Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Science in Psychology - MGSC02
Course Code: | MGSC02 |
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Course Version: | 1 |
Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
Discipline(s): | Discipline of Psychology Canberra Business School |
UAC Code: | 361545 |
CRICOS Code: | 099010B |
English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is the main undergraduate degree course in psychology at University of Canberra. Students can also choose an undergraduate double degree with Law, Sports Studies, Management, Politics or Arts.
With a focus on applied psychology and research, undergraduate psychology courses at UC introduce students to the latest theory, practice, and research in a diverse range of areas, including Developmental, Physiological, Social, Personality, Learning, Cognitive, and many others. Students can also choose elective units in Exercise Psychology, Health Psychology, and Forensic Psychology.
Importantly, undergraduate psychology degrees at UC prepare students not only for employment as psychologists, but also equips them with skills highly sought after by a diverse range of employers, including skills in critical analysis, communication, problem solving, team-work, and research.
The Bachelor of Business will position students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to embark on a career in one of the core disciplines of business, including:
- management,
- marketing,
- service management,
- human resource management,
- entrepreneurship and innovation, and
- international business.
This course will provide managers, and those who will become managers, with a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge in a range of core areas of business, combined with the necessary skills to be effective in the changing context of work, organisations and business.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Additional Admission Requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed Knowledge
Refer to individual courses.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
- Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Science in Psychology (96 credit points)
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Required - 69 credit points as follows
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Psychology - 45 credit points as follows
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MJ0102 Major in Psychological Science (24 credit points)
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Required - Must pass 21 credit points as follows
- 4310 - Psychology 102 - 3 cp, Level 1
- 7118 - Experimental Psychology - 3 cp, Level 2
- 7122 - Personality and Individual Differences - 3 cp, Level 2
- 7123 - Cognitive Psychology - 3 cp, Level 3
- 7125 - Social Psychology - 3 cp, Level 3
- 7126 - Survey Research and Design in Psychology - 3 cp, Level 3
- 7128 - Psychopathology - 3 cp, Level 3
- Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
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Note:
- From Semester 1 2019 11399 Understanding People and Behaviour replaces 4309 Psychology 101. Students who have passed 4309 do not need to complete the new unit.
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Required - Must pass 21 credit points as follows
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Required Units - Must pass 21 credit points as follows
- 7120 - Physiological Psychology - 3 cp, Level 2
- 7121 - Developmental Psychology - 3 cp, Level 2
- 7124 - Motivation and Emotion - 3 cp, Level 3
- 7127 - Learning - 3 cp, Level 2
- 10120 - Industry and Community Engagement (Health) - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11474 - Professional Orientation (Psychology) - 3 cp, Level 1
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Note:
- All of the above listed units are required for accreditation by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) and approval by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
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MJ0102 Major in Psychological Science (24 credit points)
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Business - 24 credit points as follows
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CM0014 Core Major in Business (24 credit points)
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Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows
- 11009 - Business Decision Making - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11011 - Professional Orientation (Business) - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11172 - Business Research Methods - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11173 - Professional Evidence (Business) - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11174 - Introduction to Management - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11175 - Introduction to Economics - 3 cp, Level 1
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Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following
- 9628 - International Business Study Tour - 3 cp, Level 2
- 10158 - Business, Government & Law Extended Internship - 6 cp, Level 3
- 10236 - Business, Government & Law Professional Internship - 12 cp, Level 3
- 11166 - BGL Internship (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11167 - BGL Internship (Business and Management) - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11168 - BGL Internship (Government and Policy) - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11169 - Organisational Communications, Culture and Change - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11170 - Business Communication - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11379 - Social Enterprise - 3 cp, Level 2
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Note:
- Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives.
- International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
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Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows
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CM0014 Core Major in Business (24 credit points)
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Psychology - 45 credit points as follows
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Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following
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SM0020 Specialist Major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (24 credit points)
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Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
- 11176 - Marketing Fundamentals - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11190 - Indigenous and Cultural Entrepreneurship - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11198 - The Entrepreneurial Mind - Foundations of Entrepreneurship - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11199 - Business Start Up Essentials - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11200 - Entrepreneurship in Government and Large Organisations - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11201 - Creative and Critical Thinking for Problem Solving - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11202 - Innovation Management - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11203 - Commercialising Your Business Idea - 3 cp, Level 3
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Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
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SM0022 Specialist Major in Human Resource Management (24 credit points)
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Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
- 11189 - Organisational Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11191 - Managing Human Capital - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11192 - Sustaining the Employment Relationship - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11193 - Sourcing and Building Capability - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11194 - Shaping Behaviour and Strengthening Performance - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11195 - Workplace Law in Context - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11196 - Integrating and Aligning Human Capital - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11197 - Industry Project - 3 cp, Level 3
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Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
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SM0023 Specialist Major in International Business (24 credit points)
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Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
- 11176 - Marketing Fundamentals - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11182 - International Marketing - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11204 - Introduction to International Business - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11205 - Global E-Business - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11206 - Asia Pacific Business - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11207 - International Economics - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11208 - Cost Benefit Analysis - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11209 - Economic Development - 3 cp, Level 3
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Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
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SM0024 Specialist Major in Management (24 credit points)
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Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
- 11184 - Service Management - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11189 - Organisational Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11191 - Managing Human Capital - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11195 - Workplace Law in Context - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11197 - Industry Project - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11201 - Creative and Critical Thinking for Problem Solving - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11318 - Climate Change and Sustainable Business Futures - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11319 - Negotiation - 3 cp, Level 3
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Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
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SM0025 Specialist Major in Marketing (24 credit points)
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Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
- 11176 - Marketing Fundamentals - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11177 - Negotiation and Sales Management - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11178 - Consumer and Buyer Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11179 - Digital Marketing - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11180 - Marketing Research Methods - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11181 - Relationship Marketing - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11182 - International Marketing - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11183 - Strategic Marketing Management - 3 cp, Level 3
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Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
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SM0026 Specialist Major in Service Management (24 credit points)
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Required - Must pass 21 credit points as follows
- 11176 - Marketing Fundamentals - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11178 - Consumer and Buyer Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11184 - Service Management - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11185 - Service Operations, Technology and Interfaces - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11186 - Service Systems, Transformation and Wellbeing - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11187 - Business Models and Value Creation - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11188 - Service Design Project - 3 cp, Level 3
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Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
- 11043 - Introduction to Interaction and User-Centred Design - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11189 - Organisational Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11190 - Indigenous and Cultural Entrepreneurship - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11655 - Introduction to Interaction Design - 3 cp, Level 1
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Note:
- From 2021 unit 11043 has been replaced by unit 11655.
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Required - Must pass 21 credit points as follows
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SM0027 Specialist Major in Sport Management (24 credit points)
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Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
- 11559 - Principles of Sport Delivery - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11560 - Stakeholder Engagement in Sport - 3 cp, Level 1
- 11561 - High Performance Sport Management - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11562 - Sport Innovation and Program Development - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11563 - Sport Governance and Policy - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11564 - Sports Integrity, Ethics and Law - 3 cp, Level 2
- 11565 - The Commercialisation of Sport - 3 cp, Level 3
- 11566 - Leadership in Sport - 3 cp, Level 3
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Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
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Note:
- 1. The new Specialist Major in Sport Management is available from Semester 1, 2020.
- 2. The award name for the Business part of this course is determined by choice of major. E.g. Completion of the Specialist Major in Marketing leads to the award 'Bachelor of Business (Marketing)'.
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SM0020 Specialist Major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (24 credit points)
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Open Electives - 3 credit points as follows
- Must pass 3 credit points from anywhere in the University.
Awards
Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology | BSc Psych |
Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) | BBus (Entrepreneurship&Innovation) |
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) | BBus (HumanResMgt) |
Bachelor of Business (International Business) | BBus (IntlBus) |
Bachelor of Business (Management) | BBus (Mgt) |
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | BBus (Mktg) |
Bachelor of Business (Service Management) | BBus (ServiceMgt) |
Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | BBus (SportMgt) |
Alternate Exit Awards
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) | Bachelor of Business (Management) | Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship & Innovation) | Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | Bachelor of Business (Service Management) | Bachelor of Science in Psychology | Diploma of Health Studies | Associate Degree of Health Studies | Bachelor of Business (International Business) |
Typical Study Pattern
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UC - Canberra, Bruce
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Marketing Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Year 3
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Semester 2
- Motivation and Emotion (7124) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Personality and Individual Differences (7122) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Relationship Marketing (11181) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Year 4
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Semester 1
- Industry and Community Engagement (Health) (10120) - 3 cp, Level 3
- International Marketing (11182) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Marketing Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Semester 1
- Marketing Research Methods (11180) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Psychopathology (7128) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Semester 2
- Social Psychology (7125) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Strategic Marketing Management (11183) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
- Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
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Semester 1
- Year 5
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Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
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- Motivation and Emotion (7124) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Personality and Individual Differences (7122) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Workplace Law in Context (11195) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Year 4
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Semester 1
- Industry and Community Engagement (Health) (10120) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Negotiation (11319) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Semester 1
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Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Semester 1
- Climate Change and Sustainable Business Futures (11318) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Psychopathology (7128) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Semester 2
- Industry Project (11197) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Social Psychology (7125) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
- Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
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- Year 5
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Human Resource Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
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Year 3
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- Motivation and Emotion (7124) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Personality and Individual Differences (7122) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Workplace Law in Context (11195) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Year 4
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Semester 1
- Industry and Community Engagement (Health) (10120) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Integrating and Aligning Human Capital (11196) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Semester 1
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Human Resource Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Semester 1
- Organisational Behaviour (11189) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Psychopathology (7128) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Semester 2
- Industry Project (11197) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Social Psychology (7125) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
- Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
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Service Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
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- Cognitive Psychology (7123) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Psychopathology (7128) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Service Operations, Technology and Interfaces (11185) - 3 cp, Level 3
- SM0026 Service Management Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Semester 2
- Motivation and Emotion (7124) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Personality and Individual Differences (7122) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Service Systems, Transformation and Wellbeing (11186) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Year 4
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Semester 1
- Business Models and Value Creation (11187) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Industry and Community Engagement (Health) (10120) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Semester 1
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Service Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
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Year 3
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Semester 2
- Motivation and Emotion (7124) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Personality and Individual Differences (7122) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Service Systems, Transformation and Wellbeing (11186) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Year 4
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Semester 1
- Psychopathology (7128) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Service Operations, Technology and Interfaces (11185) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126) - 3 cp, Level 3
- SM0026 Service Management Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Semester 2
- Service Design Project (11188) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Social Psychology (7125) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
- Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
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- Year 5
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Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
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- Innovation Management (11202) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Motivation and Emotion (7124) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Personality and Individual Differences (7122) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Year 4
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Semester 1
- Indigenous and Cultural Entrepreneurship (11190) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Industry and Community Engagement (Health) (10120) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
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Semester 1
- Entrepreneurship in Government and Large Organisations (11200) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Psychopathology (7128) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Semester 2
- Commercialising Your Business Idea (11203) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Social Psychology (7125) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
- Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
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International Business Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
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- Global E-Business (11205) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Motivation and Emotion (7124) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Personality and Individual Differences (7122) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Year 4
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Semester 1
- Industry and Community Engagement (Health) (10120) - 3 cp, Level 3
- International Economics (11207) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Semester 1
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International Business Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
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Year 3
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Semester 2
- Global E-Business (11205) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Motivation and Emotion (7124) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Personality and Individual Differences (7122) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
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Year 4
- Semester 1
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Semester 2
- Asia Pacific Business (11206) - 3 cp, Level 2
- Social Psychology (7125) - 3 cp, Level 3
- Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit- 3 cp
- Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
- Year 5
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Marketing Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
The University offers a wide range of delivery options to help you balance study with other commitments. Units within this degree may be available to be studied in the following delivery modes:
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Flexible: | The unit combines online study with optional on-campus, face to face activities. |
Placement: | The unit involves an internship, practicum or other work place experience program. Some on-campus, face to face activity may also be required. |
On Campus: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours. |
Online: | The unit is studied completely online. On-campus, face to face interaction is not required. |
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Professional Accreditation
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Course Learning Outcomes
Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
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Course Duration
Standard 4 years full-time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.
Honours
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Related Courses (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and Alternative Exits)
In order for the Diploma of Health Studies to be awarded the student must have: a) completed 24 credit points with at least 12 credit points at Level 1 b) completed a minimum of 12 credit points at UC and c) obtained a minimum of 12 credit points in any of the health disciplines. In order for the Associate Degree in Health Studies to be awarded the student must have: a) completed 48 credit points with at least 12 credit points at Level 1 and 12 credit points at Level 2 b) completed a minimum of 24 credit points at UC and c) obtained a minimum of 24 credit points in any of the health disciplines. For details of individual courses, please see the separate entries for each course on the UC website.
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2020->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
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