BUSINESS 2013 Why Study Business at UWS? 4 Degrees of Success Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership) 6 Bachelor of Business and Commerce 8 Accounting Major 10 Applied Finance Major 12 Hospitality Management Major 13 Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Major 15 International Business Major 16 Management Major 17 Marketing Major 18 Property Major 20 Sport Management Major 21 Bachelor of Economics 22 Bachelor of Financial Advising 24 Double Degrees 25 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business and Commerce Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/ Bachelor of Business and Commerce Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/ Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Accounting) Bachelor of Business and Commerce/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership)/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Business and Commerce Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business and Commerce Providing Support through Scholarships 26 Aspiring Leaders 26 Applicant Checklist 27 BUSINESS DEGREES OF SUccESS STR2721 cONTENTS Cover image: Laura Archibald, currently studying Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership) at UWS Parramatta campus  GREAT CAMARADERIE ENHANCES YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE TIME TO DEVELOP YOUR OWN AREA OF SPECIALTY ENGAGING CLASSES WITH PRACTICAL TRAINING EXERCISES   BUSINESS  PREPaRE FOR a   Whether you aim to become a corporate business executive or run your own enterprise, a University of Western Sydney Business degree will equip you with the knowledge, experience and contacts to successfully apply proven business principles in new and innovative ways.   With modern unit choices and materials, industry-based projects and placements, a flexible course structure, and a balance of theory and practical field studies, you will have the best preparation to be career-ready when you enter the world of business.     We have a reputation for teaching and learning excellence, and we invest in the continuous innovation and improvement of our teaching staff and systems. Our reputation extends to fields of research.    Industry experts are invited to present case studies related to particular contemporary issues within various business disciplines. Students can access local work experience opportunities and get involved in projects relevant to their business discipline with organisations located in the Greater Western Sydney region.  REcOGNITION Our courses are developed in consultation with leading industry practitioners and an external advisory board to ensure you have the skills you need to be competitive in today’s workplace. For example, industry feedback on the need for graduates to be able to solve problems using a holistic business perspective rather than a narrow discipline approach has been utilised in the design of the UWS Business and Commerce degree.  A business program that gives students a practical approach to learning while improving skills and performance – that is the vision of the academic community at UWS. ‘We want our students to get involved with businesses – to use their knowledge to address real business issues. So we developed units where students get to do just that,’ says Dr Sara Denize, the Deputy Dean, UWS School of Business.  We expect our graduates will finish their degrees being ‘business-ready’ with not only the practical knowledge and skills, but also the experience of what it is like to work within their discipline addressing real-world problems and developing solutions.  Learn from academics with a high 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.  There are many business degrees, but the UWS Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership) gives you the competitive edge. The Advanced Business Leadership degree is exclusively for high-achieving students, and will continually challenge you to do even better and build on your academic success. This degree is aimed at transforming today’s brightest business minds into tomorrow’s business leaders. You will be mentored and guided by leading business academics and be equipped with a high level of business knowledge. The broadly- based, multidisciplinary degree provides flexibility and choice where you can select your primary business discipline from different majors. The majors are: Accounting; Applied Finance; Hospitality Management; Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations; International Business; Management; Marketing; Property; Sport Management. cORE UNITS aND  The core units you may study in this degree include those from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce, as well as leadership units: Advanced Business Seminars; Frontiers of Business Theory and Analysis; Business Leadership; and Entrepreneurial Team. You will choose four electives from Business disciplines or other courses offered by the University of Western Sydney. For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit myfuture.uws.edu.au      An Honours year is available to high- achieving students. Information and details on how to apply for Honours will be provided to you as you progress through your Bachelor degree, or you can find out more at myfuture.uws.edu.au/honours caREER OPPORTUNITIES For information on career opportunities for graduates of the Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership), refer to the Majors you are interested in on pages 10 to 21.   The Dean’s Scholarship is valued at $5,000 per year for up to four years full- time (or part-time equivalent), including Honours. Applicants of the Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership) degree are 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 myfuture.uws.edu.au/scholarships       Being awarded the UWS Year 11 Most Outstanding Student was just the incentive Laura Archibald needed for her academic studies. ‘It motivated me to push myself academically throughout Year 12, and to strive to achieve an ATAR in the 90s,’ she says. ‘I was drawn to the Advanced Business Leadership component of my Business degree at UWS as it was an innovative and unique program that I believed would enhance my leadership skills in the business environment. ‘I can definitely recommend the Advanced Business Leadership program and the benefits that it offers to students. Some of the wonderful opportunities I have had include being sponsored to attend the University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Thailand in August 2011.’ For new students, Laura says, ‘Think about the career path that best suits your individual strengths, and what personally interests you.’ ‘Don’t base your decision on what other people think or other factors, such as earning capacity, because you will never have to work a day in your life if you love your job!’ ‘I can definitely recommend the Advanced Business Leadership program and the benefits that it offers to students.’ COURSE UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR B Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership) 721000 Parramatta 3F/6P 92.00 PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE While there is no formal requirement for students to complete work experience as part of this degree, all students are encouraged to independently gain work experience in order to enhance their skills. Work experience serves as a valuable stepping-stone to future employment opportunities. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Professional recognition is associated with the discipline in which you complete a major (see below for the majors that are available). Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. Note: the leadership component is offered at Parramatta campus only. However, students wishing to complete a major offered only at Campbelltown campus are able to study units at this campus.  In any industry or organisation, talented, adaptable individuals who possess well-rounded business and commerce expertise are always in demand. It is these people who are best equipped to guide the full range of business operations. The Bachelor of Business and Commerce degree provides a solid background in business and commerce and will give you a broad range of skills and knowledge relevant to various markets, their environment and operations. If you are unsure what facets of business you want to specialise in, this degree is for you. This degree covers all major business domains and you can experience many facets of business before deciding your area of specialisation at the end of the first year. You will have a choice through a range of different majors, each of which reflects a particular business discipline. You will graduate from this degree with an understanding of the spectrum of business operations and with competencies that will enable you to act strategically and independently in your chosen career. The course seeks to equip all students with a good understanding of basic business issues, complemented by a high level of knowledge relevant to a specific business discipline as applied in a global environment. cORE UNITS In your first year you will complete core units that may include: Business Academic Skills; Introduction to Economic Methods; Statistics for Business; Introduction to Business Law; Management Dynamics;Marketing Principles; Accounting Information for Managers; and Principles of Economics. In your final year you will complete a unit that provides an opportunity to demonstrate your skills in a real-world context.  An Honours year is available to high- achieving students. Information and details on how to apply for Honours will be provided to you as you progress through your Bachelor degree, or you can find out more at myfuture.uws.edu.au/honours    THE MAJORS ARE: Accounting Applied Finance Hospitality Management Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations International Business Management Marketing Property Sport Management For more detailed information about the location, duration, ATAR, career opportunities and practical experience for each major, please refer to the following pages.        It was the unique business degree offered by UWS that convinced Edward Popa to study at the University. ‘The many opportunities, including international travel funded by the University, were particularly attractive,’ he says. ‘The range of scholarships made available was also another big plus to coming to UWS. Also, not spending hours on a train to the city leaves me more time to study and relax. ‘On top of an Academic Excellence Scholarship, my membership in the Future Leaders Aspire Program has exposed me to a group of talented people, many of whom I am now close friends with. In future, the Aspire program will provide the opportunity for internships and employment within the university. ‘UWS is a great place to learn and grow. You will be rewarded for your efforts in the HSC with the knowledge that your ATAR is not the sole determiner of what kind of professional you will become. There are countless pathways to university and entry as a school leaver is just one of them. Explore all your options before deciding on a course.’ ‘The range of scholarships made available was also another big plus to coming to UWS.’ COURSE UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR B Business and Commerce 721005 Bankstown 3F/6P 65.05 721006 Campbelltown 3F/6P 65.45 721007 Parramatta 3F/6P 65.00 PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE While there is no formal requirement for students to complete work experience as part of this degree, all students are encouraged to independently gain work experience in order to enhance their skills. Work experience serves as a valuable stepping-stone to future employment opportunities. Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.   Good accountants understand numbers. Great accountants understand how to think creatively, apply innovative solutions to everyday problems and develop trusting, long-lasting business relationships. The University of Western Sydney’s Accounting major teaches you to be a great accountant. The Accounting major offers a broad approach to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of accounting, supported by solid knowledge in relevant areas, such as law, economics, marketing, information systems, management, applied finance and statistics. We place particular emphasis on the development of the technical and personal skills you will need to provide advice as a business and financial professional. cORE UNITS aND  To graduate with a Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Accounting), you will be required to complete 24 units. All students are required to complete the core units of the Bachelor of Business and Commerce (listed on page 8). As a part of the Accounting major you may complete units that include Financial Accounting Applications; Corporate Financial Management; Contemporary Management Accounting; Accounting Information Systems; Corporate Accounting Systems; and Taxation Law. There are up to five electives within the Bachelor of Business and Commerce Accounting major. Electives may be chosen from other courses offered by the University of Western Sydney. For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit myfuture.uws.edu.au INDIGENOUS  Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units is available to all UWS undergraduate students who have open electives. Find out more at studyias.com.au caREER OPPORTUNITIES As a UWS Accounting graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in: » private practice accounting » business strategy and planning » auditing » taxation or insolvency » treasury » commerce » financial accounting in industry or government » forensic accounting » management accounting » financial services. COURSE UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR B Business and Commerce (Accounting) 721010 Bankstown 3F/6P 65.00 721011 Campbelltown 3F/6P 65.05 721012 Parramatta 3F/6P 65.10 PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE While there is no formal requirement for students to complete work experience as part of this degree, all students are encouraged to independently gain work experience in order to enhance their skills. Work experience serves as a valuable stepping-stone to future employment opportunities. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Depending on the electives you choose, this degree will satisfy the accreditation standards of CPA Australia and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia for entry into their CPA and CA programs respectively. Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.  [...]... you are a manager, you are responsible and accountable for the performance of your team and its success The Bachelor of Business and Commerce with a major in Management will give you a broad understanding of the concepts and practices of management combined with a sound knowledge of the functional areas of business Course B Business and Commerce (Management) Uac Code LOCATION Duration Atar 721035 Bankstown... implement international business strategies and plans Indigenous Australian Studies Core units and Electives Career Opportunities To graduate with a Bachelor of Business and Commerce (International Business) , you will be required to complete 24 units All students are required to complete the core units of the Bachelor of Business and Commerce (listed on page 8) As a part of the International Business major... Opportunities professional skills To graduate with a Bachelor of Business Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes and Commerce (Applied Finance), you will be required to complete 24 units All students are required to complete the core units of the Bachelor of Business and Commerce (listed on page 8) As a part of the Applied... other courses offered by the University of Western Sydney For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit myfuture.uws.edu.au UWS BUSINESS 2013 • 15 International Business Major Travel and communications technologies have made international business essential for most enterprises However, doing business overseas is not the same as doing business locally International business requires... International Business; Introduction to Economic Methods; International Marketing; Export Strategy and Applications; Globalisation and Trade; International Marketing Research; International Business Strategy; The Markets of Asia; and The Markets of Europe There are eight electives within the Bachelor of Business and Commerce International Business major Electives may be chosen from other courses offered... semester as a way of enhancing their international perspective 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 will give you knowledge of many facets of international business operations, preparing you for work in undertaking and commissioning international business research, analysing international business opportunities,... the mid-year break of their final year and obtain a NSW Office of Fair Trading real estate licence upon graduation Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes The UWS Property program delivers a unique combination of theory and realworld experience Core units and Electives To graduate with a Bachelor of Business and Commerce... political systems affect the quality of life and standard of living of every single person on the planet If you would like to play a part in the workings of these systems, and have an impact on their outcomes, the University of Western Sydney’s Bachelor of Economics is the ideal choice By developing your ability to study the behaviour of the economic systems from the level of the individual consumer or company... and finance provides eligibility for admission as an Associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes Reem Al-aliawy BACHELOR OF Business and Commerce (ADVANCED BUSINESS LEADERSHIP)/Bachelor of Laws »» Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship recipient »» Aspire Future... with a Bachelor of Financial Advising, you will be required to complete 24 units 24 • UWS BUSINESS 2013 Units may include Quantitative Techniques; Financial Accounting Applications; Accounting Information for Managers; Management Accounting Fundamentals; Introduction to Business Law; Law of Business Organisations; Principles of Economics; Professional Relationships and Communication in Business; Taxation . BUSINESS 2013 Why Study Business at UWS? 4 Degrees of Success Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership) 6 Bachelor of Business. 24 Double Degrees 25 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business and Commerce Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/ Bachelor of Business