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CQ91 - Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business
Overview
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business program combines CQUniversity's two premier business programs, and is designed to allow students to combine studies in commerce related fields such as accounting, finance and property management with business management fields such as human resources management, information systems management and marketing. Students have a very broad range of possible fields of study in this program and a very wide range of career opportunities exist for graduates.
The program is professionally accredited with a number of professional bodies and depending on the major selected, completion of the program meets the education requirements for membership of professional organisations such as CPA Australia, ICA Australia, the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants, the Australian Institute of Management – details of membership pathways can be found in the More Details section. The strong professional focus of the degree ensures that upon completion of their program graduates receive not just an academic qualification, but recognition of their skills and knowledge by the peak professional bodies in their chosen field.
Career Information
The Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business provides you with a broad range of career options in accounting, financial services and business management. You can select from three majors (marketing, property, and financial planning) which can give you access to a wide variety of career opportunities depending on your chosen major.
Course Details
| Duration | 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 192 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | Each unit at this level, typically requires 144 hours of student commitment over a period of 12 weeks. |
| Course Type | Undergraduate Dual Degree |
| Qualification (post nominal) | B |
| AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
Term 3 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2024
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2024
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2024
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2023
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2023
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2023
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2022
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2022
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2022
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2021
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2021
Online
Term 1 - 2021
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2020
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2020
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2020
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2019
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2019
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2019
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2018
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2018
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2018
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2017
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2017
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2017
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2016
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2016
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2016
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2015
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2015
Students wishing to study the financial planning major in the Bachelor of Accounting will only be able to study financial planning courses via distance education. Also, not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2015
Students wishing to study the financial planning major in the Bachelor of Accounting will only be able to study financial planning courses via distance education. Also, not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2014
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2014
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2014
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
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International Availability
Term 3 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2024
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2024
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2024
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2023
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2023
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2023
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2022
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2022
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2022
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2021
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2021
Online
Term 1 - 2021
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 3 - 2020
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Term 2 - 2020
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 1 - 2020
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2019
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Sydney
Term 2 - 2019
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2019
Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2018
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2018
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2018
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2017
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2017
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2017
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2016
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2016
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2016
Not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2015
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2015
Students wishing to study the financial planning major in the Bachelor of Accounting will only be able to study financial planning courses via distance education. Also, not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2015
Students wishing to study the financial planning major in the Bachelor of Accounting will only be able to study financial planning courses via distance education. Also, not all majors in the Bachelor of Business are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 3 - 2014
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Sydney
Term 2 - 2014
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
Term 1 - 2014
Not all business majors are available at all campuses. Please refer to More Details for information on campus availability.
Brisbane
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Sydney
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For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact
13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at
http://contactus.cqu.edu.au/
What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
| Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
Entry Requirements
Domestic students
Prerequisites - nil
International students
International students should visit www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information including English language requirements.
Assumed Knowledge
Domestic Students: English and Maths
Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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| Exit Awards | CG01 - Diploma of Business Studies |
| Accreditation |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| Not applicable |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 95 |
| 2023 | 104 |
| 2022 | 132 |
| 2021 | 158 |
| 2020 | 192 |
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
Examples are:
- Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
- Demonstrating honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice.
- Critically reflecting on ethical dilemmas and issues and take responsibility for ethically correct decisions and/or ensuring awareness of applicable ethical thinking and behaviour.
Examples are:
- Being reflective with personal behaviours in relation to professional performance and be positive and receptive to processing constructive feedback or criticism from peers, supervisors, and/or lecturers.
- Successfully processing and coping with your own emotions and behaviour when dealing with individuals or peers in educational and professional environments.
Examples are:
- Applying appropriate legal principles and disclosure requirements in preparing financial reports.
- Complying with the policies and practices of the accounting organisation and/or the business you work in.
- Knowing, understanding and complying with the laws of the Sovereign State in which you reside, work and/or study.
- Complying with the requirements for registration with the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB).
- Complying with the requirements for student registration with organisations such as the Australian Institute of Management, the Australian Marketing Institute, the Australian Human Resources Institute and the like.
Examples are:
- Verbally communicating in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
- Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
- Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
- Establishing rapport with others in the study and practice of business and responding appropriately to peers, teaching staff, clients, supervisors and other professionals.
- Using appropriate facial expressions: eye contact, being mindful of space, time boundaries, a range of body movements and gestures.
- Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course, as well as during professional placement.
- Being aware of culturally-based differences in non-verbal communications, to ensure effective, culturally appropriate interpersonal communications.
- Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
- Expressing complex and detailed information and knowledge in logical and legible essays and reports that clearly communicate the intended message, and do so in a timely manner, meeting appropriate professional standards.
- Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form that meets legal and professional practice requirements.
Examples are:
- Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
- Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in academic and professional practice.
- Constructing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
- Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in educational and professional settings.
- Producing accurate, concise and clear accounting and/or business documentation which meets legal requirements.
- Demonstrating accurate calculation and interpretation of complex accounting transactions involving numeracy skills.
- Demonstrating the capacity to undertake complex financial analysis of accounting reports, including the use of Excel spreadsheet software.
- Demonstrating effective use of numeracy skills to perform a range of business functions.
- Applying numeracy skills to interpret and solve a range of mathematical and data-related problems associated with a range of accounting and/or business practices.
Examples include:
- Demonstrating an understanding of how theory as well as personal, social and cultural experiences relate to practice or personal or professional knowledge.
- Discovering and challenging own underlying assumptions.
- Making connections between personal and work experiences and what is being learnt.
Examples are:
- Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X.
- Competently using productivity software such as Microsoft Office.
- Preparing accounting entries and/or reports using accounting specific ICT.
- Using accounting specific software programs and also Excel spreadsheet software to process and present information relevant to accounting.
- Competently using the internet for a range of study and business related activities.
- Operating associated electronic technologies such as (but not limited to) digital scanners, copiers, cameras and video cameras, a table computer or a mobile phone in the professional business environment.
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Human Resource Management Learning Outcomes
- 1. explain the coherent body of knowledge, and the underlying principles and concepts, fundamental to, and in the broader context of, the management of human resources in organisations.
- 2. apply critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving skills in the integration and application of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of human resource management practice and/or scholarship
- 3. communicate effectively, with justification, in collaborative contexts with professionals and non-professionals.
- 4. exercise professional judgement and identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of human resource management contexts.
- 5. evaluate information, synthesise relevant issues and undertake research in human resource management and other contexts
- 6. learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Information Systems Learning Outcomes
- 1. explain the coherent body of knowledge, and the underlying principles and concepts, fundamental to, and in the broader context of, the design and management of organisational information systems.
- 2. apply critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving skills in the integration and application of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of information systems practice and/or scholarship.
- 3. communicate effectively, with justification, in collaborative contexts with professionals and non-professionals
- 4. exercise professional judgement and identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of information systems management contexts.
- 5. evaluate information, synthesise relevant issues and undertake research in information systems and other contexts.
- 6. learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Management Learning Outcomes
- 1. explain the coherent body of knowledge, and the underlying principles and concepts, fundamental to, and in the broader context of, organisational management.
- 2. apply critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving skills in the integration and application of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of organisational management practice and/or scholarship.
- 3. communicate effectively, with justification, in collaborative contexts with professionals and non-professionals.
- 4. exercise professional judgement and identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of organisational management contexts.
- 5. evaluate information, synthesise relevant issues and undertake research in management and other contexts.
- 6. learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Marketing Learning Outcomes
- 1. explain the coherent body of knowledge, and the underlying principles and concepts, fundamental to, and in the broader context of, marketing.
- 2. apply critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving skills in the integration and applications of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of marketing practice and/or scholarship.
- 3. communicate effectively, with justification, in collaborative contexts with professionals and non-professionals.
- 4. exercise professional judgement and identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of marketing contexts.
- 5. evaluate information, synthesise relevant issues and undertake research in marketing and other contexts.
- 6. learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Property Learning Outcomes
- 1. explain the coherent body of knowledge, and the underlying principles and concepts, fundamental to, and in the broader context of, property management.
- 2. apply critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving skills in the integration and application of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of property management practice and/or scholarship.
- 3. communicate effectively, with justification, in collaborative contexts with professionals and non-professionals.
- 4. exercise professional judgement and identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of property contexts.
- 5. evaluate information, synthesise relevant issues and undertake research in property management and other contexts.
- 6. learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Public Relations Learning Outcomes
- 1. explain the coherent body of knowledge, and the underlying principles and concepts, fundamental to, and in the broader context of, public relations and corporate communication.
- 2. apply critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving skills in the integration and application of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of public relations practice and/or scholarship.
- 3. communicate effectively, with justification, in collaborative contexts with professionals and non-professionals.
- 4. exercise professional judgement and identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of public relations contexts.
- 5. evaluate information, synthesise relevant issues and undertake research in public relations and other contexts.
- 6. learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Supply Chain Management Learning Outcomes
- 1. explain the coherent body of knowledge, and the underlying principles and concepts, fundamental to, and in the broader context of, operations, supply chain and logistics management.
- 2. apply critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving skills in the integration and application of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of supply chain management practice and/or scholarship.
- 3. communicate effectively, with justification, in collaborative contexts with professionals and non-professionals.
- 4. exercise professional judgement and identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of supply chain management contexts.
- 5. evaluate information, synthesise relevant issues and undertake research in supply chain management and other contexts.
- 6. learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Sustainability Learning Outcomes
- 1. explain the coherent body of knowledge, and the underlying principles and concepts, fundamental to, and in the broader context of, sustainable business.
- 2. apply critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving skills in the integration and application of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of sustainability and sustainable business practice and/or scholarship.
- 3. communicate effectively, with justification, in collaborative contexts with professionals and non-professionals.
- 4. exercise professional judgement and identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of sustainable business contexts.
- 5. evaluate information, synthesise relevant issues and undertake research in sustainability and other contexts.
- 6. learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Tourism Learning Outcomes
- 1. explain the coherent body of knowledge, and the underlying principles and concepts, fundamental to, and in the broader context of, tourism.
- 2. apply critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving skills in the integration and application of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of tourism practice and/or scholarship.
- 3. communicate effectively, with justification, in collaborative contexts with professionals and non-professionals.
- 4. exercise professional judgement and identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of tourism contexts.
- 5. evaluate information, synthesise relevant issues and undertake research in tourism and other contexts.
- 6. learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
| Number of units: 21 | Total credit points: 126 |
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Compulsory Core Courses:
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ACCT11059 | Accounting, Learning and Online Communication | |
| ECON11026 | Principles of Economics | |
| HRMT11010 | Organisational Behaviour | |
| LAWS11030 | Foundations of Business Law | |
| MGMT11109 | Introduction to Business | |
| MGMT19128 | Strategy and Change | |
| MRKT11029 | Marketing Fundamentals | |
| STAT11048 | Essential Statistics | |
Accounting Technical Specialist Courses:
One major (8 courses) from the Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business program majors can be selected from the following:
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Information Systems
- Supply Chain Management
- Tourism
- Property
- Sustainability
- Public Relations
Note: When a course in a major is also offered as a core course in the degree, the student should choose an additional elective to comply with the overall degree rules requiring the completion of 32 courses (192 units of credit).
Human Resource Management Major
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Human Resource Management
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| HRMT11011 | Human Resource Management | |
| HRMT19016 | Contemporary HRM Issues | |
| HRMT19020 | Perspectives on Organisational Change | |
| HRMT19021 | Principles of Employment Relations | |
| HRMT19023 | Conflict and Negotiation | |
| HRMT19012 | Performance Management | |
| HRMT19013 | Human Resource Training and Development | |
| HRMT19014 | Human Resources Planning, Recruitment & Selection | |
Information Systems Major
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Information Systems
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIS11011 | Foundations of Business Computing | |
| COIS12073 | Enterprise Systems | |
| COIS13013 | Business Intelligence | |
| COIS13064 | ICT Project Management | |
| COIT11223 | Information Technology and Society | |
| COIT11226 | Systems Analysis | |
| COIT12167 | Database Use and Design | |
| COIT13233 | Knowledge Management Foundations | |
Management Major
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Management
Elective
| Number of units: 3 | Total credit points: 18 |
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Electives
Electives can be chosen from the Bachelor of Business or other approved business courses provided prerequisites and corequisites are met.
More Details
Campus Availability
Not all of the Bachelor of Business majors are available at all of the University's campuses. Depending on their campus and their intended majors, students may find that they are required to complete part of their studies via distance education.
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Financial Planning |
Distance only |
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Human Resource Management |
Brisbane, Distance, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney |
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Marketing |
Brisbane, Distance, Melbourne, Perth, Rockhampton, Sydney |
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Property |
Distance only |
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Social Innovation |
Distance only |
Business Majors: Accreditation & Membership
Marketing graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society.
The Property major is accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API). Graduates are eligible for associate membership and the course is endorsed as supplying the education requirements for certification as a Certified Property Practitioner. For more information, please refer to the Australian Property Institute website http://www.api.org.au/. Graduates may also seek registration with the Valuers Registration Board.
Please note: completion of this major will not provide students with the relevant qualification to be certified with the API as a Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) nor will it make students eligible for registration with the Valuers Registration Board in Queensland (other states may vary, please refer to individual state bodies if residing outside of Queensland). Students wishing to become registered valuers should enrol in CF56 Bachelor of Property.
The Financial Planning major is an approved qualification to attain a professional designation in financial planning as per the Corporations (Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard) Determination 2021 https://fas.treasury.gov.au/education-standards/approved-courses
Application for credit transfer
Exemption/credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that they have completed and received a 'Pass' or above in tertiary studies equivalent in content, depth and rated units of credit to a Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business course, and that such credit meets the requirements of the professional bodies that accredit the course. Students must contact the relevant professional bodies to determine whether the credit transfer/exemption they have requested and/or received will affect their application for membership.
Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details on the guidelines and application process.
Study Plans and Schedules
A recommended study schedule for this course can be obtained from your Student Advisor (Courses and Careers) by contacting http://programadvice.cqu.edu.au
Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in 4 units per term and part-time students usually enrol in 2 units per term.
For Course Planners please refer to the following website: http://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/planners-and-profiles
Computing Requirements
As a student, it is necessary to have access to a computer or equivalent device in order to complete your coursework. You should have a good understanding of technology and the ability to navigate the online environment, which may involve completing online assessments, participating in online forums, and responding to emails. There may be instances where you need to use a computer or equivalent device for in-class tasks or assessments. It is important that you have dependable access to the internet and a computer or equivalent device capable of video conferencing for online classes. Make sure to review your unit profiles to learn about any specific technology requirements for your coursework.
Please note: students must check to see when and where a unit is offered before enrolling. See the unit availability in this handbook for details.