Overview
A generalist degree designed to provide students with a broad educational base in business as preparation for a variety of positions in corporations, small businesses and the public sector. Students are exposed to a series of foundation subjects that provide a solid basis for developing a higher-level understanding of all the principal areas of business including: accountancy, finance, information systems, marketing and management. It is not suitable for students who wish to major in a specialised area of Commerce.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English. Entry is open to students who have gained a A or equivalent at a level determined by BIOP for this calendar year.
Applications are also accepted from students who have successfully completed a recognised course of study from an accredited institution.
Advanced Standing
The Faculty offers advanced standing (credit exemption) to students who have successfully completed relevant courses at accredited universities and colleges.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Business Administration a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of 144 credit points by satisfactory completion of subjects listed in the program of study including electives.
Of the 144 credit points not more than 72 credit points shall be for 100-level subjects.
Students should note that a Pass Conceded, Pass Terminating or Pass Restricted grade at 300 in any required subject within the program of study for the Bachelor of Business Administration does not satisfy degree requirements
Course Program Number Subject Session Credit Points
Code |
Subject |
Session |
Credit Points |
Accounting IA |
Autumn |
6 |
|
Accounting IB |
Spring |
6 |
|
Introduction to Business Information Systems |
Autumn |
6 |
|
Quantitative Methods I |
Spring |
6 |
|
Macroeconomic Essentials for Business |
Autumn |
6 |
|
Introductory Microeconomics |
Spring |
6 |
|
Law, Business and Society |
Autumn |
6 |
|
Business Communications |
Autumn |
6 |
|
Introduction to Management |
Autumn |
6 |
|
Marketing Principles |
Spring |
6 |
|
Management Accounting II |
Autumn |
6 |
|
Introductory Business Finance |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
|
Consumer Behaviour |
Autumn |
6 |
|
Services Marketing |
Spring |
6 |
|
Marketing Strategy |
Spring |
6 |
|
Strategic Management |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
|
Plus one of each of the following pairs of subjects (Note that in some locations only one subject from each pair may be offered) |
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Requirements Determination and Systems Analysis |
n/o 2009 |
6 |
|
Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making |
Spring |
6 |
|
Financial Markets and Institutions |
Spring |
6 |
|
Investment Analysis |
Spring |
6 |
|
Organisational Behaviour |
Autumn |
6 |
|
Managing Human Resources |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
|
Information Systems Management |
n/o 2009 |
6 |
|
Environmental Economics |
Spring |
6 |
|
Operations Management |
Spring |
6 |
|
International Business Management |
Autumn |
6 |
|
Plus 18 credit points of electives of which only 12 credit points may be from 100-level subjects. |
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