis, Marketing, Real World Ready. area. Because minors and extensions
modern business world. It combines key comprise of only four units within a study
business research and contemporary Part 2 area you have four additional units within
business best practice, and sets 8 primary major units your degree available to use as a second
demanding standards to create your minor or optional units. This gives you the
future career options. flexibility to add another business minor or
Your major is your main area of study.
choose subjects from across the university
Choose one of nine study areas
START YOUR STUDIES MID-YEAR available. to complete your business degree.
You can commence this course in
February or July, giving you the flexibility
Part 3 DOUBLE DEGREES
to start studying as soon as possible. Expand your career options even further
8 complementary study units
by combining a business degree with a
Make your degree your own by choosing degree from another faculty. For further
either: information see pages 33–35.
• a second major (six units) plus two
optional study units
• a minor (four units) or extension (four
units) plus a second minor or four
optional study units
• eight optional study units.
This is an example of a typical course sequence for the Bachelor of Business:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
4 core units 1 core unit 2 major units 1 major unit 2 major units 1 core unit
+ + + + +
2 major units 2 core units or 3 core units or 2 core units or 1 major unit
complementary complementary complementary
+ +
study units study units study units
1 core unit or 2 core units or
complementary complementary
study unit study units
18 For more detail about the course and OP/selection rank, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/studyCHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Extensions to
Primary majors Second majors Minors
primary majors
8 units 4 units 6 units 4 units
• Accountancy • Financial services (for • Accountancy • Accountancy
• Advertising finance majors) • Advertising • Advertising
• Economics • Empirical finance (for finance • Business regulations • Applied economics
majors)
• Finance • Economics • Business regulations
• Marketing (for marketing
• Human resource • Finance • Entrepreneurship
majors)
management • Forensics • Finance
• Professional accounting
• International business Human resource Forensics
accreditation (for • •
• Management accountancy majors) management • Human resource
• Marketing • Regulation and tax (for • Integrated marketing management
• Public relations accountancy majors) communication • Integrated marketing
• International business communication
• Language • International business
• Management • Language
• Marketing • Management
• Public relations • Marketing
• Public relations
• Quantitative economics
• Superannuation and wealth
management
• Tourism and entertainment
marketing
For details about what you will study in these second majors and minors see page 20.
COURTNEY JURD
The most beneficial element of
my study experience was the
ability to tailor my degree to my
specific interests and strengths.
The range of different majors
available and the opportunity
to combine them with any
university-wide minor allowed
me to create the kind of career
I wanted.
19FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS
SECOND MAJORS MINORS AND EXTENSIONS Quantitative economics
You can study any of the nine business This minor is particularly suitable if you
Primary major study areas as
majors as your second major, or choose want to develop quantitative modelling
extensions
from the following options. skills that are transferable to other fields
A four-unit extension is available in the such as finance and accounting. The
Business regulations two primary major study areas of finance minor is designed for non-economics
and marketing. See pages 26 and 30 for majors.
The business regulations second major
more information.
or minor for non-accountancy students
has been designed to cover key laws and Regulation and tax
Applied economics
regulations affecting organisations. These This extension for accountancy majors
This minor for non-economics majors prepares you for advisory roles across
include taxation law, corporations law,
focuses on the application of economic a range of business-related matters
superannuation, governance and financial
principles to current social and including tax planning and consulting,
planning. Units dealing specifically with
environmental issues. company secretarial matters, business
workplace and industrial relations are
also included in this second major. planning and structuring, superannuation
Entrepreneurship
fund services, and wealth creation and
Forensics This minor provides exposure to the management.
new venture creation process and an
Forensics is one of the fastest growing
understanding of the skills, knowledge Superannuation and wealth
areas of business. This second major
and experience required to be a management
or minor will develop your skills in
successful entrepreneur. The units are With knowledge and understanding of
understanding business technologies
designed to give you an opportunity to superannuation, financial planning and
and their impact on business operations.
develop your own creative skills while the regulatory framework in which they
Forensics also develops skills and
applying principles of management, operate, this minor offers you vital skills
knowledge in analysing data using
marketing and finance to the challenges for the financial sector and opportunities
business intelligence and forensic
of starting a new business, growing a in this exciting career area.
analysis processes that assist in
business, or managing a high-technology
preventing fraud and understanding
or family business. Tourism and entertainment
legal issues associated with the use of
technologies. marketing
Financial services
If you are interested in either of these
Integrated marketing This extension for the finance major economically important areas, you should
communication (IMC) consists of four units designed to prepare consider this minor as an integral part of
you for a banking career and general your business degree. Both the tourism
IMC focuses on the strategic integration
financial services employment. Obtain and entertainment industries employ
of the functions of public relations,
advanced applied knowledge in the large numbers of business graduates,
advertising, promotion and direct
areas of financial planning, debt portfolio and both areas provide interesting and
marketing to achieve brand equity and
management and banking. satisfying career paths both locally and
increase the effectiveness of promotional
communications with target audiences. internationally.
Empirical finance
IMC will complement marketing, public
This extension for the finance major
relations or advertising majors. Adding a
develops your advanced technical and
stronger emphasis on communications
research skills by applying them to
skills will see you well positioned to work
advanced aspects of finance. You will
in a variety of industries, whether your
develop a greater understanding of the
interests lie in consumer goods, service
theories and practices of modern finance.
industries, the public sector or charity
Studies in this area are the precursor to
organisations.
the finance honours program.
Language studies
Professional accounting
Language proficiency is an asset when
accreditation
competing for a career in a globalised
This extension for accountancy majors
economy, and multilingualism is vital to the
contains additional units to provide further
economic and cultural health of Australia.
depth in your accountancy studies. It
Through the study of a language, you will
enables you to meet the academic entry
have the opportunity to develop global
requirements for CPA, CA ANZ, ACCA
knowledge, cross-cultural understanding
and IPA in their respective professional
and foreign language skills. For information
programs, and signals commitment
about your options to study a language,
within your chosen field to employers.
visit www.qut.edu.au/languages
20JACK NOL AN
While studying I’ve completed
internships in venture capital and
private equity, investment banking,
and strategy consulting in Brisbane,
Melbourne and Sydney. Additionally,
I’ve spent a few months living in the
United States working for a tech
start-up and a semester studying
in Vienna, Austria. Each of these
experiences has been phenomenal.
QUT has supported me with flexible
study options throughout my course
that allowed me to take advantage
of such great opportunities.
21ACCOUNTANCY
If you have a head for numbers, an QUT offers up to 20 industry engagement CAREER OUTCOMES
interest in how businesses work and the events to accountancy students each You could work in a range of industries,
ambition to plot your own path in the year. These events are attended by all anywhere in the world. Develop specialist
business world then an accountancy major accounting firms as well as small knowledge from a minor to work in
degree could help you achieve your goals. and medium enterprises. Events like the forensic accountancy or use this degree
Big 4 and Mid-Tier Roadshow, as well to work in positions such as:
Accountants work all over the world
as the Boardroom Seminar Series, offer
across a range of industries. All • business analyst
students the opportunity to network
businesses require accountants, however • business risk and governance
with accounting professionals and gain
QUT’s accountancy students graduate consultant
industry relevant knowledge.
with strategic business knowledge • certified practising accountant
and the analytical and communication
• chartered accountant
skills that allow them to succeed in a ACCOUNTANCY MAJOR UNITS
• chief financial officer
variety of business roles. Many chief • Accounting systems and technologies
• investment manager
executive officers, board directors and • Audit and assurance
entrepreneurs have accountancy degrees. • wealth management consultant.
• Company accounting
• Financial accounting
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? • Financial accounting issues
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
QUT’s accountancy major offers you Graduates who complete the
• Management accounting
practical experiences and opportunities accountancy major and the professional
• Taxation law
to network with potential employers while accounting accreditation extension meet
• Accountancy capstone
you are still studying. Work placements the academic entry requirements for
and industry events allow you to interact membership of CPA Australia, Chartered
with professionals and form connections RECOMMENDED Accountants Australia and New Zealand
with future employers. COMPLEMENTARY STUDY AREAS (CA ANZ), the Institute of Public
Accountants (IPA), as well as enrolment
Your final year assessments will Extension options in their respective professional programs.
consolidate your knowledge to prepare Professional accounting accreditation
•
Graduates are also eligible for exemptions
you for the challenges you will face in (required for professional recognition) in the qualifying program for membership
your career. Assessment based on a Regulation and tax
•
of the Association of Chartered Certified
professional services model will test your
Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered
problem-solving skills by working on Accountancy minor options
Institute of Management Accountants
client-focused scenarios. • Forensics
(CIMA). Graduates who only complete
• Superannuation and wealth the accountancy major will need to do
management additional units after graduation to meet
MENTORING BY Other business minor options these professional accounting body
requirements.
PROFESSIONALS • Applied economics
QUT has over 40 career mentors from • Finance Students who complete specified units
the accounting industry who provide • Management under the regulation and tax extension
career guidance to students. • Quantitative economics may also meet the academic entry
requirements for registration as a tax
agent with the Tax Practitioners Board.
22 For more details about this course including units, visit www.qut.edu.au/studyCAMPBELL MORRISON
Assurance was the right career path
for me because I wanted variety and
continual development. I travel to and
work from clients’ offices and meet and
work alongside their people. EY was the
right fit, primarily because of its people
and the development we receive.
QUT prepared me for my career with a
wealth of knowledge and experiences
provided by the teaching staff.
STUART L ANDSBERG
I worked at PwC as a trainee, starting
straight out from high school. QUT’s
real-world approach and flexibility
meant that study was an option for me
while working full time and I could apply
my learnings to my job straight away.
PwC was very supportive; I was actually
promoted several times while still
studying and when I graduated I was
already a manager at the firm.
23ECONOMICS
Economists understand what drives the RECOMMENDED
distribution of resources throughout the
LEARN HOW TO COMPLEMENTARY STUDY AREAS
global economy. Their knowledge makes
them key decision makers in business.
CHANGE THE WORLD Second major and minor options
Many Fortune 500 CEOs hold economics International study tours with a focus • Finance
degrees. The discipline encompasses a on development economics will • International business
spectrum of knowledge from history and give you practical insight into global • Language
political science to psychology and game economic issues, so you can use your
• Management
theory. Studying economics will prepare knowledge to be part of the solution.
• Marketing
you to shape policy and strategy within a
range of business roles across a variety Additional minor options
of industries. As well as having the opportunity to • Accountancy
undertake a work integrated learning
• Business regulations
unit, students can enrol in an international
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? study tour in development economics,
QUT provides you with opportunities to apply economic principles and models CAREER OUTCOMES
learn outside of the classroom. Early in to develop solutions, and learn about Economics provides you with a diverse
the degree you will participate in practical useful tools such as cost-benefit analysis, range of career options. Graduate
experiences that offer a real-world which is applied in economics and positions include:
context for understanding economic other disciplines to appraise the relative • business analyst
theory. You will learn from industry desirability of competing alternatives. • business consultant
professionals and develop the tools and
• private and public sector economist
techniques you need to analyse business
problems and find solutions. ECONOMICS MAJOR UNITS • public sector manager.
• Economics 2
Students choose this degree because
• Intermediate macroeconomics PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
of the range of study options available to
• Intermediate microeconomics You will meet the academic requirements
them. You will study four core economics
major units and then choose another four • Contemporary application of economic for professional membership of the
economics units to suit your interests theory (capstone unit) Economics Society of Australia.
and career aspirations, whether they Plus any four of the following:
entail higher studies in economics, or • Economics for the real world
employment in public or private sector • Environmental economics and policy
organisations. With your remaining
• Financial markets
electives you can choose to deepen your
• International economics
studies by taking further economics units,
or broaden your knowledge across other • Applied behavioural economics
complementary areas. • Game theory and applications
• Introduction to applied econometrics
• Applied econometrics
CL AIRE ATKINSON
A career in economics was a
natural fit for my passion for
public and economic policy.
I can see the difference good
policy advice makes in shaping
the lives of Australians through
the work we do at Deloitte
Access Economics. The mix of
theoretical, technical and very
practical skills I gained at QUT
was the foundation for pursuing
my passion.
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