Course Structure

This course structure applies from Semester 2, 2023 onwards.

The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry is a double degree comprising 32 subjects (320 credit points). It is a combination of two separate awards undertaken concurrently for a reduced total duration. Every program for this award shall include:

• All core subjects from the separate awards (18 subjects)
• A major specialisation from the Bachelor of Business
• 6 restricted electives

To qualify for award of the double degree of Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry a candidate shall complete at least 320 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core and specialisation subjects of each course.

For more information see the Student Handbook.

Subjects

Core / 18 Subjects (180 credit points)

• ACA101 Faith and Purpose
• ACC101 Accounting for Decision Making
• BIB104 Old Testament Foundations
• BIB105 New Testament Foundations
• BUS101 Business Law
• BUS102 Economics
• BUS204 Business Analytics
• CCM101 Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry
• EXP201 Professional Practice
• HIS102 Church History Foundations
• LEA201 Leadership Principles
• MAN101 Introduction to Management
• MIN101 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
• MIN102 Christian Spirituality
• MIN201 Pastoral Administration and Management
• RES101 Introduction to Academic Writing and Research
• THE105 Introduction to Theology
• THE201 Christian Ethics

2 Specialisations / 8 Subjects (80 credit points)

1 major (specialisation) of 8 subjects from the Bachelor of Business

Accounting

• BUS120 Business Information Systems
• 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
• EXP202 Professional Practice in Business

OR Leadership & Management

• MKT101 Foundations of Marketing
• MAN201 Organisational Behaviour
• BUS202 Financial Decision Making
• MAN311 Strategic Management
• LEA301 Advanced Leadership
• LEA311 Creativity and Entrepreneurship
• EXP202 Professional Practice in Business
• 10 credit points BUS/HRM/LEA/MAN/MKT 200 or 300 level

Electives / 6 Subjects (60 credit points)*

• 10 credit points BIB 200 level
• 20 credit points CCM/EXP/MIN/WOR 200 level
• 10 credit points THE 200 level
• 10 credit points at 100 level or above
• 10 credit points at 300 level

* NOTE: The following subjects must be completed in addition to the subjects included in the Accounting major by any student wishing to gain acceptance into certain professional bodies (CPA Australia or CAANZ). To achieve professional accounting association entry, students will be required to exceed 320 credit points.

• BUS202 Financial Decision Making*
• BUS250 Corporations Law*
• BUS260 Business Finance*
• BUS350 Taxation Law*

All Subjects Available

View the full list of subjects for this course.

For more information see the Student Handbook.

Admissions

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.

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 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).

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.

Other Requirements

Applicants may be required to attend a pre-admission interview with the Program Director. This interview aims to assess academic suitability and preparedness of the applicant for undergraduate level study.

Applicants may be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (or state-based or overseas equivalent) and Police Check after admission into the course, if working with vulnerable groups is a requirement of the course undertaken.

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 business theory, as well as business principles and practices,
• a deep knowledge of Christian history, doctrine and tradition as a foundation for ministry, with depth in the areas of either.
• a depth of knowledge in areas of: (1) Leadership and Management; Human Resource Management; or Marketing; and (2) Pastoral Ministry; Youth and Children’s Ministries; Worship Studies; or Cross-Cultural Ministry.

Skills:

Demonstrate:

• skills to analyse, synthesise, and apply knowledge of business theory, principles and practices;
• skills to analyse and interpret the biblical text, using sound hermeneutical methods, as a core document of the Christian faith with consideration for the contemporary application of the text;
• 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 two areas of either Leadership and Management; Human Resource Management; or Marketing; Pastoral Ministry; Youth and Children’s Ministries; Worship Studies; or Cross-Cultural Ministry;
• ability to identify issues and to provide creative solutions, by integrating their Christian worldview with business acumen, to complex issues;
• skills in critical thinking and self-directed research, using a range of sources and methods;
• communication skills to present theories, ideas and arguments to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriately selected communication methods;

Application of Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrate:

• ability to discuss and analyse contemporaneous topics, issues and challenges impacting on business and ministry in Australian and international contexts, and create solutions to these challenges;
• breadth and complexity of professional ministry skills pertinent to engagement with congregational communities. This includes the ability to apply knowledge and skills to new and diverse contexts;
• ability to collaborate with the broader community of Christian ministers and community leaders to provide appropriate collegial support;
• self-reflection and evaluation of own performance for the purpose of vocational development.