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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

130110 v.5 Bachelor of Business Administration

BBA(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 018007A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

This course is designed to give you an understanding of the key areas of business administration. The program aims to prepare you for management roles in the private and public sectors, as well as the global environment. In this course you will have special opportunities for developing industry experience through exciting projects.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None. TEE Applicable Mathematics or Discrete Mathematics is desirable.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Duration and Availability

3 years full-time study or equivalent part-time

Course Organisation

This is a broad based program comprising required units from a range of business disciplines, plus units of your choice.

Professional Recognition

Curtin Business School courses are designed, wherever possible, to conform with the membership standards of relevant postgraduation professional bodies. Most of these have provision for student membership and students are advised to take advantage of such opportunities. For information on eligibility for membership of professional bodies refer to the Bachelor of Commerce.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Business Administration from Curtin University you have a range of career opportunities. Most industries and organisations, whether private or public, local or international, employ business graduates.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Other CRICOS Codes

List of codes for Sydney - 058600G - 156 weeks.

Further Information

Please contact the Curtin Business School on (08) 9266 7713.

Combined Degree Information

Business Administration may be combined with Computer Science.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10987 v.5   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
11011 v.4   Business Law 100 3.0 25.0
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
311353 v.3   Communication in Business 100 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10830 v.5   Business Information Systems 100 3.0 25.0
10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
11001 v.4   Macroeconomics 200 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
11013 v.4   Management Accounting 201 3.0 25.0
310410 v.2   Systems Analysis and Design 251 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2806 v.6   Introductory Finance 201 3.0 25.0
4436 v.5   Human Resource Management Introduction 200 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10852 v.3   Organisational Behaviour 200 3.0 25.0
3522 v.7   Strategic Management 313 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11018 v.4   Managing Change 300 3.0 25.0
12034 v.6   Business Capstone 301 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  100.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2013 Sydney Campus Trimester 1A Y        
2013 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 1 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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