Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to review B2045.

Requisite map

The 2020 handbook lists no units for B2045 itself. Pick an area of study to see its units.

Overview

This double degree in business administration and media communication will give you broad business knowledge, specialised communications skills and the ability to work across a number of industries. It's also great combination if you're wanting comprehensive knowledge in both fields, as well as an edge in the competitive world of media and the day-to-day operations of organisations and workforces.

Course structure

Business administration component96 credit points

Part A. Business specified study

48 credit points

Core units

42 credit points

You must complete 42 credit points from the following units. Only one accountancy unit may be completed. Note: You must complete ACB1120 if you intend to complete a major in Accountancy.

Capstone, corporate project, international experience or internship unit

6 credit points

You must complete one unit from one of the following lists, unless you are completing a major in Accountancy. If you are completing the Accountancy major you do not complete this section, but must take one elective from the Faculty of Business and Economics instead. Note: You may not have the space in your degree to take a 24 credit point unit.

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 major

48 credit points

You must complete one major from the list below. Depending on the major chosen, you may have already studied one of the required units as part of your business specified study. If so, you must complete an additional business unit to bring the combined business study to at least 96 credit points from the Faculty of Business and Economics.
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.

Media communication component96 credit points

Part A. Strategic knowledge, Part B. Practical and professional skills and Part C. Collaboration and leadership

96 credit points

a.) Common units

36 credit points

Level 1 core units

12 credit points

You must complete the following units

Level 2 core units

12 credit points

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units

Level 3 core units

12 credit points

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units

b.) Gateway units

24 credit points

You must complete gateway units (24 credit points) from two specialisations in your first year of study. One specialisation must be nominated at the end of first year.

Journalism

12 credit points

Media

12 credit points

Public relations

12 credit points

Screen

12 credit points

c.) Specialisations

36 credit points

You must complete the remaining core and elective units (36 credit points) in the nominated specialisation. (The gateway units have already been completed in b.) above.)

The handbook's description of this structure

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Business Administration

B2007 Bachelor of Administration is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete the following two 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.

Media Communication

A2002 Bachelor of Media Communication is a specialist course, developed through three themes that combine to underpin media communication practice: strategic knowledge, practical and professional skills, and collaboration and leadership. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Strategic knowledge

Builds students' competence in analysing and understanding the current state and past developments in media communication locally and globally; understanding impacts of media and communication transformation, and media power; creating future scenarios and media communication visions by developing students' preparedness and adaptability for future media communication change and creativity.

Part B. Practical and professional skills

This involves developing students’ competencies in linking knowledge and media practice in professional contexts, such as conceptual and implementation skills, project and content management skills, hands-on experience in putting knowledge into practice, and thereby testing and creatively experimenting with (strategic) knowledge about media transitions and transformations. It also involves developing students’ competency in ethical and legal aspects of media communication.

Part C. Collaboration and leadership

This involves competencies necessary for students to work in teams and in different knowledge communities and media communication professional settings. It includes competence in engaging with stakeholders, media literacy, and participatory research and media making in collaboration with experts from academia, industry, government, and the community. It also includes competency in social and cross-cultural awareness.

Course requirements

You must complete 192 credit points, of which 96 credit points are from the Bachelor of Business Administration (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 credit points from the Bachelor of Media Communications (including all the requirements in Part A, B and C).

Course progression map

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

You must complete 192 points, of which 96 points are from the Bachelor of Business Administration (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Media Communications (including all the requirements in Part A, B and C).

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Areas of study

Majors (5)

Specialisations (4)

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

72; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 3 (80 - 82.49); UERT Post-secondary Band 2 (Credit)

Other applicants

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

VET Diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 60%. Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 70%
Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

VET Certificate IV graduates
To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based Cert IV will require an average result of at least 80%. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.
No credit is granted for these studies.

University
To be considered on the basis of tertiary study alone, applicants who have completed VCE or equivalent will be required to complete the equivalent of one year (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree and will require an average result of at least 60% (including failed units). For applicants who have completed less than the equivalent of one year of study, both the senior secondary qualification results and the units completed will be considered.

For applicants who do not have any formal qualifications completion of two single units at an Australian higher education or equivalent overseas educational institution satisfy minimum entry requirements, but four units are recommended to be competitive for selection, especially in areas of study related to the course in which admission is being sought. Applicants normally require at least a 60% average in their studies (including failed units). Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.

English language

Monash Minimum: Level A, that is: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or TOEFL Paper-based test: 550 with a TWE of 4.5; 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

Refer to the Course description for each partner course.

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Business Administration may provide a pathway to the one year honours program B3701 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.

Professional accreditation

Subject to unit choice, this degree is accredited by relevant Australian professional bodies. Refer to the professional recognition webpage.

Other information

This double degree in business administration and media communication will give you broad business knowledge, specialised communications skills and the ability to work across a number of industries. It's also great combination if you're wanting comprehensive knowledge in both fields, as well as an edge in the competitive world of media and the day-to-day operations of organisations and workforces.

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Media Communication?

4 years full time, 192 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 8 semesters of full-time study.

What majors can I take in Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Media Communication?

5 majors in 2020, including Accountancy; Business administration studies; Finance and economics; Management practice; and Marketing and communications.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Media Communication?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2020 entry is 72.

Where can I study Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Media Communication?

At Peninsula and Caulfield.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Media Communication 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: 192
Full time: 4 Years
Part time: 8 Years
Maximum time: 10 years

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
CRICOS code: 097639C
Abbreviation: BBusAdm/BMedComn
Award titles: Bachelor of Media CommunicationBachelor of Business Administration
Handbook years: 20202021 2022