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B2000 · Monash University · UG comprehensive

Bachelor of Business

Faculty of Business and Economics

Minimum ATAR
71
Full time
3 years
Part time
6 years
Credit points
144
Campus
Caulfield
Mode
On campus

Overview

The Bachelor of Business will enable you to delve into the dynamic world of business. You will have the opportunity to understand what makes organisations, brands and markets function effectively and sustainably. Whether you are interested in working for a large corporation, or a not-for-profit organisation, managing a business, or becoming an entrepreneur, the Bachelor of Business will give you the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in a competitive business landscape. The course provides choice and flexibility by allowing you to develop broad business knowledge as well as specialised expertise in one or two chosen areas of business practice. It also offers you the opportunity to study overseas or undertake an internship, as well as a range of other experiences which enable you to maximise your employability at graduation.

You will be well equipped to seek employment in both private and public-sector enterprises.

First-year units

Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.

Course structure

Open a major, minor or specialisation to see its units.

Rules for completing this course

In choosing your units, you must ensure that you complete no more than 10 units (60 credit points) at Level 1 and at least six units (36 credit points) at Level 3, including four units (24 credit points) at Level 3 offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics. You will complete one major in the Bachelor of Business (B2000). You may also complete an additional major within the Bachelor of Business, using your electives. Some majors and minors include the same units. Where this occurs, up to 12 credit points may be shared between: - two majors; or - a major and a minor. Note: Units can only count toward one minor. They cannot be shared across multiple minors.

Part A. Core studies

48 cp

You must complete 48 credit points comprising: - 42 credit points (seven units) from the following list; and - 6 credit points (one unit) from specified business electives. Notes: - You must complete either ACF1100 or ACF1001 (one accounting unit). - If you intend to complete a major in Accounting, you must complete ACF1100.

Specified Business unit

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points (one unit) from the following list, unless you are undertaking the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Business (course D30072). If you are undertaking this course, EDF3602 Creative and critical teaching meets this requirement, and you are required to choose another 6 credit point unit from the Accounting, Business law, Business management or Economics and business strategy majors. Notes: - You can complete only one of BEX2421 or BEX2422. - If you choose a 12 credit point unit you will need to reduce the amount of points available for elective studies in Part D by 6 credit points, which may impact on the ability to complete a major using electives. - If you are enrolled in a double degree it may be possible to do the Global Immersion Guarantee (12 credit points). For information on eligible double degree combinations please see Global Immersion Guarantee. - If you are enrolled in the double degree B2051 Bachelor of Digital Business and Bachelor of Business, you cannot complete BEX2000 as a business specified elective in Part A, as the unit is a prohibition of core unit BEX3701 which must be completed in the Digital Business component.

  • BEX2000Digital technology and business6 cp
  • BEX2030Social business: Principles and practice 6 cp
  • BEX2421Harnessing big data for business and society6 cp
  • BEX2422Harnessing big data for business and society6 cp
  • BEX2500Integrative thinking in a dynamic world6 cp
  • MON2750Monash Innovation Guarantee6 cp
  • MON2100Global Immersion Guarantee program12 cp

Part B. Major studies

42 cp

You must complete at least one major from the list below. The major will comprise 42 credit points from Part B. Major studies plus 6 credit points from Part A. Core studies to total 48 credit points which is required to equal a major. Notes: - If you are intending to undertake an honours year, you should ensure you complete the specific units required for honours in your chosen major area of study. - You may complete an additional major within the Bachelor of Business. Some units can count toward more than one major or minor. Where this occurs, up to 12 credit points may be shared between two majors, or between a major and a minor. Units cannot be counted toward more than one minor. - If you are completing the double degree D30072 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Business, you must qualify for two separate specialist areas. Please refer to the Notes to see which secondary specialist teaching areas are available.

Part C. Capstone studies

6 cp

You must complete one unit (6, 12 or 24 credit points) from the Faculty’s capstone portfolio of units, which includes capstone units, consulting projects, international experiences and internships (industry placements). Notes: - If you choose a 12 or 24 credit point unit you will need to reduce the amount of points available for electives in Part D which may impact on the ability to complete a major using electives. - If you are undertaking the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Business (course D30072), EDF4068 Teaching performance assessment meets this requirement, and you are required to choose another 6 credit point unit from the Accounting, Business law, Business management or Economics and business strategy majors. - If you are completing a major in Accounting and seeking professional accounting accreditation you will need to complete ACX3900. You can undertake more than one unit from the following lists, which will count towards your electives.

Capstone units

6 cp
  • ACX3900Global issues in accounting6 cp
  • BEX3000Professional development for business6 cp
  • BEX3120Entrepreneurial capital raising and the start-up ecosystem6 cp
  • BEX3131Fundamentals of investment strategy6 cp
  • BEX3150Sustainability practice and organisations6 cp
  • BEX3260Understanding megatrends: The big forces shaping your future6 cp
  • BEX3300Business and design6 cp
  • BEX3311Entrepreneurial mindsets and capabilities6 cp
  • BEX3411Building start-ups with impact6 cp
  • BEX3414Company entrepreneurship and innovation6 cp
  • BEX3415Start-up fastrack 16 cp
  • BEX3416Start-up fastrack 26 cp
  • BEX3501Navigating complexity: Unravelling grand challenges in global business6 cp
  • BEX3195Creative destruction lab: Deep tech in practice6 cp

Consulting projects

6 cp
  • BEX3306Sustainability and climate project6 cp
  • BEX3312Sustainability and climate project12 cp
  • BEX3606Start-up and innovation project6 cp
  • BEX3612Start-up and innovation project12 cp
  • BEX3351Global collaboration projects6 cp
  • BEX3706Sustainability collaboration project6 cp
  • BEX3350Consulting project6 cp
  • BEX3351Global collaboration projects6 cp
  • BEX3450Consulting project12 cp

International experiences

6 cp
  • ACX3500Accounting study tour6 cp
  • BEX3412Innovation and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley6 cp
  • BEX3622Issues in global business6 cp
  • BEX3722Engaging with international business6 cp
  • BEX3723Engaging with international business6 cp
  • BEX3724Engaging with international business 6 cp
  • BEX3725Engaging with international business 6 cp
  • BEX3726Engaging with international business 6 cp
  • BEX3727Engaging with international business 6 cp
  • BFX3871International study program in banking and finance6 cp
  • ECX3750European economy and global business6 cp
  • MGX3831European business and society6 cp
  • MKX3521Global study programs in marketing6 cp

Internships

6 cp

Note 1. You can complete only one of BEX3006 or BEX3106. Note 2. You can complete only one of BEX3012 or BEX3112.

Part D. Elective studies

48 cp

You must complete 48 credit points of elective study. Electives can be chosen from: - Part B (as listed above) to complete a second major; - One or more minors (as listed below); - Units not already completed in Part B or Part C above provided you have met the relevant prerequisites; - Units from across the University, which may be used to complete a major or minor from another course, provided you have met the relevant prerequisites and there are no enrolment restrictions. Notes: - Enrolment in Faculty of Business and Economics units at campuses other than the campus of enrolment is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled. You should also be aware of travel and timetabling limitations. - If you are in a double degree course, some units required for the other degree are credited as electives towards this Business degree.

Minor studies

24 cp