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CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Business is designed to equip students with essential business skills and practical experience that meet the evolving needs of industries across Australia and globally. With the flexibility to study online or on campus, the program offers a broad business foundation and allows students to specialise in areas such as accounting, marketing, management, and more. The course is structured to ensure students graduate with a well-rounded understanding of ethical leadership, innovation, and cross-cultural competence.
Location: Available online and across various CQU campuses in Australia - Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney
Accreditation: Accredited with CPA Australia and CA ANZ for accounting pathways
Course Overview
Core Modules: Introduction to Study and Professional Practice, Accounting, Learning and Online Communication, Business Analytics, Principles of Economics, Foundations of Business Law, Introduction to Business
Majors: Accounting, Financial Planning, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Multi-Disciplinary, Property
Minors: Human Resource Management, Liberal Studies, Management Postgraduate Pathway, Marketing, Professional Accounting, Startups and Entrepreneurship
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL):
Professional Practice and Experience Unit offers three experiential options:
Work Placement: 60 hours of practical work experience with a business or organisation
Global Experience: 2–6 week international program applying cross-cultural business knowledge
Project Option: Real-world investigation using secondary data to address industry challenges
Authentic Learning Experiences:
Engage in live projects with real organisations
Industry engagement is built into the curriculum
Award-winning staff provide ongoing support across both online and campus modes
Flexible Delivery:
Study options include full online access or blended learning on campus
Designed to accommodate working professionals and remote students
Graduate Employment:
Graduates are well-prepared for business roles in marketing, management, property, HR, accounting, and sustainability
Practical experience during study helps secure employment faster
Further Study:
High-achieving students (GPA 5.5+) can complete the Master of Business Management minor
Opportunity to articulate into postgraduate study, including MBA or Master of Business Management
Professional Pathways:
Accounting major students who complete the Professional Accounting Minor are eligible for CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ entry
Global & Lifelong Learning:
Graduates develop critical skills including:
Problem-solving
Cross-cultural understanding
Information and digital literacy
Innovation and ethics
These skills enhance international employability and support ongoing career growth
IELTS: at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subsetTOEFL iBT: overall score of at least 75 with no score less than 17You need to behave in a way consistent with the values of society, the law, institutions, organisations and professional bodies.You need to behave in a consistent and stable manner in various circumstances and environments during the course of study and work placement.You need to comply with the law, rules of the organisation, and act in a responsible manner with staff, students and during work placement.You need to effectively and appropriately communicate verbally in English; effectively and appropriately communicate in written English; recognise, interpret and respond to cues such as facial expressions, eye contact and body gestures and demonstrate appropriate and proficient understanding and use of computer and associated technologies in a wide variety of contexts.You need to process information to gain an understanding of a wide range of topics. Skills include understanding, learning and remembering; effectively and proficiently reading and writing in English in a wide variety of contexts; capacity of using numbers in conjunction with mathematical concepts and operations.You need to be able to see, hear and use the sense of touch in relation to the competent delivery of a task or role.You need the capacity to relate positively and effectively to a wide variety of clients and stakeholders to enable constructive relationships.You need to be able to reflect and give deep thought and consideration to particular issues, cases and situations.You need to perform both physically and mentally at a sustained level to consistently complete a task or role.You need to be able to relate positively and effectively to a wide variety of business and community stakeholders, and have the ability to be respectful and consultative in the processes of creating and sustaining effective relationships.You need to have the capacity to demonstrate appropriate and proficient understanding and use of computers and associated technologies in a wide variety of contexts.Your personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.Accreditation: Accredited with CPA Australia and CA ANZ for accounting pathwaysA-level: Minimum grade of C in three subjects or equivalent combination with AS level subjects SAT 1: Composite score of 1050 (out of 1600) or above (Evidence based Reading & Writing; and Maths) Marketing SpecialistGeneral ManagerHuman Resource ManagerPublic Relations OfficerProperty ManagerAccountantSustainability Manager
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