Bachelor of Business Administration with the degree of Bachelor of Arts
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| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 96 |
| Of your 96 credit points, complete a maximum of 36 credit points at 100 level | |
| 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 Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| 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 |
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
200 level
300 level
Qualifying Majors for the Bachelor of Arts
Code
Major
| AQF Level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree |
| CRICOS Code | 067866G |
| Overview and Aims of the Program | Business Administration with Arts will give you a comprehensive understanding of corporate strategy and all business functions. In this double degree you'll combine business studies with critical thinking and communications skills. You'll study business areas including marketing, human resources and management. You'll also choose complementary arts subjects such as politics, media and communications giving you a cutting edge in your career. Key features: • complete two degrees with only one additional year of study in this accelerated program • experience subjects similar to those in a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at an introductory level • connect with careers and communities via internship, study abroad and work-integrated learning opportunities. |
| Graduate Capabilities | The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows: Interpersonal or social capabilities |
| Program Learning Outcomes | By the end of this program it is anticipated you should be able to: Refer to PLOs for Bachelor of Business Administration and for the relevant major in the Bachelor of Arts. |
| Learning and Teaching Methods | Refer to the corresponding entry in the Bachelor of Business Administration and for the relevant major in the Bachelor of Arts. |
| Assessment | Refer to the corresponding entry in the Bachelor of Business Administration and for the relevant major in the Bachelor of Arts. |
| 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 (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit. Domestic Students International Students |
| 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. |
| 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 | Career opportunities: • translating / interpreting • consultancies • public service in immigration and ethnic affairs • overseas trade • tourism • banking • social service • other relevant business areas. Employers: • accounting and consulting firms • large and small businesses • business analyst firms • financial institutions • marketing and PR firms • government organisations • recruitment agencies • international agencies • software development companies. |
| 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. |
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Physical: The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
Cognition: The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
Communication: The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.
Behavioural: The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
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