Bachelor of International Business (186JA)
[Information for students seeking to commence study at the University of Canberra from Semester 1, 2012]
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Bachelor of International Business provides business training in the context of a globalised business environment recognising the emergence of international trade culture at all levels of business activity and a manager's qualifications and competencies need to have the same international dimension.
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 program 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 International Business 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 International Business can be combined with the Undergraduate Diploma in Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish) in a 4 year program.
The university also offers a wide range of double degrees combining the similar Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in International Business) with a number of other courses.
CAREER OPTIONS
- Business Analyst
- Business Manager
- Trade Liaison
- Entrepreneur
- International Liaison
- E-Business Analyst
- Field Office Manager
- Consultant
TYPICAL FULL TIME STUDY SEQUENCES
Bachelor of International Business - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 1 Commencing
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | |
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | 4207 Introduction to Management |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 6356 Introduction to International Business |
| Open Major (1) or Open Elective | Open Major (2) or Open Elective |
| Year 2 | |
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | 4977 Introduction to Business Law |
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | 6357 Introduction to Marketing |
| 6363 Global E-Business | 6393 Asia-Pacific Business |
| Open Major (3) or Open Elective | Open Major (4) or Open Elective |
| Year 3 | |
| 6359 International Trade and Payments | Minor in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
| 6393 International Marketing | 6409 International Financial Management |
| 8034 International Workplace Relations | Major in International Business Restricted Choice |
| Open Major (5) or Open Elective | Open Major (6) or Open Elective |
Bachelor of International Business - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 2 Commencing
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | |
| 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics | |
| 4207 Introduction to Management | |
| 6357 Introduction to Marketing | |
| Open Elective | |
| Year 2 | |
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | 4977 Introduction to Business Law |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | 6356 Introduction to International Business |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 6393 Asia-Pacific Business |
| Open Elective | Open Elective |
| Year 3 | |
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | Open Elective |
| 6393 International Marketing | 6409 International Financial Management |
| 6363 Global E-Business | Open Elective |
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | Open Elective |
| Year 4 | |
| Minor in Business & Government Foundations Restricted Choice |
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| 6359 International Trade and Payments | |
| 8034 International Workplace Relations | |
| Major in International Business Restricted Choice |
Bachelor of International Business - Winter Term Load Spread (3+2+3)
| Semester 1 | Winter Term | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | ||
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | Open Elective | 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | Open Elective | 4207 Introduction to Management |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 6356 Introduction to International Business | |
| Year 2 | ||
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | Open Elective | 4977 Introduction to Business Law |
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | Open Elective | 6357 Introduction to Marketing |
| 6363 Global E-Business | 6393 Asia Pacific Business | |
| Year 3 | ||
| 6359 International Trade and Payments | Open Elective | Minor in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
| 6393 International Marketing | Open Elective | 6409 International Financial Management |
| 8034 International Workplace Relations | Major in International Business Restricted Choice |
Bachelor of International Business - Winter Term Accelerated (4+2+4)
| Semester 1 | Winter Term | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | ||
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | Open Elective | 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | Open Elective | 4207 Introduction to Management |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 6356 Introduction to International Business | |
| 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics | 6357 Introduction to Marketing | |
| Year 2 | ||
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | Open Elective | 4977 Introduction to Business Law |
| 6393 International Marketing | Open Elective | 6409 International Financial Management |
| 6363 Global E-Business | 6393 Asia Pacific Business | |
| Open Elective | Major in International Business Restricted Choice | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Minor in Business & Government Relations Restricted Choice |
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| 6359 International Trade and Payments | ||
| 8034 International Workplace Relations | ||
| Open Elective |
ABOUT OPEN MAJORS
Students studying the Bachelor of International Business have the option of studying a second 'open' major of 6 units (18 credit points) from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university. Some of the most popular options for this program include:
- Entrepreneurship
- International Management
- Marketing
- Management
- Information Systems
- International 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.