Bachelor of Business Studies
Port Macquarie, Australia
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
AUD 29,680 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
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Introduction
CRICOS code: 029254F
Looking for a competitive business degree that offers maximum flexibility? Available online, the Bachelor of Business Studies from Charles Sturt University allows you to design your own degree – so you can study a wide range of business subjects and even combine subjects from other areas, including arts, humanities and science.
If your plans change along the way, you can exit with a Diploma in Business Studies after completing eight subjects or an Associate Degree in Business Studies after completing 16 subjects.
Course highlights
Develop your business and lateral thinking skills with Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Business Studies. Industry wants graduates who can think on their feet and approach business problems from a variety of different perspectives. Our business studies degree will equip you with everything you need to know to enjoy a successful career in business.
Tailor your study to suit your needs
The Bachelor of Business Studies is one of our most flexible degrees – giving you the power to make your degree work for you. You can design your degree to meet your career goals by choosing from a comprehensive range of business and non-business subjects. If you have an interest in other fields, you have the option to study up to one-third of your subjects in a non-business area.
Give yourself a strong foundation in business
If you're unsure which business specialisation you want to pursue, you can study a range of subjects in the Bachelor of Business Studies before transferring into another more specialised Charles Sturt University business degree. You can also transfer from a specialist business degree back to the Bachelor of Business Studies.
Gain hands-on learning
There are opportunities to get a real feel for the industry you'd like to work in through optional work placements according to the subjects you choose. This is a great way of improving your experience if you're not currently in a workplace.
You'll be supported every step of the way
Charles Sturt University students rave about our high level of support. Whether you're attending a campus or studying online, you can be assured of quality learning support and personal contact from lecturers and tutors who treat you as an individual. For online students, lecturers have weekly sessions where they provide an overview of the materials for the coming week. Additionally, each subject has a forum where you can ask questions and access other resources and information.
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Subjects
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.
If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of the approved course design.
The course consists of 24 standard subjects (192 points) including:
- At least one strategy capstone subject chosen from ACC311 , FIN350 , HRM330 , MGT330 or MKT340
- No more than 12 x Level 1 subjects
- At least 4 x Level 2 subjects
- At least 4 x Level 3 subjects
- At least 16 of the 24 subjects must be chosen from business subjects as per the list of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Business subjects.
Students must also demonstrate accomplishment of CSU’s Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) by completing subjects selected from the table below OR by gaining approval from your Course Director to meet the GLOs via completion of other CSU subjects/or as demonstrated by the prior study.
Graduation requirements
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course, you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
Bachelor of Business Studies
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
Associate Degree in Business Studies [Exit Point Only]
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.
Diploma of Business Studies [Exit Point Only]
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Business Studies, you'll be able to embark on a broad range of careers. Your skills will be in demand in private organisations of all sizes, as well as across government and not-for-profit organisations.
Manage businesses
Your skills will be in demand as a product development team leader, client service or relationship manager, owner-manager, entrepreneur or business development manager.
Lead marketing and advertising campaigns
Work your business magic as an advertising support manager, social media manager, community or online manager, campaign manager or business marketing manager.
Consult and research
Get to the heart of what makes businesses tick as a business analyst, marketing consultant or researcher.