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This course equips students with the theory, practical experience and transferable employability skills, including leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving, required to succeed in a wide range of business careers. All of the majors available to study are created in consultation with industry and many are professionally recognised and accredited. Students benefit from relevant and internationally credible course content that provides practical industry experience, networking opportunities and a broad range of career options after graduating.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
The ECU Business Placement and Internship programs provide students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. They enable students to gain relevant work experience, allowing them to develop professional networks, practice applying theory learned during their degree, develop skills and capabilities required to succeed in their chosen profession, and gain a better understanding of the nature of employment and professional conduct in their chosen industry.
The Internship Program forms one full semester of study and enables students to gain a minimum of 16 weeks (600 hours) of full-time work experience. The Work Placement program comprises 100 hours of work experience during the academic semester. Programs can be completed in all discipline areas, as well as general business opportunities.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
Students are required to complete 3 Business Edge units, 5 Core units and an 8-unit Business Major. This will be supported by a supplementary program comprising of: a second 8-unit Business Major (or an 8-unit Major from another Faculty); or two 4-unit Minors; or a 4-unit Minor plus 4 Elective units; or 8 Elective units. Note: Students are required to complete no less than 6 units at Level 3000.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BES1500 | Business Communication and Analysis | 15 |
| BES2500 * | Business Professionalism and Career Management | 15 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| BES3500 ^ | Business Capstone | 15 |
| FBL3501 ^ | Business Practicum | 15 |
Note: FBL3501 is by application only.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select 5 units from: | ||
| ACC1100 ^ | Accounting I | 15 |
| ECF1110 ^ | Economics I | 15 |
| ECF1120 ^ | Finance I | 15 |
| ECF1151 ^ | Quantitative and Statistical Techniques for Business | 15 |
| LAW1100 ^ | Legal Framework I | 15 |
| MAN1100 ^ | Management I | 15 |
| MAN1600 ^ | Information Systems for Business | 15 |
| MKT1600 ^ | Marketing Principles & Practices | 15 |
Note: Each Business Major contains one additional Core Business unit within its structure, so students must ensure their choice of Core Business units includes the unit required by that Major. Failure to do so may mean that students are required to take additional units to satisfy the requirements of the Major.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FBL1100 | Effective Communication in Business | 15 |
| FBL2505 | Service Learning | 15 |
Note: FBL1100 is designed for students who require assistance in gaining competency in academic literacy, and may be substituted as a Core Business unit with approval of the Course Coordinator.
Note: FBL2505 is by application only.
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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