Bachelor of Business Management (BBusMgt)

Program Code
BBMGT

Program Faculty
Faculty of Professions

Special Notes

This program will not be offered in 2021.

Academic Year
2022

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Bachelor of Business Management introduces students to organisations as systems. All students will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to administer and coordinate an organisation's resources in ways that enable it to achieve its strategic goals within a systems framework. In the first year of the degree, students gain the background necessary for a career in business. Core courses include accounting, economics and business statistics; and an introduction to organisations and management. In subsequent years, the focus is on developing the technical, human and social skills required for business management. Additionally students develop advanced analytical and decision-making skills needed for leadership roles. Alongside the professional knowledge and skills, students have the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking, communication skills and reflective practice. Graduates will be career ready for the business world of today and have the interpersonal skills to adapt to the demands of a future economy.
 
The Bachelor of Business Management is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Conditions

Condition of Enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Faculty before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Business Management

There shall be a Bachelor of Business Management.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Business Management, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 24 units
  2. A major in Business Management to the value of 24 units
  3. Elective courses to the value of 24 units which may include at least one minor as listed below or any other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.

Students may choose to undertake a Double Major from the following:
  • International Business
  • Marketing

Students may choose to undertake at least one Minor to the value of 12 units from the following:
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Creativity & Critical Thinking
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Financial Services
  • International Business
  • Management Consulting
  • Marketing
  • Marketing in South Australia
  • Organisational Cybersecurity
  • Project Management
  • Public Administration
  • Small and Family Business Management

Core Courses

Major

Double Major

Minor

Electives

  • Electives

    To satisfy the requirements for Electives, students must complete courses to the value of 24 units. Electives may comprise any of the courses available as a Minor, or any other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.  You may also wish to consider one of the following study tours as an elective option.

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ACCTFIN 3501 International Study Tour - Accounting & Finance 3
    ACCTFIN 3502 Domestic Study Tour - Accounting & Finance 3
    ACCTFIN 3503 European Study Tour 3
    ACCTFIN 3504 New York Study Tour 3
    PROJMGNT 3050 Project Management Study Tour UG 3
    ENTREP 3019 Social Enterprise 3
    ENTREP 3900 eChallenge 3
    ENTREP 3901 Tech eChallenge 3