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

• ACA101 Faith & Purpose (ACA101 replaces THE101 Christian Worldview from S2 2023 onwards)
• ACC101 Accounting for Decision Making
• BUS101 Business Law
• BUS102 Economics
• BUS104 Introduction to Business Analytics
• BUS105 Quantitative Skills
• BUS202 Financial Decision Making
• BUS225 Business Ethics (exempt for BBus/BMin and BBus/BTh students who have passed THE201)
• MAN101 Introduction to Management
• MKT101 Foundations of Marketing

Accounting Specialisation

• ACC202 Financial Reporting
• ACC210 Management Accounting
• ACC311 Accounting Theory and Current Issues
• ACC320 Audit and Assurance
• BUS120 Business Information Systems
• BUS250 Corporations Law
• BUS260 Business Finance
• BUS350 Taxation Law

Business Analytics

• BUS205 Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
• BUS210 Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation
• BUS220 Excel and Data Analytics
• BUS251 Ethics in Data Analytics
• BUS320 Data Mining and Machine Learning
• BUS321 Predictive Analytics
• BUS322 Financial Analytics
• BUS323 Marketing Analytics

Leadership & Management

• HRM201 Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
• MAN201 Organisational Behaviour
• LEA201 Leadership Principles
• MAN311 Strategic Management
• MAN351 International Management
• LEA301 Advanced Leadership and Decision Making
• LEA311 Creativity and Entrepreneurship
• 10 credit points BUS/EXP/HRM/LEA/MAN/MKT 200 or 300 level

Electives

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

NOTE: Business Analytics Specialisation

Students who wish to major in Business Analytics must include the following two subjects among the six electives:

• BUS120 Business Information Systems
• BUS260 Business Finance

More Information

For more details on which elective subjects you can choose, view the full list of subjects 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 no less than 65 (or the completion of the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course.

Special admission is also available for Year 12 students whose ATAR (or equivalent) falls within 5 points of the published guaranteed ATAR but have done well in subjects relevant to the course of study. These Special Admission Pathways are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director and then tabled for approval by the Admissions Committee.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification must 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 enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification must demonstrate the 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

Applicants who are over the age of 21 at the time of commencement may 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.

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 fundamental theories and concepts in key business disciplines;
• knowledge of principles, practices and operational methodologies, with depth in the chosen area of specialisation, e.g. Accounting, Business Analytics, and Leadership & Management;
• knowledge of various approaches used across a broad and coherent body of knowledge within the Christian worldview framework.

Skills:

Demonstrate

• skills to analyse, synthesise, and apply theoretical concepts, principles and practical methodologies within the realm of business;
• skills to understand and communicate the Christian worldview;
• ability to provide evidence based and innovative solutions, by integrating the Christian worldview to complex issues in multifaceted business contexts;
• cognitive and technical skills required for operations in business settings, with depth in the area of specialisation;
• ability to identify and assess emerging challenges, and the impact of global, economic, social, political, and technological factors on business operations, strategy formulation, and sustainability;
• skills in critical thinking and self-directed learning, using a range of sources and methods;
• proficiency to identify trends and opportunities and communication skills to present theories, ideas and proposals to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriately selected communication methods.

Application of Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrate

• ability to integrate Christian values and principles into their operations and practices, recognising their role as stewards of resources and talents to fulfill organisational goals;
• 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;
• proficiency in applying quantitative and qualitative methods to propose solutions to complex business challenges, make informed decisions, and optimise organisational performance;
• skills to collaborate and lead effectively in interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating cultural competence, ethical awareness, and professionalism in diverse business environments;
• ability to identify opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic growth, and develop comprehensive plans with consideration for risk management, resource allocation, and financial sustainability;
• ability to apply principles of corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices to address environmental, social, and governance concerns;
• self-reflection, independent learning and evaluation of own performance by staying abreast of emerging trends and best practices in the dynamic field of business management for the purpose of vocational development.