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Bachelor of Business Administration with the degree of Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

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Faculty:
Faculty of Business and Economics
Award:
Bachelor of Business Administration with the degree of Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (BBABA-Psych)
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 4 years
Study Period Offerings:
Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July)
Volume of Learning:
Equivalent to 4 years
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points for the degree 96
Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above 60
Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above 30
Minimum number of credit points designated as Commerce 42
Completion of a designated People unit
Completion of a designated Planet unit
Completion of a designated PACE unit
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below
Note:
Students must complete one designated People unit and one designated Planet unit. Those units must be taken in two different Faculties. Any unit which is listed below will not satisfy the People unit requirement or Planet unit requirement.

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

100 level

Required
either
or
 
Accounting Information for Decision-Making (3)
 
3
Accounting IA (3)
 
Required
3
Techniques and Elements of Finance (3)
 
Required
3
Principles of Management (3)
 
Required
3
Microeconomic Principles (3)
 
Required
3
Introduction to Human Resources (3)
 
Required
3
Introduction to Business Information Systems (3)
 
Required
3
Marketing Fundamentals (3)
 
Required
3
Introduction to Psychology I (3)
 
Required
3
Introduction to Psychology II (3)
 

200 level

Required
3
Fundamentals of Management Accounting (3)
 
Required
3
Introduction to Global Business (3)
 
Required
either
or
 
Business Law (3)
 
3
Business and Corporations Law (3)
 
Required
3
Consumer Demographics (3)
 
Required
3
Social and Personality Psychology (3)
 
Required
3
Developmental Psychology (3)
 
Required
3
Biopsychology and Learning (3)
 
Required
3
Cognitive Processes I (3)
 
Required
3
Perception I (3)
 
Required
3
Design and Statistics II (3)
 

300 level

Required
3
Business Project (3)
C/P
Required
3
Psychological Science: Putting Theory into Practice (3)
C/P
Required
3
Business Forecasting (3)
 
Required
3
Strategic Management (3)
 
Required
3
The Art of Negotiation (3)
 
Required
3
Organisational Psychology (3)
 
Required
3
Principles of Psychological Assessment (3)
 
Required
3cp from
 
PSY units at 300 level
3
PSYC units at 300 level

Balance of credit points required:

 
 
15
Electives

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

96
Note:
Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
 
Units marked with a P are PACE units.
Additional Information
AQF Level Level 7 Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code 031133G
Overview and Aims of the Program Studying Business Administration with Psychology lets you learn how business works and how people work too. In this program you will study important business areas including marketing, management, accounting, statistics, computing, human resource management and finance.
The study of psychology will help you understand how people think, act and feel. It looks at why people behave the way they do and what motivates behaviours and social trends.
You will explore the science of psychology including cognitive processes, psychological assessment, development and learning. Your ability to apply this knowledge in a business setting will make you the perfect candidate for people-focused business areas, in particular marketing and human resource management.

Key features:
• experience subjects similar to those in a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at an introductory level
• develop a broad skill set suitable for a range of roles with national and multinational organisations
• the degree is unique among business degrees due to the range of prospective careers
• the BA Psychology is an accredited program that prepares you to pursue further study in psychology or a higher research degree
• psychology is one of Macquarie's largest undergraduate programs
• provides you with transferable skills in collection, evaluation and critical analysis.
Graduate Capabilities

The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:

Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative


Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible

Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning

Program Learning Outcomes By the end of the Bachelor of Business Administration program it is anticipated you should be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of consumer demographics in businesses (K)
2. develop knowledge of accounting's contribution to business decision making (K)
3. display knowledge of the challenges facing international businesses (K)
4. demonstrate competence in relation to forecasting (K)
5. apply critical thinking to strategy in analysing firm behaviour (T, I)
6. develop sound solutions to business problems (P, J)
7. demonstrate communication skills relevant to an appropriate professional environment (C)
8. understand contemporary challenges to business organisations (E, A)
9. demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues that challenge business organisations (E, A).

By the end of the Bachelor of Arts-Psychology program it is anticipated you should be able to:

10. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in the core topics of psychology (K, T)
11. use the concepts, language, major theories, and perspectives of the discipline to account for psychological phenomena (K, C)
12. identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions (K, T, P, I, J)
13. demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking and independent learning to solve problems related to a range of issues, including behaviour and mental processes (K, T, P, I, J, L)
14. communicate concepts and results clearly and effectively both in writing and orally (C)
15. engage in a critical review of appropriate and relevant information regarding psychological processes and demonstrate analytical research skills in evaluating psychological literature (T, P)
16. recognise and evaluate arguments and other persuasive appeals and approaches to problems. (K, T, C, P)
17. understand, apply, conduct, and evaluate basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis and interpretation, and the appropriate use of technologies by which to do this. (K, T, P, I)
18. identify how psychological principles can be used to explain social issues and inform public policy and apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings as these relate to everyday life (A, J, E)
19. develop insight into your own and others’ behaviour and mental processes and apply effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement (J)
20. articulate how psychological principles can be used to explain social issues and inform public policy (E)
21. examine the sociocultural and international contexts that influence individual differences (E).
Learning and Teaching Methods Refer to the corresponding entry in the BBA and the BA-Psychology.
Assessment Refer to the corresponding entry in the BBA and the BA-Psychology.
Recognition of Prior Learning

Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. For recognition of prior informal and non-formal learning, please refer to the relevant RPL Plan, which describes the evidential requirements and approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit in this program.


For undergraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For postgraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl

Support for Learning

Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.

Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/

Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/health_and_wellbeing/contact_us

Program Standards and Quality

The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders.

Graduate Destinations and Employability This degree qualifies students for employment in professional areas such as health and social welfare, social policy, market research, and various functions associated with human resources and services. It is also the basis for further studies where students are able to gain specialised vocational training in the professional practice of psychology such as clinical, organisational or forensic psychology, counselling, clinical neuropsychology, health and community psychology and research.

Career opportunities are largely determined by the level of academic training with options for:
• administrator
• business analyst
• business manager
• communications manager
• human resources manager
• marketing consultant
• management consultant
• public sector manager
• recruitment and staff development consultant
• research assistant, report writer or academic.

Employers:
• accounting and consulting firms
• business analyst firms
• educational institutions
• family or community based organisations
• financial institutions
• government departments and agencies
• health services organisations
• international agencies
• marketing and pr firms
• recruitment agencies
• software development companies
• training providers.
Assessment Regulations

This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy.

Accreditation This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council is the accrediting authority. A submission was made early in 2013 with the 3 day site visit in September 2013. All undergraduate sequences receive the grade of ACCREDITATION WITHOUT CONDITIONS on the basis that they meet all of the APAC Accreditation Standards (June 2010). The period of accreditation is 2014 – 2018. The next submission is due in 2018, followed by a site visit for the following 5 year accreditation cycle.