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The world is evolving, with a clear shift away from outdated business practices. Our Bachelor of Business is an alternative to more traditional business degrees, combining new skills, new values and new opportunities relevant for the new economy. It&#39;s a whole new way of thinking for a whole new generation of business professionals.The modern business practices of adaptivity, creativity, diversity and sustainable business are ingrained in this degree, so that you graduate with the skills needed for the rewarding career opportunities that the new economy brings.This degree offers you a choice of 6 majors and the opportunity to complete elective subjects.<ul><li>Human Resource Management</li><li>Management</li><li>Marketing</li><li>Innovation and Entrepreneurship</li><li>Sport Management</li><li>Logistics and Supply Chain Management</li></ul>This degree includes subjects from Griffith University and other universities through OUA.

Learn how organisations work and visualise where you fit in. Get familiar with financial documents, risk, and business comms. This business course gives you a 360-degree view of business strategy. Specialisations include marketing and management. 

Bachelor of Business

Develop solid foundations in modern business with La Trobe’s Bachelor of Business. Prepare to thrive in a digitally disrupted world with this highly flexible degree and start building your dream career in business.You’ll explore multiple business disciplines in your first year and develop foundational knowledge and enterprise skills in areas such as management, organisational structures, data analytics and ethical business practices.No matter how you specialise, you’ll get hands-on experience and learn the latest digital skills while developing essential leadership, communication and critical-thinking skills.You’ll develop your professional business skills as you work in diverse teams, present business strategies and use the software that’s essential in modern business.You’ll graduate with the perfect blend of business fundamentals and technical expertise so you can change the business world.You&#39;ll learn:<ul><li>Digital literacy<ul><li>Use a wide range of digital and data-processing tools to analyse business activity and become a more effective business professional.</li></ul></li><li>Management and business structures<ul><li>Understand how to communicate, collaborate and connect with your business peers and stakeholders.</li></ul></li><li>Economics<ul><li>Discover how business and society connect. Understand economic principles and use them to create business solutions.</li></ul></li><li>Sustainability<ul><li>Learn about environmental, corporate and governance responsibility. Develop sustainable solutions that prioritise individual and societal wellbeing.</li></ul></li></ul>

Get set to innovate, problem-solve, and communicate like a professional. Along with a solid business foundation, in this degree you’ll learn digital business skills and get hands-on experience. Choose your major and start building your dream career.

Looking for a pathway to a Bachelor degree in business, information technology or tourism?The one-year Diploma of Business gives you the opportunity to develop academic and business skills in areas that could include business, finance, management, economics, marketing, tourism and information technology. In addition to core units, you may choose a specialisation in either business and enterprise, information technology or tourism.Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards a Southern Cross University Bachelor degree in business and enterprise or information technology.The Diploma of Business award is offered through SCU College, where we understand that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College connects you to your peers and supports your study success through additional workshops to assist you develop academic and study skills.

This business course develops your academic skills and core business foundations. Choose from enterprise, IT, or tourism, then follow a pathway towards a uni qualification. Graduate ready for entry level business roles or continue to a degree.

Diploma of Business

The Diploma in Business is a flexible study option that lets you choose any eight courses available to you from USC’s Bachelor of Business. Follow your own interests with a wide range of subjects in management, marketing, accounting, economics and finance, and more.

Explore UniSC’s business courses, choosing 8 subjects that interest you the most. Topics include management, marketing, and accounting. You’ll pick up uni level communication and research skills along the way. Unlock pathways to further study.

Diploma in Business

To be awarded a Bachelor of Business (Honours) degree, one additional year of study is required following the successful completion of the Bachelor of Business.In the Honours year, you will complete courses to develop your research skills and a 20,000-word dissertation. Your dissertation topic will be decided in consultation with academic staff members and will focus on a topic or theme related to the stream of study you choose.As a graduate, you will have a competitive edge, as you will be equipped with practical skills, experience and attributes that employers value, as well as highly developed research capabilities. Your skills will be valuable in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.Offered through the Griffith Business School, which is ranked in the top 200 worldwide by the prestigious Academic Rankings of World Universities, this degree can also provide a pathway to a Higher Degree Research (for example, PhD) and a career in academia.

Add business and commerce research to your graduate’s toolkit. In your Honours year, you’ll rise to the challenge of original research and dissertation writing. Your ability to plan, conduct and write up research will be highly valued by employers.

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

With Griffith Business School&#39;s Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Government and International Relations, you can multiply your career options. In as little as four years, you can graduate with two degrees and a unique skill set that will give you an edge in the employment market.By combining in-depth knowledge and insight into the workings of government with practical business skills, you will be prepared for a future local, state and national governments, non-government organisations and private sector organisations that sectors interact with government agencies. For example, you can blend majors in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with International Relations and work for an international aid organisation providing humanitarian relief to disaster zones.

Hone your own unique skill set by blending majors in business and government or international relations. Get to know the workings of government. Load up with practical business know-how. Imagine your future in business and politics around the world.

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Government and International Relations

Digital skills are an essential weapon for succeeding in today&#39;s business world. This undergraduate certificate is designed to teach you the foundations of digital business, and to develop practical skills for the workplace. Ideal if you&#39;re looking to kickstart your career, or you&#39;re a business owner who wants to understand and leverage the opportunities of data and digital technologies.

An introduction to essential web and data skills for business. You’ll explore social media and digital platforms. Imagine transforming your current business online, or starting something new. With digital business skills you’re set for success.

Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Business

Get core business knowledge and skills with Torrens University&#39;s Diploma of Business. Learn communication, marketing, and management fundamentals from industry-expert academics. Customize the course to fit your career goals with four elective subjects. Upon completion, you can use your credits to enter the second year of a Bachelor of Business program.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time, 2 trimesters accelerated

Explore the business essentials of marketing, management, and communication. You’ll pick up valuable skills and learn from industry professionals. Work on business and marketing plans. Start to think about business opportunities.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Studies is a generalist course designed to introduce you to the core skills and knowledge to succeed in business. You will cultivate your critical thinking and analysis, reflective practice and professional presentation, as well as develop a knowledge base of contemporary business theory and practices in the foundations of marketing, accounting and accountability, sustainability and management. This Graduate Certificate is also a potential pathway for students who have not studied at university before, but who may be interested in further postgraduate study with the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics.

Lock in the business fundamentals of accounting, management, and marketing. Understand corporate sustainability and social responsibility. Graduate with solid business theory and practices or continue your journey towards an MBA.

Graduate Certificate in Business Studies

Security of information is critical for organisations in an increasingly connected world. In this degree, you&#39;ll develop a thorough understanding of the security needs of organisations and learn how to develop business policies and strategies to manage and mitigate cyber security risks.As a graduate, you&#39;ll have the skills to analyse and audit security risks and threats in business and evaluate the effectiveness of complex cyber security systems and process.

Get to know businesses’ information security needs. You’ll study cyber security concepts and standards, and digital forensic techniques to detect and prevent attacks. Gain insight into IT governance and policy—protect privacy, maintain confidentiality.

Graduate Certificate in Business Cyber Security

Organisational Culture

Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business

Consumer Psychology

Lean Thinking

Professional Communication

Introduction to Construction Business Management

Organisational Entrepreneurship

Retailing

Applied Business Foundations

Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact

Gain an understanding of the fundamental micro and macro-economics principles through a construction lens. Analyse how changes in market conditions and monetary policy can affect construction firms. Examine the unique characteristics and different types of markets and how they impact costs, revenues and pricing.Investigate real-world scenarios and case studies. As part of your assessments, you’ll investigate the market characteristics of a construction firm with a major presence in Australia. You’ll learn to use real-time market data including market shares, profits and sales to analyse the firm’s position in the market. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Construction Management degrees.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Learn the micro and macro-economic principles behind construction. Consider how changes in the market can affect construction firms – including the impact on costs, revenues and pricing. Learn using real firms as examples, using market data.

This unit addresses the role of culture in business and management. Students begin by considering two well-known models of culture proposed by Hofstede and Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner. After summarising these models students will consider the specific implications for business and management to which they lead. Student then consider cultural influences in the context of organisational behaviour, and in particular work motivation, the relationship between the individual and the organisation (e.g., organisational commitment and justice), negotiation and disputes, teams, leadership, and expatriate management.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Calling on psychology theory and practice, explore culture’s influence on business and management. From the way businesses are structured, through to what motivates people to work, deep dive into the relationship between leadership and culture.

This subject considers how psychology helps us to understand consumer’s attitudes and their consumption behaviour. Module 1 overviews 10 fundamental principles concerning human perception, learning, and memory, and outlines some basic ways in which each relates to consumer behaviour. Module 2 considers consumer decision-making, with particular focus on heuristics and attitude change. Module 3 considers consumer’s personality in terms of the five-factor model and also addresses consumer innovativeness. Module 4 considers consumers as members of social groups, addressing conformity, social identity, fashion, and opinion leadership. Module 5 describes market segmentation with particular emphasis on psychographic strategies as the basis of understanding why market segments should behave the way they do. Module 6 describes psychological research on how physical retail and leisure environments can themselves influence consumer behaviour, influencing consumer’s propensity to approach these environments, their time perception, and their willingness to cooperate with calls to action therein. Module 7 addresses cross-cultural issues, focussing on how dimensions of culture correlate with various consumption attitudes and behaviours. Module 8 addresses two contemporary topics in consumer psychology, namely ethical and sustainable consumption, and trust in online retailers.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Dive into consumers’ minds as you learn what drives consumption. Study human perception, memory, cues that subconsciously move us to make decisions, and what leads to attitude change. Find out what it takes to influence behaviour.

This subject develops students&#39; understanding of cultural, academic and professional integrity in a business context. Students will reflect on their own cultural background, and consider how this impacts on communication with diverse cultures including Indigenous Peoples. By applying knowledge about global and Indigenous cultures, and ways of working that are respectful, students will develop capability to communicate responsibly and in ways that are aligned with varied audiences. Responsible business practices will be explored, with students examining Indigenous perspectives in global business and how these perspectives should inform business communication and decision making. Students will be equipped with fundamental communication and academic integrity skill development appropriate for all business disciplines, in academic and professional settings.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Gain an evidence-based understanding of how manufacturers, retailers andservice providers manage physical availability across traditional and emerging distribution channels. Discover the role of distribution and physical availability in growing a business, the different types of distribution channels, consumer shopping behaviour in stores, dealerships and showrooms, and the factors that influence decision-making at the point-of-sale. This course also explores online, mobile and other retailing trends, challenges and opportunities.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and Bachelor of Marketing and Communication.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

This course aims to give you an understanding of the relationship between society, business, government and the not-for-profit sector. This course will develop your capability to make more ethical decisions both personally and professionally.  During the course, you will be introduced to the concepts of business in society, business ethics, and sustainability. You’ll also gain a broader understanding of key ethical and sustainability challenges that confront businesses and societies. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Business degrees.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Business and Society

Enterprise projects are not confined to being commercial and independent new ventures but can also be found in various contexts. This course introduces you to four common contexts for enterprise and outlines the differences in respect to the individuals, the organisational forms, the practice of enterprise in context, and the management of contexts that support innovation and entrepreneurship. The focus of this course will be on social entrepreneurship, technology commercialisation, corporate entrepreneurship and family business contexts. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Management degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Discover the world of social entrepreneurship and innovation. This course is for people who are interested in social enterprises that address a social or community need, as well as those who wish to create their own commercial venture. Whether you’re looking to start your own enterprise, or be an intrapreneur within an organisation that is creating and commercialising new products and services, this course is for you.Discover what it takes to launch a successful business venture. Learn to assess the technical, market and financial feasibility of a new business idea. Identify your target market, organise the range of resources required to create a new venture, and learn to assess entrepreneurial risk. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Business (Management). Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

This capstone subject will provide opportunities for you to bring together the knowledge learned, and skills developed through your course of study and apply these to entrepreneurial and innovative contexts. This subject creates a practical awareness of the concepts of entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship and innovation as a means to create opportunities for new ventures and better solutions to current problems. The subject encourages students to think creatively, and approach opportunities and issues from a fresh point of view.In conjunction with the discipline theory, this subject builds on concepts of learning through practice in Year 1 of study by introducing you to more complex learning experiences.You will be introduced to:• discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences• concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others• the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice• the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual.

Entrepreneurial and Innovative Thinking

This subject focuses on the principles and tools associated with contemporary Lean Thinking and practice. Lean Thinking or ‘lean’ is a systematic method of continuous improvement through minimising waste without sacrificing productivity, creating more value for customers. It has been identified and applied by many organisations as a key strategy to organise human and production activities to deliver more benefits to the organisation and the customer. It does this by eliminating waste, creating knowledge, respecting people, building in quality, visualising practices, and managing workflow. Activities and assessment tasks in this subject will focus on identifying and analysing lean tools, applying them in practice, and assessing their contribution to continuous improvement and excellence in an organisation.In conjunction with the discipline theory, this subject introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs. You will be introduced to:- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.

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