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This degree combines units that offer local and historical knowledge of specific geographic areas of the developing world, with units that explore transnational dimensions of development. This combination of subject matter enables students to gain knowledge of the planning, implementation and consequences of political and economic change, particularly the uneven effects of development policies on communities. Students will also gain knowledge of the macro and micro sociological forces, including social movements that have impacted historically on political, economic, cultural and ecological conditions, resulting in extreme poverty, poor health, fragile governance, inequality and environmental vulnerability. The degree grounds students in qualitative and quantitative research methods, providing them with the skills and knowledge to be able to determine appropriate strength-based capacity building approaches, and to identify economic inclusion strategies that promote economic opportunities for marginalised communities. The Bachelor of International Development Studies degree is located within the discipline area of ‘development studies’, which is an interdisciplinary branch of social science. The discipline area of development studies draws from a range of disciplines, particularly: anthropology, sociology, political science, human geography, environmental science, history and economics. The main objective of the degree is to provide students with the knowledge, critical perspectives understanding and skills needed for competent, compassionate, ethical and professional engagement with communities in the developing world. ACU BIDS graduates have a strong commitment to the common good and respect for the dignity of the human person. During the course students will gain hands-on experience in an international humanitarian or development program through the compulsory Immersion Experience unit. In addition to development theory and practice, students will study: global health human rights law and practice global change and development strategic management, people management peace and development environmental sustainability research methodologies for development projects.

The Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Business Administration will prepare you to meet the evolving business management expectations of contemporary health services. Health is increasingly seen as a business and registered nurses are increasingly moving from bedside care into middle management roles early in their careers where they are expected to take leadership roles in multi-disciplinary teams. As a nurse, you will be required to contribute to the success of that business through effective management of staff and financial resources. Graduates can pursue a range of careers in government and/or private hospitals, management, education and research, health promotion, and a wide range of occupations that require an understanding of business processes.

Choose our Bachelor of Business Administration and you’ll learn what it takes to lead, innovate and problem-solve in fast-changing business environments. Gain a broad understanding of the fundamentals of business by starting off with four key foundation units (managing money, people, markets and working with IT) whilst honing your communication skills so vital in today’s global environment. As a ‘generalist’ degree, you will be free to choose any business subject we offer rather than specialise. You’ll have the language set and decision-making skills needed to excel in a range of business areas, including marketing, strategy, community engagement, organisational management, technology, finance, human resources, sustainability, and business operations. Study business administration and prepare for a rewarding future in commerce, government or the not-for-profit sector, or add business administration as a double degree to compliment your career path in areas such as law, nutrition, nursing and global studies.

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy is for those who want to prevent injury and disability in others as well as rehabilitate those already injured.You will learn how to identify, assess and treat conditions: musculoskeletal cardiorespiratory orthopaedic neurological As a graduate, you will have developed skills to work with everyone from children to the elderly, as well as deal with gender-specific issues. Our physiotherapy graduates have pursued careers in: hospitals (private and public) private practice sports, physical activity and exercise settings workplace settings injury prevention research Graduates can also work as consultants in educational, government and industrial institutions, and/or conduct research that contributes to the knowledge base of the profession. This physiotherapy course also offers students clinical placements during which they will be supervised by a clinical educator. During each placement students will develop and integrate knowledge, skills and professional behaviours in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Physiotherapy Council. High achieving Bachelor of Physiotherapy students can undertake honours in the third and fourth years, provided they meet admission requirements.

Do you dream of being at the cutting edge of an ever-evolving industry? Our Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and has been designed for students with the ambition and drive to shape the way we work, socialise, communicate and entertain. Study with us and get a head start building the future. We know that practical experience is important for you, so it's important for us. Our work integrated learning programs prepare you for the future world of work and build your employability skills, foster an entrepreneurial mindset and hone your communication and project management skills. In the classroom, you'll explore critical areas in an interactive environment with IT experts. And you'll graduate prepared for a myriad of careers – such as applications developer, data scientist, software architect, game designer, programmer, software engineer, web specialist and more. When you choose our Bachelor of Information Technology, you'll be able to study business electives. And, as a result, you'll graduate with a better understanding of how you can help your organisation develop the solutions to meet their technological challenges. Tap into our network of local and global industry partners when you study information technology with us.

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Honours) students will: explore and analyse a specialist area of exercise science and human performance or related topics from both a theoretical and professional perspective develop research skills conduct a creative and analytical study in the form of a thesis. In an increasingly competitive job market, an honours degree will give you an edge over candidates who just have an undergraduate degree. Possible career paths include: health and fitness consultant exercise scientist sports scientist sports coach exercise physiologist.

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science focuses on the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle in the contexts of elite sport, recreational physical activity, community health and wellbeing. Exercise Scientists play an important role in improving the health, fitness, well-being and performance of individuals, groups, and the community. They do this through coaching and training in sport and athletic performance; educating about exercise for health and well-being; and implementing behaviour modification strategies. ACU is well placed to prepare graduates as Exercise Scientists with well-established exercise science programs that are recognised internationally for research, learning and teaching. Meeting the professional requirements for membership with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia, the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science provides graduates with a broad and coherent knowledge of the scientific bases of exercise and of key principles, concepts and theories related to exercise for health and sports performance. The degree is designed to produce graduates with skills such as physical activity leadership, advanced problem-solving, technical proficiency, the capacity to communicate for diverse populations and multicultural contexts, and an ability to be reflective and ethical in academic and professional practice, underpinned by justice, equity and respect for the individual. Opportunities for industry-relevant experience are embedded in the course through community engagement and practicum The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science will teach you about exercise assessment and prescription sports performance analysis applying the scientific principles of fitness and health for a wide range of people, from the chronically ill to elite athletes. Possible careers include: Government and non-government health, sport and recreation departments High performance sports organisations Sport institutes and academies Corporate fitness Exercise scientist Health and fitness consultant Strength and conditioning coach Rehabilitation Coach Performance analyst Fitness advisor Sports science manager Physical activity officer Allied health assistant.

Strengthen your business qualification with communication, research and analytical skills developed in the arts degree. As part of the Bachelor of Arts, you can choose to study from a range of units in the liberal arts fields such as psychology, economics, digital journalism or literature studies. As part of the Bachelor of Commerce, you can choose to specialise in Accounting, Marketing or Human Resource Management. An innovative range of business minors from data analytics and entrepreneurship through to international business is offered at the Brisbane, North Sydney and Melbourne campuses. Pursue a career in accounting, advertising, HRM, marketing, policy administration or financial analyst.

Create your own unique career path whilst honing your communication skills as part of your commerce specialisations. We start with four key foundation units (managing money, people, markets and working with IT) which prepare you for whatever area of business you wish to pursue. Study commerce and you can tailor your degree to open up career opportunities in accounting and finance to marketing, event management, informatics and human resources. Other specialisations include data analytics, entrepreneurship, IT, Indigenous business studies, international business, informatics, and occupational health, safety and environment. Boost your credentials Our commerce specialisations come with a range of relevant credentials, such as the prestigious EPAS international accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development. If you graduate with an accounting major and minor, you’ll be eligible for membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Institute of Public Accountants. Choose human resource management and you can become a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute. Marketing graduates, meanwhile, can join the Australian Marketing Institute.

Our teaching courses give you the tools to be that teacher that students remember and, just as importantly, mentor and lead the next generation. You’ll get to teach in schools and educational settings at different stages of your course ensuring your practical experience evolves alongside your theoretical knowledge in Education. Our Bachelor of Education programs are flexible. With a common first year across our courses, you have the choice in your second year of study to either remain in your specialisation or to pick a different one if your teaching passion lies elsewhere. Our courses cover school and educational settings and specialist teacher roles in: Early Childhood and Primary (B-12) Primary (5-12) Primary and Special Education Primary and Secondary Secondary Secondary and Special Education. The Bachelor of Education also expands the options for double degree programs by enabling Secondary specialisations to be paired with other degree programs such as: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Exercise Science All our teaching courses allow you to teach in government, independent, and Catholic and other faith-based schools. As an early childhood and primary teacher, you will inspire and help children develop critical lifelong skills. Qualified to teach from birth to Year 6, you’ll engage them through key curriculum areas such as the Arts, English, maths and science and technologies. You will also gain the practical skills to manage social, cultural and developmental diversity. You can even be able to teach a language, (Italian or Spanish). By selecting religious education and/or theology units, you will be eligible to teach in Catholic and other faith-based schools. As part of this course you will undertake a minimum of 100 days of professional experience in both prior to school and primary school settings.