C10020v6 Bachelor of Business Bachelor of International Studies
Award(s): Bachelor of Business (BBus)Bachelor of International Studies (BIntSt)
UAC code: 609130 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 026187C
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus
Notes
Students who commenced a combined degree with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies prior to 2022 should refer to the Handbook for the year they commenced their degree.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Assumed knowledge
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Levels of award
Honours
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
This course is designed for individuals from various backgrounds seeking to blend business acumen with international cultural and language expertise. It caters to both domestic and international students, regardless of work experience. Choose this course to gain a competitive edge in global business environments, enhancing their communication and interpersonal skills for careers abroad or within multinational corporations.
What sets this course apart is its unique integration of business studies with in-depth cultural and language immersion, preparing them for the international market. Students acquire knowledge in core business principles alongside fluency in a new language and cultural proficiency. The learning experience combines practical and theoretical approaches, ensuring they are workplace-ready upon completion.
Course aims
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge, competencies and values necessary to develop critical, analytical and evaluative skills essential for a fulfilling and effective career in business, while at the same time providing an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of another language and culture.
Career options
Career options include positions in any branch of business or commerce as well as management of private and public sector enterprises ranging from start-ups to large multinational enterprises. Career options are enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Transdisciplinarity and Innovation at UTSAll UTS students have the opportunity to develop distinctive capabilities around transdisciplinary thinking and innovation through the TD School. Transdisciplinary education at UTS brings together great minds from different disciplines to explore ideas that improve the way we live and work in the world. These offerings are unique to UTS and directly translate to many existing and emerging roles and careers.
Diploma in InnovationThe Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.
All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.
Transdisciplinary electives programTransdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). More information about the TD Electives program is available here.
Course intended learning outcomes
| BUS.1.1 | Apply evidence, creativity and critical reasoning to solve business problems |
| BUS.2.1 | Communicate information clearly in a form appropriate for its audience |
| BUS.2.2 | Demonstrate ability to work independently and with others as a member of a team to achieve an agreed goal |
| BUS.3.1 | Make judgements and business decisions consistent with the principles of social responsibility and inclusion |
| BUS.4.1 | Apply technical and professional skills to operate effectively in business |
| BUS.5.1 | Acquire and apply knowledge and skills relevant to working with and for Indigenous peoples in a specific professional business context |
| INT.1.1 | Understand and engage with cultural diversities and employ effective strategies to operate within varied professional and everyday settings in Australia and internationally |
| INT.2.1 | Critically apply knowledge of contemporary societies, cultures and workplaces to analyse and communicate creative solutions to problems within professional and everyday settings in Australia and internationally |
| INT.3.1 | Communicate effectively and appropriately in an additional language for everyday and professional purposes |
| INT.4.1 | Acquire knowledge and skills of Indigenous Australian communication, engagement, research ethics and practices to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians across a professional context |
| INT.5.1 | Engage critically with current issues to act in socially responsible ways in Australian and international settings |
| INT.6.1 | Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken language using diverse digital technologies |
Key
INT = International Studies course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions selection criteria for the Bachelor of Business (C10026). There is a range of entry levels to the various language and culture programs.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Bachelor of International Studies Diploma in Languages Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement and the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics and any two units of English.
UTS offers a range of bridging courses for students who do not meet the assumed knowledge requirements.
There are no prior language requirements for the International Studies program. Students complete a language survey during the first year of study to ensure they commence their language and culture study at the appropriate level.
Recognition of prior learning
Information on recognition of prior learning in the business component is available from the Bachelor of Business (C10026).
Recognition of prior learning in the International Studies component is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis.
Course structure
All students must complete 240 credit points of study, comprising 144 credit points relating to business and 96 credit points relating to international Studies. Full details of the Bachelor of Business component of the combined degree are available from the Bachelor of Business (C10026).
The Bachelor of International Studies is not offered as a separate degree but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program. Students select the language they will study at the time of enrolment, and either the Language, Culture and Professional World pathway or the Language, Culture and Global Exchange pathway. Information relating to entry into International Honours pathway can be found in the Information for Students section.
Overseas study
In the International Studies component, students have the following options:
- Language, Culture & the Professional World: includes an internship and option of a short study abroad experience (2-6 weeks) overseas.
- Language, Culture & Global Exchange: includes an internship and a 6-month Global Exchange at any UTS partner university in a session that fits with the student's study plan.
- International Honours: includes a full year at a relevant partner university where students complete an honours level research project.
Course completion requirements
| STM90273 Core subjects (Business) | 48cp | |
| CBK90169 Major choice (Business) | 48cp | |
| CBK90170 Major/Two sub-majors/Sub-major + four electives/Eight electives | 48cp | |
| CBK92057 Country and Language choice | 96cp | |
| Total | 240cp |
Course diagram
Course program
The typical program shown below is for a full-time student who has chosen the German Language and Culture major and is completing the Language, Culture and the Professional World pathway or the International Honours pathway. Other majors may be chosen from the list of majors in CBK92057; the program has the same structure but with subjects specific to the chosen major.
Full details of the business component are available from the Bachelor of Business (C10026). In addition, course programs for each individual business major are available on the Manage your course page.
| Core subjects with Pathway 1, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 22108 Accounting and Accountability | 6cp | |
| 23115 Economics for Business | 6cp | |
| 21212 People and Organisations | 6cp | |
| 26134 Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 24109 Marketing and Customer Value | 6cp | |
| 25400 Financial Literacy | 6cp | |
| 22208 Accounting, Business and Society | 6cp | |
| 21214 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| December session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97605 German Today | 8cp | |
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| 54004 The Future of Work | 8cp | |
| 97900 International Internship | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 992221 The Global Professional: Industry Engagement Project | 16cp | |
| 97606 German Literature | 8cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 24 credit points of options | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 24 credit points of options | 24cp | |
| Core subjects with Pathway 2, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 22108 Accounting and Accountability | 6cp | |
| 23115 Economics for Business | 6cp | |
| 21212 People and Organisations | 6cp | |
| 26134 Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 24109 Marketing and Customer Value | 6cp | |
| 25400 Financial Literacy | 6cp | |
| 22208 Accounting, Business and Society | 6cp | |
| 21214 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| December session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 979505 Exchange Elective 5 | 8cp | |
| 979506 Exchange Elective 6 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 992221 The Global Professional: Industry Engagement Project | 16cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 24 credit points of options | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 24 credit points of options | 24cp | |
| Core subjects with Pathway 3, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 22108 Accounting and Accountability | 6cp | |
| 23115 Economics for Business | 6cp | |
| 21212 People and Organisations | 6cp | |
| 26134 Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 24109 Marketing and Customer Value | 6cp | |
| 25400 Financial Literacy | 6cp | |
| 22208 Accounting, Business and Society | 6cp | |
| 21214 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| December session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| 971103 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 16cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 24 credit points of options | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 24 credit points of options | 24cp | |
Levels of award
The Bachelor of Business may be awarded with distinction, credit or pass.
Honours
Students who complete Pathway 3 International Honours are eligible for transfer into the Bachelor of Business Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) (C09133) on completion of all coursework. This transfer is managed by the Student Centre and occurs just prior to graduation.
Professional recognition
Refer to the Bachelor of Business (C10026) for details on professional recognition of that award.
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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