Course Details
| Course Code | BS11 |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| QTAC Code | 092201 |
| Duration | 3F/6P |
| Entry Requirements | Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent); English language proficiency requirements apply |
| Assumed Knowledge | English – SA (QCAA) (or equivalent) |
| Mode | On Campus, External Studies |
| Credit Points | 240 |
| Starting Semesters | 1 & 2 |
| Overseas Students | Available |
| CRICOS Code | 030720G |
General Information
The Bachelor of Business is a three-year course (full time equivalent), and is available on both a full time and part time basis. The course is designed to meet the educational requirement for entry-level employment in business (both for-profit and not-for-profit) or for entry to further study in business specialisations.
The course integrates a Christian worldview into general business studies, where students may undertake majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Management or Marketing. The course provides a strong theoretical foundation to develop effective professionals who have an appropriate base of skills and practical experience to integrate theory and practice in a range of not-for-profit and business-related fields.
The maximum time for the completion of the Bachelor of Business is 10 years. Extensions beyond this time may be approved where extenuating circumstances exist.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Business may articulate into the Associate Degree in Business or the Bachelor of Business. Students who successfully complete the Associate Degree in Business may articulate into the Bachelor of Business.
Students who are enrolled in the Associate Degree in Business may exit with the Diploma of Business, subject to the completion of course requirements. Students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Business may exit with the Associate Degree in Business or the Diploma of Business, subject to the completion of course requirements.
Course Accreditations
The Bachelor of Business is:
- accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and appears in the list of accredited CHC courses on the National Register of Higher Education Providers.
- approved for offering to overseas students and appears on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
- approved for FEE-HELP, Youth Allowance/Abstudy and Austudy (personal eligibility requirements apply).
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting is also:
- accredited with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and appears in the list of Accredited Tertiary Courses in the Institute Accredited Course Lists. Graduates meet the educational requirements for entry into the ICAA Program.
- accredited with CPA Australia and appears in the CPA list of accredited courses. Graduates meet the educational requirements for entry into the CPA Australia Program and are eligible for Associate Membership of CPA Australia.
- approved by the Institute of Public Accountants for Associate Membership for graduates.
Career Outcomes
- Accountant
- Administration Manager
- Banker
- Bookkeeper
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Business Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Event Coordinator, Event Manager
- Financial Project Manager
- Government Officer
- Industrial Relations Officer
- Insurance Officer
- Manager
- Marketer
- Market Research Manager
- Office Manager
- Project Manager
- Promotions Coordinator
- Sales Coordinator
- School Business Manager/Bursar
- Small Business Owner
- Workplace Health and Safety Officer
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.
| Examination | Minimum result |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all subtests |
| ISLPR | Not accepted |
| TOEFL | 575 or better (pBT – paper-based); 90 or better with no subscore lower than 20 (iBT – internet-based) |
| STAT | 156 or higher in the Verbal component |
Course Structure
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (BS11)
The Bachelor of Business consists of 24 units, 12 core units that provide basic knowledge of business principles and practices, 1 core unit that analyses Biblical Christian worldview in business and management contexts, 8 units chosen as a major study, and 3 elective units.
CHC provides sample unit outlines for each unit offered in this course. Should you wish to view the latest version of a unit outline, please contact the Course Coordinator via the School of Business Administration Office at reception@chc.edu.au.
In planning their courses, students must consult the relevant Courses Handbook for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.
Core Units
| Unit Summary | Sample Unit Outline |
|---|---|
| CS115 Foundations of a Bible-based Christ-centred Worldview | Download |
| CS215 Contours for a Bible-based Christ-centred Worldview | Download |
| CS315 Christianity and Worldviews | Download |
| BZ100 Introduction To Business and Management | Download |
| BZ101 Business Communication | Download |
| BZ102 Accounting Principles | Download |
| BZ103 Introduction To Marketing | Download |
| BZ104 Economics | Download |
| BZ105 Information Systems For Business | Download |
| BZ201 Data Analysis | Download |
| BZ202 Financial Management | Download |
| BZ203 Business Law | Download |
| BZ300 Christian Philosophy Of Business | Download |
Major
Student complete 8 units in one of the following major study areas:
Accounting Major
| Unit Summary | Sample Unit Outline |
|---|---|
| BZ211 Financial Accounting | Download |
| BZ212 Management Accounting | Download |
| BZ213 Company Accounting | Download |
| BZ310 Business Planning | Download |
| BZ311 Tax Law And Practice | Download |
| BZ312 Auditing | Download |
| BZ313 Law of Corporations | Download |
| BZ319 Accounting Internship/Project | Download |
Management Major
| Unit Summary | Sample Unit Outline |
|---|---|
| BZ230 International Business | Download |
| BZ231 Human Behaviour In Organisations | Download |
| BZ232 Leadership In Organisations | Download |
| BZ310 Business Planning | Download |
| BZ331 Change Management In Organisations | Download |
| BZ332 Human Resource Management | Download |
| BZ333 Strategic Management And Planning | Download |
| BZ339 Management Internship/Project | Download |
Marketing Major
| Unit Summary | Sample Unit Outline |
|---|---|
| BZ230 International Business | Download |
| BZ251 Consumer Behaviour | Download |
| BZ252 Marketing Communication | Download |
| BZ253 Creativity In Entrepreneurship | Download |
| BZ351 Market Research And Analysis | Download |
| BZ352 Event Management | Download |
| BZ353 Strategic Marketing | Download |
| BZ359 Marketing Internship/Project | Download |
Business Administration Major
The Business Administration major consists of 7 units chosen from among the majors in Accounting, Management and Marketing, with a minimum of 3 units at 300-level, and the following unit:
| Unit Summary | Sample Unit Outline |
|---|---|
| BZ379 Business Administration Internship/Project | Download |
Elective Units
Students complete 3 Elective units drawn from units offered by the School of Business and/or, where approved, units offered by other CHC Schools and/or other higher education providers.
Resources Requirements
Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Business are required to have access to portable computing devices, such as laptops or tablets, that are capable of utilizing the Microsoft Office™ suite, including Excel and Access, in order to undertake learning activities in the unit BZ105 Information Systems for Business. Students are required to bring these devices to classes for this unit.
