Overview - BUS

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Business is QUT's largest faculty, attracting over a quarter of the University's enrolments, and is also one of the largest business faculties in Australia.

Through various collaborations with industry and professional bodies, we are a key player in the business community with extensive local and international links.

We are the first business school in Australia to have our business courses accredited by the three leading international bodies – EQUIS (the accrediting body of the European Foundation of Management Development), AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools in Business) and AMBA (the Association of MBAs). This 'triple crown' of international accreditation means your QUT business degree is even better recognised by employers globally.

We know what employers want in today's business graduates - because we ask them. We regularly involve representatives from the business community in the development and review of our courses. And we employ part-time lecturers and tutors currently working in business.

As a student, you will be encouraged to undertake real-world projects to help you develop your own strong links. And you can take advantage of our extensive exchange program and our international study tour options.

This strong practical component of our courses is complemented by our academic excellence. The diversity of interests, experiences, and expertise of our locally and internationally drawn academic staff creates a rich learning and research environment.

Our innovative 'Business Advantage' program develops business graduates who can contribute effectively as citizens, as leaders in the wider community, and as competent professionals within their chosen disciplines. A variety of short programs provide skills in areas such as leadership, teamwork, public speaking and entrepreneurship. The program also provides the opportunity to work with other students on community projects, development programs, and participate in conferences and seminars.

As a QUT business graduate you will enter the business community with the acumen and entrepreneurial skills needed to turn any good idea into a successful enterprise within today's competitive international environment. And you will be able to anticipate the business challenges and opportunities of the future.

Undergraduate

We recognise that in the ever-changing world of business you need a solid foundation in business principles along with the flexibility to pursue studies in multiple areas. Our Bachelor of Business includes eight core units which will equip you with generic skills and competencies for today's business environment. You also have the opportunity to tailor your studies to suit your own needs and career aspirations. Students enrolling at our Gardens Point campus will choose a major from:

• Accountancy
• Advertising
• Banking & Finance
• Economics
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Public Relations.

You will then choose other business study areas to steer your future career direction. You can:

• maximise your career options with an added breadth of knowledge by completing another of the business majors
• add a depth of knowledge in your area of interest by extending your studies within the primary business major
• add a flavour or emphasis to your degree with study in another of our business areas.

You will also choose elective units from Business or other faculties within QUT. We encourage you to consider utilising these electives to complete an approved University minor. Double degrees are also a popular option. A number of combinations are available, giving you expanded career options and a competitive edge on graduation.

The Bachelor of Business is also available at the Caboolture campus. Our First Year Experience program at Carseldine campus allows you to commence study before choosing your business major. At the end of your first year you'll move into your major of choice at our Gardens Point or Caboolture campus.

Postgraduate

There are many reasons for considering postgraduate study. Whether you're looking for career advancement, a change in career direction, personal development, or research opportunities we can help you with postgraduate studies to suit your needs. Choose from:

• Honours
• Graduate Certificate
• Masters (Coursework & Research)
• MBA
• PhD.

Coursework Programs
Our postgraduate programs allow you to enhance your career options by building on existing qualifications, or change careers through study in a different field. For non-degree holders, we offer alternative pathways that build on your work experience.

QUT's Master of Business offers students the choice of a wide variety of majors, which are designed to provide specialist knowledge in your chosen business discipline. With enhanced knowledge you can advance your business career, or change career direction.

• Accounting
• Strategic Advertising
• Applied Finance
• Business Administration (MBA)
• Human Resource Management
• Integrated Marketing Communication
• International Business
• Marketing
• Philanthropy & Nonprofit studies
• Professional Accounting
• Public Relations

Innovative MBA Programs
We also offer one of Australia's most innovative MBAs, giving you greater choice and flexibility when designing your course. With shorter, sharper units, you'll cover a wide range of core units and have a greater choice of electives. This opportunity for greater depth and diversity of knowledge gives you a distinct career advantage.

The MBA is available in a variety of delivery options including our International MBA, which allows students to complete one semester of study overseas. Our Executive MBA is a tailored program for more experienced managers offered in an intensive, flexibly delivered format.

Extensive Research Opportunities
As well as being highly respected for the quality of our postgraduate coursework teaching, the Faculty also provides extensive research opportunities.

Our researchers engage in collaborative, cross disciplinary research that impacts on the domestic and international business communities. The Australian Centre for Business Research, housed within the Business Faculty, links QUT's business research strengths to solving industry, government and community problems.

We also offer professional development programs, and contract research and consultancy services. And because we believe in giving something back to the community, our staff - individually and in groups - engage in a wide range of community service activities.

We are a business faculty for the real world.