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.
- ACF1100Introduction to financial accountingThis unit introduces you to fundamental accounting concepts and rules to provide a foundation for further study within the accounting discipline. Emphasis is placed on developing meaningful understanding of both accounting terminology and t…
- ACF1001Accounting fundamentalsThis unit introduces the fundamentals of accounting as the language of business, empowering future managers to interpret and analyse financial information for strategic and sustainable decision-making. Emphasising real-world application, th…
- BFF1001Foundations of financeThis unit introduces the concepts of finance, financial mathematics, valuation, the financial system, risk management and inter-dependency between finance and other business disciplines. The unit is designed for students who have never stud…
- BTF1010Business lawAs the law affects all kinds of business activities, learning about the law as a non-lawyer is vital for everyone working in business. There are serious legal consequences for failing to comply with the law, which in turn can impact upon bu…
- ECF1100MicroeconomicsThis unit provides you with an introduction to microeconomics. You will be given the tools to understand basic economic ideas and to apply their learning to analyse economic applications in everyday life. It begins with an introduction to s…
- ETF1100Business statisticsThis unit introduces you to the basic foundations of Business Analytics and Statistics. You will learn how to work with data, in conjunction with basic statistics and spreadsheet tools, to solve simple business problems. The unit introduces…
- MGF1010Introduction to managementThis unit introduces the history and fundamental perspectives of management. By examining real-life scenarios and engaging in creative practices, you will learn to apply these perspectives to address contemporary managerial challenges. Thro…
- MKF1120Marketing theory and practiceThis unit provides you with an introduction to the discipline of marketing. It encompasses marketing's role in a dynamic organisational environment and introduces you to the concepts and strategies employed by marketers to create value for…
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 cpYou 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.
- ACF1100Introduction to financial accounting6 cp
- ACF1001Accounting fundamentals6 cp
- BFF1001Foundations of finance6 cp
- BTF1010Business law6 cp
- ECF1100Microeconomics6 cp
- ETF1100Business statistics6 cp
- MGF1010Introduction to management6 cp
- MKF1120Marketing theory and practice6 cp
Specified Business unit
6 cpYou 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 cpYou 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.
- MajorBusiness studies48 cp
- MajorBusiness analytics and statistics19 units48 cp
- MajorDigital economy7 units48 cp
- MajorEconomics and business strategy45 units48 cp
- MajorFinancial econometrics11 units48 cp
- MajorHuman resource management9 units48 cp
- MajorInternational business14 units48 cp
- MajorMarketing12 units48 cp
- MajorSustainability and responsible management29 units48 cp
- MajorTaxation10 units48 cp
- MajorAccounting36 units48 cp
- MajorBanking and finance20 units48 cp
- MajorBusiness law15 units48 cp
- MajorBusiness management18 units48 cp
Part C. Capstone studies
6 cpYou 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 cpNote 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 cpYou 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- MinorSustainability and responsible management35 units24 cp
- MinorTaxation2 units24 cp
- MinorSupply chain management10 units24 cp
- MinorAccounting20 units24 cp
- MinorBanking and finance8 units24 cp
- MinorBusiness law2 units24 cp
- MinorBusiness management18 units24 cp
- MinorBusiness analytics and statistics13 units24 cp
- MinorEconomics and business strategy24 cp
- MinorHuman resource management9 units24 cp
- MinorInternational business8 units24 cp
- MinorMarketing11 units24 cp