Second Major: Business Studies

Kick-start your business career with this skills-based Major. Completed over three years, the Bachelor of Arts with a Second Major in Business Studies introduces the basic building blocks such as taxation, accounting for business, business law and employment relations. For a more in-depth background in commerce, students consider taking a double degree in Arts and Commerce instead. Contact us today to find out more.

Why study this major?

• The Bachelor of Arts with a second Major in Business Studies can be combined with any of the first Majors available in the Bachelor of Arts. It introduces accounting for business, management, and human resource management.
• The structure of the Major allows you to complete three or four required courses and then choose courses that interest you, including business law, taxation, employment relations, change management, and innovation and entrepreneurship.
• This Major, combined with a traditional Arts first major, will equip you with skills that apply to many workplaces.
• For more in-depth business content, you should consider the Bachelor of Commerce or a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts double degree.
• Business Studies is available as a second Major and Minor in the following programs, including double-degree variations:
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) (Minor only)
• Bachelor of Communications and Media
• Bachelor of Science (Minor only)
• Business Studies is available as a first Major or Minor in Bachelor of Behavioural Science.

Learning outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates should be able to;
• Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of one or more disciplines or practice areas
• Identify appropriate sources and evaluate information
• Demonstrate an awareness of different conceptual approaches and/or research methods
• Demonstrate the technical skills, professional skills and ethical practice required by one or more disciplines
• Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve complex problems
• Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
• Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others
• Reflect upon personal knowledge, skills and experiences

Career opportunities

• Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; Many employers will welcome the transferable skills. The following careers are open to graduates of this program: marketing specialist, public relations advisor, customer service coordinator, client liaison coordinator, operations performance analyst, diversity and engagement project officer, and events manager.