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University of Canberra

Suburb , ACT ,Australia

Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Arts - MGAR03

Take the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of business and add any one of five core creative study pathways and you have one of the most structured, flexible and transferrable qualifications available - welcome to the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Arts double degree.

This course takes the best components of a range of courses and combines them to create a powerful and adaptable qualification that covers everything from management, innovation and entrepreneurship, to Creative Writing, Journalism, Film Production and Digital Media.

This course has been designed to produce innovative, globally engaged thinkers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to to stamp their mark in dynamic working and creative environments anywhere the world.

If you desire a career in management within an industry that’s both engaging challenging, but still unsure if which direction to focus on, then the UC Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts will help ensure that you have all future bases covered.

Study a Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Arts at UC and you will:

  • acquire theoretical knowledge to reflect critically on professional practice in the areas of business analysis, change management and implementation
  • select a creative degree award in which to focus your studies on
  • integrate theory and practice in entrepreneurship and innovation, and articulate the impacts of recent developments within the field
  • critically evaluate a range of core business skills to find solutions to future work challenges in legal, economic and global business environments
  • participate in international work and study experiences
  • develop experience of professional management in work and organisations demonstrating creativity and initiative in new situations
  • complete engaging hands-on units within industry organisations
  • build strong industry relationships and networks.
     

Campus Information

Canberra, Bruce

The University of Canberra is located in the suburb of Bruce in the Australian Capital Territory. Surrounded by Lake Ginnindera, the new suburb of Lawson, Radford college and residential housing, regular public buses can drop you right on campus. Open space, natural calm, tall trees and wildlife. Close to the city. Convenient to shopping. Great food, cool cafes, events and markets; a buzzing social hub with something for everyone. Student accommodation, an on-campus medical and counselling centre, the Australian Institute of Sport, Calvary Public Hospital, Belconnen Shopping Mall and a variety of restaurants are all within walking distance.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More Information required
10 Days
Possible interview call from institution
10 Days
Provisional/ unconditional offer
20 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The UC Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Art is a globally recognised qualification that is both flexible and transferrable across a wide range of industries. Graduates of this course possess a clear understanding of business management and strategy, combined with a comprehensive insight in how to use creativity to add value to any business or organisation.

As a result, this qualification opens the door to many career pathways including:

  • international business development manager
  • global account manager
  • author
  • copywriter
  • journalist
  • playwright
  • screenwriter
  • scriptwriter
  • communications manager
  • publisher
  • editor
  • media analyst
  • technical writer
  • international project manager
  • campaign manager
  • international consultant
  • journalist
  • international development worker
  • policy officer
  • community development educator
  • program analyst
  • company director
  • tourism manager
  • filmmaker
  • creative producer
  • director
  • screenwriter
  • first assistant director
  • director of photography
  • editor
  • sound designer
  • production designer
  • costume designer
  • production manager
  • camera operator
  • sound recorder
  • props master
  • special effects supervisor
  • digital imaging technician
  • international management consultant
  • trade and international economics officer
  • international finance manager
  • business intelligence manager
  • international trade administrator
  • itrategic planning manager
  • foreign affairs officer
  • industry association analyst

PSW Opportunity

Major Cities

  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Brisbane

Regular 2 years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. graduates

Cities and major regional centres

  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Gold Coast
  • Sunshine Coast Canberra Newcastle/Lake Macquarie
  • Wollongong/Illawarra Geelong
  • Hobart

International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an 
additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 3 years of PSW visa)

Regional centres and other regional areas

All other locations 
(list of cities)

International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional 
2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa 
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.


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