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Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Business

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This four year double degree allows you the flexibility to combine International Studies with a degree in Business.

The Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Business comprises core units in both business and international studies, as well as specialisations drawn from business and a range of social sciences. This degree offers a personalised learning experience that you can tailor to your own needs. It will equip you for entry into a constantly changing local and global workforce requiring intellectual, analytical, organisational, personal, interpersonal, and intercultural skills.

Graduates from this course are provided with the opportunity to:

  • locate, manage and use information efficiently and effectively;
  • solve problems effectively in industry and community settings and within both domestic and international environments;
  • exhibit high levels of numeracy skills in a range of business and community settings;
  • communicate effectively in spoken and written form on a range of topics to professional, industry and community groups;
  • apply an evidence-based research approach to problems;
  • respond with social and cultural awareness within local and global environments;
  • work autonomously and collaboratively as a professional in both industry and community settings.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Arts

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Careers

Graduates find employment in a wide range of professional settings, especially in those settings that involve interaction across national and cultural boundaries, including

  • private corporations
  • professional service firms
  • the public service
  • community sector.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

Graduates of this course will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate broad knowledge of business and international affairs as well as an in-depth knowledge in two specialised fields;
  2. Apply research skills in order to analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and the cognitive and technical skills needed to identify and solve problems in business and community settings and within domestic and international contexts;
  3. Integrate high levels of numeracy skills in a range of business and community settings;
  4. Demonstrate practical knowledge of the policies and practices of industry and community organizations, especially those engaged in international affairs;
  5. Evaluate the diverse career pathways open to International Studies and Business graduates;
  6. Communicate clearly and effectively and in an environmentally, socially and culturally responsible manner; and
  7. Reflect upon and articulate the general skills developed during your studies, including those associated with problem solving, information management and analysis, communication and collaborative and team work.
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Units and electives

To graduate, students must successfully complete:

  • 10 core international studies units
  • 6 electives (all undergraduate, maximum 2 at first year level) selected from the Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development. (We strongly recommend that students concentrate their studies in one of the International Studies specialisations listed below);
  • 9 core business units
  • 7 units (1 specialisation) selected from the Business specialisations list below

International Studies specialisations:

  1. Advanced English for Speakers of Other Languages (AESOL)
  2. Asian Studies
  3. History
  4. Sociology
  5. Vietnamese

Business specialisations:

  1. Accounting
  2. Banking and Finance
  3. Financial Planning
  4. Human Resource Management
  5. International Business
  6. International Trade
  7. Management
  8. Marketing
  9. Music Industry
  10. Retail Commerce
  11. Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  12. Supply Chain and Logistics Management.

International Studies elective unit 1

International Studies elective unit 2

Business specialisation unit 1

Business specialisation unit 2

International Studies elective unit 3

Business specialisation unit 3

International Studies elective unit 4

Business specialisation unit 4

Business specialisation unit 5

International Studies elective unit 5

Business specialisation unit 6

Business specialisation unit 7

International Studies elective unit 6

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • TAFE: Applicants with relevant VET study may be considered.
  • Year 12: VCE with minimum study score of 20 in English units 3 and 4 (any) or equivalent.
  • International: Completion of a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australia’s year 12 or VCE qualification. IELTS minimum 6.0 (no band less than 6) or equivalent.
  • Mature: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence.
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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Arts.

You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

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