[Information for students seeking to commence study at the University of Canberra from Semester 1, 2012]

ABOUT THE COURSE

With this degree you can be confiednet of being work ready and armed with the skills required for professional and managerial roles in modern, global business environments. Core studies include accounting, economics, ethics, management, marketing and law.

Students may complete an optional internship unit in the final year of study and most students also have the option to complete a semester of study at an international partner institution through the study abroad program. This course provides a strong degree of flexibility through the ability to choose an optional open major from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university.

LENGTH OF STUDY

The Bachelor of Business Administration is typically studied over 3 years full time (or an equivalent period part time). Students commencing in Semester 1 have the option of completing a 2.5 year accelerated program through study in the optional winter term.

DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS

The Bachelor of Business Administration can be combined with the Bachelor of Business Informatics, Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Politics & International Relations, or Diploma of Languages in a 4 year program and with the Bachelor of Laws over a 5 year program.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Business Administrator
• Business Analyst
• Entrepreneur
• General Manager
• Management Consultant
• Middle Manager
• Small Business Owner
• Strategic Planner

TYPICAL FULL TIME STUDY SEQUENCES

Bachelor of Business Administration - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 1 Commencing

Bachelor of Business Administration - Standard (4+0+4) Semester 2 Commencing

Bachelor of Business Administration - Winter Term Load Spread (3+2+3)

 Bachelor of Business Administration - Winter Term Accelerated (4+2+4)

ABOUT OPEN MAJORS

Students studying the Bachelor of Business Administration have the option of studying a second 'open' major of 6 units from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university. Some of the most popular options for this program include:

• Entrepreneurship
• Accounting
• International Management
• Management
• Information Systems
• Journalism Studies
• Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish)
• Law & Technology
• Psychology: An Introduction
• Sustainability

see the UC Courses & Units database for more information about these and other open major options.

ABOUT THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT

Business & Government are the primary institutions that shape our world. The interaction between these institutions form the intellectual focus of the Faculty.

Graduates from B&G courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these two areas in the context of their specific field of study.

All B&G programs feature a focus on student choice and flexibility and real world relevance.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS AWARENESS

Given the importance of Indigenous issues to all Australians the Faculty of Business & Government strongly recommends all students consider including 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (as either a stand alone unit or as part of an open major in Indigenous Studies) as an elective part of their program of study.

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Consult the UC Handbook for the year of commencement for official course rules. Units are not offered in all semesters - in some cases certain majors may not be available for full time students.