Bachelor Of Business (Management & Leadership)

Progress your career in business management and leadership with entry from your diploma

Award granted

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course code

CRS1401274

CRICOS

111283E

Delivery location

Dandenong

International

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Length

Full Time, 2 years.

Start dates

3 March, 28 July

• Read more about this course

  Graduate attributes
  The higher education business program also provides graduates with advanced personal skills including: communication and presentation; information and digital literacy; team work and collaboration; initiative; ethical practice and social responsibility; problem solving; critical and creative thinking; career and self-management; and planning and organising.

  
  Course structure

  To complete the Bachelor of Business students must have already completed a diploma and then must complete the 16 subjects in Business. A full time student will enrol in 4 units per semester and this will take two years.

  
  Indicative workload

  Weekly workload per semester for 4 subjects: 12 hours face-to-face plus 24 hours personal study time. Two days per week at our Dandenong Campus and online.

• Learning outcomes

  A. Understand, summarise and interpret information relevant to local and global business requirements.
  B. Evaluate and apply innovative concepts of economics and decision making in line with Australian law and business needs using complex analytical approaches.
  C. Apply concepts of business practice and theory to a range of practical situations through summary and interpretation of complex data sets. Identify, explain and analyse the impact of current and future information technology systems on execution of business operations in line with theoretical and practical frameworks.
  D. Develop a professional persona that facilitates a culturally diverse team and that values individual approaches of others.
  E. Understand and communicate the specific knowledge required to develop a successful career in business.
  F. Develop, interpret and convey management accounting processes, transactions and reports and interpret their role in business more broadly.

• Subjects - Year two

  Accounting Information & SystemsACC001

  Semester one
  

  This subject introduces students to the key concepts of accounting information used by managers to make decisions for businesses. Tools and techniques used to focus on accounting information rather than recording of transactions enable students to interpret reports and communicate reports to interested stakeholders.

  Assessment method:Accounting for Business

  Business EconomicsBUS001

  Semester one
  

  Business Marketing provides the fundamental principles of marketing strategy by exploring how organisations adapt marketing activities in response to organisational, societal and individual needs and wants. The impact of societal and cultural elements on both people and marketing practices is also explored.

  Assessment method:Business Marketing

  Strategic ManagementMGT001

  Semester one
  

  Leadership covers current trends and theories for responsible leadership in the workplace. Students gain knowledge of key theories to enable critical analysis of contemporary leaders with the potential for real-world workplace applications.

  Assessment method:Leadership

  LeadershipMGT002

  Semester one
  

  This subject covers a range of areas of strategic management from both an internal and external perspective. A comprehensive understanding of key theories, and the application of relevant techniques and models will develop a student's abilities to effectively evaluate and apply strategic management knowledge to modern day organisations.

  Assessment method:Strategic Management

  Business Law 1BUS002

  Semester two
  

  Business Analytics/Statistics introduces the basic practice of statistics for making decisions in the presence of variability. Fundamental emphasis on understanding data through statistical concepts and its application by using modern software packages will enable students to formulate solutions to problems and to communicate data to support conclusions.

  Assessment method:Business Analytics/Statistics

  Business FinanceBUS003

  Semester two
  

  Business Economics introduces fundamental economic concepts and principles. Students will acquire these concepts for application both at work and everyday life. Including the behaviour of firms and consumers, this subject begins with an introduction to the tools of economic analysis, price formation, basic models of market structure and their efficacy. This subject also covers inflation, unemployment and monetary policy and an appreciation of micro and macro concepts will allow students to follow current business environment issues to participate in the formulation of business strategies.

  Assessment method:Business Economics

  Business MarketingBUS005

  Semester two
  

  This subject introduces the student to the principles of financial management from a corporate perspective. The approach is to present and examine the theory and practice of investment and financing decision-making. The application of a range of analytical techniques appropriate to contemporary financial decision-making is used to evaluate business options.

  Assessment method:Business Finance

  Change ManagementMGT003

  Semester two
  

  In this subject, key concepts of Organisational Change and Development (OD) are introduced to students. Further to this, they develop an understanding of the role of behavioural science in supporting organisational effectiveness.

  Assessment method:Change Management

• Subjects - Year three

  Business Analytics/StatisticsBUS004

  Semester one
  

  Business Law provides students with an introduction to core principles of contract and consumer protection law, the law of negligence, and property law. Students gain exposure to ethical standards that apply to business activities such as contractual relationships and special legal protections against unethical practices. In promoting an understanding of the dynamic nature of law and basic legal problem solving, a skills-based approach is utilised to prepare students for more advanced law subjects and future careers.

  Assessment method:Business Law 1

  Global/International ManagementMGT004

  Semester one
  

  This subject covers the behavioural dimensions of decision-making under uncertainty. Students examine the process through various lenses and explore the factors that affect the choices and judgements made by individuals, groups and organisations.

  Assessment method:Decision-Making Under Uncertainty

  Entrepreneurial LeadershipMGT005

  Semester one
  

  This subject covers the application of entrepreneurial theory, practical business management & leadership knowledge, and social and commercial entrepreneurship with a focus on innovation. This provides students with the opportunity to develop and evaluate entrepreneurship, ideas and ventures.

  Assessment method:Entrepreneurial Leadership

  Information Technology for BusinessBUS006

  Semester one
  

  Project 1 introduces students to project management principles in order to understand the integral role of a project manager and the project team throughout the lifecycle of a project. Students will develop skills that will enable them to understand the key activities required to initiate and plan a project, and to understand the application of various project management methodologies. The subject focuses on the initiation and planning stages of a project and the tools and techniques required for successful delivery.

  Assessment method:Project 1

  Decision-Making Under UncertaintyMGT006

  Semester two
  

  This subject covers issues that managers face in the globalised world. By understanding the need to develop skills in cross- cultural communication, team work globally, and conflict resolution, students explore informed strategic decision-making processes, ethical issues and corporate social responsibility in a global context.

  Assessment method:Global/International Management

  Leadership & Risk ManagementMGT007

  Semester two
  

  This subject covers methods that will reduce risk using both qualitative and quantitative approaches within a conceptual framework. Decision-maker bias and heuristics are examined and students apply real world problems using risk management tools within a risk manager context.

  Assessment method:Leadership and Risk Management

  Project 2BUS008

  Semester two
  

  Project 2 extends on the principles in Project 1 to introduce students to the challenges in executing projects and the tools and skills required to support project managers in making key decisions throughout the project lifecycle. Students will develop skills that will enable them to understand the key activities required throughout the execution and finalisation stages of a project. The subject focuses on the skills required by a Project Manager to monitor and control the project, manage key stakeholders and incorporate continuous improvement.

  Assessment method:Project 2

  Project 1BUS007

  Semester two
  

  This subject offers organisational insights into information technology and systems relevant to organisations and managers. Students explore and understand the vital importance of IT in business performance and the improvement of people and processes through the use of contemporary technology.

  Assessment method:Information Technology for Business

• Admission requirements

  Please refer to the course entry requirements document (available above in the course description) for current requirements.

• Course pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Associate Degree of Business (Management & Leadership)	Diploma Of Business	Bachelor Of Business (Management & Leadership)
  Possible job outcome	small business owner business development manager business analyst	records manager project coordinator business development manager	business analyst small business manager business development manager

• Fees

  Indicative total course cost $42,480. Total course cost is indicative based upon the 2025 tuition fee. Any increase in fees for subsequent years is not included in this value. Indicative annual tuition fees of $21,240. Indicative fees are based upon a student enrolling in 100% full time study load and does not reflect if subjects are repeated or advanced standing is granted. Student Services fee of $270 is being waived for 2025 enrolments.

This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and aligned to Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 7.