Bachelor of Business
(CRICOS Course Code 0101271)

Program Aim

To produce graduates who have a broad knowledge and skills of business with particular expertise in their chosen field(s) to meet industry demand in local and global business environment.

The Bachelor of Business program helps students to build the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in a wide range of areas within business and the not-for-profit and public sectors. The Bachelor of Business program is designed to allow learners to customise their program by sampling a range of business disciplines prior to choosing the business discipline in which to specialise through a selected Major. The program adopts enquiry-based learning approach that helps learners to develop important problem-solving and decision-making skills relevant to any business. Graduates go on to develop careers in the management of large, medium and small businesses in government and private sectors, both domestically and internationally.

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.

Program Progression Rules

To complete the Bachelor of Business program, the student would need to complete 24 courses in the following order:

Single Major (other than Accounting)
  • 8 First year common core courses (100 Level)
  • 8 Courses in chosen Major – at least 4 out of 8 courses must be at 300 level
  • 4 Courses in chosen Minor – at least 2 out of 4 courses must be at 300 level
  • 4 Elective courses
Single Major (Accounting)
  • 8 First year common core courses (100 Level)
  • 10 Courses in chosen Major – at least 4 out of 8 courses must be at 300 level
  • 4 Courses in chosen Minor – at least 2 out of 4 courses must be at 300 level
  • 2 Elective courses
Double Major (other than Accounting*)
  • 8 First year common core courses (100 Level)
  • 8 Courses in first chosen Major – at least 4 out of 8 courses must be at 300 level
  • 8 Courses in second chosen Major – at least 4 out of 8 courses must be at 300 level
*Students who have chosen Accounting as their major are not allowed to take double major in Bachelor of Business program.

Core Courses (Level 100 Courses)

Course Code Course Title Credit Points
level 100 BUSC101 Communication in Business 12
ACCT101 Foundations of Accounting 12
ECON101 Business Economics 12
ITIS101 IT and Business Processes 12
MKTG101 Marketing 12
MGMT101 Management 12
LAWS101 Fundamentals of Business Law 12
BUSS101 Business Statistics 12

Core Courses for Accounting Major

Course Code Course Title Credit Points
level 200 ACCT201 Management Accounting 12
ACCT202 Financial Accounting 12
ACCT203 Corporate Accounting 12
FINC201 Fundamentals of Finance 12
BUSE201 Corporate Governance and Business Ethics 12
level 300 ACCT301 Auditing 12
ACCT302 Management Control Systems 12
ACCT303 Accounting Systems 12
ACCT304 Taxation 12
ACCT305 Accounting Theory and Issues 12

Core Courses for Hospitality Management Major

Course Code Course Title Credit Points
level 200 HOST201 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management 12
HOST202 Hospitality Asset and Operations Management 12
HOST203 Hotel Management 12
HOST204 Food Beverage Management 12
level 300 HOST301 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing 12
HOST302 Services and Experience Management 12
HOST303 Contemporary Issues in Hospitality and Tourism 12
HOST304 Strategic Planning in Hospitality 12

Core Courses for Information Systems Major

Course Code Course Title Credit Points
level 200 ISBS201 Communications and Networks 12
ISBS202 Programming Concepts 12
ISBS203 System Analysis and Design 12
ISBS204 Database Management Systems 12
level 300 ISBS301 Information and Communication Security 12
ISBS302 Web Technologies 12
ISBS303 e-Business Solutions 12
ISBS304 Information System Project 12

Core Courses for Management Major

Course Code Course Title Credit Points
level 200 MGMT203 Human Resources Management 12
BUSE201 Corporate Governance and Business Ethics 12
MGMT202 Cross Cultural Management 12
MGMT201 Organisational Behaviour 12
level 300 MGMT301 Contemporary Issues in Management 12
MGMT302 Strategic Management 12
BUSE301 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 12
MGMT303 Leadership and Change Management 12