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Located in the heart of one of Australia’s fastest growing economic regions, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential to students with the talent, drive and ambition to succeed. Western Sydney is an exciting place to be. As the nation’s third largest economy, and one of the fastest growing population and employment centres, it is an increasingly important, dynamic and culturally diverse hub of business, industry and innovation. With a large multicultural population of more than two million people from 170 nations, Western Sydney’s global links are creating unlimited opportunities for international business, investment, education and cultural exchange. Ranked amongst the top two per cent of universities in the world, Western Sydney University values academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. We are globally focused, research led and committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage with. Your success starts here.
TRUE BUSINESS 2019 REW WESTERN’S HSC TRUE REWARD EARLY OFFER PROGRAM. WE SEE THE AWESOME IN YOU. Most people are good at something. What’s your passion? Do you excel at English literature? Are you a mental mathematician? An advocate for social justice? A designer extraordinaire? Do you breathe foreign languages? It’s important to acknowledge and play to your strengths because, ultimately, your strengths will determine your future. This is the premise behind Western Sydney University’s HSC True Reward - a unique early offer program that recognises the strengths of each individual. True Reward offers you a place at Western before you receive your ATAR, on the basis of relevant HSC subject results. Why? Because at Western we recognise that too often, the ATAR system overlooks natural strengths and talent. At Western, we see the awesome in you. We recognise that you are much more than your ATAR. True Reward focuses on the scores that reflect your strong points. True Reward is a better system. It’s a more equitable system. It’s a system that makes sense. True Reward acknowledges the idea that if you’re good at something, you’re just what Western is looking for. Find out more about True Reward and how to apply – visit westernsydney.edu.au/hsctruereward 4 Western Sydney University
BUSINESS 2019 ≥ A BUSINESS DEGREE WITH ≥ GAIN REAL-WORLD A MAJOR DIFFERENCE EXPERIENCE With our revamped Bachelor of Business Industry experts are invited to present case you’re the boss. Start your major in your studies related to particular contemporary first year of study. Combine business units issues within various business disciplines. with majors and electives from across the Our students will have access to local work whole university for a more diverse and experience opportunities and get involved in adaptive skill set. Mix theory with real world projects relevant to their business discipline industry projects. Get a firm foundation in the with organisations located in the Western emerging thinking in leadership, innovation, Sydney region. entrepreneurship, enterprise law and markets. Gain industry specific accreditation from Australia’s leading institutions. And ≥ PROFESSIONAL tailor your degree to suit the career you want. RECOGNITION Our courses are developed in consultation ≥ CONTEMPORARY with leading industry practitioners and an external advisory board to ensure you have CURRICULUM the skills you need to be competitive in With modern unit choices and materials, today’s workplace. For example, industry industry-based projects and placements, feedback on the need for graduates to a flexible course structure, and a balance of be able to solve problems using a holistic theory and practical field studies, you will business perspective rather than a narrow have the best preparation to be career-ready discipline approach, has been utilised in the when you enter the world of business. design of our Business degrees. ≥ LEARN IN SPACES THAT USE ≥ PRACTICAL LEARNING CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY Our Business programs give you a practical WHY Most of our courses are delivered at the approach to learning, while also improving new Parramatta City campus. Located skills and performance. We expect our at One Parramatta Square, the campus graduates will finish their degrees being offers the latest in high-tech learning ‘business-ready’, with not only the practical and teaching facilities. knowledge and skills but also the experience of what it is like to work within their discipline, STUDY AT addressing real-world problems and developing solutions. ≥ LIFT YOUR PROFILE Learn from academics with a high WESTERN international profile, who are experts in their fields, and gain accreditation from leading Australian industry organisations. Take advantage of international work experience opportunities, and get involved in our active research program. SYDNEY? ≥ FREE DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS Western was the first university to provide all the digital textbooks for your first year units for free. We are pleased to be offering the benefit of free digital textbooks for first year units to students once again in 2019! That’s up to $800 in value. Why? Because money shouldn’t stand between you and opportunity. Discover more about free digital textbooks at westernsydney.edu.au/textbooks westernsydney.edu.au 7
BUSINESS 2019 Future thinking. Unlimited possibilities. The Academy at Western Sydney University. Success is not just about The Academy at Western Sydney ≥ unprecedented opportunities for University offers advanced industry and real-life experience getting a degree, but also degrees that prepare you to thrive developing the critical in the face of change and seize ≥ world-class research, researchers, teachers, thinking and leadership success at every opportunity. experts and innovation labs Whether your dream is to achieve skills to support a as a professional, an entrepreneur ≥ travel to national and successful career. or an academic, you will learn to international leadership think differently and creatively experiences and conferences It’s about learning skills in whatever you do. for your chosen life, not The Academy offers high- ≥ a range of professional and personal development just a job. achieving students a unique, workshops hands-on approach to learning in an interdisciplinary environment. ≥ internship, service learning and Led by Professor Jonathon Allen, volunteering opportunities The Academy draws on the unique experience of leading thinkers, ≥ personalised career planning social change agents, community ≥ mentorship programs leaders, and high-achieving students both past and present. ≥ applied leadership experience in student-led, community-focused With a focus on ethical leadership projects. and critical thinking, built on the pillars of academic rigour, Visit westernsydney.edu.au/ community engagement, and theacademy for more information. professional and personal development, The Academy offers students access to: The Academy 8 Western Sydney University
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BUSINESS 2019 Bachelor of COURSE UAC CODE CRICOS CODE WS CODE INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR Business B Business (Advanced 720130 089206F 2787 March/ Parramatta 3F/6P 90.00 (Advanced Business Leadership) July City 720132 089206F 2787 March/ Distance 3F/6P 90.00 Business July Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Leadership) Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. Completing the Bachelor of Business PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (Advanced Business Leadership) degree All our students are encouraged to gives you a competitive business edge. independently gain practical experience Entry to the program is exclusively for in order to enhance their knowledge and high-achieving students, and will challenge skills in a variety of enterprise contexts. Our you to build on your current academic students also have the opportunity to take up successes. Through design thinking paid and unpaid internships with an industry and reflective learning, this degree aims to and community organisation. Opportunities transform today’s brightest business minds for overseas study tours and international into tomorrow’s adaptable, innovative, internships are available. These practical entrepreneurial and enterprising leaders. experiences serve as an invaluable stepping stone to future employment opportunities. Throughout your degree, you will be personally mentored by leading business academics and industry practitioners so that you have the PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION critical knowledge and skills required to manage Professional recognition is associated with the complexities of contemporary businesses several majors (see detailed information Tiana Podinic and their emerging local and global contexts. regarding majors via the Bachelor of Business course). The available majors are: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (ABL)/ CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES ≥≥ Accounting BACHELOR OF LAWS ≥≥Applied Finance The multidisciplinary degree provides ≥≥ Economics “Western Sydney University offers unique flexibility and choice, allowing you to select ≥≥ Hospitality Management courses, but also provides opportunities your primary business discipline from ≥≥ Human Resource Management for self-development. Aspects such three professional streams. Each stream is ≥≥International Business as leadership, community engagement organised around a broad theme: money ≥≥Management and contributing positively back to society (accounting, economics, applied finance, ≥≥Marketing are all explored through enriching property), markets (marketing, international ≥≥Property programs like The Academy.” business, hospitality management, sport ≥≥Sport Management. management), and management (human resource management, management). FURTHER STUDIES These units will enable individual career Advanced studies through the Master of planning, innovation exploration, refined Research course are available to our high- applied business techniques, and engage achieving students. Information and details on students in a capstone unit that explores how to apply for the Master of Research will enterprise futures in an applied and integrated be provided to you as you progress through model of learning specific to a professional your Bachelor degree, or you can find out discipline context. more at westernsydney.edu.au/research Additionally, our students in the Advanced Business Leadership program are required CAREER OPPORTUNITIES to complete four compulsory core leadership For information on career opportunities units: Advanced Business Seminars; Frontiers for graduates of the Bachelor of Business of Business Theory and Analysis; Business (Advanced Business Leadership), refer to the Leadership; and Entrepreneurial Team. You majors you are interested in on pages 13 to 22. will also choose four electives from Business disciplines or other courses offered by SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Western Sydney University. The Dean’s Scholarship is valued at $5,000 For detailed information about the per year for up to four years full-time (or course structure and units, visit part-time equivalent), including Honours. westernsydney.edu.au/future Successful applicants to the Bachelor of Business (Advanced Business Leadership) degree may be eligible to receive this scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of highest ATAR and/or GPA to the maximum number awardable. No application is required. For more information, please visit westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships 12 Western Sydney University
BUSINESS 2019 Bachelor of COURSE UAC CODE CRICOS CODE WS CODE INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR Accounting B Accounting 721070 087773B 2783 March/July Bankstown 3F/6P 77.05 721072 087773B 2783 March/July Campbelltown 3F/6P 75.00 720174 087773B 2783 March/July Parramatta 3F/6P 76.15 City 721077 087773B 2783 March/ Sydney City 3F/6P 75.90 June/ October Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. The Bachelor of Accounting at Western Financial Planning major: Insurance Sydney University is unique in its scope Advising – Theory and Practice; Retirement and coverage, offering a qualification in and Succession Planning; Financial Planning; accounting and, in combination with available Principles of Economics; Enterprise Law; Law specialisations, in financial planning, taxation, of Business Organisations; Taxation Law; and financial planning and taxation. Personal Asset Management. Taxation major: Principles of Economics; PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Enterprise Law; Law of Business The course is accredited with, and satisfies Organisations; Financial Services Law; the pre-admission educational requirements Retirement and Succession Planning; Taxation for, membership of CPA Australia (CPA), Law; Self-Managed Superannuation and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Trusts; Advanced Taxation Law. Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). On successful Financial Planning and Taxation major: This completion of both the Financial Planning major combines units from both the Financial and the Taxation specialisations, students Planning major and the Taxation major. This will have satisfied eligibility requirements major provides opportunity for our students for Financial Planner FPA membership, to extend their qualification and professional as well as educational requirements for recognition in accounting, financial planning entry into the CFP® Certification Program and taxation. of FPA. This course also meets the RG146 generic knowledge requirements, specialist CAREER OPPORTUNITIES knowledge requirements and skills requirements as they currently stand. Details Accounting knowledge is essential in regarding RG146 requirements are available business, as all managers and executives must via the University Handbook. In addition, by understand the importance and significance completing available specialisations within of accounting reports. Professional accreditation the program, students are expected to satisfy adds to the value of the qualification. Financial the tertiary qualifications requirements to planning as a profession is growing in register as a Tax (Financial) Adviser with the importance and the added skills provided by Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) (application this program complement the accounting for recognition by this professional body is in core. Taxation knowledge is integral to both progress). accounting and financial planning. CPA, ICAA, IPA and FPA all have additional Examples include employment in public educational requirements for full membership, practice; assisting clients by providing and those applying for membership must also business, financial planning and taxation complete relevant work experience. TPB has advice; auditing and assurance services; and similar work experience requirements. consultancy work in areas such as financial planning, taxation and accounting. Graduates can also work as systems accountants, CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES management accountants, auditors, or Principles of Economics; Accounting financial accountants and financial controllers Information for Managers; Enterprise Law; in commercial enterprises, government and Statistics for Business; Financial Accounting non-profit organisations. Applications; Management Accounting Fundamentals; Corporate Financial Management; Intermediate Financial Accounting; Contemporary Management Accounting; Law of Business Organisations; Corporate Accounting Systems; Taxation Law; Accounting Information Systems; Advanced Accounting; Auditing and Assurance Services; and The Accountant as a Consultant, plus eight approved elective units. westernsydney.edu.au 13
BUSINESS 2019 Bachelor of COURSE UAC CODE CRICOS CODE WS CODE INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR Business B Business^ 721005 089205G 2786 November/ Bankstown March/July 3F/6P 71.15 721006 089205G 2786 November/ Campbelltown 3F/6P 70.10 March/July 721007 089205G 2786 November/ Parramatta 3F/6P 70.00 March/July City 721008 089205G 2786 March/June Sydney City* 3F/6P 70.00 /October Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. * Majors offered at the Sydney City campus are: Accounting, Applied Finance, Marketing, International Business, Hospitality Management. The course may be fast-tracked to two years at this campus. ^ The Bachelor of Business is available at WSU Online in Trimester 1,2 and 3. For more details visit online. westernsydney.edu.au To succeed in business, individuals must management) and management (human possess both the knowledge and know-how resource management, management). These to create opportunities for professional units will enable individual career planning, advancement and the development of original innovation exploration, refined applied and exciting initiatives. This degree aims to business techniques, and engagement in a harness your energy and passion for success capstone unit that explores enterprise futures by focusing on your career and the future of in an applied and integrated model of learning enterprises in a range of contexts. specific to a professional discipline context. Whether you wish to start your own business PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE or pursue a corporate role in a global enterprise, this course provides the necessary All our students are encouraged to skills to allow for adaptability, expertise and independently gain practical experience innovation. By providing an enriched program in order to enhance their knowledge and that utilises design thinking and work- skills in a variety of enterprise contexts. Our integrated learning, this degree will embrace students also have the opportunity to take your entrepreneurial spirit to enable you to up paid and unpaid internships with industry kick-start your business career. and community organisations. Opportunities for overseas study tours and international internships are available. These practical CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES experiences serve as an invaluable stepping The course consists of four interdisciplinary stone to future employment opportunities. core units; four themed professional core units. Students may use their remaining eight FURTHER STUDIES units to undertake electives – this may include a second major. Advanced studies through the Master of Research course are available to our high- As business students, it is imperative to achieving students. Information and details on have a clear understanding of how enterprises how to apply for the Master of Research will operate. It is also essential to adopt specific be provided to you as you progress through numeracy, literacy, diagnostic and legal your Bachelor degree, or you can find out skills to enable industry analysis and effective more at westernsydney.edu.au/research decision-making. This course begins with four key areas of business basics: Financing PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Enterprises; Enterprise Innovation and Markets; Enterprise Leadership; and Enterprise Professional recognition is associated with Law. These units will provide the foundation select disciplines in which you complete a knowledge for all majors, as well major. The available majors are: as incorporating introductory academic tools ≥≥ Accounting to assist with ongoing study in the degree. ≥≥Applied Finance ≥≥ Economics As a future business owner or corporate ≥≥ Hospitality Management leader, it is crucial that you focus on your own ≥≥ Human Resource Management professional development. All students will ≥≥International Business undertake a professional stream of study that ≥≥Management will improve their employability by developing ≥≥Marketing personal skills and an appreciation for the ≥≥Property demands of the ‘real world’. ≥≥ Sport Management. There are three professional streams for For more detailed information about the students to choose from – each stream is location, duration, ATAR, career opportunities organised around a broad theme: money and practical experience for each major, (accounting, economics, applied finance, please refer to the following pages. property), markets (marketing, international business, hospitality management, sport 14 Western Sydney University
BUSINESS 2019 ACCOUNTING MAJOR COURSE UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR CODE CODE CODE B Business (Accounting) 721010 089205G 2786 March/July Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00 721011 089205G 2786 March/July Campbelltown 3F/6P 70.00 721012 089205G 2786 March/July Parramatta 3F/6P 70.00 City 721013 089205G 2786 March/ Sydney City* 3F/6P 70.00 June/ October Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. *The course may be fast-tracked to two years at this campus. Good accountants understand numbers. There are four ‘free’ electives within Great accountants understand how to think the Bachelor of Business Accounting creatively, apply innovative solutions to major due to the four ‘professional’ everyday problems and develop trusting, electives required for accreditation. long-lasting business relationships. The ‘free’ electives may be chosen from other courses offered by Western Sydney The Western Sydney University Accounting University. For detailed information major teaches you to be a great accountant. about the course structure and units, visit This major offers a broad approach to provide westernsydney.edu.au/future you with an in-depth knowledge of accounting, supported by solid knowledge in relevant INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES areas, such as law, economics, marketing, Andrew Phong information systems, management, applied finance and statistics. We place particular Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (ACCOUNTING emphasis on the development of the technical is available to all undergraduate students AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS) and personal skills you will need to have as a who have open electives. For more business and financial professional. information visit westernsydney.edu.au/ “From addressing Chinese diplomats in future or refer to the University Handbook. Fujian on bilateral relations to debating CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES international trade in the Asia-Pacific with CAREER OPPORTUNITIES the Australian Consul-General during my To graduate with a Bachelor of Business internship in Mumbai, the school of business (Accounting), you will be required to complete As an Accounting graduate, you can look offers endless opportunities for you to 24 units. All our students are required forward to career opportunities in: gain international experience that really to complete the core units of the Bachelor ≥≥ private practice accounting prepares you for a challenging career in an of Business. ≥≥ business strategy and planning unpredictable global business landscape. ≥≥ auditing The International Business degree has In addition to the core units referred to ≥≥ taxation or insolvency equipped me with world class exposure above, as a part of the Accounting major that ≥≥ treasury which I am confident will ensure that I will meets professional requirements, you will ≥≥ commerce lead a successful life both domestically complete Financial Accounting Applications; ≥≥ financial accounting in industry or and abroad.” Intermediate Financial Accounting; government Corporate Accounting Systems; Advanced ≥≥forensic accounting Accounting; Management Accounting ≥≥management accounting Fundamentals; Contemporary Management ≥≥ financial services. Accounting; Accounting Information for Managers; The Accountant as a Consultant; PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Accounting Information Systems; Corporate Financial Management; Law of Business While there is no formal requirement for our Organisations; Taxation Law; and Auditing students to complete work experience as part and Assurance Services. of this degree, all our students are encouraged to independently gain work experience in Students entering the program with advanced order to enhance their skills. Work experience standing based upon prior studies must serves as a valuable stepping stone to future consult with an Academic Course Advisor employment opportunities. for Accounting, as the requirements for membership of the Australian professional PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION accounting bodies reduces the number The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is of ‘free’ electives available. accredited with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Students completing the course will be eligible to enter the CPA or CAANZ professional programs. westernsydney.edu.au 15
BUSINESS 2019 APPLIED FINANCE MAJOR COURSE UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR CODE CODE CODE B Business 721016 089205G 2786 March/July Parramatta 3F/6P 70.30 (Applied Finance) City 721017 089205G 2786 March/ Sydney City* 3F/6P 73.15 June/ October Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. *The course may be fast-tracked to two years at this campus. The world of finance is complex and CAREER OPPORTUNITIES dynamic. Finance is the study of financial In today’s changing marketplace, the forces markets, institutions and instruments. It of deregulation, privatisation, globalisation requires people who not only understand and technological advances have created a the ways in which individuals, businesses wide variety of career opportunities in finance and organisations raise, allocate and use and investment. monetary resources over time, but who As an Applied Finance graduate, you can look can also competently consider the risks forward to career opportunities in: inherent in any project. ≥≥ corporate finance (financial controllers or officers) As you would expect, Applied Finance ≥≥ strategic planning and project evaluation has a strong practical focus, which will (takeovers, mergers, acquisitions and equip you with real-life conceptual and divestitures) professional skills. ≥≥ money and capital markets (bonds, options, futures and swaps) You will develop a strong grasp of ≥≥ financial services management (financial finance along with foundational studies in planners and personal financial consultants) accounting, economics, commercial law, ≥≥ treasury hedging management and marketing. You will be ≥≥ equity analysis and trading able to adapt to dynamic environments, ≥≥ credit analysis both globally and domestically. ≥≥ business brokerage ≥≥ investment advising CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES ≥≥ retirement planning To graduate with a Bachelor of Business ≥≥ portfolio management Patrick Gan (Applied Finance), you will be required to ≥≥ public finance management in government BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (APPLIED complete 24 units. All students are required departments. FINANCE) to complete the core units of the Bachelor of Business. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE “The Bachelor of Business has a wide range As a part of the Applied Finance major, While there is no formal requirement for our of specialisations that students are exposed you may complete units that include: students to complete work experience as part to in their first year so they can make an Derivatives; Bank Management; Financial of this degree, all our students are encouraged informed decision on what area of study suits Institutions and Markets; Corporate Financial to independently gain work experience in them best. Opportunities are available to all Management; Portfolio Management; order to enhance their skills. Work experience students for industry experience, leadership Economic Modelling; International Finance; serves as a valuable stepping stone to future positions, community engagement as well as and Investment Management. employment opportunities. international travel and these opportunities will only continue to grow. It is an exciting space to be in.” There are eight electives within the PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Bachelor of Business Applied Finance major. Students who complete the Applied Finance Electives may be chosen from other courses major and are also employed in the financial offered by Western Sydney University. services industry are eligible for associate For detailed information about the course membership with the Financial Services structure and units, visit Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). westernsydney.edu.au/courses/business INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units is available to all undergraduate students who have open electives. For more information visit westernsydney.edu.au/ future or refer to the University Handbook. 16 Western Sydney University
BUSINESS 2019 ECONOMICS MAJOR COURSE UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR CODE CODE CODE B Business (Economics) 721018 089205G 2786 March/July Parramatta 3F/6P 70.75 City Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. A major in Economics prepares you to There are eight electives within the Bachelor be an active participant in addressing of Business Economics major. Electives may the wide range of problems faced by be chosen from other courses offered by governments, social organisations and Western Sydney University. the business community in the domestic and international economies. For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit The world’s commercial and political westernsydney.edu.au/future systems affect the quality of life and standard of living of every single person INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES on the planet. If you would like to play a part in the workings of these systems, Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian and have an impact on their outcomes, a Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units major in Economics is the ideal choice. is available to all undergraduate students who have open electives. For more At Western Sydney University the study information visit westernsydney.edu.au/ of economics introduces our students future or refer to the University Handbook. to the application of economic analysis and to issues affecting both the business sector CAREER OPPORTUNITIES and a range of government institutions. A number of our Honours graduates have Our students learn how economies succeeded in obtaining graduate positions function and how public policy and the way with the Reserve Bank of Australia. As an organisations behave affects diverse social, Economics graduate, you will have the economic and environmental problems. opportunity to pursue a range of different Also, you will be introduced to a wide array careers, including: of competing economic theories, so that ≥≥ economist you are critically informed about the ways ≥≥ economic advisor in which they can transform the world. ≥≥ labour market economist ≥≥ cost-benefit analyst Our students can expect to develop their ≥≥ economic forecaster analytical and problem-solving skills. For ≥≥ trade advisor example, you will develop the capacity to ≥≥ market analyst apply modern statistical techniques, and ≥≥ economic policy analyst also to critically examine issues from multiple ≥≥ property consultant theoretical perspectives. ≥≥ management professional in the private or public sector and in banking and insurance An Economics major is highly regarded in ≥≥ high-profile policy advisor to governments the business world and opens up a very large and private enterprise. range of career prospects in general business, banking, finance and the public sector. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE While there is an engagement unit involving CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES real-world problems, all our students are To graduate with a Bachelor of Business encouraged to independently gain work (Economics), you will be required to complete experience in order to enhance practical 24 units. All students are required to complete skills and career prospects. the core units of the Bachelor of Business. As part of the Economics major, you may also complete units that include: Consumers, Firms and Markets; Cost Benefit Analysis; Macroeconomic Measures and Models; Growth, Cycles and Crises; Corporations, Economic Power and Policy; Economic Modelling; Globalisation and Sustainability; and The Australian Macroeconomy. westernsydney.edu.au 17
BUSINESS 2019 HOSPITALITY COURSE UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR MANAGEMENT MAJOR CODE CODE CODE B Business (Hospitality 721020 089205G 2786 March/July Parramatta 3F/6P 70.20 Management) City 721021 089205G 2786 March/ Sydney City* 3F/6P 70.75 June/ October Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. *The course may be fast-tracked to two years at this campus. Effective hospitality is about managing the CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES overall experience of the customer. To graduate with a Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management), you will be The Bachelor of Business Hospitality required to complete 24 units. All students Management major will give you an excellent are required to complete the core units of the basis for a management career in the Bachelor of Business. hospitality industry. This major provides you with a comprehensive understanding As a part of the Hospitality Management of hospitality and business management major, you may complete units that include: principles, combined with hands-on industry The Business of Hospitality, Food and experience to fine-tune your skills. Beverage Management, The Accommodation Industry, Special Event Management, The course develops a critical awareness Hospitality Places & Spaces, Service and understanding of the social, cultural, Industry Analytics, Hospitality Profitability environmental and economic factors that & Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Tourism in affect the hospitality industry. The results Practice. are efficient, creative and entrepreneurial managers who have a commitment to There are eight electives within the Bachelor service excellence and the potential to of Business Hospitality Management major. establish careers in businesses such as hotels, Electives may be chosen from other courses restaurants, conference and event venues, offered by Western Sydney University and resorts, the club industry and the cruise you might consider completing alternate ship industry. Business, Language or Tourism units. The Hospitality Management major will endow For detailed information about the you with strong, real-life problem-solving course structure and units, visit capabilities, the ability to anticipate change westernsydney.edu.au/future and a commitment to lifelong personal development. These abilities are further enhanced during your third year, when you INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES undertake research study tailored to your Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian chosen career area. Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units is available to all undergraduate students who have open electives. For more information visit westernsydney.edu.au/ future or refer to the University Handbook. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a Hospitality Management graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in areas as diverse as: ≥≥ management of accommodation, food and beverage, or leisure recreation enterprises ≥≥ convention and other events management ≥≥ tourism and service-oriented management. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE The Hospitality Management major includes a number of units that provide students with interaction with industry partners, which provides valuable insight and networking opportunities. This culminates in an engaged unit of study in the final semester, in which students work on an industry-based problem. 18 Western Sydney University
BUSINESS 2019 HUMAN RESOURCE COURSE UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR MANAGEMENT MAJOR CODE CODE CODE B Business (Human 721024 089205G 2786 March/July Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00 Resource Management) 721025 089205G 2786 March/July Campbelltown 3F/6P 72.15 721026 089205G 2786 March/July Parramatta 3F/6P 70.20 City Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. Only through effectively, equitably and PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE efficiently managing its workforce can While there is no formal requirement for our an organisation succeed. Contemporary students to complete work experience as part organisations need professionals who can of this degree, all our students are encouraged design and implement policies and programs to independently gain work experience in that meet the objectives and strategies order to enhance their skills. Work experience of employers and employees. Our Human serves as a valuable stepping stone to future Resource Management major will give employment opportunities. All of our students you these abilities. complete an engagement unit where they work with an industry partner to develop Together with a foundation of general recommendations and strategies in response business study and skill development, the to areas of challenge and future needs. major embraces a required sequence that considers key functional areas of human resource management within a framework PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION that recognises the demands of the This major is accredited with the Australian contemporary labour market and business Human Resources Institute (AHRI). AHRI operating environment. is the premier professional association for employment relations professionals. The Human Resource Management major will enable you to work in areas that focus on workforce planning and development; INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES reward and performance management; Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian equity and diversity management; agreement Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units negotiation; dispute resolution; policy analysis; is available to all undergraduate students and industrial relations and advocacy. who have open electives. For more Paige Souflias information visit westernsydney.edu.au/ GRADUATE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES future or refer to the University Handbook. (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) To graduate with a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management), you will CAREER OPPORTUNITIES “My study in the Bachelor of Business has be required to complete 24 units. All students As a Human Resource Management graduate, helped me secure a great job in HR which I are required to complete the core units of you have a wide range of career options in love. My degree has made me work ready the Bachelor of Business. both the public and private sectors, including by giving me the opportunity to learn the roles such as: relevant skills and knowledge in daily work As a part of the Human Resource ≥≥ human resources manager practices. The practical aspects of the units Management major, you will complete the ≥≥ learning and development manager I undertook really helped me understand following units: Managing People at Work; ≥≥ people and culture analyst the business world and I continue to use the Enterprise Industrial Relations; Human ≥≥ employment relations manager knowledge I learned in my degree every day.” Resource Development; Reward and ≥≥ workplace health and safety manager Performance Management; International ≥≥ industrial advocate or advisor in public Human Resource Management; Negotiation, and private sector organisations and trade Bargaining and Advocacy; Human Resource unions and Industrial Relations Strategy; and ≥≥ HR partner or advisor People, Work and Society. ≥≥ workforce planner. There are eight electives within the Bachelor of Business Human Resource Management major. Electives may be chosen from units in other undergraduate courses offered by Western Sydney University or you may use these to undertake a second major. For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit westernsydney.edu.au/future westernsydney.edu.au 19
BUSINESS 2019 INTERNATIONAL COURSE UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR BUSINESS MAJOR CODE CODE CODE B Business 721028 089205G 2786 March/July Parramatta 3F/6P 70.30 (International Business) City 721029 089205G 2786 March/ Sydney City* 3F/6P 73.25 June/ October Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. *The course may be fast-tracked to two years at this campus. The global economy is becoming increasingly INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES important for organisations seeking out new Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian opportunities to expand their customer base Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units and develop partnerships. Managers who are is available to all undergraduate students well versed in the needs of doing business who have open electives. For more internationally and who can exploit these information visit westernsydney.edu.au/ opportunities will therefore play an integral future or refer to the University Handbook. role in any such corporation. On a solid foundation in domestic business education, this major builds upon the detailed knowledge PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE of the international dimension of business and While there is an engagement unit involving the necessary understanding of the workings real-world problem-solving, our students of that market system. are encouraged to independently gain work experience in order to enhance their CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES practical skills. This experience serves as a valuable stepping stone to future employment To graduate with a Bachelor of Business opportunities. Students in this major are (International Business), you will be required encouraged to study abroad for at least to complete 24 units. All students are required a semester as a way of enhancing their to complete the core units of the Bachelor international perspective. of Business. As a part of the International Business CAREER OPPORTUNITIES major you may complete units that include As an International Business graduate, Introduction to International Business; you will have the skills and expertise you International Marketing; Export Strategy and need to take your career around the globe. Applications; Globalisation and Sustainability; You may work in business, public service, Managing in the Global Environment; trade organisations or education and research International Business Strategy; Leadership organisations in areas such as: and Entrepreneurship; and The Markets of Asia. ≥≥ international marketing ≥≥ export and import There are eight electives within the Bachelor ≥≥ multinational companies and their of Business International Business major. subsidiaries Electives may be chosen from other courses ≥≥ business management offered by Western Sydney University. ≥≥ business research ≥≥ strategy and development. For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit westernsydney.edu.au/future 20 Western Sydney University
BUSINESS 2019 MANAGEMENT MAJOR COURSE UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR CODE CODE CODE B Business 721035 089205G 2786 March/July Bankstown 3F/6P 73.65 (Management) 721036 089205G 2786 March/July Campbelltown 3F/6P 71.20 721037 089205G 2786 March/July Parramatta 3F/6P 71.55 City 721038 089205G 2786 March/ Sydney City* 3F/6P 70.20 June/ October Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. *The course may be fast-tracked to two years at this campus. Few roles are more integral to business INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES success than management. Regardless of your Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian seniority, when you are a manager or leader, Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units is you are responsible and accountable for the available to all undergraduate students who performance of your team and its success. have open electives. For more information The Bachelor of Business with a major in visit westernsydney.edu.au/future or refer to Management will give you a clear, broad the University Handbook. understanding of the full range of concepts and practices of management, combined with a sound knowledge of leadership in the CAREER OPPORTUNITIES functional areas of business. Talented managers and leaders are always a valuable commodity in any organisation. This major will improve your decision-making As a Management graduate, you can look skills, as well as the strategic competencies forward to a career in the private sector, required for management in different sectors. including manufacturing and operations, retail It will equip you with critical analytical skills and customer service, as well as financial, in areas such as managing across cultures and hospitality and other service industries, and in globally, designing organisational structures small, medium or large businesses. Careers are to improve performance, leading change also available in government and not‑for‑profit and innovation, and developing strategic sectors. Depending on how you specialise within advantage in contemporary contexts. your degree, you may focus on a career in: ≥≥ global management and international CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES business ≥≥ operations and logistics management To graduate with a Bachelor of Business ≥≥ human resource management (Management), you will be required to ≥≥ retail and customer service management complete 24 units. All students must complete ≥≥ sports management the core units of the Bachelor of Business. ≥≥ marketing management As a part of the Management major, you ≥≥ hospitality management. will study units that include: Leadership and Entrepreneurship; Creating Change PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE and Innovation; Managing in the Global While there is no formal requirement for our Environment; Organisational Learning students to complete work experience as a part and Development; Business, Society and of this degree, all our students must complete Policy; Organisational Behaviour; Managing an engagement unit which requires the Operations; and Strategic Management. completion of a practical industry project. Our students are also encouraged to independently There are eight electives in the Bachelor gain work experience to enhance practical skills of Business Management major, and you and future employment prospects. may use these to undertake a second major. For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit westernsydney.edu.au/future westernsydney.edu.au 21
BUSINESS 2019 MARKETING MAJOR COURSE UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR CODE CODE CODE B Business (Marketing) 721040 089205G 2786 March/July Bankstown 3F/6P 73.45 721041 089205G 2786 March/July Campbelltown 3F/6P 70.00 721042 089205G 2786 March/July Parramatta 3F/6P 70.00 City 720139 089205G 2786 March/ Sydney City* 3F/6P 73.55 June/ October Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. *The course may be fast-tracked to two years at this campus. The best product or service in the world INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES will only sell if marketed intelligently, Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian and that requires far more than just Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units advertising. Marketing is a much larger, more is available to all undergraduate students comprehensive field, requiring a detailed who have open electives. For more understanding of customers, competitors and information visit westernsydney.edu.au/ other stakeholders, as well as their influences, future or refer to the University Handbook. needs and strategies. To succeed in marketing, you need a head PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE for business and an understanding of people While the degree includes a number of units and management. The Bachelor of Business involving real-world problems, all our students with a major in Marketing will give you exactly are encouraged to gain work experience that. The course will provide you with a strong independently during their studies to enhance foundation in business, combined with an their practical skills and career prospects. in-depth knowledge of marketing. You are also able to choose electives to suit your PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION personal career goals. The course is aimed at producing graduates who are well‑versed Our students will have satisfied the in the increasingly complex economic, educational requirements for recognition social and technological forces affecting as a Certified Practising Marketer and may modern marketing. be eligible for membership of the Australian Tatjana Bozovic Marketing Institute and the Australian Market BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (MARKETING) CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES and Social Research Society (AMSRS). Our students are eligible for Student Membership “The tutors, facilities and students within my To graduate with a Bachelor of Business to the AMSRS during their studies. Upon business degree have made my university (Marketing), you will be required to complete completion of their degree and with two experience like no other. Nearing the end of 24 units. All students are required to complete years’ industry experience, you will be eligible my course, I already feel prepared to step out the core units of the Bachelor of Business. to apply for full membership. into the workforce confidently, knowing that As a part of the Marketing major, you I have the skills and knowledge needed to CAREER OPPORTUNITIES will complete: Consumer Behaviour; excel in the industry.” Marketing Research; Marketing Principles; Many employment opportunities for Marketing Communications; Brand and graduates are available in the private and Product Management; Strategic Marketing government sectors, both domestically and Management; Business to Business Marketing; internationally. As a Marketing graduate, you International Marketing; and Marketing may be employed in: Planning Project. ≥≥ product and brand management ≥≥ advertising management There are eight electives within the Bachelor ≥≥ market analysis of Business Marketing major. Electives may be ≥≥ market research chosen from any undergraduate units offered ≥≥ marketing management by Western Sydney University. ≥≥ marketing consultancy ≥≥ distribution and logistics management. For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit westernsydney.edu.au/future 22 Western Sydney University
BUSINESS 2019 PROPERTY MAJOR COURSE UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR CODE CODE CODE B Business (Property) 721045 089205G 2786 March/July Parramatta 3F/6P 70.10 City 729200 089205G 2786 March/July Distance 3F/6P 75.00 Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. Western Sydney University has a history INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES of over 30 years in delivering high-quality Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian property education programs and preparing Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units graduates for rewarding careers in the is available to all undergraduate students property industry. If property is your passion, who have open electives. For more the Bachelor of Business with a major information visit westernsydney.edu.au/ in Property is the ideal springboard to a future or refer to the University Handbook. prosperous career. Our Property program delivers a unique combination of theory and real-world experience. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE A significant portion of the course is dedicated CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES to practical experience in the form of field days, and practical valuation and investment To graduate with a Bachelor of Business assignments based on industry data and (Property), you will be required to complete industry-standard property reports. All 24 units. All students are required to complete valuation units require you to actually value a the core units of the Bachelor of Business. residential, industrial, rural, commercial and specialist property, and to value a property As a part of the Property major, you may for resumption purposes. Our students are complete units that include: Introduction to also encouraged to participate in an industry- Property; Principles of Valuation; Commercial supported work experience program during Valuation; Property Portfolio Management; vacation periods. Work experience employers Property Investment; Property Development include statutory authorities, banks, insurance Process; Commercial Property Management; companies, investment firms, and property Property Finance; and Property Project. and valuation firms. You are encouraged to complete specified units for accreditation with the Australian PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Property Institute. For information on the This program satisfies the educational units required, and more detailed information requirements of the Australian Property about the course structure, refer to Institute for graduate membership. This can westernsydney.edu.au/future lead to gaining status as a Certified Practising Valuer, Certified Property Practitioner, Certified Property Manager, Certified Funds Manager, Certified Asset Manager, or Certified Development Practitioner. Successful graduates may also meet educational requirements for valuation registration by NSW Fair Trading. This course is currently going through the reaccreditation process via NSW Fair Trading. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The property industry is incredibly dynamic, providing a wide range of professional careers and the flexibility of changing career paths. As a Property graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in: ≥≥ valuation ≥≥ property development ≥≥ property funds management ≥≥ corporate real estate ≥≥ property investment analysis ≥≥ investment banking ≥≥ commercial property sales and leasing ≥≥ property research ≥≥ commercial and retail property management. westernsydney.edu.au 23
BUSINESS 2019 SPORT MANAGEMENT COURSE UAC CRICOS WS INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR MAJOR CODE CODE CODE B Business 721050 089205G 2786 March/July Campbelltown 3F/6P 70.40 (Sport Management) 721052 089205G 2786 March/July Parramatta 3F/6P 70.60 City Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. Although sport provides entertainment and INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES excitement to millions around the world, it Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian is important to remember that the sporting Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units event itself is just the tip of the iceberg. is available to all undergraduate students Behind the scenes, there is an entire industry who have open electives. For more and, like any other industry, the sport industry information visit westernsydney.edu.au/ needs first-class management. future or refer to the University Handbook. The Bachelor of Business with a major in Sport Management combines management skills PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE with a specific sport focus. This combination The Sport Management major includes a is rare in the market, and such skills are in high number of units that provide students with demand in the areas of event management, interaction with industry partners, providing sport venue management, and the management valuable insight and networking opportunities. of athletes and sporting teams. This culminates in an engaged unit of study in the final semester of study, in which students The course provides a coherent, broad, work on an industry-based problem. All of our business-based program, with advanced students are encouraged to independently in-depth development of the functions gain work experience in order to enhance their required of a practising sport management practical skills and career prospects. professional. It also equips graduates with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to enhance, support and encourage healthy CAREER OPPORTUNITIES lifestyles through sport, including elite sport, As a Sport Management graduate, you may rehabilitation or social activities. The course find employment at all levels of government has been developed in close consultation and community engagement, as well as within with the industry’s emerging professional the private sector for both commercial and association and is well suited to equip non-commercial organisations. Graduates students with the real-life education required with management skills are keenly sought, and for them to contribute effectively to the those with knowledge specific to the sport development of a dynamic industry. arena are rare. CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES Opportunities exist to manage events, venues, organisations, teams and/or individuals. To graduate with a Bachelor of Business (Sport Management), you will be required to complete 24 units. All students are required to complete the core units of the Bachelor of Business. As a part of the Sport Management major you may complete units that include: World of Sport Business, Sport Entertainment, Sport and Society, Special Event Management, Developing Sport Professionals, Service Industry Analytics, Strategic Sport Leadership, Our Sporting Future. There are eight electives within the Bachelor of Business Sport Management major. Electives may be chosen from other courses offered by Western Sydney University. For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit westernsydney.edu.au/future 24 Western Sydney University
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