Bachelor of Business
(CRICOS Course Code 0101271)

The Bachelor of Business program has the following learning objectives:

• To demonstrate ability to think critically and analyse complex business situations;
• To demonstrate ability to apply business theory of their area of specialisation in practice;
• To demonstrate well-developed oral and written communication skills;
• To demonstrate awareness of business ethics principles, corporate social responsibility and sustainability in global context;
• To demonstrate knowledge and skills in their field of expertise;
• To demonstrate the capacity to work individually and as part of a team;
• To demonstrate an understanding of corporate, legal, and regulatory environments.

As identified by Andrew Norton1 in Grattan Institute’s report ‘Mapping Australian Higher Education’, there is a demonstrable skills shortage for qualified individuals across a broad range of business disciplines that need to be satisfied. In addition to that, generally, the demand for higher education in Australia has been on the rise in the last decade and is still growing rapidly. The proposed Bachelor of Business with majors in Accounting, Hospitality Management, Information Systems and Management are likely to contribute in satisfying that increased demand of higher education among domestic and international students.

The Canterbury Institute of Management (‘the Institute’) qualifications are aimed to provide a broad-based foundation for entry into graduate positions that can lead to a wide range of rewarding careers. It is expected that graduates start a career in the fields including:

• Accounting
• Multinational Corporations Management
• Public Accounting Practice
• Hospitality Services Professions
• Public Sector Accounting /Auditing
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Systems Analysis

Students who complete an Accounting Major will obtain the foundational skills and knowledge needed to enter the workforce as an accountant. This is a dynamic career option, because the role of accountants in business has shifted in recent years, from a strictly financial focus to more strategic work, supporting corporate governance. Additionally, accountants are now often required to have specialised knowledge of information systems.

Students who complete an Accounting Major will be eligible to apply for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

The Bachelor of Business – Hospitality Management Major student will achieve an excellent basis for a management career in the hospitality industry. Students are provided with a comprehensive understanding of hospitality and business management principles and fine-tuning relevant industry skills. This discipline of study will endow students with strong, real-life problem-solving capabilities, the ability to anticipate change and a commitment to lifelong personal development.

The Bachelor of Business – Information Systems Major students will gain technical and analytical skills in choosing this discipline as well as the ability to assess, evaluate, and communicate the key aspects of Information Systems as an enabler of modern organisations. Students will also study key commerce courses such as accounting and management. Students will also participate in team projects, developing solutions to real-world problems based on real organisations in the business world.

As part of their specialisation study, CIM graduates of Bachelor of Business – Information Systems Major will meet the prerequisites for their eligibility to apply for the membership of professional bodies in their area such as Australian Computer Society.

The Bachelor of Business – Management Major students in this discipline will develop the skills needed to successfully lead teams in a broad range of organisations. Students will learn how to plan, monitor and control resources, meet key business objectives, and master the art of managing themselves and others. This discipline prepares a student for a diverse range of management roles. Student will know how to make effective, well-informed business decisions, in any situation.

As part of their specialisation study, CIM graduates of Bachelor of Business – Management Major will meet the prerequisites for their eligibility to apply for the membership of professional bodies in their area such as Australian Institute of Management.

It is proposed that the Bachelor of Business program will have the following delivery structure:

• 3 years full-time delivery over 6 semesters
• Each semester will run over 16 weeks (6 weeks delivery + 1-week break + 6 weeks delivery + 1-week study break + 2 weeks examinations)
• 24 courses
• Each course has 4 contact hours per week broken down into lecture and tutorial components (2 hours lecture + 2 hours tutorial)
• For each contact hour 2 hours of independent study are expected (4 + 8 = 12) hours workload per course per week)
• Full time workload: 4 courses x 12 hours per course = 48 hours per week
• 12 credit points (cps) per course (1 credit point per hour)
• 288 credit points to complete the program.