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2020 Undergraduate Programs Advanced Business (Honours) Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) Business Management Commerce Economics International Hotel and Tourism Management Laws (Honours) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) Business, Economics and Law
CONTENTS Why study Why study with us? Double your opportunities Are you an international student? 2 4 5 with us? UQ Business School 6 Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) 8 Bachelor of Business Management 10 Bachelor of Commerce 14 Learn with the best governments and international agencies. Our award-winning lecturers have extensive Your economics program will equip you for Bachelor of International Hotel a meaningful career helping to resolve some academic and industry expertise and and Tourism Management 17 of the world’s greatest challenges, including are dedicated to helping you succeed. In School of Economics 20 addition to class contact time, we offer business productivity and investment academic advice, peer-assisted study decisions, the allocation of humanitarian Bachelor of Advanced Finance aid, complex environmental issues and the sessions and employment services to and Economics (Honours) 22 ageing population. ensure you reach your potential. Bachelor of Economics 24 * Graduate Destination Survey 2016 Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy Choose business Challenge yourself and develop the skills Choose law and Economics (Honours) 28 to thrive in constantly changing and highly UQ Law is proud to be the oldest law UQ Law School 30 competitive business environments. UQ school in Queensland and one of Australia’s Learning beyond the classroom 32 Business School’s vast network of industry leading research-intensive law schools. contacts means you can develop practical While our teaching methods have changed Combine your interests: dual law experience and professional connections significantly over time, we have retained an programs 34 through internships at some of the world’s emphasis on traditional educational goals Mooting 35 biggest companies. Studying business and values. We foster a comprehensive and opens up opportunities for a wide range sophisticated understanding of the law that Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 36 of change-making careers in the public, will see you develop practical legal skills, Getting here 39 private and not-for-profit sectors. stimulate thoughtful debate – with a focus on ethical and social responsibility – and Set your career in motion 40 Choose commerce nurture enthusiasm for the study of law. See the world 44 Commerce graduates have extensive career options in accounting and consulting firms, Choose tourism Apply for a scholarship 46 public and private companies, financial Gain a rewarding international career in Plan your finances 48 institutions and government in Australia tourism, hospitality or event management. and globally. Throughout your program, you Tourism blends core business skills and Applying to UQ 50 will develop strong technical knowledge industry knowledge with valuable practical Program table explained 52 and skills in critical evaluation and problem- experience, ensuring you receive a well- solving, along with practical application. rounded education. You will learn to provide Study options 53 Broaden your opportunities by taking solutions to industry-specific challenges, part in internships, industry placements such as sustainability, and create meaningful or international student exchanges change in your chosen field. Our graduates while working towards an internationally pursue careers in event management, food recognised qualification that will allow and beverage management, hotel and you to adapt to, manage and influence the resort management, consultancy, wholesale dynamic business world. and retail travel and tourism marketing. Choose economics Get involved Economics graduates are among the most Our active student body and student sought after and highest paid in Australia.* associations help you get the most out of Economics develops your analytical, your program by providing study support, modelling and forecasting skills, and instils professional development and social an understanding of how society uses the networking opportunities. world’s scarce resources. These skills are in high demand by businesses, consultancies, 2 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020
+ Double up A dual degree gives you room to move by enhancing your skill set. Wide industry network Undertake internships in the offices of some of the world’s leading companies, through "The strong focus on real-life our vast industry networks. experiences has enhanced my confidence in joining the workforce, and as a female of the 21st century, I believe my program gives me the tools to make a difference in Dedicated the business world." employability team Stephanie Field Our award-winning Business, Economics Bachelor of Advanced Business and Law Student Employability Team (BEL (Honours) SET) is dedicated to strengthening student employability and career outcomes. BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 3
Double your opportunities Improve your employment prospects and broaden your skills and knowledge by studying two programs at the same time. As the world around you changes, new and fascinating career A dual program, also called a double degree, will equip you for opportunities are created every day, and job roles increasingly this evolving job market. It gives you the flexibility to study two combine multiple disciplines. different disciplines in a much shorter time, by studying only the mandatory courses for each program with fewer or no electives. MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION THRESHOLD 2019> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019< DURATION THRESHOLD 2019> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019< QTAC CODE QTAC CODE (YEARS) (YEARS) OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED Arts / International Hotel and Tourism Management Commerce / Information Technology 707701 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 8 / 84 8 / 84 711621 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 8 / 84 Arts / Laws (Honours)X Commerce / Laws (Honours)X 707401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96 711901 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96 Business Management / Arts Commerce / Science 711501 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 11 / 77 711701 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 7 / 87 Business Management / Commerce Economics / Arts 711301 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 8 / 84 714101 4.25 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 7 / 87 Business Management / Communication Economics / Laws (Honours)X 711511 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 9 / 82 714201 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96 Business Management / Economics Economics / Science 710201 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 7 / 87 714301 4.5 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 6 / 89 7 / 87 Business Management / Education (Secondary) Engineering (Honours) / Business Management 710301 4** 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 8 / 84 8 / 84 717301 5.5 8* / 86* / 31* / 85.95* 8 / 86 8 / 84 Business Management / Information Technology Engineering (Honours) / Commerce 710401 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 88 8 / 84 717201 5.5 7 / 87 / 31 / 85.95 7 / 87 8 / 84 Business Management / International Hotel and Tourism Management Engineering (Honours) / Economics 710601 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 10 / 79 717601 5.5 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 6 / 89 8 / 84 Business Management / Journalism Journalism / Laws (Honours)X 711101 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 83 9 / 82 737102 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 2 / 97 Business Management / Laws (Honours)X Mathematics / Business ManagementX 711401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 4 / 94 714711 4 4 / 94 / 36 / 94.00 3 / 96 5 / 92 Business Management / Science Mathematics / CommerceX 710501 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 9 / 82 714601 4 4 / 94 / 36 / 94.00 4 / 94 5 / 92 Commerce / Arts Mathematics / EconomicsX 711601 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 6 / 89 7 / 87 714701 4 4 / 94 / 36 / 94.00 4 / 94 5 / 92 Commerce / Economics Science / Laws (Honours)X 711801 4.5 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 8 / 84 731401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 1 / 99 3 / 96 > Minimum (adjusted) selection threshold 2019 is the minimum score that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants. < Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2019. * Not all applicants on this OP/Rank gained entry; finer discrimination within the OP/Rank was used. ** Students may take the program on a part-time basis, but the final year must be commenced in Semester 1 and must be taken on a full-time basis. X OP Guarantee does not apply to these programs. Benefits of dual programs Save time Graduate with two bachelor's degrees in as little as four years – a much shorter Strike a balance Why compromise when you can balance your studies and your sanity by pursuing both your career ambitions 28 business, economics time than it would take to study both programs separately. and passions? Dual program students and law dual program appreciate the diversity of topics offered in their two different programs. combinations available 4 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020
Are you an international student? While a lot of information in this guide is relevant to you, certain key information may be different for international students. You are an international student if Applying to UQ you are: A UQ degree is a qualification the world • not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, will recognise. If you’ve got the ability, or commitment and ambition to make the most of UQ, then we want to hear from • not an Australian permanent resident, you. or "UQ is a great place to make future-students.uq.edu.au/apply • a temporary resident (visa status) of new friends, plus it’s a top- Australia. Study options at UQ ranking university with high Eligibility for UQ study If you would like to know more about academic standards, clubs For admission into undergraduate your study options at UQ, enquire to suit every interest and through our online form, and one of our great sporting facilities." programs at UQ, you must have: UQ advisers will respond. You can also • completed secondary studies register for an advisory session with equivalent to Queensland Year 12 with one of our student advisers. If you are in Surbhi Malik a score comparable to the Queensland Brisbane, sign up for a campus tour. Bachelor of Business Management rank specified for your program We also have a range of publications, • satisfied individual program including the international undergraduate requirements (e.g. specific subject and postgraduate student guides, to prerequisites, auditions or interviews) help you. • satisfied UQ's English language Tuition fees Ask UQ proficiency requirements. future-students.uq.edu.au/ask As an international student, you will If you do not meet these criteria, you pay tuition fees, a Student Services and might consider taking the Foundation Year Advisory sessions Amenities Fee, and potentially other bridging course offered by International future-students.uq.edu.au/book- administrative fees. UQ has program- Education Services (IES) or English advisory-session based tuition fees for coursework award language training offered by the Institute of programs, meaning that all courses within Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE). Campus tours a program are charged at the same tuition future-students.uq.edu.au/campus- fee rate per unit for a given academic year. Foundation Year bridging course tours Some programs also have additional costs. iescollege.com/foundation-year/home International student guides future-students.uq.edu.au/apply/ Institute of Continuing and TESOL international/tuition-fees future-students.uq.edu.au/publications- Education and-forms icte.uq.edu.au Other expenses English language proficiency International students applying to study requirements in Australia must have a student visa or an alternative visa that enables them future-students.uq.edu.au/ to study full time on campus. Please applying/english-language- consider expenses such as visa and proficiency-requirements medical (pre-departure) fees, tuition fees, general living expenses, return airfares, UQ has more than and Overseas Student Health Cover 18,000 international (OSHC) when you plan your budget. students from future-students.uq.edu.au/ 135 countries international/cost-living BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 5
UQ Business School Study with one of Australia’s best business schools. Top ranked Academic and What sets UQ Business School apart is that we stand for the kind of business that industry leaders matters: business that creates sustained Our world-class lecturers are consultants and positive change in industry and the and advisers to leading companies community. Learn from the most innovative worldwide. The majority of our academic business educators in Australia who will staff members hold PhDs and produce challenge your thinking. You will take in the research papers that are cited in the world’s most up-to-date and relevant theory and top-tier journals. This expertise ensures apply this knowledge through internships our teaching is relevant and informed by and industry projects. the latest research. Our programs cover a broad scope of business disciplines, and our lecturers supervise a diverse range of higher Push your degree by research (HDR) topics. boundaries Careers You will have access to industry leaders for real-life projects, as mentors and for The diversity of our programs ensures internships. Our Community Engagement our graduates are in demand across a Program is unique; by participating, you wide range of industries within the public, can build your skills working on community private and not-for-profit sectors. Many sector projects that benefit not-for-profit of our alumni work in leadership positions and charity organisations. Give back to the in accounting, banking and financial community while learning. services, consultancy, advertising, event management, marketing, state and federal government, business development, tourism and business information systems. 1st The first business school in Australia to earn both the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 7
Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) The Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) (BAdvBus(Hons)) program will support you to become a critical and reflective thinker, capable of identifying, analysing and developing solutions for the complex challenges facing businesses in the 21st century. QTAC UQ MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CODE CODE THRESHOLD 2019> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019< SEMESTER OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED 709101 2424 4 / 94 / 36 / 94.00 4 / 94 6 / 89 4 years full-time 1 St Lucia Part of standard program, Queensland Year 12 (or (or part-time awarded based on grade equivalent) English, equivalent) point average of specific Mathematics B or C See ‘Program table explained’ on page 52 courses > Minimum (adjusted) selection threshold 2019 is the minimum score that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants. < Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2019. Why Advanced Business at UQ? You can select from two pathways: Majors Our four-year honours program is • The professional pathway allows you The BAdvBus(Hons) program can limited to a small, highly motivated to take up to three majors from UQ be tailored to help you achieve your and high-achieving cohort aspiring to Business School’s specialist teaching career goals. You can choose up to leadership roles in business, the community areas (see opposite page for the list three majors from Accounting, Business or academia. of majors). Analytics*, Business Information Systems, The courses in this program are designed • The research pathway is offered via a Entrepreneurship and Innovation*, Finance, to make you stand out to employers and thesis for those who want to enter into Human Resources, International Business, are taught by internationally respected a higher degree by research (HDR). and Marketing. industry experts and academics. Our unique * Exclusive to the BAdvBus(Hons) program capstone course in leadership and ethics Career opportunities Professional memberships will provide an opportunity for you to On graduation, you will have a globally As a graduate, you may be eligible for apply your knowledge and skills to real recognised honours degree that will help memberships with a diverse range of business cases. you stand out in a competitive job market. professional bodies: Within this program, you will also have What you will study the opportunity to take part in an industry You will study a wide range of advanced placement course at a leading organisation business courses, providing the most in Australia. Alternatively, this program comprehensive set of business management can be used as a stepping stone to further skills of any undergraduate program at UQ. research in industry or academia. Learn how to communicate and engage As a graduate, you can expect a career in with customers and employees of your companies, agencies and organisations organisation; use analytics to understand the across the private and public sectors, both dynamic nature of marketplaces; and design, in Australia and internationally. Specific roles measure and assess financial and business depend largely on your majors, but this decisions. Identify and capitalise on business program provides considerable flexibility opportunities, and manage business depending on your personal career goals. internationally and across cultures. These are only a few examples of the many exciting Honours topics our courses cover. Honours is awarded to all graduates of this program in the following classes (based on GPA): Class I, Class IIA, Class IIB, Class IIIA, For more information Class IIIB. business.uq.edu.au/bachelors 8 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020
"I feel more informed about Bachelor of Advanced the world around me as Business (Honours) I progress through my COURSE LIST program, and I feel as if my ability to create change will continuously improve." COMPULSORY COURSES Business Law Hari Sinh Business Operations Bachelor of Advanced Business Financial Accounting for Business (Honours) Financial Management for Business Foundations of Entrepreneurship Foundations of Marketing International Business Management Introduction to Human Resource Management Leadership and Ethics Macroeconomics for Business Important Management Accounting Principles Ensure that the courses you select are appropriate for your program requirements and rules. Refer Microeconomics for Business to the program plans at bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans. For a full list of courses and electives, visit Principles of Business Analytics uq.edu.au/study. Note: courses are subject to change, and not all courses are offered every year. To be Transforming Business with Information Systems eligible to join professional bodies, you may be required to complete certain courses. MAJORS – PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY Accounting Entrepreneurship Globalisation and Business Accounting for Corporate Structures# Entrepreneurship and Innovation Incubator* Managing Across Cultures Accounting Information and Software Applications Fundamentals of Technology and Innovation Managing International Legal Complexity Management Understanding Cultures in International Business Advanced Management Accounting Social Entrepreneurship Advanced Studies in Accounting* Marketing Theory of Entrepreneurship and Innovation* Auditing and Public Practice# Advanced Studies in Marketing* Business Industry Placement Finance Applied Market Research Corporations Law# Advanced Studies in Finance* Brand Management and Strategy External Reporting Issues*# Asset Pricing Business Industry Placement Income Tax Law# Banking and Lending Decisions Consumer Behaviour* Management Accounting# or Contemporary Issues in Marketing Quantitative Economic and Business Analysis A Financial Markets and Institutions Marketing Analysis Business Industry Placement Marketing Strategy Business Analytics Corporate Finance* Product and Service Management Business Analytics: Cases and Strategies* Derivatives and Risk Management Sales and Account Management Business Industry Placement International Financial Management Data Visualisation in R MAJORS – RESEARCH PATHWAY Machine Learning in R Human Resources Predictive Analytics in R Accounting in the Modern Financial Economy Advanced Studies in Human Resource Management* Corporate Finance Honours Pricing and Revenue Optimisation Business Industry Placement Empirical Finance Honours R for Business Analytics* Employment Relations* Empirical Finance Honours II Text Analysis in R Global Human Resource Management Financial Information in Capital Markets Human Resource Development Honours Thesis A* Business Information Systems Leading and Managing People Information Systems Honours Advanced Data Analytics Managing Performance Managerial Accounting Honours A Advanced Studies in Business Information Systems* Managing Workplace Conflict Marketing Theory and Research I Business Industry Placement Marketing Theory and Research II Negotiating Employment Agreements Business Information Security Organisational Research Paradigms Organisational Design and Change Management Business Process Management Strategic Human Resource Management Qualitative Business Research Methods Data Analytics and Information Management Qualitative Business Research Methods II Information Analysis and System Design International Business Quantitative Business Research Methods I Managing Business Data* Advanced Studies in International Business* Quantitative Business Research Methods II Business in Asia Scientific Methods in Commerce* Entrepreneurship and Innovation Business Industry Placement or Business Model Innovation and Growth Global Human Resource Management Scientific Methods in Management* Entrepreneurial Leadership Global Production and Logistics* Theory and Research in Strategic Management # These courses must be studied to obtain CAANZ and CPA accreditation. * You must complete these specified courses within your major. BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 9
Bachelor of Business Management Do you have big ambitions for your career in business? The Bachelor of Business Management (BBusMan) teaches all the fundamentals you will need for your future while offering flexible majors to focus your desired career path. QTAC UQ MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS DUAL PROGRAM AVAILABLE ADMISSION CODE CODE THRESHOLD 2019> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019< SEMESTER REQUIREMENTS OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED 709001 2059 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 11 / 77 3 years full-time 1, 2 St Lucia Additional Arts, Commerce, Queensland Year (or part-time year of Communication, Economics, 12 (or equivalent) equivalent) study Education (Secondary), English, Engineering (Honours), Mathematics A or Information Technology, any combination International Hotel and of Mathematics A, Tourism Management, B or C Journalism, Laws (Honours), See ‘Program table explained’ on page 52 Mathematics, Science > Minimum (adjusted) selection threshold 2019 is the minimum score that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants. < Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2019. Why Business Management at UQ? What you will study Career opportunities The Bachelor of Business Management How do group dynamics affect employee This program opens up a wide range of will prepare you to be a strategic business behaviour? How do you manage online career opportunities in the public, private leader so you can stay ahead of the game, advertising and content? How can and not-for-profit sectors. Many of our no matter what the world throws businesses make a profit while helping alumni work in leadership positions across at you. communities? How can businesses various industries. Our academic staff are leaders in their fields, incorporate sustainability into their working to find solutions to some of the planning? You will explore the answers Honours world’s most pressing issues. Their research to these questions and more during your Our honours program provides an and consulting activities ensure our teaching business management studies. opportunity for high achievers to spend an is at the forefront of contemporary business This program covers topical and innovative extra year learning in-demand business and knowledge. study areas such as entrepreneurship research skills. These attributes are highly We firmly believe in providing you with and business information systems. You'll sought after by employers, giving you a practical experiences to build on your discover that business management is competitive advantage. knowledge, including applied projects, real- future-oriented, allowing you to adapt to life case studies, guest lectures by industry rapidly changing business environments. Majors experts, and opportunities for placements The business management program and internships with leading businesses. provides you with a comprehensive By the time you graduate, you will have foundation for a successful career in the skills to confidently lead people and business. Compulsory courses in areas such innovative projects. as management, marketing and finance will equip you with necessary core business skills. You will then build on these by Professional memberships choosing one or two (of seven) specialist As a graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with a diverse range of professional bodies: majors that align with your areas of interest. A major consists of six courses from one area of specialisation. As you work through your chosen majors, you will develop complementary managerial skills. 10 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020
Benefit from industry placements and internships with leading businesses production management, financial planning, capital budgeting, economics, Advertising business analysis, marketing, purchasing, Advertising unleashes a world of and human resource management. opportunities for budding creative You will learn the economics of growth professionals. You will be introduced to strategies and how to apply economic the foundations of advertising and media, analysis to various scenarios. and develop the business, analytical and Careers: Graduates enjoy careers creative skills necessary to launch an in banking and financial services, advertising career. Consumer behaviour consultancies and government "The best thing about and media planning and buying are some departments. my program is that it of the areas in which you will gain skills to become an effective advertising manager. Business Information Systems is taught by experts in You will also develop a range of hands-on Discover the relationship between the industry – people professional skills in the creative design and business and technology, and the development of advertising campaigns. who are engaging and crucial role information systems play Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in media, in high-performing organisations. You incredibly knowledgeable at advertising agencies, as media buyers, will develop skills in data analytics, in their fields." and in the marketing departments of public, analysis of organisational information private and not-for-profit organisations. requirements, business information Timothy De Haast security, process improvement and Business Economics Bachelor of Engineering digital business. This foundation of (Honours) / Bachelor of This major equips you with the knowledge knowledge will allow you to make Business Management and skills to effectively apply economic recommendations about the use of analysis to business management. It also technology and systems in organisations supports careers in corporate strategy, to achieve a competitive advantage. BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 11
Careers: Graduates enjoy a wide range of International Business By studying this major, you will develop an careers in consulting, data infrastructure, Businesses competing internationally must understanding of key concepts underlying online marketing services, data analytics, build relationships with customers, adapt marketing practices such as applied market public sector departments and technology their products to international markets, and research and branding, relationship building, agencies. manage the diverse logistical and supply product and service management, product channels of various countries. You will learn innovation, and communication and Human Resources how cultural, regulatory and operational marketing strategy. Studying human resources (HR) provides conditions influence the strategies Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in you with the skills and experience to necessary to succeed in global markets. marketing consultancies, market research, create positive work environments and You will also gain an understanding of key and the marketing departments of public, assist people to achieve their own career issues in international trade and investment, private and not-for-profit organisations. aspirations. You will gain knowledge and international marketing, international human skills in areas such as people management, Real Estate and Development resource management, and operations in Australian and international industrial This major examines the theoretical and firms engaged in international business, relations, selection and recruitment, practical knowledge required to operate as a finance and strategy. organisational change, interpersonal property professional. You will develop your communication, conflict resolution, training Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in a knowledge of business and land economic and development, negotiating employment wide range of private businesses looking principles. During your studies, you will agreements, and leadership. to expand their operations and trading learn about the principles of property law, networks overseas, or in state and federal Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as finance and investment, asset management, government organisations and trade professional HR managers in public town planning and property valuations. associations. or private sector roles, for example, in You will apply advanced software and professional practices, trade unions, Marketing computer programs to solve business employer associations, government Marketing is about understanding problems related to land development and departments, management consultancies, and identifying customers’ needs, management. industrial relations, negotiation and communicating brand values, and engaging Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in advocacy, and occupational health and customers to increase business sales. property investment, development, safety. For this reason, marketing is a crucial management and valuation. component of the success of any business. 12 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020
Bachelor of Business Management COURSE LIST COMPULSORY COURSES MAJORS Accounting for Decision Making Advertising International Business Business Law Advertising and Consumer Culture Global Human Resource Management* Business Policy and Strategy Advertising Media Globalisation and Business* Economics for Business Advertising Research International Business Management* Foundations of Marketing Advertising Strategy* International Business Operations* Introduction to Financial Management Contemporary Issues in Advertising Managing International Legal Complexity* Introduction to Management Creative Advertising and Production Understanding Cultures in International Foundations of Advertising* Business* Organisational Behaviour Transforming Business with Information Online Advertising Marketing Systems Business Economics Applied Market Research Competition Policy and Regulation Brand Management and Strategy Economics of Business Strategy* Consumer Behaviour* Financial Markets and Institutions Contemporary Issues in Marketing Marketing Analysis Important Introduction to Strategic Thinking Management of Financial Institutions Marketing Strategy* Ensure that the courses you select are Managerial Economics Product and Service Management appropriate for your program requirements The Macroeconomy and Business Conditions* Sales and Account Management and rules. Refer to the program plans at Understanding China bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans. For a full list Real Estate and Development of courses and electives, visit uq.edu.au/ Business Information Systems Advanced Valuation# study. Note: courses are subject to change, Building Construction Management and Advanced Data Analytics and not all courses are offered every year. Economics# Business Information Security To be eligible to join professional bodies, Development Appraisal Project# Business Process Management you may be required to complete certain Economic Geography: Location and Land Use# courses. Data Analytics and Information Management* Introduction to Planning# eBusiness Systems and Strategy Investment Method of Valuation* Information Analysis and System Design* Real Estate Development Planning* Information Systems Strategy* Real Estate Investment# Managing Business Data* For more information Real Estate Law* Statutory Valuation* business.uq.edu.au/bachelors Human Resources Sustainable Real Estate Management* Employment Relations* Valuation Principles* Global Human Resource Management Human Resource Development Introduction to Human Resource Management* Leading and Managing People * You must complete these specified courses within Managing Performance your major. Organisational Design and Change Management # These courses must be taken for full professional Strategic Human Resource Management accreditation eligibility. BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 13
Ranked #38 in the world for accounting and finance QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018 Bachelor of Commerce The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) will equip you with the fundamental knowledge, a strong commercial focus and the necessary skills for a career in accounting, financial management, banking, business analysis, business information systems and management. QTAC UQ MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS DUAL PROGRAM AVAILABLE ADMISSION CODE CODE THRESHOLD 2019> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019< SEMESTER REQUIREMENTS OP / RANK / IB /ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED 711001 2024 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 9 / 82 3 years full-time 1, 2 St Lucia Additional Arts, Business Management, Queensland Year (or part-time year of Economics, Engineering 12 (or equivalent) equivalent) study (Honours), Information English and Technology, Laws (Honours), Mathematics B See ‘Program table explained’ on page 52 Mathematics, Science > Minimum (adjusted) selection threshold 2019 is the minimum score that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants. < Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2019. Why Commerce at UQ? What you will study If you are seeking an in-depth UQ Business School commerce graduates How can business performance be understanding of how accounting, business are in high demand. We are well regarded measured and assessed? What aspects information systems and finance add value for our commerce program and are of performance can be improved and to business and the global economy, then currently ranked 38th in the world for how? How can company, project and this program is for you. accounting and finance.^ By choosing to investment value be determined to study the commerce program, you will make buy/sell decisions? How do foreign Career opportunities develop a combination of core commerce markets, derivatives and debt markets This program will set you up for a thriving skills, specialist knowledge, and critical affect my client’s portfolio? What is an career in the public or private sectors in evaluation and problem-solving abilities. auditor’s responsibility? How can big accounting, banking, financial management, Your expertise will ensure you are sought data be analysed to add value? What business analysis, business information by employers and add value to a business issues arise from operating in a virtual systems and general management. within a rapidly changing world. corporate environment? You will investigate ^QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018 these topics and more as you study our Honours commerce program. Our honours program is a challenging After examining the fundamental principles and rewarding additional year of study. of commerce, you will learn how you can As an honours student, you will hone your apply and adapt them in response to business and finance knowledge and skills specific challenges faced by businesses. You through research and advanced coursework. will build specialised knowledge and skills Honours is a small-intake program, through one or two majors as you progress admitting only the top students from the through years 2 and 3 of your program. Bachelor of Commerce. Professional memberships As a graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with a diverse range of professional bodies: 14 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020
"Studying a dual commerce/ law program allows me to satisfy my intellectual hunger, and the diverse range of subjects offered provides me with a brilliant background, no matter what career path I choose. The varying subject matters and worldviews that I've been exposed to have been refreshing, and allowed me to develop a new outlook." Julius Moller Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 15
Majors Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as Finance Develop in-depth skills and experience by accountants in public and private Finance is a dynamic field that will afford choosing one or two majors relevant to corporations, management and consulting you a vast range of opportunities both your desired career. A major consists of six firms, small business, banks and other locally and internationally. You will build courses from one area of specialisation. financial institutions, government and your financial acumen by combining core government-owned corporations, and not- knowledge of valuation, risk management, Accounting for-profit organisations. corporate finance and banking with If you’re an aspiring accountant, this major Business Information Systems practical application through case studies is essential. It is also extremely valuable and simulations. This will place you at the if you want a career in the corporate, Discover the relationship between forefront of career opportunities in financial government or not-for-profit sectors business and technology, and the crucial and portfolio management, corporate because it provides a solid foundation role information systems play in high- finance, risk assessment, and business for sound financial decision-making. The performing organisations. You will develop analysis. courses offered will advance your financial skills in data analytics, analysis of business information requirements and security, Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in finance, and accounting acumen by developing your banking, stockbroking, management knowledge of contemporary financial and process improvement and digital business. This broad foundation will allow you to consulting, corporate financial management management accounting practice, taxation and government agencies. and corporate law. You will build your skills make recommendations about the use of in critical analysis, problem-solving and technology and systems in organisations to reporting. Follow study plans that cover achieve a competitive advantage. the necessary prerequisites and you can Careers: Graduates enjoy a wide range of apply for associate membership of the careers in consulting, data infrastructure, key Australian accounting professional online services / marketing, data analytics, bodies, Certified Practising Accountants public sector departments and technology (CPA) Australia and Chartered Accountants agencies. Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Bachelor of Commerce COURSE LIST COMPULSORY COURSES MAJORS Business Law Accounting Data Analytics and Information Management* Economics for Business Accounting for Corporate Structures² Information Analysis and System Design* Financial Reporting and Analysis Accounting Information and Software Information Systems Strategy* Integrated Commerce in Practice Applications Managing Business Data* Introduction to Finance Analysis of Financial Statements Principles of Management Accounting Auditing and Public Practice¹ Finance Quantitative Economic and Business Corporations Law² Asset Pricing Analysis A External Reporting Issues² Banking and Lending Decisions Transforming Business with Information Income Tax Law¹ or Systems Management Accounting² Financial Markets and Institutions Corporate Finance Business Information Systems Derivatives and Risk Management Advanced Data Analytics International Financial Management Business Information Security Introductory Econometrics Business Process Management Important For more information * You must complete these specified courses within your major. Ensure that the courses you select are business.uq.edu.au/bachelors 1. This course must be studied by students wishing to obtain appropriate for your program requirements and CAANZ accreditation and is recommended but not required for CPA accreditation. Students who do not complete the rules. Refer to the program plans at course will be required to undertake it as part of their bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans. For a full list CPA study. of courses and electives, visit uq.edu.au/study. 2. This course must be studied by students wishing to obtain Note: courses are subject to change, and not all CAANZ and CPA accreditation. courses are offered every year. To be eligible to join professional bodies, you may be required to complete certain courses. 16 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020
Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management The Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management (BIHTM) will open up exciting career opportunities for you in the global tourism industry. This program will prepare you for a successful professional and managerial career in tourism, hospitality or events. QTAC UQ MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS DUAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CODE CODE THRESHOLD 2019> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019< SEMESTER PROGRAM OP / RANK / IB / ATAR AVAILABLE ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED 777001 2194 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 11 /78 3 years full-time 1, 2 St Lucia Additional Arts, Queensland Year 12 (or (or part-time year of Business equivalent) English, Mathematics equivalent) study Management A or any combination of See ‘Program table explained’ on page 52 Mathematics A, B or C > Minimum (adjusted) selection threshold 2019 is the minimum score that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants. < Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2019. Why International Hotel and placements, executive shadowing positions, in and evaluate hospitality encounters. Tourism Management at UQ? wine immersion programs, Disney World Contemporary issues such as sustainability, internships, and domestic and international innovation and customer service will be UQ Business School is internationally study tours. explored at local, regional and global recognised for its tourism programs and * United Nations World Tourism Organization levels. You will learn to develop solutions is the only Australian university business Tourism Education Qualification to current and future industry challenges, school to offer programs with UNWTO creating change wherever you go. TedQual* certification. What you will study The BIHTM program blends cutting-edge How can we promote tourism and ensure Career opportunities research and theory with practical exercises to develop your managerial abilities and the sustainability of natural resources? How Thanks to your advanced management business acumen. Our lecturers have can social media impact the way we travel? training and impressive professional strong industry and research experience, What effects will the world’s growing networks, you will be well positioned for a integrating their expertise into their population have on tourism? promising career in the tourism, hospitality teaching. You will examine all of these issues and or events industries. Our graduates are in more as part of the BIHTM program. You high demand with employers, both locally A special feature of this program is its Work will have opportunities to develop, promote and internationally. Integrated Learning (WIL) component. Through WIL, you will have access to and deliver events; design and market tourist facilities and attractions; and engage Honours hands-on opportunities including individual This program functions as an extra year of high-quality study, showing employers you Professional memberships have what it takes to excel in the tourism, As a graduate you may be eligible for memberships with a diverse range of professional bodies: hospitality or events industries. The high- level research skills you develop will open up further opportunities for you in industry, or they could lead to a higher degree by research (HDR) program. BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 17
"Looking back, the most valuable thing I learned throughout my studies at UQ is to trust myself and my abilities, to embrace opportunities and take charge of my own learning. My study experience was exceptional, and I thoroughly enjoyed learning from highly experienced leaders in the industry." Janita Zhang Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management Janita currently works at The American Chamber of Commerce in Australia in the role of Event Manager QLD and Digital Communications Design Lead (National). 18 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020
The only Australian university to offer programs with UNWTO TedQual* certification * United Nations World Tourism Organization Tourism Education Qualification Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management COURSE LIST COMPULSORY COURSES MAJORS Accounting for Decision Making Event Management Applied Economics for Tourism Event Marketing and Consumer Behaviour Gaming and Casino Management Business Law Event Operations Management Hotel Operations Foundations of Marketing Event Planning and Management Strategic Hospitality Management Introduction to Management Event Sponsorship and Fundraising Principles of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Fundamentals of Event Management Tourism Management Service Management in Tourism Strategic Event Management Destination and Experience Marketing Sustainable Tourism Responsible Tourism and Ethics Tourist and Visitor Behaviour Hospitality Management Strategic Tourism Management Discourses in Hospitality Tourism and Leisure Operations Management Entrepreneurship in Hospitality Tourism Policy and Planning Food and Beverage Management Tourism Sales and Distribution Majors resort management. You will develop an Develop in-depth skills and practical understanding of, and skills in, the essence Important experience by choosing majors relevant of ‘hospitality’, the international hotel to your desired career. You can specialise industry, technological applications in Ensure that the courses you select hospitality management and large-scale are appropriate for your program in one or two areas that align with your requirements and rules. Refer to the interests. A major consists of six courses services management, small business and program plans at from one area of specialisation. entrepreneurship, casinos and gaming, and bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans. food and beverage management. Event Management Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in For a full list of courses and electives, Event management is an exciting and management and marketing roles in hotels, visit uq.edu.au/study. Note: courses are growing industry. You will gain an resorts, casinos, restaurants, cruise liners, subject to change, and not all courses are understanding of the nature, characteristics commercial catering and clubs. offered every year. To be eligible to join and role of events, and specialist knowledge professional bodies, you may be required in all aspects of event management. You Tourism Management to complete certain courses. will learn about the history and impact of Tourism is one of the most important festivals, and study event operations for industries in Australia. This area of study business, artistic, cultural and sporting covers tourism operations, destination For more information events. You will also develop managerial marketing and policy. You will develop business.uq.edu.au/bachelors and entrepreneurial capabilities in managerial expertise in issues relating marketing, sponsorship and fundraising for to sustainability, ecotourism, policy and events. planning, visitor behaviour, and the Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as environmental, social and economic event and festival managers, consultants, impacts of tourism. You will be at the conference and convention centre forefront of current and future trends managers, and in various roles in public and and issues for the industry, including private tourism organisations. niche markets. Case studies and site visits provide practical and relevant skills and Hospitality Management knowledge to ensure your success upon As the hospitality industry shifts from a graduation. skills-based to a knowledge-based industry, Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in higher learning has become critical for tourism organisations, tourism and hotel career success. This major focuses on consultancies, and other tourism-related the vibrant global hospitality industry, industries including wholesale and retail which includes hotel, restaurant and travel, airlines and the cruise industry. BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 19
2nd top economics research institute in Australia RePEc December 2018 #3 in the world for research into efficiency and productivity RePEc December 2018
School of Economics Study with one of the largest and most influential economics schools in Australia. Highly ranked Academic and UQ’s School of Economics is consistently ranked in the top five per cent of research- industry leaders intensive economics departments in the Our accomplished scholars claim a large world.* Our world-class academic staff share of Australia’s economics honours, and diverse courses will equip you with competitive research grants, prestigious theoretical knowledge to address real-life fellowships and high-quality publications. problems. We are home to more than 70 active teaching and research staff, including Economics provides meaningful solutions specialists in energy and climate change, to many of the big issues facing our productivity and efficiency analysis, world, such as climate change, the ageing development economics, and labour and population, complex international trade agricultural economics. negotiations and assisting economies to be competitive in an increasingly globalised context. Careers * Research Papers in Economics (RePEc) Economics graduates are highly sought after and among the highest paid in Push your Australia.** They work as economists in consultancies, financial services firms boundaries and global corporations, as well as for government and international agencies Our stimulating academic environment including the Reserve Bank of Australia, attracts the brightest and best economics the World Bank, the International Monetary students from around the country and Fund, and federal and state treasuries. internationally. You will be encouraged to Training in economics teaches you to be part of the rigorous debates that analyse and make decisions – skills that are challenge and extend conventional in demand in most professions, which is economic thought. why economics is one of the most popular combinations in dual degrees. ** Graduate Destination Survey 2016 Nobel Prize Laureate in Economics (1994) for Game Theory, John C Harsanyi (1920–2000), launched his academic career as an economics lecturer at UQ BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 21
Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) The Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) (BAdvFin&Econ(Hons)) is your passport to becoming a leader in the fields of finance and economics. QTAC UQ MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CODE CODE THRESHOLD 2019> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019< SEMESTER OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED 714311 2402 1 / 99 / 42 / 99.00 1 / 99 4 / 95 4 years full-time 1 St Lucia Part of standard program, Queensland Year 12 (or awarded based on grade point equivalent) English, See ‘Program table explained’ on page 52 average of specific courses Mathematics B or C > Minimum (adjusted) selection threshold 2019 is the minimum score that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants. < Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2019. Why Advanced Finance and What you will study Honours Economics at UQ? What are the economic and social Honours is awarded to all graduates of this This program closely integrates the outcomes of policy changes? What effect program in the following classes (based on disciplines of economics and finance and has the global financial crisis had on GPA) Class I, Class IIA, Class IIB, Class IIIA, allows you to focus on core areas at a macroeconomic theory and monetary Class IIIB. high level. Courses and activities that are policy? Which financial issues confront exclusive to the program ensure you will most companies? Explore these issues and Majors forge lifelong personal and professional more in this interdisciplinary program jointly You can develop greater depth of connections with your cohort. taught by UQ Business School and the knowledge by undertaking a major that Working with our world-class academic School of Economics. is relevant to your desired career. A major staff will help you establish strong links with You will develop the analytical rigour and consists of courses from one area of leading employers. You may also have the technical knowledge to be an economist specialisation to provide additional depth opportunity to study a semester abroad at in a variety of public and private sector to the discipline. Undertaking a major one of our prominent international partner careers or a leader in finance, investment may lead to further study in the discipline universities. banking, capital markets, equity or venture through a higher degree by research, such capital. as a PhD. At the end of your third year, you will Economics choose to major in either economics or finance, or complete a more general In this major, you will take advanced courses pathway and undertake a range of elective in theoretical and applied economics and courses and a team project. undertake a substantial piece of research in a chosen area of your interest. Career opportunities Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as analysts, advisers and economists in Potential career pathways include the public and private sectors in fields investment banking, funds management, including business, finance, international management and financial consulting, UQ offers Australia’s stockbroking, international finance and development, management or research. only Bachelor of trade or employment with a government Finance agency such as the Reserve Bank of Advanced Finance and Australia. You may also go on to study for a In this major, you will take advanced courses in theoretical and/or applied Economics (Honours) higher degree by research (HDR). finance and have the opportunity to degree undertake a substantial piece of research in a chosen area of your interest. 22 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020
"The high calibre of lecturers and tutors across all courses has allowed me to develop strong academic foundations across finance and economics, which I believe will set me up extremely well for postgraduate study and a future career in either field." Josephine Auer Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) corporate finance, investment banking, stockbroking, management and financial consulting. COURSE LIST No major COMPULSORY COURSES MAJORS You will complete a four-unit team project and various elective courses in economics Advanced Investments and Portfolio Economics and finance. Management Advanced Microeconometrics Advanced Macroeconomics Honours Thesis Advanced Microeconomics Professional memberships Macroeconomics A Applied Corporate Finance Macroeconomics B As a graduate, you may be eligible for Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics Microeconomics A membership with this professional body: and Finance Microeconomics B Derivatives and Risk Management Financial Institutions Management Finance Financial Markets and Institutions Corporate Finance Honours Financial Modelling Empirical Finance Honours Fixed Income Analytics and Treasury Empirical Finance Honours II Management Honours Thesis A Foundations of Management Accounting Scientific Methods in Commerce International Financial Management Important Introductory Econometrics No major You must follow the BAdvFin&Econ(Hons) Macroeconomic Policy Advanced Corporate Finance program plan (available at bel.uq.edu. Mathematical Economics Benefit–Cost Analysis for Business au/program-plans) because the program Microeconomic Policy Causal Inference for Microeconometrics contains a progression rule that prevents Principles of Financial Accounting Competition Policy and Regulation you from enrolling in subsequent years of Principles of Financial Management Economics of International Finance the program until you have gained credit Principles of Macroeconomics for all courses in the preceding year. Economics or Finance Team Project Principles of Microeconomics Financial Econometrics Quantitative Economic and Business Analysis A Financial Statement Analysis Game Theory and Strategy For more information Tools of Economic Analysis International Study Tour business.uq.edu.au/bachelors Monetary Economics Professional Practicum BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 23
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