Bachelor of Business and Enterprise
Southern Cross University
About
The Bachelor of Business and Enterprise has a focus on developing innovation and impact in a complex and changing business world with inspired and multidisciplinary learning experiences.
You’ll become equipped with the practical skills, tools and knowledge that are vital for the sustainability of society, business and industry.You’ll build a portfolio of professional experiences through a range of real world interactions with employers, industry and the community.You can undertake the course with a specialisation in accounting or financial services, or with a major in either business analytics, entrepreneurship or aviation management.
Structure
Core Units
Students must complete 2 Internship or Industry Project double weighted units:
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN1004 - Starting a Business | Introductory | |
| BUSN1007 - The Interconnected World | Introductory | |
| BUSN1006 - Solving Wicked Problems | Introductory | |
| COMM1004 - A Culture of Enquiry | Introductory | |
| COMM1005 - A Culture of Dialogue | Introductory | |
| BUSN1008 - Business Practice and Impact | Intermediate | |
| BUSN3003 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | |
| BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace | Intermediate | |
| BUSN3005 - Internship A | Advanced | |
| BUSN3006 - Internship B | Advanced | |
| OR | ||
| BUSN3007 - Industry Project I | Advanced | |
| BUSN3008 - Industry Project II | Advanced |
Specialisation or Major Choice
Entry requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising: equivalent of 12 core units (144 credit points), 1 major (96 credit points), and 4 equivalent elective units (48 credit points) OR 1 Accounting Specialisation: equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) OR 1 Financial Services Specialisation: equivalent of 24 core units (288 credit points) OR 8 core units (96 credit points), 1 major (96 credit points), and 1 shared major (96 credit points). Exit Awards Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Business and Enterprise after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising 8 core units (96 credit points) and 8 major and/or further core units (96 credit points). Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Business and Enterprise after completing the equivalent of 8 core units (96 credit points).
Candidates for the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise (Aviation Management Major) who have successfully completed an AQF level 5 Diploma qualification in an Aviation related field, may be granted Advanced Standing for up to 8 units in the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise with a major in Aviation Management.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Develop and create effective solutions to straight forward problems from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a straight forward issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion / decision with justification. |
| Creativity | Apply knowledge and skills creatively in devising solutions to challenges related to a business discipline. |
| Ethical practice | Describe and apply a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in a discipline or workplace/ organisation. Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and well-developed responsible behaviour. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate and apply in-depth discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective. Demonstrate an understanding and application of research, analytical and technical skills in a broad business discipline. |
| Lifelong learning | Reflect on, assess and self-regulate own learning capabilities and performance. |
| Communication and social skills | Prepare and deliver well developed discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business and public context. Prepare and deliver well developed and justified, discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts.Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self. Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in general business situations. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australian-wide and international settings as applied in business and social situations. |
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