Bachelor of Business (Global)

Understanding global contexts is more important to business than ever before.

Economies are growing and changing.

The world is increasingly interconnected.Our Bachelor of Business (Global) is flexible and designed to prepare you for a range of careers in business, industry or government.

For Degree Structure, please see Example Study Plan section below.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.

Areas of Specialisation

Accounting Corporate Finance International Business Management Marketing Entrepreneurship (minor only)

Example Study Plan

Students must complete all the following courses: Level IACCTING 1002: Introductory Accounting ECON 1012: Principles of Economics COMMGMT 1001: Managing Organisations and People COMMLAW 1004: Commercial Law MARKETNG 1001: Introduction to Marketing CORPFIN 1002: Business Finance  and courses to the value of 3 units from the following:ECON 1008: Data Analytics  STATS 1000: Statistical Practice  Level IIINTBUS 2500: International Business  Level IIICOMMGMT 3500: Managing Across Cultures INTBUS 3501: Corporate Responsibility for Global Business Majors: Accounting: This major is designed for students who wish to gain professional accounting qualifications. To satisfy the requirements for the Accounting major, students must complete all of the following courses:ACCTING 2500: Cost and Management Accounting ACCTING 2501: Financial Accounting ACCTING 2502: Accounting Method ACCTING 2503: Accounting Information Systems COMMLAW 2500: Commercial Law COMMLAW 3500: Income Tax Law ACCTING 3501: Corporate Accounting ACCTING 3502: Auditing  Capstone RequirementsStudents must complete all of the following courses:ACCTING 3500: Accounting Theory ACCTFIN 3500: Accounting and Finance Capstone  Corporate Finance: Students in this major gain finance and business skills and knowledge. Corporate finance focuses on the way financial managers make investment and financing decisions and use financial instruments and capital markets to enhance returns and manage risk. To satisfy the requirements for the Corporate Finance major, students must complete all of the following courses:CORPFIN 2501: Financial Institutions Management CORPFIN 2502: Business Valuation CORPFIN 3501: Portfolio Theory and ManagementCORPFIN 3502: Options, Futures and Risk Management CORPFIN 3503: Corporate Investment and Strategy CORPFIN 3504: Treasury and Financial Risk Management ECON 2504: Intermediate Econometrics  Capstone RequirementsStudents must complete all of the following courses:CORPFIN 3500: Corporate Finance Theory ACCTFIN 3500: Accounting and Finance Capstone International Business: This major is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in international business management. Students develop a broad foundation of business knowledge and undertake specialised studies in international management and international marketing. In addition, students may complete either an International Study Tour or an additional approved course from the Elective courses. To satisfy the requirements for the International Business major, students must complete all of the following courses:INTBUS 2500: International Business ECON 2500: International Trade and Investment Policy COMMLAW 2502: Legal Aspects of International Business COMMGMT 3500: Managing Across Cultures MARKETNG 3501: International Marketing andStudents may either complete an International Study Tour or an additional approved course from the Elective courses:INTBUS 3600: International Study Tour Capstone RequirementsStudents must complete the following course:INTBUS 3501: Corporate Responsibility for Global Business  Management: This major introduces students to organisations as systems. The program will help students develop the necessary skills and knowledge to administer and coordinate an organisation's resources in ways that enable it to achieve its strategic goals within a systems framework. To satisfy the requirements for the Management major, students must complete all of the following courses:COMMGMT 2500: Organisational Behaviour COMMGMT 2502: Organisational Dynamics COMMGMT 3500: Managing Across CulturesCOMMGMT 3502: Human Resources Management COMMGMT 3506: Managing Conflict and Change PROJMGNT 2021: Project Management  Capstone RequirementsStudent must complete the following course:COMMGMT 3501: Strategic Management  Marketing: This major is designed to provide students with a sound background in business, together with an understanding of marketing's role within and between organisations. The degree integrates the development of practical skills and acquisition of knowledge, with a strong emphasis on understanding current marketing theories and the latest marketing research practises. In addition to developing an understanding of marketing theory, students will prepare marketing reports, marketing plans and diagnostic case studies and analyse advertising across a range of media. To satisfy the requirements for the Marketing major, students must complete all of the following courses:MARKETNG 2501: Consumer Behaviour MARKETNG 3504: Services Marketing MARKETNG 3505: Management of Brands MARKETNG 2503: Marketing Communications MARKETNG 3501: International Marketing MARKETNG 2505: Market Research  Capstone RequirementsStudents must complete all of the following courses:MARKETNG 3004: Marketing Planning Project  

Assessment

Assessment may include, but is not limited to: examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, tutorial work as prescribed within each course.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

The higher level courses within the majors of this degree use case studies and simulations that provide experiential learning environments and replicate workplace tasks or processes, requiring students to practise relevant knowledge and skills.

Students will apply critical thinking and decision-making skills in a non-linear environment in which decisions and actions often lead to complex and unexpected outcomes.

The compulsory student exchange / study abroad component of the degree provides students with the opportunity for a transformative learning experience, where they can reflect on beliefs, values, opinions and assumptions.

Developing the ability to change the frame of reference allows students to build professional competencies such as analytical problem-solving, planning and organising, communication, teamwork and global understanding.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Professional Accreditation

Adelaide Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our undergraduate programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.* Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Potential careers

Accountant, Manager / Business Management, Market Researcher, Marketer / Marketing Manager, Ministerial Adviser, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Commodities or Futures Trader, Public Servant, Financial Adviser, Financial Manager, Financial Services Officer, Financial Systems / Computer Analyst, Foreign Affairs, Fund and Portfolio Manager, Stockbroker, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Taxation Officer, International Trade or Business Analyst