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Overview

This course is designed to provide you with high-level skills in a range of key business disciplines. It will provide you with the skills to work in and manage different functions across an organisation. It blends a conceptual theoretical framework with practical applications, providing both a broad basis for business study and the more specific knowledge of your selected major(s). It provides choice and flexibility by allowing you to major in up to two different areas of business, and offering you the opportunity to study overseas or undertake an internship.

You will be well equipped to seek employment in both private and public-sector enterprises.

Course structure

Course rules

In choosing your units, you must ensure that you complete no more than 10 units (60 credit points) at level 1 and at least six units (36 credit points) at level 3, including four units (24 credit points) at level 3 offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Part A. Business specified study (54, 60 or 72 credit points)54 credit points

Core units

42 credit points

You must complete 42 credit points from the following units. You must complete BTF1010 or BTX1010. You must complete ETF1100 or ETX1100. Only one accounting unit may be completed from ACF1100, ACX1100, ACF1200 or ACX1200. Note: If you intend to complete a major in Accounting, you must complete ACF1100 or ACX1100.

Integrating units

6 credit points

You must complete one of the following units, unless you are undertaking the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Business (course D3007). If you are undertaking this course, EDF2078 Creative and critical teaching meets this requirement, and you are required to choose another 6 CP unit from the Accounting, Business law, Business management or Economics and business strategy majors.

Capstone, project, international or internship experience unit

6 credit points

You must complete one unit from one of the following lists, unless you are completing a major in Accounting or undertaking the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Business (course D3007). If you are completing the Accounting major you do not complete this section, as ACF3100 and ACF3200 meet this requirement. If you are undertaking D3007, EDF4068 Teaching performance assessment meets this requirement, and you are required to choose another 6 CP unit from the Accounting, Business law, Business management or Economics and business strategy majors. Note: If you choose a 12 or 24 credit point unit you will need to reduce the amount of points available for free electives in Part C which may impact on the ability to complete a major using electives. If you are enrolled in a double degree you will be limited to 6 credit points.

Capstone unit

6 credit points

You must complete one of the following units

Consulting project

6 credit points

You must complete one of the following units

International experience

6 credit points

You must complete one of the following units

Internships

6 credit points

You must complete one of the following units

Part B. Business listed major42 credit points

You must complete at least one major from the list below. The major will comprise 42 credit points from Part B and 6 credit points from Part A (related unit from business specified study) to total 48 credit points which is required to equal a major. If you are intending to undertake an honours year, you should ensure you complete the specific units required for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Part C. Free elective study48 credit points

Electives can be chosen from within the Bachelor of Business, including units to complete a second major or minor(s). Enrolment in Faculty of Business and Economics units at campuses other than the campus of enrolment is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled. Electives can also be chosen from across the University, including to complete a major or minor from another course if you have met the required prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolling in the units. You should also be aware of travel and timetabling limitations. No more than two units can contribute towards two majors, or a major and a minor, in the same course (including a double degree course). The same unit is not credited towards two minors. If you are in a double degree course, some units required for the other degree are credited as electives towards this Business degree.

The handbook's description of this structure

This is a comprehensive course, structured in three parts:

Part A. Business specified study

This will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of business and expose you to several business disciplines. It will contribute breadth to your knowledge of business and develop your understanding of multi-disciplinary decision making in organisations. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about each discipline before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Business listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise. You will develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your major area of study.

Part C. Free elective study

This will enable you to further develop knowledge of your chosen major, or business more broadly, or study a second business major. Alternatively you can select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

You must complete units as specified in Parts A, B and C (144 points): including at least 96 points of study in Parts A and B, and up to 48 points of free electives in Part C.

In choosing your units, you must ensure that you complete no more than 10 units (60 points) at level 1 and at least six units (36 points) at level 3, including four units (24 points) at level 3 offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified.

Part A. Business specified study (54, 60 or 72 points)

You must complete:

a. The following seven units (42 points):

ACF1100/ACX1100 Introduction to financial accounting* or ACF1200/ACX1200 Accounting for managers
BFF1001 Foundations of finance
BTF1010/BTX1010 Business law
ECF1100 Microeconomics
ETF1100/ETX1100 Business statistics
MGF1010 Introduction to management
MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

* You must complete ACF1100/ACX1100 if you intend to complete a major in Accounting.

b. One integrating unit from the list below (6 points):

Note: You must complete one of the following units, unless you are undertaking the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Business (course D3007). If you are undertaking this course, EDF2078 Creative and critical teaching meets this requirement, and you are required to choose another 6 CP unit from the Accounting, Business law, Business management or Economics and business strategy majors.

BEX2000 Digital technology and business
BEX2400 Business relationships and communication in a technology driven world
BEX2401 Complexity in business
BEX2411 Entrepreneurial mindsets and capabilities
BEX2421 Harnessing big data for business and society
BEX2500 Integrative thinking in a dynamic world
BEX2511 Scenarios: trends and disruptions

c. One capstone, project, international or internship experience unit (6, 12 or 24 points) chosen from the units listed below.

If you are completing a major in Accounting you do not complete this section. The following units meet this course requirement: ACF3100/ACC3100 Advanced financial accounting and ACF3200/ACC3200 Management accounting.

Note: You must complete one unit from one of the following lists, unless you are completing a major in Accounting or undertaking the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Business (course D3007). If you are completing the Accounting major you do not complete this section, as ACF3100 and ACF3200 meet this requirement. If you are undertaking D3007, EDF4068 Teaching performance assessment meets this requirement, and you are required to choose another 6 CP unit from the Accounting, Business law, Business management or Economics and business strategy majors.

Note: If you choose a 12 or 24 point unit you will need to reduce the amount of points available for free electives in Part C which may impact on the ability to complete a major using electives. If you are enrolled in a double degree you will be limited to 6 points in Part A (c.).

Capstone unit

BEX3000 Current issues in business
BEX3150 Sustainability practice and organisations
BEX3300 Business and design
BEX3411 Entrepreneurship
BEX3501 Governance, ethics, leadership and diversity
BEX3521 What is the future of capitalism?

Consulting project

BEX3350 Consulting project
BEX3351 Consulting project
BEX3450 Consulting project (12 points)

International experience

ACX3500 International study program in accounting
BEX3412 Innovation and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley
BEX3413 Entrepreneurship and creativity in an international context
BEX3622 Issues in global business
BEX3722 Engaging with international business
BEX3723 Engaging with international business
BEX3724 Engaging with international business - Asia
BEX3725 Engaging with international business
BEX3726 Engaging with international business - Data science and AI at HEC Montreal
BEX3727 Engaging with international business - Latin America
BEX3728 Engaging with international business (12 points)
BEX3730 Engaging with international business - Asia (12 points)
BFX3871 International study program in banking and finance
ECX3750 European economy and global business
MKX3521 Global study programs in marketing

Internship

BEX3006/BEX3106 Industry placement
BEX3012/BEX3112 Industry placement (12 points)
BEX3024 Industry placement (24 points)
MKX3631 Marketing internship

Part B. Business listed major (42 points)

You must complete at least one major from the list. The major will comprise 42 points from Part B plus 6 points from Part A (related unit from business specified study) to total 48 points which is required to equal a major.

If you are intending to undertake an honours year, you should ensure you complete the specific units required for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Majors and minors

Refer also to the table of majors and minors.

Part C. Free elective study (maximum 48 points)

Electives can be chosen from within the Bachelor of Business, including units to complete a second major or minor(s). Enrolment in Faculty of Business and Economics units at campuses other than the campus of enrolment is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Electives can also be chosen from across the University, including to complete a major or minor from another course if you have met the required prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolling in the units. You should also be aware of travel and timetabling limitations.

No more than two units can contribute towards two majors, or a major and a minor, in the same course (including a double degree course). The same unit is not credited towards two minors.

For students in a double degree course, some units required for the other degree are credited as electives towards this Business degree.

Areas of study

Majors (12)

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
be a critical and creative scholar who:
- produces innovative solutions to problems
- applies research skills to business challenges
- communicates effectively and perceptively
2
be a responsible and effective global citizen who:
- engages in an internationalised world
- exhibits cross cultural competence
- demonstrates ethical values
3
demonstrate broad knowledge and technical skills in at least one area of business and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that you serve
4
demonstrate a well-developed understanding of multi-disciplinary decision making in organisations via application of knowledge from core business discipline areas from outside the chosen major area of study.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

75; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 3+ (82.5-84.99); UERT Post-Secondary Band 2 (Credit)

Other applicants

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

VET Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma graduates:

Applicants will require a minimum of 60% average to be considered for selection. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior studies are related to the course. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

Monash College entry requirements:

Diploma of Business (Business stream) Part 2 average: 62%

Monash University Foundation Year average: 70%

University:

Applicants will require a minimum 60% average to be considered for selection. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior studies are related to the course. A minimum of two single units must be completed in order to meet minimum admission requirements.

English language

Monash Minimum: Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

Diploma of Tertiary Studies - Business
Diploma of Higher Education - Business
Monash Transition Program
Monash College - Diploma of Business
Monash College - Diploma of Commerce
Business (Indigenous Entry)
Articulation agreements:
Shanghai University (2+2) Exp: 10-Dec-22
Sichuan University (1+2) Exp: 5-Apr-21
Jiangnan University (3+1) Exp: 24-May-25
Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (2+2) Exp: 11-Nov-24
Guangdong University of Finance (2+2) Exp: 12-Dec-24
Beijing Foreign Studies University (2+2) Exp: 19-May-24
Beijing Institute of Technology (2+2) Exp: 19-May-24
Henan University (2+2) Exp: 17-Apr-24
Central South University (2+2) Exp: 5-Aug-23
Beijing Normal University (2+2) Exp: 10-May-23
Beijing Normal University (2+2) Exp: 10-May-23
Beijing Jiaotong University (2+2) Exp: 23-Jan-22
Beijin Institute of Technology (2+2) Exp: 7-Sep-21
Hunan University (2+2) Exp: 4-Jul-21
China South Agricultural University (SCAU) (2+2) Exp: 31-May-21
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (2+2) Exp: 30-Jun-21
Shanghai International Studies University (2+2) Exp: 9-May-21

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the one year honours program Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). To be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), you must obtain a distinction grade average (70%) or above in 24 credit points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. In addition, some majors require particular level 3 units to be taken for admission to honours. The details are provided with the requirements for each major to which this applies.

Professional accreditation

Subject to unit choice, this degree is accredited by relevant Australian professional bodies. Refer to the Monash Business School's professional recognition webpage.

Other information

This course is designed to provide you with high-level skills in a range of key business disciplines. It will provide you with the skills to work in and manage different functions across an organisation. It blends a conceptual theoretical framework with practical applications, providing both a broad basis for business study and the more specific knowledge of your selected major(s). It provides choice and flexibility by allowing you to major in up to two different areas of business, and offering you the opportunity to study overseas or undertake an internship.

You will be well equipped to seek employment in both private and public-sector enterprises.

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Business?

3 years full time, 144 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 6 semesters of full-time study.

What majors can I take in Bachelor of Business?

12 majors in 2021, including Accounting; Banking and finance; Business analytics and statistics; Business law; Business management; Business studies; Economics and business strategy; and Financial econometrics.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Business?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2021 entry is 75.

Where can I study Bachelor of Business?

At Caulfield.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Business units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Bachelor Degree
AQF level: Level 7
Credit points: 144
Full time: 3 Years
Part time: 6 Years
Maximum time: 8 years

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
CRICOS code: 056414D
Abbreviation: BBus
Award title: Bachelor of Business
Handbook years: 202020212022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027