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Bachelor of Business – Bendigo (RBB)

The Bachelor of Business is offered at five Victorian campuses of La Trobe University: Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne (Bundoora), Mildura and Shepparton. This course is also offered in association with partner organisations at other sites in Australia and overseas. In Australia, the Bachelor of Business is offered by the Australian Campus Network in Sydney. The Bachelor of Business is also offered in Malaysia, Vietnam and France.

The structure of the 24-subject degree program enables students to complete ten compulsory subjects, complemented by either followed by one seven-subject major or two four-subject minors in a Business discipline.. Details of the specific subjects offered at the five Victorian campuses are listed in this Handbookunder the respective campus entries. Details of courses offered at associated tertiary colleges are published separately by each institution.

Bachelor of Business students at the Bendigo campus may major in human resource management, international business and marketing and minor in business law, economics, human resource management, international business and/or marketing.

Credit transfers and exemptions

Students who have studied previously at post-secondary level and are enrolled in the Bachelor of Business course may apply to the course coordinator for credit of specific subjects towards the course. Applications for credit must be supported by original documentary evidence or certified copies. Original documents will be returned after being sighted.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements are completion of VCE units 3 and 4 of English (any) with a minimum study score of 20 or a study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) and completion of units 1 and 2 of General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods. Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered. A limited number of students may also be considered under Special Entry Schemes.

Course structure

Students must complete a course of subjects accumulating at least 360 credit points, of which at least 255 credit points must be subjects offered in the Faculty of Law and Management. The course is designed to be completed within three years of full-time study, although part-time study is possible. The maximum course duration is seven years.

Students should undertake 120 credit points at each year level, and must undertake at least 90 credit points at third year level from the Faculty of Law and Management. Variations to this structure are subject to approval by the course coordinator.

The degree must include one major or two minors in a Business discipline. Students may choose to do two majors, a major and a minor or minors. Business majors consist of seven subjects, minors consist of four subjectst.

First year

Students in all majors must enrol in the following subjects.

Second year

Third year

Students must ensure that their subject choices take into account the particular requirements of the major in which they intend to specialise (including prerequisites) and the requirements of any professional body to which they may wish to apply for admission after completion of their course.

Students can major in one or two of the following:

Major in human resource management

The objective of this major is to develop students’ knowledge and skills in areas of human resource management and employee relations, in addition to a range of general management disciplines.

Professional recognition

Successful completion of this course will prepare graduates for admission to the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) depending on electives and work experience.

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a major in human resource management.

Second and third years

Students must complete the following seven subjects, having regard to the levels of subjects and prerequisites and must complete four third year subjects to complete the requirements of the major.

Major in international business

A strong international theme is essential in any contemporary business degree. This is particularly true because of the impact of global events on Australia. This major in international business will provide a high quality academic program drawing on a range of well-established disciplines, which will be especially attractive to students seeking to add an international perspective to their studies in other areas.

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a major in international business.

Second and third years

Students must complete the following seven subjects, having regard to the levels of subjects and prerequisites and must complete four third year subjects to complete the requirements of this major.

Major in marketing

Marketing reinforces the importance of communication skills in business. The increasingly competitive nature of business makes it evident that a marketing approach taken by graduates provides them with a competitive advantage in the workplace. This major in the Bachelor of Business course has been designed to produce graduates who can perform as managers in marketing, sales, market research, advertising, promotional management, marketing planning and marketing strategy.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to join the Australian Marketing Institute as associate members or the Market Research Society of Australia, initially with associate membership status.

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a major in marketing. Students must complete four third year subjects to complete the requirements of this major.

Second and third years

Students must complete the following seven subjects, having regard to the levels of subjects and prerequisites and must complete four third year level subjects to fulfil the requirements of the major.

Students can minor in one or several of the following:

Minor in Business Law

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a minor in business law. Students must complete at least two third year subjects to complete the requirements of this minor.

Business Law complements other majors within the business course. Students will develop an understanding of the important connections between the law and business practice in a range of areas.

Minor in Economics

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a minor in economics. Students must complete at least two third year subjects to complete the requirements of this minor.

Globalisation, deregulation, innovation and financial market instability all present problems and opportunities for business. Successful management means understanding these issues and making decisions accordingly. Economics helps students to understand the institutions, issues and tools required to develop successful solutions for business.

Minor in Human Resouce Management

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a minor in human resource management. Students must complete at least two third year subjects to complete the requirements of this minor.

Managing the people who make up an organisation is known as human resource management (HRM). This encompasses issues such as recruitment and selection, motivation, determination of pay, occupational health and safety, promotion, training and development of employees and international HRM. Human resource management plays an increasingly important role in the strategic decision-making of organisations. Theory is complemented by real world examples whenever possible in the subjects studied in this major.

Minor in Management

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a minor in management. Students must complete at least two third year subjects to complete the requirements of this minor.

Minor in Marketing

After completing the first year core subjects in the Bachelor of Business, students need to do the following to complete a minor in marketing. Students must complete at least two third year subjects to complete the requirements of this minor.

Marketing incorporates a broad array of study areas relating to the provision of goods and services based on the specific needs of different groups in society.