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

ABOUT THE COURSE

The Bachelor of Management combines management studies with studies of the broader social and political context in which contemporary managers work, thus meeting the demand by employers for graduates who combine strong specialisations that provide core skills in critical thinking, interpreting data, communication, leadership and teamwork.

Students choose one of four 'restricted' major sequences of study in the areas of Public Sector Management; Government & Politics; Management, Governance & Policy; or Entrepreneurial Management.

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 Management 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 Management can be combined with Bachelor degrees in Applied Economics, Arts in International Studies, Arts, Business Administration, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication and Media Studies, Science in Psychology (4 year programs), with the Bachelor of Laws (5 year program) or with the Diploma in Languages (4 year program).

CAREER OPTIONS

• Policy Maker
• Public Sector Manager
• Operations Manager
• Management Consultant
• Business Analyst
• Business Administration
• Senior Public Servant
• Entrepreneur

TYPICAL FULL TIME STUDY SEQUENCES

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

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

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

Bachelor of Management - Winter Term Accelerated (4+2+4)

ABOUT THE RESTRICTED CHOICE MAJORS

Students studying the Bachelor of Management select one of the following four core majors depending on their area of interest and career goals.

Public Sector Management

This major provides specific insight into management in a modern public sector environment covering a broad range of practical management skills in areas such as governance, organisational performance, development of public policy, and change management for students intending to pursue a management career in the public sector.

Government & Politics

This major provides an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge of government & politics. It introduces students to the political nature of interaction between governments and the business, public and non-government sectors.

Management, Governance & Policy

This major provides an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge of public sector management, governance and the policy process. It introduces students to how countries are administered, to how goevernments exercise their powers, build trust and work in partnerships with community and private sector organisations.

Entrepreneurial Management

This major provides an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge of entrepreneurial management. It explores the work of public and private sector business leaders and organisations and how they plan, produce, market and distribute products and services and manage people within the context of a rapidly changing business environment.

ABOUT OPEN MAJORS

Students studying the Bachelor of Management 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
• International Management
• Management
• Managing Human Resources
• Information Systems
• Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish)
• Political Communication
• 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.