Bachelor of Business
Deakin University
About
Deakin’s Bachelor of Business focuses on emerging and innovative contexts, embedded soft skills and personal development, to prepare you with the skills and experience you need to succeed in the business world.
You can major in event, people or project management, entrepreneurship, sustainability and innovation and more.Why not graduate career ready, with the skills and industry experience for the job you want?
Structure
To complete the Bachelor of Business, students must attain a total of 24 credit points. The 24 credit points include 10 credit points of core units, 8 credit points of units from a major and 6 credit points of elective units (you may choose to undertake a 4 credit point minor from a specified list) plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point unit, MAI010 Academic Integrity. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year. To complete the course you must include:-
- completion of MAI010 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- 10 credit points of core units (7 credit points of foundation units, 3 credit points of Personal Skills units)
- one 8 credit point Bachelor of Business major
- 6 credit points of elective units^
- Level 1 - no more than 10 credit points
- Level 3 - at least 6 credit points (4 must be Business and Law undergraduate units)
^which may include a 4 credit point minor selected from a specified list
Entry requirements
If you are currently studying Year 12 in 2020 or completed Year 12 in 2018 or 2019 and have not attempted higher education or VET study since, your selection is based on the following.
Prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
ATAR
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration
Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.
Learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
| outcome type | outcome description |
|---|---|
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Evaluate, analyse and apply business theory and practice for real world business problems. |
| Communication | Communicate in a coherent manner using a variety of platforms for a range of purposes and audiences. |
| Digital literacy | Use a range of digitally based technologies to communicate and create solutions to business issues |
| Critical thinking | Evaluate information, exercise and express sound judgement, ideas and reflection in relation to a range of business issues. |
| Problem solving | Create solutions to a diverse range of authentic business challenges and problems. |
| Self-management | Manage independent work and study, reflect on own performance, take personal responsibility for actions, and plan for future development needs. |
| Teamwork | Interact and collaborate with others from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. |
| Global citizenship | Engage and apply business knowledge in different environments and contexts reflecting social, sustainability, ethical, economic and global perspectives. |
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