Course Structure

The course structure is based on six semesters (each of 12 weeks duration, plus an exam week), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:

• 10 compulsory core subjects (100 credit points)
• 8 subjects in the Major/Specialisation (80 credit points)
• 6 elective subjects (60 credit points)

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Business a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 240 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects.

For more information see the Student Handbook.

Subjects

• ACC101 Accounting for Decision Making
• BUS204 Business Analytics
• BUS101 Business Law
• THE101 Christian Worldview
• RES101 Introduction to Academic Writing and Research
• MAN101 Introduction to Management
• BUS102 Economics
• THE201 Christian Ethics
• LEA201 Leadership Principles
• EXP202 Professional Practice in Business

Accounting Specialisation

• ACC201 Accounting and Financial Management
• ACC202 Financial Reporting
• ACC210 Management Accounting
• ACC301 Accounting for Groups
• ACC311 Accounting Theory and Current Issues
• ACC320 Audit and Assurance
• BUS120 Business Information Systems
• EXP302 Advanced Professional Practice in Business

Leadership & Management

• MKT101 Foundations of Marketing
• MAN201 Organisational Behaviour
• BUS202 Financial Decision Making
• MAN311 Strategic Management
• LEA301 Advanced Leadership and Decision Making
• LEA311 Creativity and Entrepreneurship
• EXP302 Advanced Professional Practice in Business

Specialisation / Leadership and Management

Choose one additional subject in BUS/HRM/LEA/MAN/MKT at 200 or 300 level

Electives

Choose 6 subjects taken from accredited AQF level 7 (Bachelor) subjects offered by the college.

More Information

For more details on which elective subjects you can choose, view the full list of subjects for this course.
For more general information, please see the current enrolment guide for this course.

Admission Criteria

Academic

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)

Applicants admitted on the basis of their recent secondary education must demonstrate the completion of NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of 65 or higher (or the completion of the International Baccalaureate or interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification will demonstrate the completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification awarded by an authorised institution or registered training organisation (RTO).

The Program Director will conduct a pre-admission interview (either face-to-face or phone or via Zoom) with all applicants seeking entry into the course on the basis of a Certificate III qualification. This interview aims to assess academic suitability and preparedness of the applicant for undergraduate level study.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

Applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a complete or partially complete higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion or partial completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

If you are over the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply for admission into this course on the basis of provisional entry, and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate.

Language

Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5 in any of the four skills areas). IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have undertaken five years of required higher education study (or equivalent) in English from an approved country or who have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded in English under the Australian Qualification Framework by an authorised institution or registered training organisation.

Study Modes

Delivery Modes*: Face-to-Face (Campus class), Online Live (Zoom class), Online Recorded
Locations**: Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Online
Duration: 3 years full-time/up to 10 years part-time
Intakes: Semester 1, May (International students only), Semester 2

* Our study modes are flexible so you can mix-and-match different modes throughout your course to fit your needs. For example, a face-to-face student can choose to attend some classes online or an online student may choose to take some subjects face-to-face.

** Some subjects may only be available in certain study modes each semester. Please check the timetable for the most up-to-date information. Face-to-face classes can be delivered weekly or via intensives, where the subject is delivered in a block over consecutive weekdays and/or weekends. Some subjects must be completed face-to-face to meet professional accreditation requirements.

Fees & Timetable

A complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis programs and courses can be found in our Fees Information section.

For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

FEE-HELP is available for eligible students to assist you in financing your studies. For more information and other options, please visit the Financing Your Study page. For students who cannot access government loans, an alternative option is Study Loans, a private student loan provider. To learn more about loans provided by Study Loans, click here.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

Demonstrate

• a broad knowledge of business theory, business principles and practices, with depth in the areas of either Accounting or Leadership and Management.

Skills:

Demonstrate

• skills to analyse, synthesise, and apply knowledge of business theory, principles and practices;
• skills to understand and communicate a Christian worldview, with particular emphasis on the role of the gospel in providing an ethical framework for business practice;
• cognitive and technical skills required for professional activity, with depth in the areas of either Accounting or Leadership and Management;
• ability to identify issues and to provide evidence based and innovative solutions, by integrating their Christian worldview with business acumen, to complex issues;
• skills in critical thinking and self-directed learning, using a range of sources and methods;
• communication skills to present business theories, ideas and arguments to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriately selected communication methods;

Application of Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrate

• ability to analyse and discuss contemporary topics, issues and challenges impacting on business in Australian and international contexts, and create solutions to these challenges. This includes the ability to apply knowledge and skills to new and diverse contexts;
• self-reflection, independent learning and evaluation of own performance for the purpose of vocational development.