faculty of
BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT & LAW
overview & UNDERGRADUATE course guide
2015
BREAK THRough
WELCOME TO THE
FACULTY OF Business,
Government & Law
MAKE A REAL
DIFFERENCE TO THE
WORLD WE LIVE IN
Business, government and law are the
primary institutions that shape our
complex world. Interaction between
these three institutions, and their impact
on society, forms the major intellectual
focus of our Faculty.
With a strong emphasis on real world
practice and experience, our courses
prepare you not only for work in a range
of business and government jobs but
also to be a leader in your chosen field.
Many graduates from our courses have
gone on to lead profitable businesses
across the globe, to occupy important
positions in the public service, and to
be senior partners in leading law firms in
Australia and overseas.
Studying with the Faculty of Business,
Government & Law gives you a
specialist qualification as well as the
broad range of knowledge and skills
needed to be successful in today’s
competitive working environment.
Many of our courses lead to
professional accreditation in areas such
as accounting, finance, law, urban and
regional planning, building
and construction management
and business informatics.
This means that when you graduate,
you can move straight into a job in your
chosen profession. We also offer a wide
range of specialist degrees in areas such
as politics and international relations,
tourism management and justice
studies, all of which allow you to pursue
a meaningful and rewarding career.
If you already have a degree then
we offer a range of postgraduate
courses that will give you professional
qualifications in areas such as law
“ An important emphasis of
the faculty is ensuring that
you are fully prepared for the
global environment in which
business, government and
law exist.”
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and accounting, or develop complementary skills
in areas such as management, public administration
and marketing.
An important emphasis of the Faculty is ensuring that
you are fully prepared for the global environment in
which the institutions of business, government and
law exist. Whatever you study, you will be introduced
to experiences from other countries and can choose
to study part of your course overseas. In addition,
we have students from over 70 different countries
studying with the Faculty, all happy to share their
thoughts and experiences so we can all learn together.
When you study with the Faculty of Business,
Government & Law at the University of Canberra,
you get much more than a professional qualification.
Whatever level you are studying at, our staff will
spend quality time with you, helping to enrich your
knowledge, develop your skills and challenge your
understanding of the world. Our goal is to make a
real and sustainable difference to the world we live in.
When you join our Faculty, you’ll be part of making a
difference too.
Dean’s welcome .......................................................... 2
Our Core values..........................................................4
quick facts........................................................................5
Our Campuses
& Partner Locations..............................................6
Flexible Learning........................................................8
Make Real Choices
about your course...............................................10
CAREER STREAMS...........................................................12
How to READ
THE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS................................. 13
Courses.................................................................................14
ACCOUNTING..............................................................14
BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES...............16
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT............................................................18
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION..........................20
ECONOMICS ................................................................22
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION.....24
EVENT & TOURISM MANAGEMENT..........26
FINANCIAL PLANNING.........................................28
GENDER & DIVERSITY...........................................30
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT.........................31
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT........ 32
INFORMATION SYSTEMS....................................34
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS..............................36
JUSTICE & LEGAL STUDIES..............................38
LAW..................................................................................... 40
MARKETING...................................................................42
NATIONAL SECURITY........................................... 44
POLITICS......................................................................... 46
PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT.................48
SOCIAL SCIENCE...................................................... 50
URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING..................51
How to Apply ................................................................52
Scholarships , CSP & Fees ............................... 53
More Ways to Enter .............................................54
Accommodation..................................................... 55
Course Lists....................................................................56
UNDERGRADUATE COURSes........................56
Honours Courses............................................. 57
UNDERGRADUATE COMBINED
COURSES (DOUBLE DEGREES)...................... 57
Open Major COURSEs.....................................59
POSTGRADUATE Study....................................59
Australian Government Higher Education (CRICOS) Provider; #00212K.
Professor Lawrence Pratchett
Dean of the Faculty of Business,
Government & Law
University of Canberra
Information in this guide was correct at time of printing. The University of
Canberra reserves the right to change course offerings, arrangements, and
all other aspects without notice.
Up-to-date information will be available on the University’s website
as changes are accredited by Academic Board: canberra.edu.au
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Core
A range of values underpin our work within
the Faculty of Business, Government & Law,
these are: Enterprise and Innovation, Social
value and responsibility, and Sustainability:
•Enterprise and innovation – infusing
innovation, creativity and enterprising
activity into everything we do, adding the
edge to both our practice and outcomes
•Social value and responsibility – ensuring
that the institutions of business and
government, as understood through our
research and teaching, add value to society
and behave responsibly
•Sustainability - making sustainability part
of everyday living, learning and working, in
order to shape a more adaptive, resilient
and prosperous future
We see these three values as forming a
triple bottom line which shapes our activities.
We recognise that there are ongoing
tensions between them. For example,
enterprise and innovation does not always
support sustainability, while implementing
sustainable futures may not always be
in the short term benefits of particular
communities; and so on. We see such
tensions as a source of creativity in how we
might think and act as a faculty. Moreover,
our challenge is to balance these values.
Law grad’s vision for his village
At such a young age, few people have
accomplished as much as Bal Kama
originally from a small village in Papua
New Guinea. Not only did Bal graduate
from the University of Canberra with a
double degree, earning a Bachelor of Law
(Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts in 2013,
he has established his own charitable
organisation, the Kama Scholars
Foundation, and has been a powerful
advocate for impoverished people in
Papua New Guinea.
Bal Kama
Bachelor of Law (Honours), 2013
Bachelor of Arts, 2013
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Bal has also worked as a consultant for
the United Nations and as a paralegal.
He was also invited to present his thesis
on Papua New Guinea’s constitutional
crisis at the Australian Law Council
in Sydney. At the 2013 Distinguished
Alumni Awards, Bal’s hard work and
achievements were recognised with a
Special Commendation.
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STUDENT NUMBERS
67%
13,968
students
33%
4,614
BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT
& LAW STUDENT GENDER
LEVEL OF STUDY
71%
51% 49%
29%
students
Total University
students (2013)
Total Faculty
students
AUSTRALIAN CAMPUS
STUDENTS
71%
29%
Domestic
International
20 to 24
14%
15 to 19
3%
18%
7% 7% 11%
50 plus
40 to 49
35 to 39
Female
Undergraduate
AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS
HOME REGION
86%
Metropolitan
14%
Regional
Full-time
25 to 29
30 to 34
International students from 110 countries
were enrolled at the University of Canberra
in 2013. The top five countries were:
•China
•Vietnam
•India
•South Korea
•Pakistan
Postgraduate
STUDY LOAD
88%
The University of Canberra is a popular
choice for international students from around
the world, from Barbados to Bhutan.
AGE GROUP
40%
Male
12%
Part-time
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
TOP FIVE COUNTRIES
OF ORIGIN
China
South Korea
Pakistan
India
Vietnam
The designations employed and presentation of material on this map do not imply the expression of opinion by the University of Canberra concerning
the legal status of any country or territory nor does it imply any opinion with regards to the placement of any boundaries or frontiers.
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Our Campuses
& Partner
The Faculty of Business,
Government & Law is proud to offer
courses at a range of locations within
Australia and overseas.
MELBOURNE
(CHADSTONE &
WAVERLY)
CANBERRA (BRUCE)
University of Canberra courses are now
also offered at the Holmesglen Institute
of TAFE’s Chadstone and Waverley
campuses. The following Faculty of Business,
Government & Law courses are offered:
Situated on 120 hectare (296.4 acres),
the Canberra campus in the suburb of
Bruce is a haven of clean air, tall trees and
native wildlife, including parrots, honeyeaters, cockatoos and resident kangaroos.
Despite its serene location, the campus is
within walking distance to the shopping and
entertainment complex of Belconnen, and
just 12 minutes by regular bus service or car
from Canberra’s Civic Centre.
The majority of our students study in
Canberra where they have access to
specialised facilities including the e-Court
(see p 41 for details) in addition to the main
University of Canberra Library and student
accommodation facilities.
Chadstone campus:
•Bachelor of Business (Executive
Administration)
•Bachelor of Business (Marketing
Management)
•Bachelor of Commerce
Waverly Campus:
•Bachelor of Hospitality Management
•Bachelor of Justice Studies
Both locations offer small class sizes and
modern facilities. For example, Bachelor
of Hospitality Management students will
gain extensive hands on experience at Zest
Restaurant located on the Waverly campus.
In addition to our Australian campuses the
Faculty of Business, Government & Law
currently partner with six overseas tertiary
institutions. As well as providing increased
flexibility in where you can study, these
relationships give you exceptional access to
an internationalised curriculum, lecturers with
first-hand experience of the broader AsiaPacific region, and unique opportunities to
break through geographic barriers and gain a
truly world-class education.
MAIN IMAGE:
A study abroad or exchange experience
is an invaluable addition to your
University of Canberra degree.
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HONG KONG
The faculty has partnered with the
Hong Kong Baptist University to offer
the Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of
Business Administration, and Bachelor
of Commerce. Commencing in 2015 in
partnership with Lingnan Institute of Further
Education, we will also be offering the
Bachelor of Business Studies and Bachelor
of Event & Tourism Management.
NINGBO (CHINA)
The faculty has partnered with the
Ningbo University to offer postgraduate
management qualifications.
SHANGHAI (CHINA)
In Shanghai the faculty have partnered
with the East China University of Science
& Technology to offer postgraduate
management qualifications.
SINGAPORE
In Singapore the faculty offers doctoral
research programs in management.
THIMPHU (BHUTAN)
In Bhutan the faculty offer a number of
postgraduate management qualifications
in partnership with the Royal Institute of
Management.
Study Abroad and
Exchange
The University of Canberra gives you
the opportunity to go overseas and study
on exchange for four weeks, six months
or 12 months to one of our many partner
universities around the globe. As part of
our Study Abroad and Student Exchange
arrangements with over 70 partner
universities in 23 different countries,
you can go to Europe, the UK, Asia,
the US, Canada or South America.
Whatever your destination, going on exchange
is a great way to immerse yourself in a different
“Going on exchange to Canada
was by far the most exciting,
challenging and rewarding
experience I have ever had
– it is an absolute must-do
and you will not regret it!”
Rebecca Keen
“Through my exchange adventure I
have learnt and gained experiences
that have stretched beyond
lessons taught in a classroom. It’s
a great opportunity to travel, learn
about a new culture and form
friendships that will last a lifetime.”
University of Oulu
Tampere University
of Technology
University of Lapland
Spain
Istituto Europeo di
Design, Madrid Campus
Instituto Europeo di Design,
Barcelona Campus
United Kingdom
University of Westminster
(Tourism students only)
East Anglia University
Salford University
University of Hertfordshire
Leeds Beckett University
For more information please visit
canberra.edu.au/study-abroad
“Studying abroad was probably the
scariest, craziest and greatest thing
I have done so far with my life. I’ve
made so many friends, I learned a
lot and I had the opportunity to visit
some of the most amazing places.”
Julia Burns
University of Central Florida, USA
Semester 2, 2013
Yasar University, Turkey
Hertfordshire University, UK
Semester 1 & 2, 2013
ASIA
JAPAN
Fukuoka University of
Education
Okayama University
Tokyo Gakugei University
University of the Ryukyus
Yamaguchi University
Kansai Gaidai University
EUROPE
Finland
Studying abroad is not only an exciting way
to set yourself apart from your peers, but
you will also have access to a student loan
of $6,250 (interest free and fee free) to help
pay for your fantastic overseas experience.
What’s more, if you are interested in gaining
an Asian perspective on your degree we have
additional $5,000 scholarships available.
Harveen Kaur
Brock University, Canada
Semester 2, 2013
Exchange
partners
culture, gain credit towards your University
of Canberra degree, and give yourself a
competitive edge when applying for jobs.
Aichi Shukutoku University
Sugiyama Jogakuen University
Korea
Kyungsung University
China
Beijing International
Studies University
Hong Kong Institute
of Education
Hunan University
Hubei University of Technology
Hong Kong Baptist University
Ningbo University
Thailand
University of Chulalongkorn
Taiwan
Chaoyang University
of Technology
The Americas
France
Strate College Designers
ICN Business School
Université Catholique de Lyon
Ireland
Dublin Institute of Technology
Italy
Istituto Europeo di Design,
Milan, Turin and Rome
(Design students only)
Politecnico di Milano
Università degli Studi
Roma Tre
Università della Calabria
Sweden
Jonkoping University
Canada
Yasar Universitesi
Brock University
Dalhousie University
Vancouver Island University
University of Guelph
University of Saskatchewan
Wilfrid Laurier University
Carleton University
University of Fraser Valley
Mount Royal University
Thompson Rivers University
Belgium
Argentina
Belgium
ICHEC Brussels Management
School
Switzerland
University of Applied Sciences
in Northwestern Switzerland
Turkey
College of Advertising
and Design
Universidad de Palermo
Colombia
Universidad Santo Tomas
United States
Brockport State University
of New York
George Mason University
Iowa State University
Kansas State University
North Carolina State
University System
San Diego State University
University of Georgia
University of Tennessee
Boise State University
California Polytechnic State
University
College of Staten Island
University of
Northern Colorado
University of Central Florida
University of North Carolina,
Wilmington
ISEP Global
Mexico
Universidad Iberoamericana
Tecnológico de Monterrey
(Monterrey Campus)
Tecnológico de Monterray
(Mexico City Campus)
Chile
Universidad de La Serena
Universidad de Vina del Mar
Peru
Universidad Catolica
de Santa Maria
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Flexible
At the Faculty of Business,
Government & Law we know that
many students are juggling a range
of activities. Along with study,
students have family, employment
and other commitments like sport
and hobbies. To enable students
with greater access to unit content,
lecturers and tutors, we have
developed more flexible modes
of delivery, giving you a greater
opportunity to engage.
Approaches being taken include:
•A range of units and courses delivered
fully online
•Online consultation times with your
lecturer and/or tutor so you can ask
questions from home, work or even your
favourite cafe
•Online content for your unit so you can
listen to lectures and other multimedia in
your own time
•Diverse online materials for researching
and building greater understanding
of content
•Additional support through standalone
learning modules to build specific skills
Technology has enabled the Faculty of
Business, Government & Law to offer
students fully online, self-paced courses
including the Bachelor of Business Studies,
Bachelor of Economic Studies, and Bachelor
of Political Studies. This means students can
enrol in units and study at their own pace so
long as they complete the unit within a year.
Flexibility on this scale is a new approach for
the University and aims to provide education
for all students regardless of geography, time
pressures, and other constraints.
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INTERNSHIPS
All Faculty of Business, Government & Law
undergraduate students have the option of
incorporating an internship to experience
a real life work environment. Normally
students undertake work integrated learning
within either the private sector in their home
region, interstate or in some cases overseas.
ABOVE: (left to right) Modern facilities complement
state-of-the-art equipment; students get out
in the field as part of their study.
MAIN IMAGE: Work integrated learning enables
students to learn in practical and flexible ways.
UC & Raiders partner up to support players
Canberra Raiders players are able to
access flexible University of Canberra
degree programs under a new partnership.
University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor
Stephen Parker and Raiders CEO Don
Furner signed a new Memorandum of
Understanding between the club and
the University’s Faculty of Business,
Government & Law, to help Raiders
players develop skills for their careers post
sport and also to create new study and
research opportunities.
“The University of Canberra is committed
to making flexible study options available
to students for whom attending classes
in the traditional way is difficult or not
possible,” Professor Parker says.
“This includes elite sports people, who
need some flexibility to undertake study
in ways that can be tailored to their own
availability around training and game
schedules. This arrangement specifically
extends that flexibility to Raiders players.
“As an Elite Athlete Friendly University,
we are aware of the special needs of elite
sports people, but also of how beneficial it
can be to balance the physical challenge
of high performance sport, with the
mental workout of university study.
“I congratulate the Raiders on
their commitment to education and
I look forward to working with them
on this partnership.”
“It’s a great initiative, a footy career can
only last up to 10 years so it gives us the
opportunity to better prepare for the rest
of our lives,” Mr McIlwrick says. “There are
a number of players who have wanted to
study but haven’t been able to find time
because of our football commitments, so
it’s great for UC to be able to help us in
between training sessions.”
The faculty is offering credit towards
degrees to Raiders players who had
completed a relevant diploma. Units are
delivered mainly online, but with face-toface support, and with flexibility around
the pace of study to allow players to work
around their training schedule and the
NRL season.
In addition to providing study
opportunities for players, the MoU
also includes a commitment to explore
opportunities for collaboration in research.
Raiders player Matt McIlwrick is one of
the athletes involved in the program and
said it gives him a chance to better equip
himself for life once he ends his rugby
league career.
INSET: Raiders players are now studying at the
University of Canberra under a new partnership with
the Faculty of Business, Government & Law.
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ACCELERATE
YOUR DEGREE
Many Faculty of Business, Government &
Law degrees allow students to choose an
accelerated study program.
Students who start as a full-time student
in Semester One on the Canberra campus
can choose to accelerate select degrees and
finish study six months before standard fulltime students by enrolling in the University
of Canberra’s unique Winter Term. These
select degrees are indicated under ‘Length
of Study’ in the course listings in this guide.
COMBINE STUDY IN
MULTIPLE AREAS
The Faculty of Business, Government & Law
courses provide various opportunities for
students to incorporate additional fields of
study via double degrees, open majors, and
open electives.
DOUBLE DEGREES
Double degrees combine two bachelor
courses into a coordinated course of study
in a significantly shorter period of time than
the two individual degrees would take if
done separately. Double degrees typically
extend the period of study by one or more
years. Courses that have one or more
double degree options are indicated in the
course listings in this guide and summary.
Lists of available double degrees including
the length of study of the combined
program are provided in the tables at the
back of this guide.
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OPEN MAJORS
As an alternative to a double degree,
students undertaking a standard full-time
or part-time program in most Faculty of
Business, Government & Law courses can
incorporate an ‘open major’ of related units
into their course without extending the
length of study. These open majors provide
coherent study in the specified area and are
included on student transcripts. Information
on open majors within the Faculty of
Business, Government & Law is provided
throughout this guide and courses that can
incorporate these are indicated. In addition
to the large range of open majors offered
by the Faculty of Business, Government &
Law, students can also choose from majors
offered by all other University of Canberra
faculties; Faculty of Arts & Design, Faculty
of Education, Science, Technology & Maths,
and Faculty of Health.
ADD HONOURS
All high performing undergraduate Faculty
of Business, Government & Law students
studying at the Canberra campus have the
option of pursuing an honours program.
Non-law students can undertake the one year
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program
while law students can choose to undertake
honours as part of the Bachelor of Laws.
Qualification levels
and pathways
The University of Canberra offers a range of
qualifications and pathways designed to help
students achieve their career and educational
goals. Simply locate the highest level of
formal qualification you have achieved in
the tables below for an indication of the
qualification types and pathways available to
you. You can then use the course information
in this and other University of Canberra
guides and the UC website to identify
suitable course options.
MASTERS (BY RESEARCH)
DIPLOMA (VET)
CERT IV
YEAR 10
BACHELOR
YEAR 12
DIPLOMA (HE)
HONOURS
GRADUATE DIPLOMA
DOCTORATE
POSTGRADUATE STUDY
CERT 1,2 & 3
ADVANCED DIPLOMA (VET)
GRADUATE
CERTIFICATE
MASTERS (BY COURSEWORK)
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Secondary education
Vocational education – CIT/TAFE
or other Registered Training Organisation
University of Canberra qualifications
MAIN IMAGE: The University gives you the
support you need to make it to the top.
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS,
GOVERNMENT & LAW
CAREER STREAMS
Accounting
Banking & financial services
Building & construction
management
Business administration
Economics
Entrepreneurship &
innovation
Event & tourism
management
Financial planning
Gender & diversity
Hospitality management
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Human resource
management
Information systems
International business
Justice & legal studies
Law
Marketing
National security
Politics
Public sector management
Social science
Urban & regional planning
HOW TO READ THE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The following pages include course
information for each field of study in a
standard format as follows:
BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
majoring in
Accounting
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68, Melbourne 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Commerce provides
students with a broad foundation in
contemporary business during the first year
of study. In the second year of the program
students choose to specialise in one of 10
majors including accounting.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN:
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
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2
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5
6
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1. COURSE TITLE
Components in LIGHT TYPE do not form part of
the degree name – in this case students graduate with
a BACHELOR OF COMMERCE although their
transcript identifies the Accounting major.
2. CAMPUS
The city or cities in which this program is offered. Note
that not all courses & majors are offered in all locations.
3. ATAR
The 2014 published ATAR – ATAR can change each
year. Non-school leavers are given an equivalent ATAR
based on a number of factors including prior study. ‘N/A’
indicates that ATAR is not used in determining entry
eligibility while ‘nc’ indicates a new course which does
not yet have historic information available.
6. OPEN MAJOR OPTION
Indicates whether an open major can be included in the
course of study. Open majors for BGL are listed in this
guide (note these are available at specific campuses
only). Students may also select an open major from
elsewhere at the University of Canberra. Note that
students studying accelerated programs will not have
access to open majors.
7. HONOURS YEAR OPTION
When Y is indicated an additional year long program of
study is available leading to an (Honours) award for the
course listed.
8. DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS
When Y is indicated there are one or more double
degrees available combining this and other University of
Canberra courses. See p 10 for further information.
4. START PERIODS
The periods that students studying full-time can
commence the course (Australian campuses). This
can be Semester One (Feb), Semester Two (Aug) or
continuous (select online courses only).
9. COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course description provides brief information on
the course. More detailed information is available on
individual courses on the University of Canberra website.
5. LENGTH OF STUDY
The minimum length of study. Note that ‘accelerated’
study (when listed) is only available at the Canberra
campus and only for students commencing study in
Semester One.
10. SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
The sample study plan lists the titles of units (aka
subjects) studied in each year of the typical full-time
course. Additional options may be available in the
program of study. See the University of Canberra
website for full rules for each course.
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ACCOUNTING
Accounting was the first field that the
University of Canberra (then the Canberra
College of Advanced Education)
began teaching in 1967. Since that time
the University has developed a strong
reputation for producing exceptional
accounting graduates.
The Bachelor of Accounting and the
Bachelor of Commerce majoring in
Accounting are professionally accredited
by Charted Practicing Accountants
Australia (CPA), the Institute of Chartered
Accountants in Australia (ICAA), and the
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Accounting is called ‘the language of
business’ because of the critical role it holds
in reporting financial information about a
business entity to many different groups
of people. The University of Canberra
accounting courses draw on the faculty’s
strengths to provide fully rounded accounting
graduates able to work in public or private
sector organisations with equal ease and
possessing strong skills in critical thinking.
Careers that can be built on a University of
Canberra accounting qualification include:
•Professional accountant
•Public sector accountant
•Management accountant
•Financial accountant
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Accounting
but who gain entry into the Bachelor of
Commerce are eligible to transfer into the
Bachelor of Accounting at the end of their
first year, subject to achieving a strong grade
point average.
Mission possible for exceptional UC students
A challenge to explore business expansion
was no mission impossible for two
University of Canberra students, who
were national finalists in the Institute of
Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA)
Mission Exceptional competition.
The team of Liam Smith and Connor
Schafferius won one of six places in the
final of the national university competition
held in October 2013 at the Sydney
Theatre.
Liam Smith
CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING A
Bachelor of Commerce
majoring in Accounting
Connor Schafferius
CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING A
Bachelor of Finance
Photo: ICAA
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“We learnt so much about what it takes to
be a chartered accountant,” Bachelor of
Commerce student Liam says. “It shows
we are capable of achieving that next level
of strategic critical thinking.”
For Connor, a second-year finance
student, finding out they had made the
finals was “quite possibly the happiest day
of my life”.
“I was really happy to find out that
sometimes putting in a lot of effort really
does pay off,” he says.
The competition required the pair to
present a business case advising whether
or not the mock company Questiko
Enterprises should outsource their
manufacturing overseas.
“We covered the strategic, operational,
financial and social implications of the
opportunity,” Liam says.
The team presented their work at the
final to a board of five including the chief
financial officer of American Express
Australia and New Zealand and the
director of the Australian Red Cross.
“Having the opportunity to present to a
board of Australian business luminaries
was an amazing experience,” he says.
BACHELOR OF
ACCOUNTING
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70, Hong Kong N/A
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time
2.5 Years Accelerated,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The Bachelor of Accounting is designed
to meet the needs of students seeking
accreditation with professional accounting
associations in Australia. The program
provides a strong dedicated focus on the key
skills needed by professional accountants in
areas specific to the accounting profession
as well as key business skills such as critical
thinking and research skills.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
YEAR 2
Accounting Systems & Practices
Business Finance
Company Accounting
Law of Business Associations
Management Accounting
Revenue Law
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Advanced Management Accounting
Auditing
Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Internship
Open Major Units (x4)
BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
majoring in
Accounting
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68, Melbourne 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Commerce provides
students with a broad foundation in
contemporary business during the first year
of study. In the second year of the program
students choose to specialise in one of 10
majors including accounting.
Open Major in
Accounting
CAMPUS: Canberra, Melbourne
This major is designed for students wishing
to undertake study in accounting to
supplement a degree in a non-accounting
field and who do not wish to gain
membership of an Australian accounting
professional association. The open major is
not accredited by CPA, ICAA or IPA.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Accounting for Managers
Accounting Systems & Practices
Business Finance
Company Accounting
Management Accounting
Problem Analysis & Statistics
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
YEAR 2
Accounting Systems & Practices
Business Finance
Company Accounting
Management Accounting
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Open Elective
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Advanced Management Accounting
Auditing
Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Governance for Environmental
Sustainability
Open Major Units (x4)
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BANKING & FINANCIAL
SERVICES
Financial services are the services provided
by the finance sector, covering a broad
range of organisations that manage money,
including banks, credit units, consumer loan
companies (including credit card companies),
insurance companies, investment funds and
government enterprises.
Careers that can be built on a University
of Canberra banking and financial services
qualification include:
•Banking manager
•Financial services analyst
•Finance manager
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Finance
but who gain entry into the Bachelor of
Commerce are eligible to transfer into the
Bachelor of Finance at the end of their first
year, subject to achieving a strong grade
point average.
The banking and financial services sector is
one of the largest categories of business and
the University of Canberra’s qualifications in
this area provide an excellent foundation for
students seeking to advance their careers in
this area.
Graduate rises
through the ranks of
the financial world
Three-time University of Canberra
graduate Jamie Wyatt is an executive
director in technology finance responsible
for technology infrastructure at Goldman
Sachs London. Jamie is responsible
for ensuring that management makes
informed financial decisions with budgets
in the hundreds of millions and with
hundreds of staff members, all to deliver
the best technology solutions for the
business. Technology is the largest division
by spend and by headcount and is seen as
one of the firm’s competitive advantages.
Jamie Wyatt
Bachelor of Commerce
in Banking and Finance, 1997
Bachelor of Laws, 1999
Graduate Diploma in Professional
Accountancy, 2002
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In addition to his ten year tenure as
an executive director at Goldman
Sachs, Jamie is a Certified Practising
Accountant and was admitted as a
solicitor in the ACT Supreme Court
and barrister in the High Court of
Australia. Prior to this Jamie had roles
as an assistant manager at KPMG in
Canberra, in relationship management
with Westpac Institutional Bank and as
a graduate with the Australian Taxation
Office. The vocation focused approach
at the University of Canberra helped
Jamie build useful networks while he was
studying, building the foundation for his
successful career.
BACHELOR OF
FINANCE majoring
in Banking and
Financial Services
BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
majoring in Banking
& Financial Services
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2.5 Years Accelerated,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The Bachelor of Finance majoring in Banking
and Financial Services provides a dedicated
program for students seeking careers
in the finance sector. Students have the
opportunity to incorporate internship study
with a range of organisations in the sector,
including major banks.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
YEAR 2
Business Finance
Credit & Lending Decisions
Financial Institutions & Markets
Law of Financial Institutions & Services
Open Major Units (x4)
YEAR 3
International Financial Management
Internship
Investments
Managing Financial Services Firms
Strategic Management
Open Elective
Open Major Units (x2)
The Bachelor of Commerce provides students
with a broad foundation in contemporary
business during the first year of study. In the
second year of the program students choose
to specialise in one of 10 majors including
banking and financial services.
Open Major in
Financial Services
CAMPUS: Canberra
The Open Major in Financial Services
provides a program of study for students
pursuing qualifications outside of banking
& financial services who wish to acquire a
background in this area including graduates
of other disciplines that interact with the
financial services sector.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Accounting for Managers
Business Finance
Credit & Lending Decisions
Financial Institutions & Markets
Investments
Problem Analysis & Statistics
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
YEAR 2
Business Finance
Credit & Lending Decisions
Financial Institutions & Markets
Investments
Law of Financial Institutions & Services
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
International Financial Management
Managing Financial Services Firms
Social Entrepreneurial Project
Strategic Management
Open Major Units (x4)
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BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
The University of Canberra’s building and
construction management program provides
graduates with management and supervision
skills specific to the building industry
while developing detailed knowledge
about building processes and materials.
Construction managers need to fully
understand legal frameworks and the roles
of the various people in the industry, as well
as being skilled with technology to manage
their projects.
The Bachelor of Building & Construction
Management is accredited by the Australian
Institute of Building (AIB) and the Australian
Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
and meets the educational qualification
requirements necessary to obtain a Class ‘A’
(unlimited) Builders Licence in the ACT.
Careers that can be built on a University
of Canberra building and construction
management qualification include:
•Builder
•Developer
•Construction manager
•Project estimator
•Construction project manager
BACHELOR OF
BUILDING &
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: 3.5 Years Full-time,
Three Years Accelerated,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
During the course students complete three
industry based co-operative educational
placements allowing them to gain handson experience in operating businesses and
to establish contacts within the building
industry.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Building & Construction Studies 1
Estimating & Measurement 1
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Management
Structures & Materials
YEAR 2
Building & Construction Law
Building & Construction Studies 2
Construction Procurement
Estimating & Measurement 2
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Building & Construction Studies 3
Building & Construction Studies 4
Construction Project Management
Contract Administration
Industry Based Learning 1
Sustainable Buildings & Technologies
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 4
Industry Based Learning 2
Industry Based Learning 3
Open Major Units (x2)
Students invent
site safety app
Creating an app for construction
workers to sign on or off site using just
their smart phone won University of
Canberra students over $35,000 in prize
money at the Innovation ACT awards.
Mitchell Harmer and Alexandria Garlan
were part of a team of four ACT
students who won the competition’s
major prize ($25,000), as well as the
ACT Government prize ($10,000) and
the pitch award ($750), to put towards
perfecting their application ‘Sign on site’.
In her third year of construction
management, Ms Garlan is also a project
manager for Banyan Construction and
say safety on site needs to be made a
priority, with their app being “a good
start to changing the industry”.
“The app is basically like a Facebook
check-in for construction sites,”
Mr Harmer, an entrepreneur and
innovation student, says. “It’s a simple,
user-friendly interface but there’s a
lot going on behind the scenes for
accurate reporting, which will ensure
workers’ safety and could also save
company money.”
Right: Alexandria Garlan and Mitchell Harmer
won $35,000 for inventing a smart phone app to
help make construction sites safer
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Alexandria Garlan
CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING
A Bachelor of BUILDING
& CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
Mitchell Harmer
CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING
A Bachelor Of
ENTREPRENEURSHIP &
INNOVATION DEGREE
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BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
With a qualification in business
administration you can be confident you’ll be
work ready and armed with the skills required
for professional and managerial roles in
modern, global business environments.
Our courses seek to develop well-rounded
business professionals who are equipped to
solve problems within a multi-disciplinary
business environment. As a graduate, you
will also bring to your employer a high
level of other valuable attributes such as
communication and leadership skills.
Careers that can be built on a University
of Canberra business administration
qualification include:
•Business analyst
•General manager
•Management consultant
•Middle manager
•Small business owner
•Strategic planner
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Business
Administration but who gain entry into the
Bachelor of Commerce are eligible to transfer
into the Bachelor of Business Administration
at the end of their first year, subject to
achieving a strong grade point average.
Saad helps thousands of students study
in Australia, USA, UK and Canada
Few people have dedicated themselves
to the advancement of education in
Pakistan more so than Saad Mahmood.
Since graduating from the University of
Canberra in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts
in Administration, Saad has become the
founder, CEO and resident director of
AEO Pakistan, an educational outreach
organisation that helps Pakistani students
find international college programs.
Saad Mahmood
Bachelor of Arts in Administration, 1992
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With Saad’s help, thousands of students
have achieved their goal of studying in
countries like Australia, the US, UK and
Canada. In 2013, Saad was appointed
as Honorary Consul General of Iceland,
succeeding his father who was Honorary
Consul General for over 36 years. For his
leadership skills and dedication to his craft,
Saad was awarded the 2014 Australian
Alumni Award for Business Leadership.
BACHELOR
OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70, Hong Kong N/A
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2.5 Years Accelerated,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Business Administration
provides a strong broad based qualification
for students seeking professional
management roles in both large and small
private sector organisations.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to International Business
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
YEAR 2
Entrepreneurship
Managing Human Resources
Organisational Behaviour
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Services Marketing
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Business Ethics
Internship
Leadership, Innovation & Change
Strategic Management
Open Major Units (x4)
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BACHELOR OF
BUSINESS STUDIES
CAMPUS & ATAR: Online (self-paced) nc
Hong Kong N/A
START PERIODS: Any
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2-10 Years Self-paced
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The Bachelor of Business Studies is designed
to prepare students for a leadership role
in today’s highly competitive, global
business environment. The Bachelor of
Business Studies provides students with the
opportunity to study a broad based business
course fully online and self-paced. Students
can start study at any time, and work
through each unit at their own pace, allowing
maximum flexibility for working professionals,
elite athletes, carers and other students
for whom traditional on-campus or online
courses may be restrictive.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Introduction to University Study
Foundations of Business
Foundations of Financial Accounting
Foundations of Managerial Accounting
Foundations of Microeconomics
Foundations of Macroeconomics
Business Research Methods
Foundations of Marketing
Principles of Finance
Business Law & Ethics
Management Information Systems
Principles of Management
Principles of Organisational Behaviour
Advanced Management
Management Communication
Operations Management
Principles of HRM
Strategic Information Systems
Small Business Management
Marketing and Promotion
Management Leadership
Project Management
Negotiations and Conflict Management
Risk Management
BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
majoring in Business
BACHELOR OF
BUSINESS (EXECUTIVE
ADMINISTRATION)
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68, Melbourne 68,
Hong Kong N/A
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
CAMPUS & ATAR: Melbourne 68
START PERIODS: S1
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: N
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: N
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The Bachelor of Commerce majoring in
Business provides students with a broad
foundation in contemporary business during
the first year of study. In the second year of
the program students choose to specialise
in one of 10 majors including Business
Administration (Canberra & Hong Kong) or
Business Management (Melbourne).
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
YEAR 2
Accounting Systems & Practices
Business Finance
Information Systems in Organisations
Leadership, Innovation & Change
Management Accounting
Managing Human Resources
Organisational Behaviour
Elective Unit
YEAR 3
Advanced Management Accounting
Internship
Strategic Management
Elective Unit (x5)
The Bachelor of Business (Executive
Administration) was developed in response
to demand from industry for highly skilled
professionals in business management
and administration. The final year includes
two professional practice placement units
in which the students assist an executive
administrator in a business organisation.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Business Communication
Business Law
Business Relationship Management
Business Technology Management 1
Business Technology Management 2
Event Management
Organisational Behaviour and Design
The Modern Economy
YEAR 2
Advanced Editing and Publishing
Business Technology Management 3
Driving Change and Developing
Organisations
Editing and Publishing
Financial Decision Making
Organisational and Environmental
Analysis
Professional Practice 1
Public Relations and Marketing
Management
YEAR 3
Australian and International Business
Protocols
Compliance and Risk Management
Contemporary Employment Issues
Contemporary Legal Issues
E-Business Essentials
Organisational Leadership
Professional Practice 2
Project Management
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ECONOMICS
Economics is the predominant language in
which public policy is written and analysed.
Economists find employment in government
and organisations which interact with
government as well as financial sector firms.
The University of Canberra houses the
National Centre for Social and Economic
Modelling and is a partner with several
other leading Australian universities in
the Centre for Labour Market Research –
providing a wealth of research-led activity
in applied economics that provide a rich
foundation for the study of economics
at the University of Canberra.
right:
The University of Canberra provides the skills
required for graduates to find future employment as
economists in the private and public sector.
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Careers that can be built on a University of
Canberra economics qualification include:
•Business analyst
•Economic analyst
•Economist
•Policy advisor
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Applied
Economics but who gain entry into the
Bachelor of Commerce are eligible to transfer
into the Bachelor of Applied Economics at
the end of their first year, subject to achieving
a strong grade point average.
BACHELOR OF
APPLIED ECONOMICS
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Applied Economics
provides skills to critically examine major
social issues confronting individuals and
societies. Why does one country grow while
another faces collapse? What should the
government and Reserve Bank do? What
are the best policies to respond to global
warming?
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Asia-Pacific Business
Business Economics
Economics of the Public Sector
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Economics
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
YEAR 2
Global e-Business
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Money, Employment & Growth
Open Major Units (x4)
YEAR 3
Advanced Economic Analysis
Contemporary Issues in Macroeconomics
Contemporary Issues in Microeconomics
Environmental & Resource Economics
International Economics
Public Policy in Theory & Practice
Open Major Units (x2)
BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
majoring in
Economics
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68
START PERIODS: S1
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Commerce provides
students with a broad foundation in
contemporary business during the first year
of study. In the second year of the program
students choose to specialise in one of 10
majors including economics.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Business Economics
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
YEAR 2
Environmental & Resource Economics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Money, Employment & Growth
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Contemporary Issues in Macroeconomics
Contemporary Issues in Microeconomics
Governance for Environmental
Sustainability
International Economics
Open Major Units (x4)
BACHELOR OF
ECONOMICS STUDIES
CAMPUS & ATAR: Online (Self-paced) nc
START PERIODS: Any
LENGTH OF STUDY: 2–10 Years Self-paced
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: N
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: N
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The goal of students studying the Bachelor
of Economic Studies is to better understand
how trade, investment, and the movement
of people and resources across national
boundaries tie the global economy together.
The Bachelor of Economic Studies provides
students the opportunity to study a broad
based economics degree fully online and
fully self-paced. Students can start study at
any time, and work through each unit at their
own pace allowing maximum flexibility for
working professionals, elite athletes, carers
and other students for whom traditional oncampus or online courses may be restrictive.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Introduction to University Study
Foundations of Microeconomics
Foundations of Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Econometrics
History of Economic Ideas
Money, Banking & Financial Markets
Labour Market Economics
Economic Development
Public Finance
Industrial Organisation
International Trade
Open Elective Units (x11)
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
& INNOVATION
The University of Canberra’s
entrepreneurship and innovation courses
provide a broad foundation of business
skills specifically tailored to the needs of
entrepreneurs seeking to establish new
businesses or revitalise existing ones. Our
focus on entrepreneurship caters more
specifically for those intending to work
in fields such as business management,
development and venture analysis,
consultancy, the Australian Public Service,
enterprise architecture and for those who
wish to own and operate a business.
Careers that can be built on a University
of Canberra entrepreneurship qualification
include:
•Entrepreneur
•Small business owner
•Venture capital analyst
•Change manager
•Product development manager
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of
Entrepreneurship & Innovation but who gain
entry into the Bachelor of Management
are eligible to transfer into the Bachelor of
Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the end of
their first year, subject to achieving a strong
grade point average.
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Students have the chance to engage with
the professional community through the unit
The Social Entrepreneurial Project. This unit
is available to all undergraduate students
and has a student-driven approach in which
you are required to undertake a community
group project of a minimum of 75 hours
under the supervision and mentorship of
both a professional practitioner and an
academic mentor.
This project provides students with the
opportunity to pursue a project with a focus
on entrepreneurship and social responsibility.
From business start up to wind up in a semester
One of the ways Greg Boland uses
work integrated learning in his unit is in
conjunction with the Young Achiever
Awards program. Volunteer business
mentors come to the University of
Canberra one afternoon a week
throughout the semester to help groups
of students set up their own trading
company. These companies compete
against other tertiary student companies
throughout Australia.
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According to Greg, students get “a real
buzz” out of the experience, and they
develop good relationships and networks
with business mentors. Business mentors
enjoy the rewards of helping young people
find their confidence.
One of the university’s high-achieving
Business, Government and Law students,
Jason Prowd, said, the experience in
the Innovation unit was “a good way to
experience the real world; an opportunity
to put theory into practice”. He said he
had learnt valuable “soft skills” such as
negotiation skills and operational skills
– and, importantly, he had “learnt how
to ask”. Jason said that even though at
first it seemed a bit difficult asking for
sponsorship for their business, he found
that people are “more than willing” to help
if you ask them.
BACHELOR OF
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
& INNOVATION
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2.5 Years Accelerated,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
This course combines management studies
with studies of the broader social and
political context in which contemporary
managers work. This meets the demands of
employers for individuals who have strong
core skills in critical thinking, interpreting
data, communication, leadership and
teamwork.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Law & Society
Problem Analysis & Statistics
YEAR 2
Entrepreneurship
Leadership, Innovation & Change
Marketing Management & Planning
Organisational Behaviour
Organisational Performance
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Commercialisation
Innovation
Strategic Management
The Social Entrepreneurial Project
Open Major Units (x4)
BACHELOR OF
MANAGEMENT
majoring in
Entrepreneurial
Management
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Management provides
students with a broad foundation in
contemporary management during the
first year of study. In the second year of the
program students choose to specialise in
one of four majors including entrepreneurial
management.
Open Major in
Entrepreneurship
CAMPUS; Canberra
The Open Major in Entrepreneurship
provides a program of study for students
pursuing qualifications in other areas who
wish to acquire a background entrepreneurial
firms and practices.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Commercialisation
Creativity
Entrepreneurship
Global Entrepreneurship
Innovation
Leadership, Innovation & Change
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
YEAR 2
Entrepreneurship
Leadership, Innovation & Change
Managing Human Resources
Marketing Management & Planning
Organisational Behaviour
Organisational Performance
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Asia Pacific Business
Global e-Business
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary
Issues
Strategic Management
Open Major Units (x4)
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EVENT & TOURISM
MANAGEMENT
The event and tourism industries are
fast growing and require a skilled and
experienced workforce to help drive forward
their growth and sustainability. University
of Canberra event and tourism courses
explore the connection between events and
tourism industries and are underpinned with
a foundation in business studies. This will
develop knowledge and skills relevant for
those students seeking a career in the event
and tourism industry. Events considered
both in tourism and non-tourism contexts
may include sports, festivals, conventions,
meetings, and community activities. Key
elements of study include the development
of teamwork skills and the pursuit of
workplace experiences to enhance the
employability of graduates who are seeking
careers in the diverse and evolving event and
tourism industries.
Careers that can be built on a University of
Canberra event and tourism management
qualification include:
•Event manager
•Recreation officer
•Tourism manager
•Leisure group manager
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Event &
Tourism Management but who gain entry
into the Bachelor of Commerce are eligible
to transfer into the Bachelor of Event &
Tourism Management at the end of their
first year, subject to achieving a strong grade
point average.
FROM Left TO RIGHT:
Students gain a foundation in business studies that
will develop knowledge and skills relevant for those
students seeking a career in the event and tourism
industries. Events considered, both in tourism and
non-tourism contexts, may include sports, festivals,
conventions, meetings, and community activities.
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BACHELOR OF
EVENT & TOURISM
MANAGEMENT
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70, Hong Kong NC
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Event & Tourism
Management provides a unit program
of study utilising an integrated approach
focused on the nexus between the event and
tourism management professions.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Events and Tourism
Introduction to Management
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Tourism and Communication
YEAR 2
Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events
Event Development
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Tourism and the World Economy
Tourism Policy
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Climate Change & Sustainable Business
Futures
Event Management
Information Systems in Organisations
Service Industry Project Scheme
Open Major Units (x4)
BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
majoring in
Event & Tourism
Management
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Commerce provides
students with a broad foundation in
contemporary business during the
first year of study. In the second year
of the program students choose to
specialise in one of 10 majors including
event and tourism management.
Open Major in
Event Management
CAMPUS: Canberra
This major covers the core areas of event
management including the events industry,
event planning, conceptualisation, marketing
and operations. Featuring a combination
of practical and theoretical content, it
is designed to give students skills and
knowledge across all types of events including
cultural, sporting, personal and technical.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events
Creativity
Event Development
Event Management
Introduction to Events and Tourism
Introduction to Marketing
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Events and Tourism
Introduction to Management
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Tourism and Communication
YEAR 2
Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events
Event Development
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Tourism and the World Economy
Tourism Policy
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Event Management
Governance for Environmental
Sustainability
Information Systems in Organisations
Service Industry Project Scheme
Open Major Units (x4)
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FINANCIAL
PLANNING
The financial planning programs at the
University of Canberra provide students
with a strong grounding in personal financial
planning and professional financial advice,
including the regulatory environment,
financial products and strategies for wealth
creation and protection. Students will have
a deep understanding of the ethical, legal
and professional requirements of providing
comprehensive financial advice with effective
client communication skills, conduct client
and product research, and develop strategies
for clients with unique needs.
The Bachelor of Finance majoring in
Financial Planning and the Bachelor of
Commerce majoring in Financial Planning
fulfil the Australian Securities & Investments
Commission (ASIC) requirements of
RG146 licencing.
Careers that can be built on a University
of Canberra Financial Planning
qualification include:
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Finance
but who gain entry into the Bachelor of
Commerce are eligible to transfer into the
Bachelor of Finance at the end of their first
year, subject to achieving a strong grade
point average.
•Financial planner
•Personal wealth manager
•Fund manager
Graduate changes
the face of finance
Michael Miller wants to change the
way people see personal finance. As
the owner of the MLC Advice Centre
in Canberra, Michael wants to make
financial planning easier to use and
more accessible to younger people.
“We’re not all old men in stuffy
offices, we’re here and we’re
ready to help,” Michael says.
To fuel his road to success, Michael
credits his University of Canberra
education and professors for helping
steer him in the right direction.
In 2010, Michael launched the Zoe Miller
Award for Women in Financial Planning.
Named after Michael’s grandmother, the
Zoe Miller Award aims to help encourage
women to join the finance industry.
Michael Miller
Bachelor of Commerce, 2007
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BACHELOR OF
FINANCE majoring in
Financial Planning
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2.5 Years Accelerated,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The Bachelor of Finance majoring in
Financial Planning is the primary qualification
for students seeking professional recognition
within the financial planning industry.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
YEAR 2
Business Finance
Financial Institutions & Markets
Introduction to Financial Planning
Investments
Open Major Units (x4)
YEAR 3
Advanced Financial Planning
Business Ethics
Internship
Revenue Law
Strategic Financial Planning
Strategic Management
Open Major Units (x2)
BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
majoring in
Financial Planning
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Commerce provides
students with a broad foundation in
contemporary business during the first year
of study. In the second year of the program
students choose to specialise in one of 10
majors including financial planning.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
YEAR 2
Business Finance
Climate Change & Sustainable Business
Futures
Financial Institutions & Markets
Introduction to Financial Planning
Investments
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Advanced Financial Planning
Revenue Law
Strategic Financial Planning
Strategic Management
Open Major Units (x4)
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GENDER
& DIVERSITY
The University of Canberra’s Bachelor
of Gender & Diversity course combines
management and justice studies with a
specialised understanding of managing
diversity and gender issues in institutional
environments, including business,
government and the not-for-profit sector.
It will equip graduates with skills necessary
to manage effectively and ethically in
an increasingly globalised business and
government environment, as well as
preparing graduates for advocacy, and
research roles.
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Careers that can be built on a University
of Canberra gender and diversity
qualification include:
BACHELOR OF
GENDER & DIVERSITY
•Justice advocate
•Empowerment officer
•Policy advisor
•Development officer
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Gender
& Diversity but who gain entry into the
Bachelor of Arts are eligible to transfer into
the Bachelor of Gender & Diversity at the
end of their first year, subject to achieving a
strong grade point average.
This course with its unique combined focus
on justice and management is well suited
to students with a passion to examine and
help address key issues of social justice in
contemporary society.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Cultures & Diversity
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introductory Sociology
Introduction to Business Law
Law & Society
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
YEAR 2
Advocacy for Change
Diversity & Organisations
Women & the Law
Indigenous Australians & the Law
Indigenous History & Identity
Languages, Cultures & Communication
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Civil Society: Politics & Policy
Employment Discrimination & the Law
Identity Politics & Public Policy
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary
Issues
Open Major Units (x4)
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HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT
The hospitality industry is one of Australia’s
and the world’s biggest and most dynamic
workforces and is still growing every year.
If you thrive on change and are quick
on your feet, then this is the industry for
you! A career in the hospitality industry is
not just about hotels; instead it includes
opportunities in many different areas
including events (sporting, cultural, concerts,
exhibitions, etc.), conferences, banqueting,
theme parks and attractions, restaurants,
catering, resorts (golf, ski, beach, spa, etc.)
airlines and cruise lines and many more
service-related industries. Whichever you
choose, no two days are likely to be
the same.
Careers that can be built on a University
of Canberra hospitality management
qualification include:
•Hospitality manager
•Venue manager
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Bachelor of
Hospitality
Management
CAMPUS & ATAR: Melbourne 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: N
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: N
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The Bachelor of Hospitality Management
provides graduates with the skills required
for supervisory and managerial roles within
the hospitality and related service industries.
During your course you will learn how to
find out who your customers are, what they
want and need, as well as how to provide
it both on time and to the highest possible
standard. To equip you for this complex
and fast paced workforce you will need a
combination of theoretical knowledge taught
by our experienced lecturers and practical
skills which are learnt through classes held
in our onsite restaurants and a 24-week
placement with one of the many worldclass establishments we have connections
with. Through this practical application of
theory and concepts you will develop a
broad based understanding of hospitality
and management so that both you and your
future employer will be able to stand out
from the competition.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Hospitality Business Law
Hospitality Communications
Hospitality Computing Applications
Hospitality Service Coordination
Hospitality Systems & Procedures
Management in the Service Sector
Principles of Hospitality Management
Safety and Security Practices
YEAR 2
Compliance and Risk Management in
Hospitality
Hospitality Revenue and Yield
Management
Hospitality Materials Control
Human Resource Management in
Hospitality
Organisational Behaviour
Principles of Financial Reporting
Services Marketing
Sustaining Business Relationships
YEAR 3
Contemporary Leadership Techniques
Customer Relationship Management
Facilities Management
Hospitality Employment Issues
Hospitality Practicum 1
Hospitality Practicum 2
Project Management in Hospitality
Strategic Management
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The Bachelor of Hospitality Management is an
industry degree with great opportunities for students
to work in high quality facilities, both on campus and
with industry partners. Zest is the hospitality student
training restaurant at the Waverley campus. The
restaurant allows students to gain hospitality skills
that will provide the base for their future studies
and will stand them in good stead to obtain work in
the industry while studying. Students work with real
clients, managing real situations in a fully-functioning
commercial restaurant.
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HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
The University of Canberra’s Human
Resource Management programs equip
students with specialist skills in employee
recruitment and selection, training
and development and performance
management. The course emphasises a
strategic approach to the management
of people in paid employment and on
leadership development.
Careers that can be built on a University
of Canberra human resource management
qualification include:
•Human resources manager
•Recruitment consultant
•Human resources performance analyst
•Remuneration officer
Clockwise from right:
Students share ideas on how technology
can benefit business; studying the intricacies
of financial planning.
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Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Human
Resource Management but who gain entry
into the Bachelor of Commerce are eligible
to transfer into the Bachelor of Human
Resource Management at the end of their
first year, subject to achieving a strong grade
point average.
BACHELOR OF
HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2.5 Years Accelerated,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The Bachelor of Human Resource
Management is for those seeking a
professional human resource management
role in modern organisations.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
YEAR 2
Employment Law
Industrial Relations
Internship
Managing Pay & Performance
Organisational Behaviour
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Business Ethics
Developing Human Resources
Strategic Management
Workforce Planning
Open Major Units (x4)
BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
majoring in
Human Resource
Management
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68, Melbourne 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Commerce provides
students with a broad foundation in
contemporary business during the first
year of study. In the second year of the
program students choose to specialise in
one of 10 majors including human resource
management.
Open Major in
Managing Human
Resources
CAMPUS: Canberra,Melbourne
This major is designed to provide students
with a broad understanding of the activities
involved in the human resource management
function, including recruitment and selection,
performance management systems, pay and
benefit programs, training and development
and industrial relations processes.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Industrial Relations
International Workplace Relations
Managing Human Resources
Managing Pay & Performance
Organisational Behaviour
Workforce Planning
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
YEAR 2
Employment Law
Industrial Relations
Organisational Behaviour
Organisational Performance
Managing Pay & Performance
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Developing Human Resources
Sociology of Technology & Work
Strategic Management
Workforce Planning
Open Major Units (x4)
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INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
The University of Canberra information
systems programs including the Bachelor
of Business Informatics and Bachelor
of Commerce majoring in Information
Systems adopt an interdisciplinary approach
to develop information technology
professionals, in particular, business analysts
who can mediate between business units
and information technology (IT). The role of
a business analyst is to identify capabilities
and limitations of information technology
within an organisation. The business analyst
has the knowledge of business systems
within organisations and assesses risk and
implements change.
including impacts of actions on business as a
whole and interactions between people rather
than just interfaces to computer systems.
Careers that can be built on a University of
Canberra information systems qualification
include:
The University of Canberra also offers
undergraduate qualifications in information
technology and software engineering for
students seeking qualifications focused
on technology through the Faculty of
Education, Science, Technology & Maths.
•Business analyst
•Information analyst
•System architect
•Information systems manager
The Bachelor of Business Informatics and
the Bachelor of Commerce majoring in
Information Systems are accredited by
the Australian Computer Society at the
professional level.
Information systems professionals need
to understand the intent and context of
systems. They must be able to address issues
of work practice and information needs
beyond purely IT based solutions. They
must understand people and organisations,
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Business
Informatics but who gain entry into the
Bachelor of Commerce are eligible to transfer
into the Bachelor of Business Informatics at
the end of their first year, subject to achieving
a strong grade point average.
Danielle goes from small steps to the big apple
Danielle Harmer believes the knowledge,
skills and self-confidence she developed
at the University of Canberra helped her
secure work at IBM, the New York Times
(NYT) and now Fairfax.
Danielle Harmer
BACHELOR of COMMERCE, 2004
“While studying at UC, I got a job on the
IBM jobsearch helpdesk. It was a seemingly
small step, but it led to me being offered
a graduate position in Sydney with IBM
Australia. I worked my way up the ranks
and was involved in a range of projects for
big companies. I had great managers and
learned a lot from them. After five years
of hard work and some successful projects
under my belt, I landed a role as a business
analyst,” Danielle says.
While she was succeeding in her role at
IBM, Danielle was planning her next big
move – to New York City. Once she had
solid experience with IBM under her belt,
it was time to take the plunge and move
in 2009.
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After a four-hour interview with various
executives, Danielle landed a position as
a business analyst in the New York Times
marketing team.
“Working for the NYT was a dream come
true. I was involved in multiple projects,
including a lead in implementing a new
pay model for online subscribers. A lot of
people didn’t believe we could move the
NYT to a paid online subscriber base, but
the numbers said it would work.”
So what’s next for Danielle Harmer?
“I would love to work for Google one day,
and perhaps get back to the US. But in
the meantime, I’m working for Fairfax
as head of product for the Australian
Financial Review.”
BACHELOR
OF BUSINESS
INFORMATICS
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Business Informatics is
an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree
program providing a bridge between
business and information technology areas.
The purpose of the Bachelor of Business
Informatics is to graduate students who are
information and communications technology
professionals. This degree develops the
necessary theoretical frameworks and skills
using an integrated sequence of subjects
drawn from the business and information
systems disciplines, bringing them together
through case studies and an internship in the
final year.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
majoring in
Information Systems
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68
START PERIODS: S1
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Commerce provides
students with a broad foundation in
contemporary business during the first year
of study. In the second year of the program
students choose to specialise in one of 10
majors including information systems.
CAMPUS: Canberra
This major has been designed to enable
students to understand the diverse kinds
of human activity that can make effective
use of information technology and the kinds
of systems that can be created to support
those activities.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Database Design
Designing Human-Computer Interaction
Document & Workflow Management
Information Systems in Organisations
Systems Analysis & Modelling
Systems Project & Quality Management
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Database Design
Information Law
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Management
Organisational Behaviour
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Professional Practice in IT
YEAR 2
Business Intelligence Systems
Database Design
Document & Workflow Management
Designing Human-Computer Interaction
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Systems Analysis & Modelling
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 2
Designing Human-Computer Interaction
Organisational Performance
Sociology of Technology & Work
Systems Analysis and Modelling
Open Elective Units (x4)
YEAR 3
Information Security
Information Systems Management
Sociology of Technology & Work
Systems Project & Quality Management
Open Major Units (x4)
YEAR 3
Business Informatics Case Studies
Business Informatics Internship
Business Intelligence Systems
Database Systems
Document and Workflow Management
Knowledge Management Systems
Systems Project and Quality Management
Open Major in
Information Systems
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INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
The international business programs at the
University of Canberra combine study of the
international aspects of various management
disciplines (management, marketing, human
resources management) with a study of
international economics, trade and finance.
Students are encouraged to include an
international exchange experience in the first
semester of their third year of the program
with one of our many partners (see p.7 for
more information).
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of International
Business but who gain entry into the Bachelor
of Commerce are eligible to transfer into the
Bachelor of International Business at the end
of their first year, subject to achieving a strong
grade point average.
Careers that can be built on a University
of Canberra international business
qualification include:
•Business manager
•Trade liaison
•Field office manager
•Business analyst
UC student’s Oxford exchange excitement
University of Canberra business
management student Sarah Busby was
offered a spot at England’s prestigious
Oxford University as part of her study
abroad program.
Sarah Busby
Currently undertaking a
BACHELOR of business management
Photo: Bel Combridge Photography
“It’s really exciting,” she says. “I wanted
a really great exchange experience, but
also something challenging. At first I
thought there’s no way I could get into
Oxford but then I read through some of
their requirements and I thought I could
potentially meet what they needed, so I
just thought I’d give it a go and luckily I
was accepted!”
Her Oxford experience includes units in
service marketing and business finance
with a particular interest in innovation,
management and strategy as well as
business entrepreneurship.
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Sarah partly credits her success to the
support provided to her by two of her
tutors at the University.
“They’ve just been amazing throughout
my whole experience at UC,” she says.
The 26-year-old believes her strong
involvement in student life and industry
networking through workshops organised
by the University helped her secure the
exchange program place.
“I’ve got a lot of enthusiasm and that’s
what I like about Oxford. Oxford wants
to see that you actually get involved and
want to contribute to the University life so
I think that helped me get in as well.”
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BACHELOR OF
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2.5 Years Accelerated
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The Bachelor of International Business
provides business training in the context
of a globalised business environment
recognising the emergence of international
trade culture at all levels of business activity
and that a manager’s qualifications and
competencies need to have the same
international dimension.
BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
majoring in
International
Business
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Commerce provides
students with a broad foundation in
contemporary business during the first year
of study. In the second year of the program
students choose to specialise in one of 10
majors including international business.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to International Business
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
YEAR 2
Asia-Pacific Business
Global e-Business
Global Entrepreneurship
International Marketing
Introduction to Business Law
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Open Elective Units (x2)
YEAR 2
Asia-Pacific Business
Global e-Business
International Marketing
Internet Marketing
Introduction to International Business
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Open Major Unit (x2)
YEAR 3
International Exchange Semester
International Financial Management
International Trade & Payments
International Workplace Relations
Internship
YEAR 3
Governance for Environmental
Sustainability
International Financial Management
International Trade & Payments
International Workplace Relations
Open Major Units (x4)
Open Major in
International
Management
CAMPUS: Canberra
This major is designed for students to
supplement a qualification in another field
with a range of knowledge and skills related
to working in an international business
environment.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Asia-Pacific Business
Global e-Business
International Financial Management
International Marketing
Introduction to International Business
Strategic Management
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JUSTICE & LEGAL
STUDIES
The justice sector is evolving rapidly to meet
the changing environmental, economic,
social and cultural demands facing society.
The University of Canberra’s justice
studies programs provide the theoretical
and practical basis needed to work as an
effective change agent across the broad
range of justice sector agencies dealing
with issues in both government and nongovernment organisations. Students develop
an understanding of the justice system, its
structure, concepts and underlying principles.
Careers that can be built on a University of
Canberra justice studies qualification include:
•Court administrator
•Law enforcement officer
•Policy development officer
Wayne leads the
way for justice
Wayne Applebee is the managing
director of the Narragunnawali Aboriginal
Corporation, a role he was appointed
to in 2010 soon after graduation. The
corporation was formed to implement
the ‘Circuit Breaker Program’ which was
developed by Wayne to support the
rehabilitation of Indigenous prisoners in
the corrective services system. Wayne
developed the Circuit Breaker Program
upon discovering the limited sentencing
options available to magistrates. Less than a year after graduating, Wayne
was already making a difference in the
community. He presented his program to
the Federal Government House Standing
Committee on Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Affairs and it was following
this that the Narragunnawali Aboriginal
Corporation was formed.
Wayne’s support for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Island people doesn’t
stop there, he also lectures a number
of units at the University of Canberra
including Indigenous Cultural Studies and
Indigenous Australians and the Law.
Wayne Applebee
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Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Justice
Studies but who gain entry into the Associate
Degree of Justice Studies are eligible to
transfer into the Bachelor of Justice Studies
at the end of their first year, subject to
achieving a strong grade point average.
BACHELOR OF
JUSTICE STUDIES
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
OF JUSTICE STUDIES
Open Major
in Law & Society
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
Melbourne N/A
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2.5 Years Accelerated
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Two Years Full-time
Up to Eight Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: N
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: N
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
CAMPUS: Canberra
This course is designed specifically to
prepare you for work in a variety of
challenging roles in the justice sector,
such as law and policy, court and tribunal
administration, and policy management
in policing and corrections. The course
also provides a professional development
program for justice professionals already
working in justice agencies.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Civil Justice
Criminal Process
Legal Methods & Skills
Legal Systems
Open Elective Units (x2)
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 2
Cybercrime
Justice Administration and the
Constitution
Justice Policy & Community Engagement
Therapeutic Jurisprudence
Mental Health and the Law
Young People and Crime
Open Major Units (x2)
The Associate Degree of Justice Studies is a
two year (full-time) professional program for
students not seeking a full bachelor degree
qualification.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Civil Justice
Criminal Process
Introduction to Criminology
Legal Methods & Skills
Legal Systems
Young People and Crime
Open Elective Units (x2)
YEAR 2
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Law
Cybercrime
Justice Administration and the
Constitution
Justice Policy & Community Engagement
Therapeutic Jurisprudence
Mental Health and the Law
Open Elective Units (x2)
This major provides an opportunity for
students to develop an understanding of
the social, political and historical context of
the law.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Family Law
Human Rights Law
Introductory Sociology
Law & Society
Young People & Crime
Women & the Law
Open Major
in Law & Technology
CAMPUS: Canberra
This major provides an opportunity for
students to bring together interests in the
social impacts of technology, emerging
forms of crime and the way the law tries to
understand and regulate such changes.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Cybercrime
Information Law
Intellectual Property Law
Introduction to Business Law
Law & Society
Sociology of Technology & Work
YEAR 3
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Law
Human Rights Law
Indigenous Australians and the Law
Internship
Introduction to Criminology
Women and the Law
Open Major Units (x2)
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LAW
A law degree is one of the most versatile
degrees. It is a golden ticket to the world of
work in Australia and overseas. For many
law students, the study of law equips them
to succeed as a legal practitioner in business
or government. Others use the degree as
the basis for success in banking, technology,
marketing, construction, human resource
management and other areas.
Many law graduates work as solicitors,
independently or with other lawyers
and specialists. They advise individuals,
businesses, government agencies and
other organisations about the law. Law
graduates prepare documentation such
as contracts, wills, tenders, and company
incorporations. Solicitors represent members
of the community through legal matters
ranging from divorce proceedings, property
settlements, injury cases, debt retrieval,
to contractual disputes. The University
of Canberra gives a strong grounding in
principles and processes for success in
specialties such as personal injury, industrial
relations, administrative, tax, family, criminal
and intellectual property law.
Some graduates go on to work as barristers
or become professional advocates who
appear on behalf of clients in commercial
and criminal disputes in court. We pride
ourselves on the success of our graduates in
Australian and overseas courts.
We strive to graduate professionals who
respect their social and ethical responsibilities.
Commonwealth and State Governments
employ a high number of lawyers in legal,
policy, research and advisory roles. If you
are considering a career in politics, a law
degree will be very beneficial. A large
percentage of parliamentarians and advisers
are qualified lawyers. Representatives of
industry and non-government bodies (e.g.
environment advocates) are more effective
if they understand the language of the law.
Many commercial lawyers give something
back to the community through pro bono
work in their spare time. The teaching at the
University of Canberra gives our graduates
a sense of commercial realities and social
responsibility. Some of our graduates have
gone on to success in the legal aid sector,
e.g. community legal centres.
The Bachelor of Laws meets the academic
requirements for admission to practice as a
solicitor or barrister. It is recognised by the
Supreme Court of the Australian Capital
Territory and the state of New South Wales.
Through mutual recognition, this degree
will serve as the basis for admission in all
Australian jurisdictions.
Our research-led educational methods
support students in the adventure of
learning law. We have a strong focus on work
integrated learning to give our graduates
a strong competitive edge. We emphasise
practical legal problem-solving in social and
economic contexts and the development of
advocacy abilities and legal skills.
Once you have completed your law degree,
you will need to complete a practical legal
training course to be eligible for admission
into legal practice. This is a requirement for
graduates from all law schools who wish to
become legal practitioners.
For further information on being admitted to
practice law please refer to: cald.asn.au/slia/ Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Laws but who
gain entry into the Bachelor of Justice Studies
are eligible to transfer into the Bachelor of
Laws at the end of their first year, subject to
achieving a strong grade point average.
Legal eagle soars on study tour
University of Canberra law and politics
alumnus Michael McCagh was one
of just 17 Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander students chosen for the 32-day
Aurora Indigenous Scholars International
Study Tour in 2013, which saw him visit
prestigious universities across the globe.
Michael McCagh
Bachelor of Laws /Bachelor of Politics and
International Relations, 2013
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Summing it up as an “incredible trip”, the
tour inspired him to make a difference in
the legal industry. Shortly after graduating
Michael returned home to Western
Australia to work as an associate to
Justice Andrew Beech in the Supreme
Court. He has also secured a position for
2015 as a Victorian Government Solicitor.
“Law is an area where Indigenous people
aren’t well-represented … hopefully I can
help change that,” he says. “The more
people who reach positions of power, the
more likely it is that young Indigenous
children will think one day they can too.”
e-Court
As part of its range of facilities the University
of Canberra School of Law and Justice is
proud to have an e-Court. This facility is
one of the first truly technology-orientated
courtrooms in Australia and the entire
Southern Hemisphere; an ideal facility for
both educational and professional purposes.
In times when renewed attention is given
to advocacy training and the incorporation
of oral communication skills into education
generally, the e-Court ensures the ideal
framework to gather real-life court
experience without the pressure of a
real courtroom. The e-Court is regularly
used for research, teaching, mooting and
extracurricular activities by students of the
School of Law and Justice.
For more information see:
canberra.edu.au/faculties/busgovlaw/
school-of-law/e-Court
BACHELOR OF LAWS
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 90
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Four Years Full-time,
3.5 Years Accelerated
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Laws program is designed
for undergraduates who want a high quality
law degree. Our graduates have an excellent
reputation among public and private sector
employees.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Contract Law
Law of Obligations
Legal Methods & Skills
Legal Systems
Open Elective Units (x2)
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 2
Constitutional Law
Corporations Law
Legal Theory
Property Law
Open Major Units (x4)
YEAR 3
Administrative Law
Criminal Law & Procedure
Equity Law
Evidence Law
Law Restricted Choice (x4)
YEAR 4
Advanced Legal Research & Writing
Lawyers & Professional Responsibility
Litigation & Dispute Processing
Law Restricted Choice (x5)
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The School of Law and Justice e-Court gives you
real life courtroom experience; it is an ideal location
for professional training, testing and evaluation.
Law Restricted Choice
The Bachelor of Laws allows students to
tailor an individual program of study from
across the legal spectrum. Examples of
units available as law restricted choice units
include:
example restricted choice units
Canberra Law Review
Client Advocacy and Communication
Skills
Comparative Law
Criminology
Current Legal Issues
Cybercrime
Employment Discrimination & the Law
Employment Law
Environmental & Planning Law
Family Law
Human Rights Law
Indigenous Australians & the Law
Intellectual Property Law
International Commercial Arbitration
International Law
International Trade Law
Introduction to Taxation Law
Justice Policy & Community Engagement
Legal Advice Clinic
Mental Health & the Law
Mooting
Privacy, Confidentiality & Access Law
Public Companies Law
Therapeutic Jurisprudence
Young People & Crime
Women & the Law
Learn to give legal advice
The School of Law and Justice also operates
the Small Business Legal Advice Clinic, in
conjunction with leading Canberra business
law firm Bradley Allen Love Lawyers. The
clinic provides 45 minute consultation to
small business operators with legal problems
or queries. To help with their concerns,
students in the Bachelor of Laws work with
qualified legal practitioners from the firm to
provide initial advice during the consultation.
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MARKETING
The Faculty of Business, Government &
Law marketing courses provide students
with the skills and knowledge necessary for
creating, delivering and communicating
value to customers in relation to a product
or service. The programs cover marketing
of products and services, market research,
consumer behaviour, brand management,
and marketing strategy.
The Faculty of Business, Government & Law
marketing qualifications complement the
advertising programs offered by the Faculty
of Arts & Design. Double degrees are
available for students seeking a qualification
covering both areas.
Careers that can be built on a University of
Canberra marketing qualification include:
•Account manager
•Marketing manager
•Market researcher
•Brand or product manager
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Marketing
Management but who gain entry into the
Bachelor of Commerce are eligible to transfer
into the Bachelor of Marketing Management
at the end of their first year, subject to
achieving a strong grade point average.
BACHELOR OF
MARKETING
MANAGEMENT
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2.5 Years Accelerated,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Marketing Management
gives you a qualification focused on all
aspects of marketing in the modern world.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
YEAR 2
Consumer Behaviour
International Marketing
Marketing Management & Planning
Marketing Research Methods
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Services Marketing
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Creativity
Internet Marketing
Internship
Marketing Research Project
Open Major Units (x4)
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BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
majoring in
Marketing
Management
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Commerce provides
students with a broad foundation in
contemporary business during the first year
of study. In the second year of the program
students choose to specialise in one of 10
majors including marketing management.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
YEAR 2
Consumer Behaviour
International Marketing
Internet Marketing
Marketing Management & Planning
Marketing Research Methods
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Open Major Unit (x2)
YEAR 3
Climate Change & Sustainable Business
Futures
Marketing Research Project
Services Marketing
Strategic Management
Open Major Unit (x4)
BACHELOR
OF BUSINESS
(MARKETING
MANAGEMENT)
CAMPUS & ATAR: Melbourne 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Business (Marketing
Management) provides graduates with
a broad theoretical understanding of
marketing, as well as the practical skills
to apply that knowledge effectively in a
professional environment.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Open Major
in Marketing
CAMPUS: Canberra
This major gives students a thorough
knowledge of the basic principles and
concepts of marketing. The focus is on
developing an analytical capacity for
improved managerial judgment in problemsolving and decision-making by analysing
marketing opportunities and managing the
marketing mix in domestic and international
environments.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Consumer Behaviour
Internet Marketing
Introduction to Marketing
Marketing Management & Planning
Marketing Research Methods
Services Marketing
YEAR 1
Business Communication
Business Law for Marketers
Business Mathematics & Statistics
Business Management
Business Technology Management 1
Marketing Information Systems
Marketing Principles
Professional Selling
YEAR 2
Accounting Principles
Advertising Promotions Management
Business to Business Marketing
Buyer Behaviour
Contemporary Employment Issues
Customer Relationship Management
Sales Management
The Modern Economy
YEAR 3
Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation
Financial Decision Making
Interactive and Online Marketing
International Business & Marketing
Marketing of Services & Social Issues
Marketing Management
Marketing Research
Strategic Management
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NATIONAL
SECURITY
Security is now more than territorial integrity
or a question of sovereignty. National
security is no longer the sole domain of
diplomats and soldiers. Security now includes
our economic prosperity, our welfare and the
nature of our society.
As the nature of the state changes and new
threats and challenges emerge, nations
are reassessing their security interests on
a continual basis. Globalisation, non-state
actors, the proliferation of weapons of all
types, climate change, potential energy
shortages and financial turmoil are forcing us
to think of security in different ways.
Security is to be achieved at home and
abroad and the threats and challenges
to security are increasingly complex and
volatile. In this environment a comprehensive
and coordinated national, regional and
international approach to security is required.
The national security program at the
University of Canberra focuses on how the
nation can use all of its power and influence
in a comprehensive and coordinated manner
as part of a whole of government approach
to national security.
The National Security Lectures
The National Security Institute within the
Faculty of Business, Government & Law
conducts the monthly National Security
Lecture Series. As part of the series an
ambassador, high commissioner or senior
government official will present their views on
national security. The focus of the lecture series
is engagement with the student and academic
body at the University of Canberra. Members
of the public are also invited to attend.
Past speakers have included:
•His Excellency, Mr Paul Madden, British
High Commissioner to Australia
•Mr Alan Bersin, Assistant Secretary for
International Affairs, US Department of
Homeland Security
•Mr Cam Darby, AO, DSC, CSC,
Secretary of the Department of Defence
•Mr Peter Baxter, Director General of
AusAID
•Dr Vivienne Thom, Inspector General of
Intelligence and Security
•Dr John Lawler, Chief Executive of the
Australian Crime Commission
•His Excellency Mr Nasir Ahmad Andisha,
Ambassador to Australia from
Afghanistan
•Lieutenant General David L. Morrison AO,
Chief of Army
•Mr Warren King, CEO of the Defence
Materiel Organisation, Department of
Defence
•Mr Mike Rothery, First Assistant Secretary,
Attorney-General’s Department
•Ms Michelle Grattan, journalist and
University of Canberra professional
fellow
•His Excellency Nadjib Riphat Kesoema,
Ambassador to Australia from the
Republic of Indonesia
•Steve Meekin, Deputy Secretary,
Intelligence and Security, Australian
Department of Defence
•Vice Admiral Ray Griggs AO, CSC, RAN,
Chief of Navy
•Mr Michael Pezzullo, CEO, Australian
Customs and Border Protection Service
•His Excellency Biren Nanda, Indian High
Commissioner
More information on the National Security
Lectures is available at: canberra.edu.au/
public-lectures/national-security
Some of the past lectures are available
to watch on the University of Canberra
Youtube channel: youtube.com/user/
uniofcanberra
Chief of Navy discusses security
Vice Admiral Ray Griggs AO, CSC,
RAN, Chief of Navy, spoke at the
University of Canberra as part of the
National Security Lecture Series on
26 July 2013.
Vice Admiral Griggs talked about how
the Royal Australian Navy contributes
to Australia’s national security, its current
operations and development path for the
future.
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Director of the National Security Institute
at the University of Canberra and former
Chief of the Australian Army Professor
Peter Leahy said the National Security
Lecture Series was an opportunity for
students, staff and alumni from the
University, interested members of the
public and members of the defence and
diplomatic communities to hear from
leading defence and security experts.
Open Major in
National Security
CAMPUS: Canberra
This major introduces students to key
concepts and issues in national security. As
the nature of the state changes and new
threats and challenges emerge, nations
are reassessing their security interests on
a continual basis. Globalisation, non-state
actors, the proliferation of weapons of all
types, climate change, potential energy
shortages and financial turmoil are forcing us
to think of security in different ways.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Cybercrime
Global Peace & Conflict Studies
International Relations
National Security
Politics & Security in the Asia-Pacific
The Challenge of Modern Terrorism
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POLITICS
The Faculty of Business, Government &
Law political science courses are designed
to cultivate student’s ability to think critically
about political systems, processes, and
institutions and the related subjects of
political power, citizenship, and governance.
As a politics scientist, students will work to
understand and influence the outcomes of
political processes, apply political theory to
governance, and engage in the public arena.
Careers that can be built on a University of
Canberra politics qualification include:
•Industry analyst
•Lobbyist
•Policy analyst
•Political consultant
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for a politics degree but who
gain entry into the Bachelor of Arts are eligible
to transfer into one of the available politics
degrees at the end of their first year, subject to
achieving a strong grade point average.
BACHELOR OF
AUSTRALIAN
POLITICS &
PUBLIC POLICY
Students will gain an insight into the
processes and practices of policy makers
and will introduce you to the challenges of
developing sound policy in a democracy.
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2.5 Years Accelerated,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
YEAR 1
Government-Business Relations
Indigenous History & Identity
Indigenous Politics & the State
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Politics & Government
Politics & Democracy
Problem Analysis & Statistics
In the time since federation, Australia’s
institutions of government and
administration have developed a truly
Australian flavour, which distinguishes them
from those of other developed western
democracies. This course focuses on that
Australian experience.
Managers and leaders in the private
and public sectors in Australia need a
good grasp of the economic, social and
political forces, which shape contemporary
Australian society. This course will provide
students with a strong understanding of
the characteristics of Australian democracy,
including the roles of key players and
institutions both within and outside
the formal structures of government.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 2
Civil Society: Politics & Policy
Internship
Law & Society
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Public Sector Management
Social Policy: Government, Wealth &
Welfare
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Economics of the Public Sector
Identity Politics & Public Policy
Local Government
Public Policy in Theory & Practice
Open Major Units (x4)
UC student interns in Washington
Shaun Hutchinson visited Washington
DC on the Uni-Capitol Washington
Internship Program as part of his degree.
Mr Hutchinson, who is originally from
Darwin but moved to the ACT to study a
double degree in politics and international
relations and business administration
at the University, was one of just 14
Australian university students selected for
the two-month internship.
Shaun Hutchinson
Bachelor of Politics & International
Relations / Bachelor of Business
Administration, 2013
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His internship involved working in the
office of Republican Senator Mike Crapo
of Idaho. Mr Hutchinson answered phone
calls, took constituents on tours and
did research for Senator Crapo’s office.
He also visited the Pentagon, Supreme
Court and Library of Congress.
The 21-year-old said the whole
experience “exceeded my expectations”.
BACHELOR OF
POLITICS &
INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2.5 Years Accelerated,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
This course gives you an in-depth
understanding of the exciting disciplines
of politics and international relations. You
will learn about the workings of political
institutions in countries around the world
and explore the complex field of relations
between nations. Topics in governance,
public policy, public administration, national
security and border control ensure you
receive a broad and current education in the
range of issues covered under the label of
politics and international relations.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to International Business
Introduction to Politics & Government
Politics & Democracy
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
YEAR 2
Cybercrime
Global Challenges in Governance
Governance for Environmental
Sustainability
International Relations
National Security
Public Policy in Theory & Practice
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Climate Change & Sustainable Business
Futures
Identity Politics & Public Policy
Politics & Security in the Asia-Pacific
Politics in Developing Nations
Open Major Units (x4)
BACHELOR OF
POLITICAL STUDIES
CAMPUS & ATAR: Online (Self-paced) nc
START PERIODS: Any
LENGTH OF STUDY: 2–10 Years Self-paced
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The Bachelor of Political Studies provides
students the opportunity to study a broad
based politics degree fully online and fully
self-paced. Students can start study at any
time, and work through each unit at their
own pace, allowing maximum flexibility for
working professions, elite athletes, carers and
other students for who traditional on-campus
or online courses who may otherwise be
restricted in their option for study.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Introduction to University Study
Introduction to Politics
Introduction to Western Political
Thought
International Relations
Comparative Politics
Public Administration
Research Methods in Political Science
Contemporary Political Thought
Ethics and Public Policy
Global Justice
Feminist Politics
International Organisations
International Political Economy
International Law
Mideast Politics
Asia-Pacific Politics
European Politics
Latin American and Caribbean Politics
African Politics
US Government
US Political Thought
US Foreign Policy
US Congressional Politics
The US Presidency
Open Major
in Politics &
Government
CAMPUS: Canberra
This major provides an opportunity for
students to extend their knowledge of
government and politics. It introduces
students to the political nature of
interactions between governments and
the business, public and non-government
sectors. Students will develop an
understanding of themselves as citizens
making decisions and choices that are both
shaped by and contribute to the exercise of
power in society.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Identity Politics & Public Policy
Introduction to Politics & Government
Politics & Democracy
Politics & Security in the Asia-Pacific
Politics in Developing Nations
Public Policy in Theory & Practice
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PUBLIC SECTOR
MANAGEMENT
The University of Canberra’s public sector
management qualifications provide key
skills for people seeking careers in the
modern public service. With the rapid pace
of change in contemporary Australian
society and the resulting transformation of
the role of government – modern public
sector managers need a strong and diverse
background in key business skills as well as an
understanding of the unique history and role
of public sector entities and the challenges
they face.
Careers that can be built on a University
of Canberra public sector management
qualification include:
•Public sector manager
•Policy advisor
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Public
Administration but who gain entry into
the Bachelor of Management are eligible
to transfer into the Bachelor of Public
Administration at the end of their first year,
subject to achieving a strong grade
point average.
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interactive workshop.
UC grad leads Indian agriculture business
Dr Rahul Mirchandani
Master of Business Administration, 1998
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Since graduating from the University
of Canberra’s business administration
program in 1998, Dr Rahul Mirchandani
has been making waves in business
communities around the world. As the
executive director of Aries Agro Limited,
an international agricultural inputs
company that manufactures specialty
nutrients for plants and animals, Rahul
has used the experience and education
from his degree to drive his company’s
marketing, sales, public relations, finance,
and corporate strategy efforts.
In only a few years, Rahul and his team
have developed his company into a leader
in the Indian agribusiness sector. Product
innovation led Rahul’s company to be
one of eight selected to meet with US
President Barack Obama to discuss Indian
agricultural innovation and he also had an
audience with Queen Elizabeth II during
2013 Commonwealth Day to report on
the success of the CommonwealthAsia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs,
which he founded in 2011. In 2013 he
also received a University of Canberra
distinguished Alumni Award.
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2.5 Years Accelerated,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
The Bachelor of Public Administration
combines management studies with a
specialisation in public sector management
that will equip graduates with the necessary
knowledge and skills for employment in
managerial roles in the Australian public
service or associated public sector agencies.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 2
Global Challenges in Governance
Introduction to Business Law
Organisational Behaviour
Organisational Performance
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Public Sector Management
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Diversity and Organisations
Information Systems in Organisations
Internship
Leadership, Innovation and Change
Managing Human Resources
Project Evaluation & Management
Open Major Units (x2)
BACHELOR OF
MANAGEMENT
majoring in Public
Sector Management
Open Major
in Management,
Governance
& Policy
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 68
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: Y
CAMPUS: Canberra
The Bachelor of Management provides
students with a broad foundation
in contemporary management during
the first year of study. In the second year
of the program students choose to specialise
in one of four majors including public
sector management.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Accounting for Managers
Government-Business Relations
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
This major provides an opportunity for
students to extend their knowledge of
public sector management, governance and
the policy process. It introduces students
to how countries are administered, to
how governments exercise their powers,
build trust and work in partnerships with
community and private sector organisations
to deliver programs. It explores the work of
government and other organisations and
how they make, communicate and evaluate
decisions and future opportunities and risks.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Business Ethics
Diversity and Organisations
Introductory Sociology
Management Project
Organisational Performance
Public Sector Management
YEAR 2
Global Challenges in Governance
Law & Society
Organisational Performance
Organisational Behaviour
Public Sector Management
Sociology of Technology & Work
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 3
Civil Society: Politics and Policy
Managing Human Resources
National Security
Public Policy in Theory & Practice
Open Major Units (x4)
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SOCIAL SCIENCE
The Bachelor of Social Science programs at
the University of Canberra are built around
a major in sociology and social policy and
provide an opportunity for students to
sociologically explore their contemporary
social worlds. How do social patterns shape
who we are, what we can do, our access to
resources, and the way we make meaningful
lives? How do we individually and collectively
understand, act on and experience the social
terrain we inhabit?
Careers that can be built on a University of
Canberra social science qualification include:
•Sociologist
•Policy development officer
•Social services manager
•Engagement officer
Students who do not meet the entry
requirements for the Bachelor of Social
Science but who gain entry into the Bachelor
of Arts are eligible to transfer into the
Bachelor of Social Science at the end of their
first year, subject to achieving a strong grade
point average.
BACHELOR OF
SOCIAL SCIENCE
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
2.5 Years Accelerated,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: Y
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The Bachelor of Social Science provides a
flexible program of study built on three key
social science areas; sociology, economics,
and political science – in addition to broader
study in law and history. Students may
then tailor their study by selecting from a
broad range of units within the core major
in sociology and social policy. They can
also include elective units as either an open
major or open elective from anywhere in the
University including other social sciences such
as economics, political science, or psychology
(offered by the Faculty of Health).
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Government-Business Relations
Indigenous History & Identity
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Economics
Introduction Sociology
Law & Society
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
YEAR 2
Civil Society: Politics & Policy
Diversity and Organisations
Identity Politics & Public Policy
Social Policy: Government, Wealth &
Welfare
Sociology of Technology and Work
Open Elective Unit
Open Major Units (x2)
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INFORMATION
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YEAR 3
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary
Issues
Internship
Socio-Cultural Politics of Education
Sustainable Communities
Open Major Units (x4)
BACHELOR OF
SOCIAL SCIENCE IN
INDIGENOUS STUDIES
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Three Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: N
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The Bachelor of Social Science in Indigenous
Studies explores the contemporary issues
affecting the relationships between
Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
As an important component of multicultural
studies it is of value for all Australians not
only as a study of intrinsic worth, but also
as a means of facilitating positive intergroup relations and enabling people to
better understand their own culture through
contrast.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Government-Business Relations
Indigenous History & Identity
Information Systems in Organisations
Introduction to Economics
Introductory Sociology
Law & Society
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Open Elective Unit
YEAR 2
Diversity and Organisations
Identity Politics and Public Policy
Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues
Indigenous Politics and the State
Indigenous Representation in Australian
Society
Problem Evaluation and Resolution
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and
Welfare
Sustainable Communities
YEAR 3
Contemporary Issues in Sport
Civil Society: Politics & Policy
Governance for Environmental
Sustainability
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary
Issues
Indigenous Australians and the Law
Indigenous Societies and Heritage
Public Policy in Theory and Practice
The Social Entrepreneurial Project
URBAN & REGIONAL
PLANNING
Planners play a critical role in shaping the
communities in which we all live; making
them more liveable, sustainable and vibrant
places. Increasingly the planning profession
is involved in multi-disciplinary responses
to changing urban form and effective
frameworks for private sector investment.
Innovation in urban infrastructure planning,
urban management and capital city strategic
planning are emerging national priorities.
The ACT region provides an immediate
‘urban and regional observatory’ for students
to examine contemporary planning issues.
The Bachelor of Urban & Regional
Planning is accredited by the Planning
Institute of Australia.
Careers that can be built on a University
of Canberra urban and regional planning
qualification include:
•Government planner
•Infrastructure planner
•Town planner
•Community developer
BACHELOR OF
URBAN & REGIONAL
PLANNING
CAMPUS & ATAR: Canberra 70
START PERIODS: S1 & S2
LENGTH OF STUDY: Four Years Full-time,
Up to 10 Years Part-time
OPEN MAJOR OPTION: N
HONOURS YEAR OPTION: Y
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS: N
The Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning
examines, in particular, government decisionmaking, the pressure provided by community
involvement and the increasing reliance
on the private sector for infrastructure
investment and management. Students
develop the skills to manage the public/
private/community dynamic often found
in a complex planning environment. They
also develop the theoretical base for
understanding economic and environmental
markets and their role in policy and planning.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
Advocacy for Change
Earth System Science
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Planning
Planning Theory & Process 1
Problem Analysis & Statistics
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and
Welfare
Open Major Unit
YEAR 2
Community Development Principles &
Practice
Economics of the Public Sector
Environmental & Planning Law
Environmental & Resource Economics
Planning Theory & Process 2
Problem Evaluation & Resolution
Strategic Planning
Open Major Unit
YEAR 3
Development Controls
Ethical & Professional Issues
Governance for Environmental
Sustainability
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary
Issues
Integrated Regional Planning
Urban Design & Place Making
Open Major Units (x2)
YEAR 4
Environmental Conflict and Management
Internship
Planning Report
Urban Finance
Urban Systems
Open Major Units (x2)
GET MORE
INFORMATION
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Students share their thoughts in a relaxed,
comfortable environment.
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HOW TO APPLY
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW
ZEALAND CITIZENS, AUSTRALIAN
PERMANENT RESIDENTS
NSW and ACT based Year 12 school leavers
should apply online through the Universities
Admission Centre (UAC): uac.edu.au
Victorian based Year 12 school leavers
looking to study University of Canberra courses in Melbourne should apply via
the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
(VTAC) vtac.edu.au
Non school leavers can apply through UAC
or directly to the University by completing
the University’s application form available
online: canberra.edu.au/student-services/
applying-to-study
Students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander descent should apply direct to the
University.
The Ngunnawal Centre Foundation Program
is available if current qualifications are not
adequate for entry into an award course.
For more information visit:
canberra.au/ngunnawal
MAIN IMAGE: After sharing
ideas at Student Central,
students head off for lunch at
the Refectory.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students wishing to undertake
studies at the University of Canberra are
encouraged to visit our site:
canberra.edu.au/student-services/
applying-to-study/international
Scholarships,
CSP & Fees
Scholarships
The University has a number of scholarships
available to all students, including
postgraduate, undergraduate, domestic
and international students, such as the
Chancellor’s Scholarship for Academic
Excellence – awarded to current school
leavers with an ATAR of 95 or above.
In addition to academic excellence and
discipline areas, the University also offers
specific scholarships for Indigenous students,
rural and regional students, and women and
men in non-traditional areas of study.
Commonwealth
Supported Place
Every year, the Government allocates a
number of Commonwealth Supported
Places (CSPs) to higher education providers
where it agrees to make a contribution
towards the cost of students’ university
fees. What this essentially means is that the
Government subsidises part of the student’s
costs, making fees much lower.
These places are allocated to students who
meet the eligibility requirements for a CSP.
For more information visit:
canberra.edu.au/student-services/fees/
calculate/csp
FEES
HECS-HELP is a loan available to eligible
students enrolled in Commonwealth
Supported Places and covers all or part
of the student contribution amount. The
Government pays the loan amount directly
to the University on your behalf and a
HECS-HELP debt will be recorded with
the Australian Tax Office against your Tax
File Number. You will not have to repay
your debt until you start earning above the
minimum payment threshold.
GET MORE
INFORMATION
T 1800 864 226
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For more information visit:
canberra.edu.au/student-services/fees/
hecs-help
ABOVE: There’s plenty of support
available to help you graduate.
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MORE WAYS
TO ENTER
UNIVERSITY OF
CANBERRA COLLEGE
MELBOURNE, SYDNEY
AND BRISBANE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The University of Canberra offers
alternative entry pathways to
students who do not meet the
normal entry requirements. One
alternative pathway is through the
University of Canberra College,
which offers programs specially
designed to prepare students for
University study.
The University of Canberra offers pathways
into a range of degrees in Melbourne,
Sydney and Brisbane in partnership with
local TAFE institutes. Go to our dedicated
websites to see if there is a pathway for
opportunity that is right for you.
The University of Canberra recognises that
an ATAR is not always the best measure of
your ability or determination to succeed at
university. Eligible Year 12 school, college or
TAFE students can secure an offer from the
University by arranging a recommendation
from their principal. This scheme applies
to every secondary school in Australia. An
ATAR score is not required to be eligible for
entry under this scheme. Offers are made in
the December UAC Early Round.
UC-CONNECT is for domestic school
leavers who wish to qualify for university
while also upgrading their study skills and
preparing for tertiary study.
UC-START enables students to start
studying subjects from their chosen degree.
On successful completion, they will gain
entry to the University of Canberra for the
remainder of the degree.
UC-PREP is for domestic students who
have not studied for some time and wish
to qualify and prepare for study at the
University of Canberra.
For more information on access programs
visit canberra.edu.au/college
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pathways for opportunity
canberra.edu.au/melbourne/courses
canberra.edu.au/sydney/courses
canberra.edu.au/brisbane/courses
PRINCIPALS’ RECOMMENDATIONS
For more information on principal’s
recommendations visit: canberra.edu.au/
principals-recommendation
DEAN’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Under special circumstances, the Dean has
the option to allow an offer to be made to a
Year 12 student who just misses out on the
course cut-off score. You do not need to
specifically request this option. All eligible
students who have applied through UAC will
be considered.
ACCOMMODATION
ON AND OFF CAMPUS
The University of Canberra,
Canberra campus, has on and off
campus student accommodation for
over 2,400 people from Australia
and around the world.
The student accommodation office can also
assist with finding accommodation for those
who prefer to rent off-campus apartments
or share-houses. A Homestay Program is
available for international students who
would like to stay with an Australian family.
First year and all international students are
guaranteed a room in University of Canberra
approved accommodation.
GET MORE
INFORMATION
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MAIN IMAGE: Holly
enjoys the unique University
experience that comes from
living on campus.
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Course Lists
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE LIST
faculty of Business, Government & Law
COURSE
CODE
duration
(Years)
2014
ATAR
Cricos
CODE
campus
Associate Degree in Justice Studies
247JA
2
68
076969C
Canberra
Bachelor of Accounting
182JA
3/2.5*
70
073947M
Canberra
Bachelor of Accounting
182JB
3
N/A
N/A
Hong Kong
Bachelor of Applied Economics
943AA
3
70
016545B
Canberra
Bachelor of Australian Politics & Public Policy
183JA
3/2.5*
70
073947M
Canberra
Bachelor of Business Administration
761AA
3/2.5*
70
025564B
Canberra
Bachelor of Business Administration
762AB
3
N/A
N/A
Hong Kong
Bachelor of Business Informatics
706AA
3
70
049490F
Canberra
Bachelor of Business Studies
285JA
SP
nc
N/A
Online
Bachelor of Business Studies
285JB
3
N/A
N/A
Hong Kong
Bachelor of Business (Executive Education)
255HG
3
68
079269G
Melbourne
Bachelor of Business (Marketing Management)
256HG
3
68
079270C
Melbourne
Bachelor of Building & Construction Management
976AA
3.5/3*
70
064489G
Canberra
Bachelor of Commerce
762AA
3/2.5*
68
052588C
Canberra
Bachelor of Commerce
762AB
3
N/A
N/A
Hong Kong
Bachelor of Commerce
762AA
3
68
052588C
Melbourne
Bachelor of Economic Studies
286JA
SP
nc
N/A
Online
Bachelor of Event & Tourism Management
279JA
3/2.5*
70
080997J
Canberra
Bachelor of Event & Tourism Management
279JB
3
N/A
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
208JA
3/2.5
70
076913G
Canberra
Bachelor of Finance
184JA
3/2.5*
70
073948K
Canberra
Bachelor of Gender & Diversity
209JA
3
70
076914G
Canberra
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
258HG
3
68
079272A
Melbourne
Bachelor of Human Resource Management
185JA
3/2.5*
70
073949J
Canberra
Bachelor of International Business
186JA
3/2.5*
70
073950E
Canberra
Bachelor of Justice Studies
248JA
3/2.5*
70
076970K
Canberra
Bachelor of Justice Studies
248JA
3
68
076970K
Melbourne
Bachelor of Laws
794AA
4/3.5*
90
025566M
Canberra
Bachelor of Management
394AA
3
68
003191G
Canberra
COURSE
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Hong Kong
faculty of Business, Government & Law
COURSE
CODE
duration
(Years)
2014
ATAR
Cricos
CODE
campus
Bachelor of Marketing Management
187JA
3/2.5*
70
073951D
Canberra
Bachelor of Political Studies
287JA
SP
nc
N/A
Online
Bachelor of Politics & International Relations
124JA
3/2.5*
70
068975E
Canberra
Bachelor of Public Administration
210JA
3/2.5*
70
076915C
Canberra
Bachelor of Social Science
188JA
3/2.5*
70
073952C
Canberra
Bachelor of Social Science in Indigenous Studies
188JA
3
70
073952C
Canberra
Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning
956AA
4/3.5*
70
062890C
Canberra
COURSE
CODE
duration
(Years)
2014
ATAR
Cricos
CODE
campus
677A
1
N/A
049162M
Canberra
COURSE
* Accelerated Option
SP = Online Self-Paced Program – can be completed in 2-10 years.
HONOURS
faculty of Business, Government & Law
COURSE
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
UNDERGRADUATE COMBINED COURSES (DOUBLE DEGREES)*
undergraduate Combined courses (Double Degrees) – faculty of Business, Government & Law
COURSE
COURSE
CODE
duration
(Years)
2014
ATAR
CRICOS
code
campus
Bachelor of Applied Economics
Bachelor of Commerce
945AA
4
70
061872B
Canberra
Bachelor of Applied Economics
Bachelor of Laws
944AA
5
90
061873A
Canberra
Bachelor of Applied Economics
Bachelor of Management
946AA
4
70
061874M
Canberra
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce
798AA
4
66
056113F
Canberra
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Laws
801AA
5
90
054127E
Canberra
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Management
802AA
4
66
056134A
Canberra
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Bachelor of Commerce
818AA
4
67
056106E
Canberra
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Bachelor of Laws
821AA
5
90
063978J
Canberra
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Bachelor of Management
822AA
4
67
056111G
Canberra
Bachelor of Australian Politics
and Public Policy
Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
229JA
4
70
077603C
Canberra
Bachelor of Australian Politics
and Public Policy
Bachelor of Communication in
Media and Public Affairs
230JA
4
70
077604B
Canberra
Bachelor of Australian Politics
and Public Policy
Bachelor of Laws
238JA
5
90
077605A
Canberra
Bachelor of Building and
Construction Management
Bachelor of Laws
239JA
5
90
077627F
Canberra
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Informatics
806AA
4
70
054128D
Canberra
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Management
807AA
4
70
026598F
Canberra
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undergraduate Combined courses (Double Degrees) – faculty of Business, Government & Law
COURSE
duration
(Years)
2014
ATAR
CRICOS
code
campus
Bachelor of Business Informatics
Bachelor of Laws
808AA
5
90
058227B
Canberra
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
231JA
4
66
077606M
Canberra
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
232JA
4
66
077607K
Canberra
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Communication in
Media and Public Affairs
234JA
4
66
077610D
Canberra
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Communication
in Public Relations
233JA
4
66
077609G
Canberra
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Event & Tourism Management
281JA
4
70
054132G
Canberra
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Laws
810AA
5
90
054133G
Canberra
Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
Bachelor of Laws
225JA
5
90
077623K
Canberra
Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
Bachelor of Laws
226JA
5
90
077624J
Canberra
Bachelor of Communication in
Media and Public Affairs
Bachelor of Laws
227JA
5
90
077625G
Canberra
Bachelor of Communication
in Public Relations
Bachelor of Laws
228JA
5
90
077626G
Canberra
Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management
Bachelor of Sports Management
282JA
4
70
056337A
Canberra
Bachelor of Forensic Studies
Bachelor of Laws
194JA
5
90
074936F
Canberra
Bachelor of Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Laws
240JA
5
90
077628E
Canberra
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Commerce
815AA
4
66
054131J
Canberra
Bachelor of Justice Studies
Bachelor of Forensic Studies
249JA
4
70
076971J
Canberra
Bachelor of Management
Bachelor of Laws
829AA
5
90
063979G
Canberra
Bachelor of Management
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
830AA
4
70
054140G
Canberra
Bachelor of Marketing Management
Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
235JA
4
70
077611C
Canberra
Bachelor of Politics and International Relations Bachelor of Applied Economics
145JA
4
70
071074E
Canberra
Bachelor of Politics and International Relations Bachelor of Business Administration
146JA
4
70
071078A
Canberra
Bachelor of Politics and International Relations Bachelor of Commerce
147JA
4
70
071079M
Canberra
Bachelor of Politics and International Relations Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
236JA
4
70
077612B
Canberra
237JA
4
70
077613A
Canberra
Bachelor of Politics and International Relations Bachelor of Laws
149JA
5
90
071081F
Canberra
Bachelor of Politics and International Relations Bachelor of Science in Psychology
148JA
4
70
071080G
Canberra
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Laws
836AA
5
90
025534G
Canberra
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Laws
833AA
5
90
054144D
Canberra
Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Laws
241JA
5
90
077629D
Canberra
Bachelor of Software Engineering
Bachelor of Business Informatics
838AA
4
66
056138G
Canberra
Bachelor of Sports Media
Bachelor of Laws
837AA
5
90
063980D
Canberra
Bachelor of Politics and International Relations
Bachelor of Communication in
Media and Public Affairs
*Double degrees only available at Canberra (UC) campus.
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COURSE
CODE
Open Majors*
Open Major Courses – faculty of Business, Government & Law
COURSE
Major in Accounting
Major in Justice Studies
Major in Australian Politics and Public Policy
Major in Law and Society
Major in Applied Economics
Major in Law and Technology
Major in Building and Construction Management
Major in Management
Major in Business Administration
Major in Management, Governance & Policy
Major in Entrepreneurship
Major in Managing Human Resources
Major in Entrepreneurial Management
Major in Marketing
Major in Event Management
Major in National Security
Major in Financial Services
Major in Politics & Government
Major in Gender and Diversity
Major in Politics and International Relations
Major in Governance and Policy
Major in Public Sector Management
Major in Government & Politics
Major in Service Management
Major in Information Systems
Major in Sociology and Social Policy
Major in International Management
Major in Tourism Management
* Open majors are also available to Business, Government & Law students from the Faculties of Arts & Design; Education, Science, Technology & Mathematics; and Health.
Visit canberra.edu.au for more information or contact our enquiries line.
POSTGRADUATE Study
The Faculty of Business, Government &
Law offers a wide variety of postgraduate
coursework programs (Graduate Certificate,
Graduate Diploma, and Masters by
Coursework) and research programs (Masters
by Research, Professional Doctorate, and
PhD) across the broad range of the faculties
teaching areas. We are committed to giving
you the most informative and inspiring
educational experience possible. Through
strong links with industry, both public and
private, our courses remain contemporary and
relevant to the needs of today’s employers.
See our Postgraduate Course Guide or
visit canberra.edu.au for more information.
Most of our post-graduate degrees allow you
to study while you are working in a full-time
job through fully supported flexible learning
models.
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