Bachelor of Business (Management)

Overview

• Develop skills in creative thinking, decision making, leadership, communication and negotiation, and gain understanding of operations and change.
• Learn from real-world managers and develop your understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation, intercultural communication and negotiation, and management in business environments.
• Graduate eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.
• Prepares you to work  as a business manager, government officer, adviser or administrator.

Details

Management is a crucial activity in organisations of all kinds and is fundamental to success in business. Management skills can be applied in all occupations and industries, providing the widest possible employment prospects.

The management major provides analytical, strategic and operational skills and detailed knowledge of the contemporary business environment. Develop skills in creative thinking, decision making, leadership, communication and negotiation, and gain a thorough understanding of operations and change—how to adapt yourself and your team to manage projects and organisations. These skills are fundamental in building a successful career in management.

During your course you will hear from real-world managers and develop your understanding of intercultural communication and negotiation, and managing in a dynamic business environment.

In a series of units specific to this major, you will develop a skill-set to help you succeed as a business manager. You will focus on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking to enhance your business planning capabilities. You will consider business start-ups and how to make them succeed. From there, you will expand your knowledge into managing business growth and you will investigate how companies seek advantages over their competitors.

In your capstone unit, you will develop a project management plan, demonstrating your knowledge to reach the project goals and those of the organisation while addressing the challenges of time, costs, risk and resources.

If you find problem solving, decision making, achieving targets and motivating people to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and profitability of a business appealing, this might be the path for you.

Career outcomes

Graduates find work in a variety of organisations from small business start-ups to large companies and the public sector. Some positions include:

• team leader
• international management consultant
• project officer
• business development manager
• small business owner/manager.

Professional recognition

You will meet the requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.

Units

Management major units

• Leading Organisations
• Managing Operations
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Intercultural Communication and Negotiation Skills
• Sustainability in a Changing Environment
• Strategic Management
• Managing Business Growth
• Project Management

Recommended complementary study areas

Extension option

• Management

Second major and minor options

• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Accountancy
• International Business
• International Logistics
• Language
• Finance
• Forensics

Additional minor options

• Sales
• Economics

Entry requirements

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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Scholarships and financial support

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