Undergraduate TAS-BBS-DEG-2022

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

Price

From

$43,950

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

28 Aug 22

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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2022

Degree structure

Core subjects

Major subjects

Elective subjects

Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

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

Bachelor of Science

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

Bachelor of Business

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).

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.

If you like a challenge, are fascinated with discovering how and why, and are passionate about improving the world around you, combining your studies with a Bachelor of Science can open up exciting pathways to a world of rewarding careers.

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

Year 2.

TAS-BAA215 Business and Corporate Law
TAS-BMA250 Managerial Social Responsibility
TAS-BAA 211 Entrepreneurship
TAS-BMA202 Business Strategy

Year 3 and 4

Choose from the following major options:

Bachelor of Science

Year 1 to 4

Choose from the following major options:

Geography and Environment
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Psychological Science
Sustainability

Award Requirements

To successfully complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science, students must complete 32 subjects within 4-9 years.

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-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

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 Principles of Finance
  - 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

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-BMA335 Human Resource Project
  - TAS-BMA336 The Future of Human Resource Management
  - TAS-BMA341 Employment Relations

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-BMA357 Freelancing and Small Business
  - TAS-BMA328 Leadership in Organisations
  - TAS-BMA341 Employment Relations

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-BMA349 Advertising and Promotion
  - TAS-BMA329 Retail Marketing
  - TAS-BMA351 Marketing Management

Bachelor of Science Majors

Psychological Science
- Introductory subjects:
  - TAS-PSY111 Transferable Skills in Psychology
  - TAS-PSY124 Mental Health and Individual Differences
- 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

Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Introductory subjects:
  - TAS-JNB158 International Transport Systems
  - TAS-JNB161 Air Freight Transport
- Intermediate subjects:
  - TAS-JNB225 Logistics Management
  - TAS-JNB258 Warehousing and Distribution
- Advanced subjects:
  - TAS-JNB330 Supply Chain Management
  - TAS-JNB357 Global Procurement
  - TAS-JNB359 Transport Research Project
  - TAS-JNB364 International Freight Management

Geography and Environment
- Introductory subjects:
  - TAS-KGA171 Global Geographies of Change
  - TAS-KGA172 Space, Place and Nature
- Intermediate subjects:
  - TAS-KGA204 Earth, Climate and Life
  - Choose 1 subject from
    - TAS-KGA223 Environmental Management
    - TAS-KGA213 Natural Environment Field Techniques
- Advanced subjects:

Students outside Tasmania, please note, you will need to contact the subject coordinator if you wish to study 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

Sustainability
- Introductory subjects:
  - Choose 1 subject from
    - TAS-HEJ111 Communicating Sustainability
    - TAS-HUM111 Engaging with Sustainability
  - Choose 1 subject from
    - TAS-XBR112 Humans: Earth Shapers
    - TAS-ZAS118 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

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

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.

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

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.