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Business AdministrationMajor

If you are task-focused and find fulfillment in organisation and time management, then consider studying Business Administration. This major applies a multifaceted approach to business administration, drawing on business and commerce courses.

Administration is essential to the successful operation of any business, whether that be small business or large corporate organisations. Your studies will equip you with the cross-disciplinary skills needed for administration or office management roles across a range of industries.

You will gain the confidence and skills you need to advance your career to team leader or apply your knowledge to an entrepreneurial business idea. Take advantage of USC’s knowledgeable staff who maintain close links with local businesses and build your own network of professional contacts.

Explore the full range of Business majors and minors.

The Business Administration Major can be selected in the Bachelor of Business and any double degrees that include the Bachelor of Business.

Major (8)

For a major in Business Administration, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

Select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC320 Economics for Managers
BUS303 Corporate Finance
HRM321 Innovation Management
MGT310 Life Crisis
MKG322 Strategic Management
TSM315 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC310 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
BUS303 Social Research
HRM321 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
IBS321 International Community Development and Global Justice
TSM313 Survey Design and Analysis

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC310 Indigenous Australia and the State
FIN310 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
HRM311 Introduction to Environmental Justice, Peace and Conflict: Contemporary Issues
TSM200 Social Justice, Welfare and the State

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC321 Health and Mental Health in Australia
BUS305 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
HRM321 Understanding Cultural Diversity
MGT325 Gender and Culture
TSM315 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies

PLUS select four (4) Developing or Graduate (200/300 level) courses from only Business discipline courses.