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† Typical duration: Work load or study intensity can be adapted to suit an individual's requirements. * Part-time study suitable for domestic students only. Not available on a student visa.

This globally recognised Bachelor of Business degree provides the practical skills necessary to start a successful career in the world of business. Students improve their analytical, high-level problem solving, communication and team-work skills increasing their employability on graduation.

Bachelor of Business

Students receive the support they need from professional, industry experienced lecturers while studying this globally recognised bachelor degree.

The Bachelor of Business is accredited with CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Progression

This qualifcation offers students the opportunity to personalise their program through stream selection. Depending on the chosen specialisation and program structure, students are able to choose the electives that they fnd most interesting and that are most appropriate in achieving their future career aspirations.

Find out more about the streams on the opposite page or turn to page 18 to learn about the program structure, prerequisites and curriculum. Staff are able to offer academic and career-focused guidance where students are required to choose electives.

Achievements

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

• manage tasks including juggling workloads in order to meet deadlines, prioritising activities and organising themselves and others

• work as part of a team, supporting others when necessary and sharing information and knowledge

• work effectively and proftably with commercial awareness, a good understanding of budgets and knowledge of current business, economic and political issues

• communicate effectively and relate well to people with a diverse range of skills, styles and approaches

• tackle problems in a rational, logical manner, using creativity and information-seeking to develop suitable solutions • set high standards for their work and follow an ethical approach when dealing with others

• actively seek out and act upon feedback in relation to their work performance

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Career change or professional development

Typical duration † Standard study option

3 years (36 months): 6 trimesters Accelerated study option 2 years (24 months): 6 trimesters

Intakes See pages 26-27

Entry requirements See pages 28-29

Structure General Business stream

24 subjects (8 compulsory + 16 elective) Accounting stream (21 compulsory + 3 elective)

Human Resources/ Hospitality and Tourism Management streams (16 compulsory + 8 elective)

Compulsory & elective subjects

See page 18-19 for subject details Streams include: General Business Accounting Human Resources

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Mode On campus, full-time or the equivalent part-time*

Credit transfer Depending on chosen stream and destination program/

institution, successful completion of the Bachelor of Business may qualify students for credit towards a master's program with Kaplan or an alternative higher education provider in Australia.

I enjoy my course as it is challenging. I would recommend it to my friends, as the teachers are helpful and know what they are talking about. I am receiving a good education in a supportive but fun environment.

My degree will give me the knowledge and skills I will need in the future. My dream is to open my own restaurant.

Janiv Rosen Bachelor of Business