Undergraduate TAS-BEC-DEG-2022

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Economics

Double your success in business and economics

This double degree empowers you to launch your career in business and economics with a dual skillset. Gain valuable exposure to Tasmania's leading minds. Explore how people, societies and businesses make decisions.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

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$55,010

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100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

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Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

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What you'll learn

Bachelor of Business

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Acquire and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills related to business and organisations (Discipline Knowledge).
Communicate information effectively in written and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders (Communication Skills).
Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and evaluation of complex business problems and draw logical conclusions (Critical Skills).
Work both independently and collaboratively to achieve agreed team outcomes (Teamwork).

Bachelor of Economics

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Collect, analyse and interpret data combined with the application of a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of economics to make evidence-based decisions.
Communicate economic reasoning, knowledge, ideas and empirical evidence in ways appropriate to the audience, purpose and context.
Critically evaluate economic problems and assess policy issues, using a broad range of economic tools.
Collaboratively interact with peers to reflect on ethical issues and the potential differential impacts of economic policies across local, national or international economies.

Career opportunities

A double degree increases your career prospects and maximises your employability. A double degree can help you build a unique set of skills that will help you stand out in a competitive employment market. When you graduate from a double degree you will receive a separate degree certificate (also called a testamur) for each component course.

Entry requirements

Higher education via OUA

Successful completion of any 4 OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified

Higher education

Successful completion of 2 undergraduate subjects (2 x 12.5cp minimum) as part of a course at Associate Degree level or higher; OR
Completed DUS (Diploma of University Studies) any pathway or equivalent; OR
Completed UPP (University Preparation Program) or equivalent.

Secondary education

ATAR: 65 or higher

VET studies

Successful completion of certificate IV or higher

Work and Life

Domestic Applicants with work and life experience: If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have extensive or sustained work experience.

Credit for previous study or work

The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.

https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning

Description

A double degree can help you build a unique set of skills that will help you stand out in a competitive employment market. You’ll have the chance to deepen your knowledge and embark on a journey as unique as you are.

Studying a degree in Business will give you the knowledge and skills to take your passion and develop it into a career. You’ll gain valuable industry experience, and exposure to some of Tasmania’s top business minds. You’ll also gain valuable insights into your chosen major through internships, masterclasses, guest lectures.

Your Economics degree will explores how people and societies make decisions, use important resources, and respond to incentives. You will learn to solve economic and financial challenges faced by industry, government, and the society at local, national, and global levels.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

In a 4 year double degree you will complete a total of 400 credit points comprising 200 credit points from each course.

The requirements of each course, such as majors and core subjects, are specified below.

For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended:

Year 1. 8 subjects in first year including:

Bachelor of Business:

TAS-BFA103 Accountability and Accounting
TAS-BEA111 Introduction to Markets and the Economy
TAS-BAA111 People and Organisations
TAS-BEA140 Data Analysis for Business

Bachelor of Economics:

TAS-BEA106 Introduction to Behavioural Economics
TAS-BEA121 Economic Policy in Action
2 UTAS Electives

Year 2. 8 subjects in second year including:

Bachelor of Business:

TAS-BAA215 Business and Corporate Law
TAS-BMA250 Managerial Social Responsibility
TAS-BAA211 Entrepreneurship
TAS-BMA202 Business Strategy

Bachelor of Economics:

TAS-BEA200 Public Policy and Welfare
TAS-BEA220 Growth and Development
TAS-BEA242 Introduction to Econometrics
TAS-BEA206 Evaluating Alternatives

Year 3 & 4. 8 subjects in third and fourth year including:

Bachelor of Business:

Choose from the following major options:

Accounting
Finance
Human Resource Management
Management
Marketing

Bachelor of Economics:

Choose from the following major options:

Society and Environment
Industry, Policy and Business Strategy

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 32 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 4-9 years from commencement.

Choose your subjects

Majors

Bachelor of Business Majors

Accounting

Introductory (100) level subjects:
- TAS-BFA104 Accounting Context and Method
- TAS-BFA107 Financial Management
Intermediate (200) level subjects:
- TAS-BFA201 Financial Accounting
- TAS-BFA221 Accounting Information Systems
Advanced (300) level subjects:
- TAS-BFA301 Advanced Financial Accounting
- TAS-BFA303 Auditing
- TAS-BFA312 Management Accounting
- TAS-BFA391 Taxation

Finance

Introductory (100) level subjects:
- TAS-BEA112 Fundamentals of Financial Markets and Institutions
- TAS-BFA107 Financial Management
Intermediate (200) level subjects:
- TAS-BEA286 Investment Analysis
- TAS-BFA204 Financial Planning
Advanced (300) level subjects:
- TAS-BEA309 International Finance
- TAS-BEA380 Derivative Securities
- TAS-BEA321 Banking and Financial Institutions
- TAS-BEA343 Corporate Finance

Human Resource Management

Introductory (100) level subjects:
- TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
- TAS-BMA121 Foundations of Human Resource Management
Intermediate (200) level subjects:
- TAS-BMA219 Applied Human Resource Management
- TAS-BMA220 human Resource Management in Action
Advanced (300) level subjects:
- TAS-BMA314 Organisational Change and Development
- TAS-BMA341 Employment Relations
- TAS-BMA335 Human Resource Project
- TAS-BMA336 The Future of Human Resource Management

Management

Introductory (100) level subjects:
- TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
- TAS-BMA121 Foundations of Human Resource Management
Intermediate (200) level subjects:
- TAS-BMA217 Theories of Work and Organisation
- TAS-BMA251 Principles of Marketing
Advanced (300) level subjects:
- TAS-BMA314 Organisational Change and Development
- TAS-BMA341 Employment Relations
- TAS-BMA357 Freelancing and Small Business
- TAS-BMA328 Leadership in Organisations

Marketing

Introductory (100) level subjects:
- TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
- TAS-BMA151 Principles of Marketing
Intermediate (200) level subjects;
- TAS-BMA258 Services Marketing
- TAS-BMA262 Consumer Behaviour
Advanced (300) level subjects:
- TAS-BMA331 Marketing Research
- TAS-BMA351 Marketing Management
- TAS-BMA349 Advertising and Promotion
- TAS-BMA329 Retail Marketing

Bachelor of Economics Majors

Society and Environment

Introductory (100) level subjects:
- TAS-BEA102 Economics of Social Issues
- TAS-BEA103 Ecosystem Services
Intermediate (200) level subjects:
- TAS-BEA203 Behavioural and Experimental Economics
- TAS-BEA207 Natural Resource Economics
Advanced (300) level subjects:
- TAS-BEA313 Energy Economics and Policy
- TAS-BEA311 Economics of Health and Wellbeing
- TAS-BEA316 Economics of Place: Culture, Communities and Opportunities
- TAS-BEA317 Regional Development in a Global Context

Industry, Policy and Business Strategy

Introductory (100) level subjects:
- TAS-BEA104 Game Theory for Business and Social Sciences
- TAS-BEA105 International Economics
Intermediate (200) level subjects:
- TAS-BEA203 Behavioural and Experimental Economics
- TAS-BEA205 Economics of Business Strategy
Advanced (300) level subjects:
- TAS-BEA310 Agriculture and Food Economics
- TAS-BEA313 Energy Economics and Policy
- TAS-BEA320 Monetary and Fiscal Policy
- TAS-BEA342 Forecasting for Economic Decision-Making

Easy apply

You can apply direct through Open Universities Australia.

Once you've checked your eligibility, apply and enrol for this degree following the steps. This degree also allows you to get started with Open access.

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You can apply for the full degree or if you want to start with Open access, enrol into the subjects using the ‘Single subjects’ option.

You can apply for the degree later and the subjects may be credited towards the degree.

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Open access

This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.

There’s more than one way to get a degree. Open access allows you to start with single subjects as a way into eligible degrees, regardless of your study history.

Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.

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