CourseBachelor DegreeBBus/BInterRel

B2056 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of International Relations

Faculty of Business and Economics

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of International Relations (B2056) is a 4 years full-time, 192-credit-point, bachelor degree course from the Faculty of Business and Economics, taught at Caulfield. In 2027 you can choose from 14 majors. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.

Credit points
192
Duration
4 years full time
8 years part time
Campus
Caulfield
On campus
Guaranteed ATAR
73

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The 2027 handbook lists no units for B2056 itself. Pick an area of study to see its units.

Course structure

Business component96 credit points
You must complete 96 credit points, including all of the requirements in Part A, Part B, and Part C for the Bachelor of Business.

Note: If you are completing the Accounting major as part of this double degree, ECX2953 is required to meet professional accreditation requirements. You can complete ECX2953 in Part A instead of ECF1100 and will not be required to complete ECF1200.
International Relations component96 credit points
You must complete 96 credit points, including all of the requirements in Part A and Part B, for the Bachelor of International Relations.
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

B2000 Bachelor of Business is a comprehensive course, structured in four parts. In this double degree you complete:

Part A. Core studies

This will provide you with a study of marketing and the impact they have on decision making in organisations.

Part B. Major studies

These studies will develop your capacity as a critical and creative professional who is able to apply your knowledge of marketing to provide discipline-based solutions for business. Units contained within the discipline may meet the requirements for professional accreditation bodies.

Part C. Capstone studies

The capstone unit will consolidate your knowledge and skills acquired through the study of your discipline and provide experience in multi-disciplinary processes and decision making.

International Relations

A2020 Bachelor of International Relations is structured in four parts. In this double degree course you complete:

Part A. Core studies

These units will introduce key concepts and knowledge generated by the discipline of International Relations that provides frameworks for understanding and analysing the ways in which power and politics shape the international system, and to address the challenges that they ultimately generate.

Part B. Discipline studies

These units will enable you to develop further specialist knowledge that will support you to engage in specific areas including: i) Peace, conflict and security; ii) Policy and governance; iii) Comparative politics; iv) Development, rights and gender; and v) Climate futures.

Course progression map

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

The course comprises 192 credit points, of which you must complete 96 credit points from the Bachelor of Business (B2000), including all requirements in Parts A, B and C; and 96 credit points from the Bachelor of International Business (A2020), including all requirements in Parts A and B.

Business component (96 credit points)

You must complete 96 credit points, including all of the requirements in Part A,  Part B, and Part C  for the Bachelor of Business.

Note: If you are completing the Accounting major as part of this double degree, ECX2953 is required to meet professional accreditation requirements. You can complete ECX2953 in Part A instead of ECF1100 and will not be required to complete ECF1200.

International relations component (96 credit points)

You must complete 96 credit points, including all of the requirements in Part A and Part B, for the Bachelor of International relations.

Areas of study

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

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

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Progression to further studies

Refer to the Course description for each partner course.

Professional accreditation

Refer to the Course description for each partner course.

Notes for students

You can enrich your degree to hone your academic and professional skills with a range of Flagship Rich Educational Experiences (FREE), including the Research, Experimentation and Discovery, Monash Innovation Guarantee, Global Immersion Guarantee and Volunteering. These flagship rich educational experience units may be credited in place of your replacement units if approved by the faculty. There are both 6 and 12 credit point unit options available.

Other information

The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of International Relations double degree offers a unique blend of global political insight and business acumen. The International Relations component equips you with an understanding of global power dynamics, governance, conflict, and cooperation, preparing you to analyse political behaviour and navigate the complexities of an interconnected world. Meanwhile, the Bachelor of Business will enable you to delve into the dynamic world of business, understanding what makes organisations, brands and markets function effectively and sustainably. You will gain broad business knowledge as well as specialised expertise in one or two chosen areas of business practice.

This combination allows you to understand the interplay between global politics and business operations, making you well-suited for roles in both private and public-sector enterprises. With opportunities for overseas study and internships, this double degree enhances your employability and prepares you for a career that bridges International Relations and business strategy.

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of International Relations?

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 and Bachelor of International Relations?

14 majors in 2027, including Accounting; Banking and finance; Business analytics and statistics; Business law; Business management; Business studies; Digital economy; and Economics and business strategy.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of International Relations?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2027 entry is 73.

Where can I study Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of International Relations?

At Caulfield.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of International Relations 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
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
CRICOS code
118023B
Abbreviation
BBus/BInterRel
Award titles
Bachelor of International RelationsBachelor of Business
Handbook years
20262027