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Undergraduate TAS-BBS-DEG-2023

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science

Carve out a career as unique as you are

Explore hypotheses and understand the inner workings of businesses while you're at it. Graduate with the ability to work in either field or combine your expertise.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

32

Price

From

$52,330

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 25 Jun 23
  • 27 Aug 23
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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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QS Ranking 2023

17

Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

22

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Degree structure

8

Core subjects

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16

Major subjects

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8

Elective subjects

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Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

Bachelor of Business

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: 

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

Bachelor of Science

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Explain the methodologies of science and the role and relevance of science in society.
  2. Apply in-depth knowledge and skills in one or more scientific disciplines to provide specialist advice and functions in a range of contexts.
  3. Design and implement scientific investigations, including quantitative analysis and critical evaluation of results.
  4. Communicate scientific results, information, and arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes, and using a variety of modes.
  5. Apply scientific methods and knowledge ethically, responsibly, respectfully and safely in research or workplace settings guided by relevant regulatory and professional frameworks.
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

This is a shell program used for the administration of four-year Double Degree programs. Students will enrol in the shell program and complete the requirements of both constituent programs. program content, rules and entry requirements are those for the constituent programs. Constituent programs include all those with 300 credit points, of which at least 100 credit points are electives.

Bachelor of Business

Get a real-world advantage with our Bachelor of Business. As the only university in the state, we’ve formed close connections with local industry.

In our Bachelor of Business you will:

  • Get a hands-on experience with corporate internships (https://www.utas.edu.au/corporate-internship-program/student-information), guest lectures from local business leaders, and current case studies from businesses in Tasmania and around the world.
  • Learn from the best with industry experts and teaching staff recognised as international leaders in their field.
  • Gain a qualification recognised by all the major professional bodies in business and economics.

In our Bachelor of Business you can follow your passion, with the opportunity to build a degree from your choice of majors. You’ll also be able to cross-skill by undertaking electives or a second major from the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics or another area of the University.

Bachelor of Science

If you enjoy pursuing your curiosity and understanding the world around you, consider yourself an innovator, and are passionate about shaping the world from our living laboratory, our Bachelor of Science provides a gateway to an exciting world of rewarding careers.

The University of Tasmania’s science degree provides you with a foundation of core skills in science, analysis, and rational thinking. You have options to focus your study in one or more scientific disciplines and learn the methods to apply your skills and knowledge to the practical needs of industry, business, and government in both scientific and non-scientific roles.

In choosing a Bachelor of Science you can:

  • Select one or two science majors from our 21 exciting options, plus expand your educational experience and study subjects of your choice from across the University.
  • Explore a range of study options through your choice of electives, discovering potential new areas of interest even after you start studying
  • Learn through hands-on practical experience including laboratory work, field trips, field-based subjects, and research projects.
  • Enjoy being mentored by highly qualified staff, many of whom are national and world leaders in their field.

Our curriculum offers flexibility and choice in how your degree is structured. We provide a wealth of practical experience, access to world class facilities and an opportunity to immerse yourself in a local and interconnected scientific community.

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:

Bachelor of Business

Year 1

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

Year 2

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

Year 3 and 4

Choose 1 major from the following options:

  • Accounting
  • Business Economics
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Managing People and Organisations

Bachelor of Science

Year 1 to 4

Choose 1 major from the following options:

  • Geography and Environment
  • Psychological Science
  • Sustainability

Choose 8 subjects from the rest of 2 majors as electives.

Award Requirements

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

Exit Points

Students may exit the course with:


• Any exit award applicable for one of the constituent courses; or

• An award for only one of the constituent courses


Students will not be able to continue in the Double Degree if they elect to pursue the second constituent course after exiting from the first. Students will be transferred to the constituent course they wish to pursue.


Choose your subjects

Majors

Bachelor of Business Majors

Accounting

  • Introductory (100) level subjects:
    • TAS-BFA107 Financial Management
    • TAS-BFA109 Applied Accounting Systems
  • Intermediate (200) level subjects:
    • TAS-BEA213 Data Analytics for Accounting
    • TAS-BFA203 Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Advanced (300) level subjects:
    • TAS-BFA303 Auditing and Assurance Services
    • TAS-BFA312 Management Accountability and Accounting
    • TAS-BFA391 Applied Taxation
    • TAS-BFA392 Accounting Futures

Business Economics

  • Introductory (100) level subjects:
    • TAS-BEA106 Introduction to Behavioural Economics
    • TAS-BEA121 Economic Policy in Action
  • Intermediate (200) level subjects:
    • TAS-BEA205 Economics of Business Strategy
    • TAS-BEA206 Evaluating Alternatives
  • Advanced (300) level subjects:
    • TAS-BEA310 Agriculture and Food Economics
    • TAS-BEA313 Energy Economics and Policy
    • TAS-BEA317 Regional Development in a Global Context
    • TAS-BEA320 Monetary and Fiscal Policy

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-BEA321 Banking and Financial Institutions
    • TAS-BEA343 Corporate Finance
    • TAS-BEA380 Derivative Securities

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-BMA329 Retail Marketing
    • TAS-BMA331 Marketing Research
    • TAS-BMA343 Digital and Social Media Marketing
    • TAS-BMA351 Marketing Management

Managing People and Organisations

  • Introductory (100) level subjects:
    • TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
    • TAS-BMA121 Foundations of Human Resource Management
  • Intermediate (200) level subjects;
    • TAS-BMA206 Management Communications
    • TAS-BMA220 Human Resource Management in Action
  • Advanced (300) level subjects:
    • TAS-BMA314 Organisational Change and Development
    • TAS-BMA328 Leadership in Organisations
    • TAS-BMA341 Employment Relations
    • TAS-BMA357 Freelancing and Small Business


Bachelor of Science Majors

Psychological Science

  • Introductory subjects:
    • TAS-PSY111 Transferable Skills in Psychology
      • Intermediate subjects:
        • TAS-PSY207 Social Psychology
        • TAS-PSY211 Research Skills in Psychology
      • Advanced subjects:
        • TAS-PSY302 Lifespan Developmental Psychology
        • TAS-PSY305 Clinical Psychology
        • TAS-PSY311 Advanced Research Skills in Psychology
        • TAS-PSY324 Psychological Assessment and Intervention
    • TAS-PSY124 Mental Health and Individual Differences


Geography and Environment

  • Introductory subjects:
    • TAS-KGA171 Global Geographies of Change
      • Intermediate subjects:
        • TAS-KGA204 Earth, Climate and Life
        • Choose 1 subject from
          • TAS-KGA213 Natural Environment Field Techniques
          • TAS-KGA223 Environmental Management
      • Advanced subjects: Students outside Tasmania, please note, you will need to contact the subject coordinator if you wish to study TAS-KGA331.
        • Choose 4 subjects from
          • TAS-KGA319 Science and Policy for Energy Futures
          • TAS-KGA320 Our Changing Climate
          • TAS-KGA326 Rivers and Coasts
          • TAS-KGA331 Fire, Weeds and Ferals: Conserving Nature in Protected Areas
          • TAS-KGA332 Conserving Nature in Landscapes
    • TAS-KGA172 Space, People, Place



Sustainability

  • Introductory subjects:
    • Choose 1 subject from
      • TAS-HEJ111 Communicating Sustainability
      • TAS-HUM111 Engaging with Sustainability 
      • Intermediate subjects:
        • TAS-KGA207 Systems Thinking
        • Choose 1 subject from
          • TAS-HSS207 Human Rights and Global Justice
          • TAS-KGA223 Environmental Management
      • Advanced subjects:
        • TAS-KGA301 Change Agents for Sustainability
        • Choose 3 subjects from
          • TAS-CXA322 Food, Health and Environment
          • TAS-HGA343 Globalisation and Society: Power, Inequality and Conflict
          • TAS-KGA308 Political Ecologies of Development
          • TAS-KGA319 Science and Policy for Energy Futures
    • Choose 1 subject from
      • TAS-KGA171 Global Geographies of Change
      • TAS-XBR112 Humans: Earth Shapers
      • TAS-ZAS118 Sustainability

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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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Select ‘Apply now’

Choose subjects to begin your application. You can choose 1 or 2 subjects to start.

2

Choose how you want to start

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.

3

Complete your details

Provide your details and select a funding option. You can pay up-front or apply for government funding in your application.

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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.

The best part? You can enrol and get started with single subjects now.

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