Bachelor of Business Science - 2018

This course is designed to provide maximum flexibility and to allow depth and breadth in the study of the major business discipline areas. Its structure provides the capacity to tailor applications and focus in different contexts and different environments while ensuring knowledge of the theory, principles and core elements in the relevant discipline areas.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will develop:

1. fundamental knowledge of general principles and applications of a core range of business disciplines
2. technical knowledge, analytical skills and evaluative capabilities that are appropriate to chosen major areas of study, as well as the ability to apply expertise to functional problem solving
3. the capacity for critical thinking and articulate reasoning exhibited through effective written and oral forms of communication
4. the ability to integrate and synthesise knowledge from different disciplines to innovative applications in business settings, combined with an awareness of ethical and social responsibility
5. the skills in interpersonal communication and sensitivity to a global environment.

This is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts:

Part A. Business science specified study

This will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of business and expose you to several business disciplines. It will contribute breadth to your knowledge of business and develop your understanding of multi-disciplinary decision making in organisations. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about each discipline before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Business science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your major area of study.

Part C. Free elective study

This will enable you to further develop your knowledge of your chosen major, or business more broadly, or study a second business major. Alternatively you can select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

This course comprises 144 points, over three parts A, B and C. Students complete a minimum of 96 points of business science listed study over Part A and Part B, and 48 points of free electives in Part C.

Elective units can be at any level unless otherwise specified. In choosing your units, you must ensure that you complete no more than 10 level one units (60 points) for credit to this course, and that you complete at least 8 units (48 points) at level 3 of which at least 4 units (24 points) must be Bachelor of Business Science units.

Units are six points unless otherwise specified.

Part A. Business science specified study (48 points)

All students complete:

• ACS1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTS1201 South African business law A
• ECS1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETS1102 Business statistics
• MGS1010 Introduction to management
• MKS1120 Marketing theory and practice
• BES3120 Perspectives on global business issues
• one additional unit selected from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business Science

Part B. Business science listed major (48 points)

A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level one (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level three.

Students complete at least one business science listed major from the following:

• Accounting - South Africa
• Economics - South Africa
• Management - South Africa
• Marketing - South Africa

Note: The accounting major does not meet the requirements for professional accreditation.

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your major area of study.

Part C. Free elective study (48 points)

Elective units may be chosen from units available in the Bachelor of Business Science course including to extend your major or to complete a second major from the course. Note that at most two units may be counted towards two majors.

Elective units may also be taken from non-business science disciplines to broaden your knowledge or to complete a major or minor(s) from another course as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment in the units.

Students successfully completing the Bachelor of Business Science may proceed to a one year honours program leading to 4414 Bachelor of Business Science (Honours). To be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Business Science (Honours), students must obtain a distinction grade average (70 per cent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3.