BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT
Be Remarkable
2019 UNDERGRADUATE study guide Contents
Welcome to Griffith 02 Why choose Griffith? 03 Industry connections 06 Ranked in the Kick start your career 08 top 3% worldwide Global opportunities 10 Scholarships 12 Griffith Honours College 13 Top reasons to study Australia’s most business and government at Griffith 14 awarded teachers Business degrees 16 Commerce degrees 20 Government and international relations degrees 22 International business and Asian studies degrees 23 Rated 5 stars for International tourism and hotel management degrees 25 student experience Double degrees 26 Business and government double degrees 27 Double degrees with engineering 28 Globally connected Double degrees with health 29 Double degrees with humanities 32 Double degrees with information technology 33 Double degrees with law 34 Industry focused Double degrees with science 39 Double degrees with visual and creative arts 42 Griffith Sports College 47 50,000 students Griffith College 48 Support to help you succeed 49 How to apply 50 5 campuses Key dates 56
Legend 200,000 graduates Campuses G = Gold Coast L = Logan M = Mt Gravatt N = Nathan O = Online S = South Bank X = External
Applications information QTAC = Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre UAC = Universities Admissions Centre (NSW-based) OP = Overall Position ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank In this guide, the ATAR is listed only for those degrees offered through UAC N/A = not applicable CP = credit points GPA = Grade Point Average All GPAs in this publication are on a seven-point grading scale
Important note All information is correct as at February 2018, but is subject to change as content is reviewed and updated. Visit degrees.griffith.edu.au for the most up-to-date information. Cover image: Maudy Ariawan, Bachelor of Commerce student 01
At Griffith, Welcome
we believe in, to strive for and Griffith celebrate the Remarkable. Cameron McEvoy Olympian Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) student
Welcome to Griffith
Griffith was created to be a different kind Since we started teaching, we’ve been of university, and we know success often deeply connected to the Asian region, comes from being an exception to the norm socially conscious and environmentally aware. —challenging convention, adapting and Ranking in the top 3% of universities globally, innovating, creating bold new trends and we offer future-focused degrees that are pioneering solutions ahead of their time. developed in consultation with industry, based on cutting-edge research, and taught by Australia’s most awarded teachers.
02 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Why choose Griffith?
We’re known for our high-impact research, outstanding student experience, commitment 03 to social justice and welcoming environment. Why choose Griffith?
Study in a world-class Learn from the best Five stars for environment educational experience Australia’s top teachers In 2017, Griffith was awarded multiple five Ranked in the top At Griffith, you’ll learn from some of the star ratings from the Good Universities 3% worldwide best teachers in the country. Three of Guide, an independent guide to Australian With highly awarded teaching staff, our teachers have been named Australian higher education. These include five stars expert researchers, a comprehensive University Teacher of the Year. In the last for: overall educational experience, staff, suite of degrees spanning all disciplines, five years, our teachers have won more teaching quality, student support, learning and outstanding campus facilities, Australian Government awards, citations resources and skills development. Griffith is a world-class university. and fellowships than any other university*. In three of the largest and most credible Since 2012, we have won: Researchers at world university rankings, we’re ranked the cutting edge in the top 300—placing us in the top • two Australian University Teacher of We regularly work with government, 3% worldwide. the Year awards • seven awards for Teaching Excellence industry and the community to find practical • Times HE World University Rankings: • three awards for Programs that solutions to some of the biggest problems 251–300 Enhance Learning facing the world today, including climate • US News Best Global Universities: 265 • 34 Citations for Outstanding change adaptation, chronic disease and • University Ranking by Academic Contributions to Student Learning crime prevention. Our degrees are informed Performance: 296 • seven National Teaching Fellowships. by this cutting-edge research, which means that students gain the latest knowledge, * Based on Learning and Teaching results from the learning alongside people making history Young and ambitious Department of Education and Training. in a wide range of specialist research fields. In university terms, Griffith is young—we started teaching just over 40 years ago. Being a young university means we have the freedom to respect tradition without being restricted by it, which gives us the flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing needs of students, industry and the community. And we’ve got the numbers to back this up—we ranked 32nd in the 2018 QS University Rankings: Top 50 Under 50 and 35th in the 2017 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.
Griffith teachers have won more national awards and citations than any other university in Australia in the last five years. Three Griffith teachers, including Brydie-Leigh Bartleet (pictured above) have been named Australian University Teacher of the Year. We believe in the potential for all people to be remarkable—to be courageous, to capture opportunity, to make a difference and change the future forever.
Get the knowledge Take control of your study Get the support you need that matters Trimester academic calendar We support you in multiple ways: Innovative degrees At Griffith, we teach across three 12-week Scholarships Our future-focused degrees are designed trimesters, rather than two semesters, to prepare you for new opportunities in a each year. Our trimester system offers you Check if there is assistance for you fast-changing world. more flexibility and control, with the option (see page 12) to pace your study to suit your needs, or Travel abroad to study and learn We’re constantly innovating, and have fast track your degree and get a head start introduced Australia’s first degrees in a on your career. See page 10 wide range of important areas, including: Griffith Sports College Asian studies, environmental science, Foundation first year forensic science, aviation, Australian If you are a high-achieving sport student Your first year of study is foundational Indigenous arts and dental technology. (see page 47) and it’s a great time to get to know the students you’ll be studying alongside for Griffith Honours College Work opportunities and most of your degree. industry placements If you are a high-achieving academic student (see page 13) Griffith students put what they learn Be part of an in the classroom into practice, with the Griffith College opportunity for industry experience exceptional community If you need a different pathway to included in many of our degrees. With more than 200,000 graduates, university (see page 48) Depending on what you study, you could Griffith offers you a passport to a learn through work placements, overseas worldwide network of opportunity. General support fieldtrips or industry projects for real Our graduates can be found in every field For counselling services, international clients. See page 06 for details. of endeavour, from leading politicians to students, Aboriginal and Torres Strait gold-medal winning athletes, and gifted Islander students, and students with Global connections musicians to groundbreaking medical disabilities (see page 49) and overseas study researchers. Across the globe, Griffith Our degrees have an international focus, graduates are using their skills, knowledge preparing you for work almost anywhere and passion to make remarkable in the world. What’s more, at Griffith contributions to the world around them. you’ll have the opportunity to enrich and diversify your degree with an overseas study experience or by learning a language. See page 10 for details.
‘It took more than fashion sense to make it happen. It took the business and marketing knowledge we gained at Griffith University.’
04 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Remarkable 05 graduates Why choose Griffith? With two marketing degrees from the Griffith Business School between them, where better for Marissa Bowden and Sarah Schoeller to take their skills than the markets? That’s exactly what the Gold Coast fashion lovers did when their careers took a hit during the Global Financial Crisis. After identifying a business niche they knew they were well-equipped to fill, the pair set up The Village Markets on the Gold Coast in 2008. ‘We shared a love of interstate fashion markets like Sydney’s Paddington, Bondi and Glebe, where one-off finds and emerging designer labels were in abundance,’ says Sarah. ‘We followed our hearts and started the first emerging designer and vintage market on the Gold Coast.’ Their creative idea blossomed and the Village Markets is now a Gold Coast institution, helping to launch the international careers of other designers and artists.
Marissa Bowden and Sarah Schoeller Bachelor of Business Industry connections
Griffith offers a range of amazing learning opportunities through our industry connections. You’ll put what you learn in the classroom into practice and graduate with valuable contacts and the skills, knowledge and experience employers want.
Relevant degrees and Industry placements • LiveSpace—a new studio for socially industry teachers Our industry placements offer you and environmentally responsible design, focusing on interior environments and Griffith maintains strong links with industry the opportunity to learn in a real-life product development to ensure we develop and deliver relevant setting, where you will observe • LiveImage—professional courses based on the latest market trends professionals and be able to ask questions. photography services and employer demand. When you study Griffith Business School has a dedicated • LiveLab—film, animation and with Griffith, you’ll learn the latest trends Work-Integrated Learning team creating games projects from industry professionals, and meet the opportunities for students to undertake • The App Factory—smartphone requirements for professional registration project-based internships with our app development by IT and in Australia. You’ll also learn from teachers industry partners, both locally and multimedia students with extensive industry experience and overseas, as part of their degree. • Student Investment Fund—using from guest lecturers. real money, Griffith’s Financial Trading In Griffith Business School alone we Practical experience Rooms and real-time access to global have more than 90 adjunct professors At Griffith Business School, you’ll have the financial markets, students evaluate (industry professionals who teach students). opportunity to gain practical experience and invest in socially responsible, working on projects for real clients. ASX-listed companies. You’ll build your portfolio and make High profile partners critical contacts and networks through Careers and Our partnerships and collaborations our Work-Integrated Learning programs employment events unlock all kinds of opportunities. Through and key industry links. our partners, we offer unique learning A range of industry events and networking experiences for students, and connect Depending on what you study, you’ll have functions throughout the year gives you with government and industry to work on access to things such as: the opportunity to meet professionals research projects, provide advice and solve and potential employers from the field you • Financial Trading Rooms—a problems. Find out more about our industry are hoping to enter. Enhance your profile state-of-the-art, industry-standard partners at griffith.edu.au/industry in your industry before you graduate and work environment offering finance, give yourself the best chance of success. financial planning and economics Events are listed at griffith.edu.au/careers students real-time access to global financial markets via 24 Bloomberg Terminals. The biggest in Queensland.
‘Funds such as the Student Investment Fund are invaluable as education tools to equip the next wave of investment leaders for careers in banking, finance and investment management.’
06 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Industry mentors 07
Michael Pennisi is a Griffith Business School commerce Industry graduate and is Chief Executive Officer of QSuper. Michael has 26 years’ experience in senior executive roles with some of Australia’s largest superannuation
funds and investment management and financial connections planning firms. He joined QSuper in 2010 as Chief Strategy Officer, where he was responsible for driving the Fund’s strategy, including its product and services offering. Before joining QSuper, Michael was the Managing Director of Corporate Strategy at QIC and held senior roles at QInvest Limited (including as Interim CEO) where he drove a new strategy and advice model, and implemented a suite of managed funds. He has also held roles at AMP and APRA’s predecessor, the Insurance and Superannuation Commission. Michael is a Director of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) and is also proud to support the Griffith Business School’s Student Investment Fund, where students use real money to invest in ASX-listed companies, guided by industry mentors.
Michael Pennisi Chief Executive Officer of QSuper Kick start your career
Whether you’re preparing for your future career or looking for a casual or part-time job while you’re studying, we can help you get job ready.
At Griffith, you don’t need to Mentoring Griffith Business School’s wait until you graduate to get Griffith’s award-winning Industry Student Leadership Program started on your career. Mentoring Program provides the chance If you’re a motivated student, you may be for you to learn from and connect with able to join one of our leadership programs. BusinessPLUS leaders in industry, government and the For example, the Griffith Business School community. Depending on your study Having a wide range of skills in and out of Student Leadership Program allows you area, you may be able to be paired with the classroom is key to being successful in a to participate in a range of leadership a mentor who can give you insights into competitive graduate employment market. development and mentoring activities a particular job, company or industry. BusinessPLUS is a program designed to help and contribute to University events. The Program can support your career Griffith Business School students expand Find out more at griffith.edu.au/ development and improve your chances their personal and professional development, gbs-student-leadership-program of landing your dream job when you preparing them for life beyond Griffith. graduate. Our industry mentors will You’ll have the chance to help communities The program includes career management help you gain a deeper understanding through volunteering and receive formal workshops, recruitment activities and of your study area, and connect you recognition for participating in the program. a structured program of employability to a world of opportunity. Find out experiences for students to complete over You could also join Griffith Mates, a more at griffith.edu.au/careers the course of their studies. This program cross-cultural leadership program that will help students market their skills to connects international and domestic potential employers and expand their LinkedIn students (see page 10 for more information). resume with experiences and qualities As part of Griffith’s focus on student sought by top recruiters. employability, the Careers and Employment Service has released a LinkedIn eModule Student entrepreneurship designed to equip students and graduates with the skills to create an optimised online Griffith Business School has degrees, professional profile. A presence on LinkedIn majors and courses designed to teach ensures you can connect with industry you the skills you need to bring innovative professionals, employers and alumni to thinking and practice into your profession. identify and build career opportunities. Our exciting ecosystem of innovation Employers are increasingly using the and entrepreneurship is supported by platform to search for suitable candidates. remarkable teaching, research, enterprise Find out more at griffith.edu.au/careers and our industry partners.
We will show you how to create opportunities, disrupt existing ways of thinking and doing, and create solutions which impact local and global problems. Find out more at griffith.edu.au/ ‘Griffith’s financial trading rooms innovation-and-entrepreneurship have given me real-time access to global markets, exposing me to ASX-listed companies and industry mentors as part of my degree.’
08 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Leadership skills 09 Enoch Pun is one of the first students to manage
Griffith University’s Student Investment Fund yourKick start career in 2018, where students invest and manage real money. Enoch chose Griffith University for its strong focus on employability, flexibility and student engagement. Also the founder of the award-winning Griffith University Association of Commerce, Enoch has embraced all that university life has thrown his way—from helping international students through Griffith Mates and Griffith International to developing his leadership skills with the Griffith Business School Student Leadership Program and through specialised courses locally and overseas. ‘Take advantage of everything that is offered to you,’ he says. ‘You never know —down the track the people you meet or the skills you gained might help you get a job or provide you with an even better opportunity.’
Enoch Pun Bachelor of Commerce Global opportunities
Enrich and diversify your degree with an international learning experience.
Study overseas Learn in the field Griffith Mates Challenge yourself, impress potential At Griffith, we offer a range of flexible Griffith Mates is a vibrant team of current employers, learn a new language, make and innovative international study tours Australian and international students who lasting international connections, expand and field trips that get you out of the speak about 30 different languages. The your cultural horizons, and discover classroom. These programs are tailored to team welcomes thousands of international amazing places. Through our Global individual degrees. Some examples include: students each year, helping them adjust Mobility program, we offer a variety to university life in Australia through a • Griffith Business School of global learning experiences to range of community events and activities. Global Mobility Internship—a three- diversify your degree and enhance Griffith Mates is a great way to practise to six-week full-time internship with your graduate outcomes. your English, make new friends and find an international industry partner in your way around campus. Find out more China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, As a Griffith student, you could choose and get involved at griffith.edu.au/mates to spend as little as one week, or as Japan, Korea or Singapore. long as one year, participating in an • Griffith Business School overseas program as a part of your study. International Community Add a language Across more than 50 countries, the Engagement Project—a trip to a to your degree following opportunities are available developing country in the Asia-Pacific At Griffith, you can learn a language while to eligible students: that provides students with a unique you’re studying overseas on exchange, opportunity to engage in valuable or study a language through the Diploma • trimester, winter and summer exchange community work that will have a of Languages, which you can undertake • global internships long-term and positive impact on alongside any bachelor degree. • international volunteering the local area. • overseas short courses • Department of Tourism, Sport • academic-led study tours and field trips and Hotel Management Tourism • clinical placements Field Study Tour—explore some • research practicums of the world’s most exciting tourism • overseas conferences and workshops. destinations such as Dubai, Rome, Florence and Venice. More information Find out if you’re eligible, how to apply, where you can go and what financial assistance is available at griffith.edu.au/go-global
‘I’m always saying to people the amount of opportunities you get at Griffith really sets it apart.’
10 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide International 11 experience Global At only 21, Ini Akinsanmi is already leagues ahead of the job seekers’ pack thanks to her Griffith experience. The high achiever recently completed a opportunities global internship in China in addition to undertaking several placement opportunities back on Australian shores. ‘Employers these days are looking for people with internship experiences,’ Ini explains. ‘And China is one of the leading world markets, so what better way than to go visit a country that has such an impact on the world market and learn their practices? I now have additional skills and confidence because I’ve had on-the-job training. I can problem-solve under pressure. I can learn new skills on the go. I can work within both an international and a government context. All these things will help me going forward with whatever career I choose. These experiences make me stand out,’ she says. ‘Plus my friends were jealous that the university organised it all for me and I got credit towards my degree for it.’
Ini Akinsanmi Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Government and International Relations Scholarships
One of our scholarships could help you achieve your dreams. They are some of the most rewarding and supportive scholarships in Australia and make studying at university so much easier.
Each year, Griffith University Find a scholarship for you Scholarships: 600+ and its partners provide more Whether you’re starting new in 2019, than $40 million in direct Type: Academic, returning after a break, or continuing financial support to help new and your studies, there may be a scholarship accommodation, equity, continuing students successfully that’s right for you. First Peoples, sport complete their degrees. Our website has a filter to help match Total value: $40 million+ With more than 600 scholarships available you to the right scholarship, what’s more, to cover tuition fees, education and living Covers: University fees, you can apply for and receive more than expenses, it is worthwhile investigating one scholarship. To find out how to apply, living expenses whether you might qualify to receive one. and for more details about scholarships, visit griffith.edu.au/scholarships or Griffith Business School provides more than email [email protected] $1 million in financial support each year to new and continuing students to help If you are an international student make studying at university easier. Available studying high school in Australia, scholarships funded by the business school visit griffith.edu.au/ include: Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) international-scholarships or email Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at [email protected] $5,000 per year; and the Aboriginal and for scholarship information. Torres Strait Islander Peoples Scholarships also valued at $5,000 per year. Make sure you check the closing dates carefully, as these vary between scholarships. Most scholarships are open mid-July for study in 2019.
Commerce student Lauren Wallace was the 2017 recipient of the Griffith Business School/Sunsuper Scholarship, designed to support women working in the financial planning industry. ‘I was very proud to be the inaugural recipient of this scholarship, considering Sunsuper is an industry leader in my chosen career field,’ she says. ‘Not only does the scholarship money make it easier for me to focus on my studies rather than paying bills, but it also provides me with valuable experience and industry contacts, which will enhance my future career prospects.’
Lauren Wallace Bachelor of Commerce
12 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Griffith Honours College
An extracurricular program for high-achieving students. 13 Griffith Honours College
If you’re a high-achieving • gain a global perspective by studying • have a score of OP 1–3 (or equivalent student, the Griffith Honours and participating in events or working ATAR). If you have exceptional personal College can help you reach your overseas for a few weeks, months or achievement and expect an OP of full potential. a year 4–6 (or equivalent ATAR) you are also • lead and support local, national and encouraged to apply. You’ll have opportunities to enrich international community events your university study with mentoring, • be recognised as a high-achieving How to apply international experiences, leadership roles student in the Griffith and To apply to the Griffith Honours College, and community engagement activities. wider community. you need to complete the combined Deans’ The Griffith Honours College produces Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship/Sir Samuel highly sought-after graduates with Eligibility Griffith Scholarship application. Successful the specialist knowledge and broad Applications to the Griffith Honours applicants for the Deans’ Sir Samuel Griffith management skills needed to become chief College are open to school leavers and and Sir Samuel Griffith scholarships are executive officers, researchers, educators, non-school leavers who are undertaking automatically given membership to the creators and community leaders. their first undergraduate degree. Griffith Honours College. International students meeting the Applications open on Friday 20 July 2018. Benefits criteria can also apply. As a Griffith Honours College student, To be eligible you must: You can apply online at griffith.edu.au/ you will: griffith-honours-college or email • have Griffith University as a preference [email protected] • take part in regular one-on-one on your QTAC or UAC application and for more information. sessions with a mentor who’ll guide you through university and help you achieve your career goals
Griffith Business School (GBS) student Joseph O’Rourke credits the environment of excellence provided by the Honours College combined with his participation in programs such as the GBS Student Leadership program for giving him the tools he needed to reach his full career potential. ‘Without the Griffith Honours College and extracurricular activities I did, I wouldn’t be as motivated to begin my career. Being around other high achievers and learning how to operate in a high- performance environment really helped me to strive and be better,’ he says. ‘It gave me an amazing perspective on the realities of my industry and really set me up for my future.’
Joseph O’Rourke Bachelor of Business and Honours College member Top reasons to study business and government at Griffith griffith.edu.au/business-government
1 Sustainable 4 State-of-the-art business practices facilities
At Griffith Business School, we know that we work Griffith Business School is growing its investment in an interconnected, global business environment. in the next generation of business leaders. We’ve We are committed to delivering business education transformed business on the Gold Coast with our that places sustainable business practices and $38 million facility, including student commons for responsible leadership at its core because we individual and group study, collaboration zones, a recognise the important role of business in coffee shop and digitally enabled teaching spaces. affecting social impact. You will be equipped to Griffith Business School is setting new international apply these ethical standards to your personal and standards for teaching and research, providing professional life for the benefit of the community, accounting, economics, finance and financial planning environment and economy and to ensure a students with access to live stock market data in successful business career, now and into the future. our trading rooms, allowing them to trade in real time and put into practice the theory learnt in the classroom. Last year, Griffith announced the launch Practical, of the Student Investment Fund—Queensland’s 2 largest student managed investment fund—where hands-on learning students invest and manage real money, giving them unparalleled practical experience. Having a wide range of skills in and out of the classroom is key to being successful in landing your dream job. Through industry placements and work-integrated learning, you’ll be primed for the 5 Rated five stars workplace as you develop skills and gain experience for excellence to support your classroom studies. Through our mentoring programs, you’ll learn from industry When you study business and government at Griffith professionals and discover how business theory Business School, you’re studying at a university that applies on the job. You’ll also have the opportunity ranks among the world’s best. Griffith is rated five to develop a global outlook and build international stars for Educational Experience and Teaching Quality networks through our overseas student exchange in Business and Management by the Good Universities programs and international internships. Guide 2018, a leading independent provider of high quality education and career information. Griffith also has a five star rating for excellence in graduate Discover employability from the prestigious QS Stars university 3 your passion ratings. Griffith Business School is an accredited member of AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. As this ranking Not yet sure what area of business you want to work is given to less than 5% of the world’s business schools, in? Our foundation first year, available for a range this means your degree will be recognised globally for of degrees, is designed to help you find your feet at its high quality. Plus, the 2017 QS World University university and test out different study areas. In your Subject Rankings has ranked our Hospitality and first year of study, you will explore core business Leisure Management subjects #1 in Australia and #9 skills and concepts and gain an understanding of in the world, and our Politics and International Studies the important intersection between business and and Sports-related subjects in the Top 100 globally, government—how they influence and interact with for the fourth year in a row. This means you can feel each other—before you choose your specialisation confident you will graduate with the knowledge and from our large range of majors. skills needed to set you apart in the job market.
14 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Remarkable 15 entrepreneurs Our degrees Griffith business graduates Yiota and Thessy Kouzoukas have enjoyed international accolades, showcasing their Sabo Skirt label on the runway at New York Fashion Week and signing a deal with retail giant David Jones. After being named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list, the online entrepreneurs say their commercial success is due in no small way to their business degrees, after their fashion blog triggered a phenomenal response while they were students at Griffith. ‘When we created Sabo Skirt, we started with a detailed business plan, very similar to those we completed throughout our business degrees. This enabled us to predict, prepare and plan what was required in order to take our online store from an idea to a working concept. It was such a blessing that we were able to use our studies in such a fulfilling way and so soon after graduating.’ The founders of Sabo Skirt say they capitalised on Instagram after recognising its marketing potential at a very early stage. The duo capped off a busy year by opening their first retail store in Brisbane, Australia, and taking out the Fashion Designer of the Year Award in the Cosmopolitan 2017 Women of the Year Awards. Yiota and Thessy Kouzoukas Bachelor of Business graduates Business
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Business
Assumed: any two units 231851 283123 G 3F/6P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) 15 66 61.85 of English
262951 N/A L 2F/4P 1 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A
227621 N/A N 3F/6P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A
Assumed: any two units 262955 283127 O 2F/4P 1 English (4,SA) 15 66 61.85 of English
What you’ll study Fast-track option Business majors A Bachelor of Business gives you a solid At Logan, you will complete this degree in • Asian Business foundation in all aspects of business plus two years by studying on a three-trimester • Employment Relations in-depth knowledge and experience in per year basis (four courses per trimester). • Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment your chosen areas of interest. In your first Fast-track options are also available at • Event Management year, you’ll study core business subjects Nathan and the Gold Coast by studying • Human Resource Management including management, accounting, over three trimesters. Alternatively, you • International Business business statistics and marketing. In your can choose to study fewer subjects each • Logistics and Supply Chain Management second year, you can choose to specialise trimester, giving you more time for work, • Management by selecting one of our 13 diverse business internships and other commitments. • Marketing majors, or expand your expertise with a • Real Estate and Property Development second business, commerce, or politics and • Sport Management Honours public policy major and build a degree to • Sustainable Enterprise match your career aspirations. If you’re not If you are eligible, at the end of your third • Tourism Management sure which majors to choose just yet, that’s year you’ll have the option of entering okay. Once you enrol, you can try some the honours program. Honours is a Second majors fourth year of study during which you’ll different courses before you choose the • Accounting undertake a major research project combination that’s right for you. • Economics under the supervision of an academic • Finance staff member. Hands-on learning • Financial Planning • Politics and Public Policy Put theory into practice with a local Degree structure or global project-based internship or community internship. You’ll gain With our foundation first year structure, Career opportunities you will start your business degree professional experience working on a A business degree gives you the foundation by studying core business subjects. In project for a real organisation, plus to take your career just about anywhere. your second year, you pick your majors, credit towards your degree. You’ll be prepared to use your extensive depending on your interests and the field business skills in a range of increasingly you wish to work in when you graduate. diverse settings including not-for-profit, Study your way You can choose one or two business government and corporate organisations. Build your business studies around the majors, or one business major and one Depending on your selected major, lifestyle that suits you. With the flexibility second major from another degree. you could work across the many fields of studying on-campus, online, part-time See pages 17–18 for descriptions. If you described in the following pages. or full-time, over two or three trimesters don’t want to complete a major, you can opt each year, you can manage your to complete two advanced management student life. courses and choose from a variety of courses to provide a broad knowledge base for a career in business management.
16 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide BUSINESS MAJORS Campus Career opportunities ASIAN BUSINESS If you are interested in culture and have international ambitions, this is the major for you. Asia is a vibrant and significant part of our global You will find career opportunities in government, businesses with overseas profiles, international aid and other non- 17 economy in the 21st century, particularly for Australia. Always ahead G,N of the game, Griffith was the first Australian university to implement governmental organisations, news and media organisations, an Asian studies program and remains a pioneer in this field. A major and the education industry in Asia. Our degrees in Asian Business will provide a strong foundation for your future work and engagement with Asian business and management. EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS If you want to help people achieve a sense of happiness in their jobs by You’ll be able to work as an employment relations manager supporting their rights in the workplace, then studying employment or consultant, or in roles dealing with workplace planning and G,N relations will give you the skills to make a difference. In this major, you’ll policy, managerial strategy, industrial advocacy, occupational learn about employment law, labour market issues, wage and payment health and safety, and workplace negotiation. systems, and occupational health and safety. You’ll also learn how to manage the complex relationships between employers and employees. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND As a graduate, you’ll have an understanding of the strategic and operational issues involved in choosing a career in self- SELF-EMPLOYMENT employment or in working for an entrepreneurial new business, Do you have a creative idea for a new product or service and want to small business or family firm. Create a career by moving from G,L,N,S,O launch your own business or start-up? In this major, you’ll learn how employment to self-employment and back again, pursue the to be an effective, innovative and dynamic manager, and graduate with long-term growth of a high-potential new business venture, or the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to develop and manage become a serial entrepreneur, starting and selling new business a successful business. ventures repeatedly. EVENT MANAGEMENT If you have ambitions to organise rock concerts, community arts You’ll be well prepared for an exciting career working for event festivals, business conferences or sporting events, this major is for you. and conference organisers in the sport, tourism, marketing, G,N Event management is an exciting and growing industry. You’ll develop media and cultural sectors, as well as coordinating and business skills and specialist knowledge about how to organise, managing local or international event portfolios. manage and promote events that will put you at the forefront of this amazing industry.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT You’ll graduate qualified with a degree recognised by the Human resource management professionals work closely with people Australian Human Resources Institute and be prepared for a to help them with their careers. In this major, you’ll learn about career as a human resource manager or consultant. Human selection and recruitment procedures, staff training, development and G,L,N,O resource professionals work in many sectors including business performance management, and organisational change. You’ll also be management, counselling, workforce planning and policy, and able to advise organisations regarding their staffing needs to enable recruiting and training staff for the public and private sectors them to deliver their core business effectively and efficiently. and non-government organisations. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS If you are interested in business on an international scale and want to work all over the world, then this is the major for you. Griffith is a You’ll be prepared to work with international trade and pioneer in international business, with a global reputation as a leader investment organisations or in the public and private sectors G,N in the field. This major will provide you with the skills and knowledge in management, strategic planning, research, corporate– to succeed in the increasingly global, modern business world. You’ll government relations, global operations and public relations. develop critical business skills and knowledge, with an international perspective and an understanding of the social, cultural and political dimensions of international business. LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT You’ll be able to work as a logistics and supply chain manager, Logistics and supply chain management plays a crucial role in business. G,N purchasing manager, business or strategy manager, or export In this major, you’ll learn how to source the best materials for the best and import operations manager. price, develop good relationships with suppliers and customers, monitor the movement and storage of raw materials, maintain inventories of stock, and track goods from their point of origin to the final customer. MANAGEMENT If you like to plan, organise, lead and direct groups of people to Good managers are needed across all sectors and in businesses achieve a specific goal, then studying management is a good choice of all sizes. With this qualification, you can apply your business for you. In this major, you’ll learn about management’s core functions: G,L,N,O management knowledge to an area of personal interest and communication, planning, teamwork, strategy, human resources find work in roles as a business manager in human resources, and self-development. You’ll also develop analytical, communication strategy, planning and policy, and training and development. and decision-making skills, which will enable you to add value to any organisation in a range of areas. BUSINESS MAJORS Campus Career opportunities
MARKETING You’ll be able to work in any industry or organisation that needs If you’re creative, analytical, a good communicator and a quick thinker, to promote its products or services, including entertainment and fashion, tourism, advertising, public relations, and business marketing is a great career for you. In this major, you’ll learn about G,N identifying and understanding a market and consumer behaviour. consulting. You might work as a brand manager, marketing You’ll also learn about advertising and how to develop strategies manager, advertising account manager, market research for staying ahead of competitors. analyst, public relations manager or sales manager. REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT The property sector is expanding in Australia and around the world, creating a wide range of employment opportunities This major is delivered in close consultation with key industry bodies in the commercial, residential and tourism sectors of the real including the Real Estate Institute of Queensland, the Property G,N estate and property management industries. You’ll be prepared Council of Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia. for a career in property finance, development and investment, You’ll gain specialist financial and legal knowledge, as well as project real estate agency management, project management, and management and negotiation skills. You can also complete the Real marketing and promoting real estate. Estate licence as an elective, entitling you to own or manage a real estate agency upon graduation.
SPORT MANAGEMENT Sport is big business. You’ll find opportunities in government Are you a sport fan? Imagine turning your passion into a fulfilling and departments, local, national and international sporting clubs G,N exciting career. In this major, you’ll develop specialist knowledge of the and event management organisations. There are also positions sport industry and gain solid business skills to enable you to manage in sport tourism, marketing, media and athlete representation. professional and not-for-profit sport organisations and clubs.
SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE Sustainable business practices are core to the success of You’ll develop the analytical, communication and decision-making modern business. Increasingly, public and private sector organisations are hiring sustainability and corporate social skills to manage an organisation’s impact on social issues and the N environment. You’ll learn about corporate social responsibility, responsibility specialists. As this field continues to grow, you’ll sustainable business practices and the impact these issues have find more and more career opportunities in a wide variety of on a business’s success. organisations as an employee or consultant.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT With this qualification, you could travel the world. Tourism Tourism is one of the world’s largest service industries and a key driver managers are employed by destination marketing organisations and all levels of government throughout Australia and of economic development in many destinations around the world—with G,N the skills you’ll gain in this major, you can be part of it. Destination internationally. You’ll be able to work on major tourism marketing and sustainable management of tourism destinations are infrastructure and planning projects, shaping the visitor at the forefront of government and communities. experience in tourism destinations.
No major Professional recognition If you want to gain general knowledge Depending on your major, you may be of business without a specialisation, the eligible for membership of one or more no major option is for you. You’ll study of these professional bodies: a diverse range of courses giving you a comprehensive basis for a career in • Australian HR Institute business management. You’ll develop • Institute of Managers and Leaders broad knowledge of current practices in • Australian Market and Social business and future business directions Research Society and have the flexibility to pursue your • Australian Marketing Institute areas of interest through a range • Australian Society of Sport of elective courses or by undertaking Administrators a double degree. • International Special Events Society, Queensland Chapter • Pacific Asia Travel Association • Sports Management Association of Australia and New Zealand
18 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Career connections
Marketing professional Brooke Santurini secured the role of Brand Manager with the Gold Coast Suns after completing a double major in management and marketing. She recalls how she had one eye on her future career while studying for her degree at Griffith University. ‘From an early stage I started thinking about how I could 19 make the most of my university experience— ensuring I gained as much work experience as Our degrees possible,’ she says. The Griffith Business School industry mentoring program led Brooke to an internship at Gold Coast Tourism, where she took up the position of Executive—Australia Marketing for Gold Coast Tourism after graduating. Brooke has stayed connected with Griffith Business School where she is now a mentor to final-year students of marketing, tourism and event management. Most recently, Brooke was recogised for her achievements and named a Young Tourism Leader by the Queensland Government.
Brooke Santurini Brand Marketing Manager Gold Coast Suns Bachelor of Business (Marketing and Management) Commerce
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Commerce
Assumed: any two units 231821 283121 G 3F/6P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) 14 68 64.95 of English
262921 N/A L 2F/4P 1 English (4,SA) N/A 14 68 N/A
227631 N/A N 3F/6P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 14 68 N/A
What you’ll study Bloomberg LP is a global leader in Honours business and financial information and You’ll gain the technical skills and If you are eligible, at the end of your third the Bloomberg Professional Service is a knowledge to pursue a career in year you’ll have the option of applying for software platform that provides trusted accounting, financial planning, finance or the honours program. Honours is a fourth real-time and historical data, and market economics. In your first year, you’ll explore year of study during which you’ll undertake news and analytics to help business the core concepts of commerce including a major research project under the and financial professionals make better accounting, economics, business statistics, supervision of an academic staff member. informed investment decisions. You will and management. In your second year, have access to the exciting world of the you will select your major and build stock market (using industry-standard Degree structure specific in-depth knowledge in this area. tools) and be able to put theory into In your third year, you’ll build on this You can choose one or two Commerce practice from the start of your degree. knowledge and learn to apply your skills in majors, or one Commerce major and one real-work scenarios including internships, second major. See pages 17–18 and page work experience and opportunities such Industry connections 22 for the second major descriptions. You can also choose to complete a as the Student Investment Fund—where Get real experience with an internship or Taxation minor and be on your way students invest in ASX-listed companies build on the knowledge and skills you gain to becoming a Registered Tax Agent. using real money. in the classroom with our professional development program, run jointly by You can choose a single major, which Majors Griffith Business School, professional will give you specialist skills in one bodies and partner companies. You’ll learn • Accounting profession, or expand your expertise with about topics such as business etiquette • Economics an additional commerce, business, or and networking, and have the opportunity • Finance politics and public policy major, including to meet potential employers. • Financial Planning management, marketing and international business. If you’re not sure which majors Second majors to choose just yet, that’s okay. Once you Fast-track your degree • Asian Business enrol, you can try some different courses You can fast-track your commerce degree • Employment Relations before you choose the combination that’s and be ready for the job market sooner. • Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment right for you. At Logan, you will complete this degree in • Event Management two years by studying on a three-trimester • Human Resource Management per year basis (four courses per trimester). Hands-on learning • International Business At the Gold Coast and Nathan campuses, Students at the Gold Coast and Nathan • Logistics and Supply Chain you can also choose to fast-track your campuses are taught in Financial Trading Management degree and finish in as little as two years. Rooms featuring state-of-the-art • Management Alternatively, you can use this flexibility desktops equipped with the Bloomberg • Marketing to choose to study fewer subjects each Professional Service. • Politics and Public Policy trimester, giving you more time for work, • Real Estate and Property Development internships and other commitments. • Sport Management • Sustainable Enterprise • Tourism Management
20 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide COMMERCE MAJORS Campus Career opportunities
Depending on the courses you complete, you can graduate with ACCOUNTING a degree accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and If you have a sharp mind, an eye for detail, and enjoy number New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia and be equipped for a career crunching, accounting could be the career for you. Accountants in a range of private or public sector organisations. You’ll even gain 21 exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants are critical to ensuring the financial viability of every business, G,L,N government department, not-for-profit organisation and (ACCA) Foundation Level Exams F1-F9. You’ll find work in areas such as sporting or social club. In this major, you’ll study areas such accounting, administration, auditing, business management, commercial Our degrees as corporate finance, strategic management accounting and taxation law, managerial accounting and taxation. Opportunities and company law. exist for exciting and challenging careers locally, nationally and internationally—and aren’t limited to accounting firms.
ECONOMICS You’ll be prepared for work in the banking and finance industry as If you have ever wondered why the Australian dollar fluctuates an analyst or advisor; in property development or real estate; in or what caused the Global Financial Crisis, this major is the ideal government policy in fields such as the environment, health, education choice for you. You’ll gain insights into the big issues facing and transport; or in large mining companies analysing markets and G,N societies and learn how governments make decisions about what investment opportunities. You may also find career opportunities in major to spend on complex issues such as the environment, healthcare, international organisations such as the World Bank, the United Nations, infrastructure and resources. You’ll also learn how markets work, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and how businesses make decisions about pricing, staffing and and the Asian Development Bank. responding to competition.
FINANCE The Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) has been accepted into the CFA The finance industry is a global industry, and goes way beyond Institute University Recognition Program. This gives you a solid grounding handling money and balancing accounts. This major will help you in the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and positions understand how the Australian economy is influenced by what G,N you well to undertake the CFA exams. You’ll be prepared for work happens internationally. You’ll study finance, banking and the as a financial advisor or controller, financial planner, or stockbroker. law, and learn about financial institutions management, lending, Opportunities also exist in insurance and superannuation, futures, financial risk management and sustainable investing. options and foreign exchange trading.
FINANCIAL PLANNING You’ll be equipped for a career as a financial planner, financial advisor If you’re interested in wealth creation and want to learn how or controller, or stockbroker. You’ll also find opportunities in insurance to make people’s money work for them—not the other way and superannuation, futures, options and foreign exchange trading. As around—this major is for you. Depending on the courses you G,L,N a graduate, you’ll meet the relevant RG146 compliance requirement of complete, you can graduate with a degree accredited under the the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, and be eligible for new standards set out by the Financial Adviser Standards and admission to the Financial Planning Association of Australia’s CERTIFIED Ethics Authority, and the Financial Planning Education Council. FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification Program.
Professional recognition Additionally, you may obtain RG146 compliance with the knowledge areas Depending on your major, you may be covered dependent on the courses/ eligible for membership of one or more majors you choose. of these professional bodies:
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand • CPA Australia • Financial Planning Association of Australia • Institute of Public Accountants • Taxation Institute of Australia • The Economic Society of Australia (Queensland) Inc. Government and international relations
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Government and International Relations
Assumed: any two units 231841 283125 G 3F/6P 1/2 English (4,SA) 15 66 61.85 of English
227651 N/A N 3F/6P 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A
What you’ll study Majors You could also work in political risk assessment and humanitarian logistics, Griffith is a leader is this field ranking • International Relations or for organisations such as the UN and in the world’s top 100 for political and • Politics and Public Policy its agencies. international studies for the past four years and boasting a world-class staff of political Second majors experts. This degree will provide you with POLITICS AND • Asian Business PUBLIC POLICY a deep understanding of policy, politics and • Chinese Language Whether we realise it or not, politics are power in the modern world and the forces • Economics a central feature in our lives as the public that shape these dynamics at the global • French* policies that are made through the political and domestic levels. You’ll learn about • German* process shape every aspect of how we political institutions and processes, • Indonesian* live and how we work. In this major, you business–government relations, and • International Business will learn about the key political, social foreign policy and globalisation. In your • Islam–West Relations and economic forces that shape society. first year, you’ll develop your understanding • Italian Language You will take an in-depth look at designing of politics and international relations. In • Japanese Language effective policies and the processes, your second and third years, you’ll expand • Korean Language* structures and ideas that underpin political this knowledge by completing a major. • Russian* decision-making. You’ll also have the option to complete • Spanish Language a parliamentary internship or a work * Via cross-institutional study at The University Career opportunities placement in your final year. of Queensland. Available to Nathan students only. You’ll find opportunities providing advice to government and business leaders, Honours Majors developing policy and managing programs If you are eligible, at the end of your third in areas such as economic, environmental year you’ll have the option of applying for INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS and social policy, diplomacy and the honours program. Honours is a fourth If you have strong interpersonal skills, trade relations. year of study during which you’ll undertake an analytical mind and a global outlook, a As a graduate with strong analytical and a major research project under the career in International Relations might be critical thinking skills, you will be able to supervision of an academic staff member. for you. This major helps you understand the role and dynamics of global politics pursue work in a broad range of sectors —how it works—and in some cases, including the government, international Degree structure why it doesn’t. You will study issues such organisations, media, political parties You will complete a major in either as terrorism and global security, human and a range of business environments. International Relations, or Politics rights, aid and development, and religion and Public Policy. You can choose to and identity politics in the context of Professional recognition complement your major with a second local and international affairs. As a graduate, you may be eligible for major or broaden your expertise by membership of the Institute of Public completing a range of electives. Career opportunities An International Relations qualification Administration Australia and the Australian gives you a huge range of employment Institute of International Affairs. options in Australia and internationally.
You could find a job in foreign ministries, defence departments, intelligence and aid organisations.
22 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide International business and Asian studies
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of International Business 23 Assumed: any two units 231152 283112 G 3F/6P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) 15 66 61.85 of English Our degrees
221122 N/A N 3F/6P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A
What you’ll study In your second and third years, you’ll • Italian Language complete advanced international business If you are interested in travel, the • Japanese Language courses, such as International Trade and world around you, culture and the • Korean Language* Competition, International Marketing and international business market, this is • Logistics and Supply Chain Management Comparative Management. You’ll also the degree for you. You’ll gain critical • Management have the option to learn a language or business skills and knowledge with an • Marketing supplement your studies with another international perspective and develop • Modern Greek** area of interest. an understanding of the social, cultural • Russian Language* and political dimensions of modern • Spanish Studies global business. You’ll learn from our * Via cross-institutional study at The University Additional majors of Queensland. Available to Nathan students only. award-winning teachers and benefit You can choose to complement your ** Offered online via cross-institutional study at from their knowledge, experience and studies with a major in: Flinders University. connections. You’ll be encouraged to broaden your horizons by getting out • Asian Business Career opportunities of the lecture theatre and into the field • Chinese Language You’ll be prepared for work with with opportunities for overseas study • Finance internationally-oriented trade and exchanges and internships. • French Language* investment organisations, or in the • German Language* public and private sectors in management, In your first year, you’ll learn about core • Human Resource Management strategic planning, research, corporate– concepts of international business including • Indonesian Language* government relations, global operations accounting, economics and marketing. • International Relations and public relations.
Griffith Business School graduate Judd Armstrong harnessed Griffith University’s sports technology research and coupled it with his own knowledge and drive for success. This company was Jaybird and it took on big name brands such as FitBit, Garmin, Nike, Polar and Jawbone to become one of the world’s largest sellers of wireless audio wearables for sports and active lifestyles. The Bachelor of International Business graduate sold his wearable technology company to Logitech in 2016 in a deal worth about US$95 million. ‘It has been an incredible journey. We love what we do, and we’re stoked to continue to innovate and bring amazing new products to our fans,’ Judd says.
Judd Armstrong Bachelor of International Business graduate CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Asian Studies
227821 N/A N 3F/6P 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A
What you’ll study Hands-on learning Professional recognition Australia is fast becoming recognised as a The Griffith in Asia Initiative provides As a graduate, you’ll be eligible for crucial player in Asia. Learning from leading opportunities to study abroad and membership of the Asian Studies experts, you’ll develop expertise and an experience Asia first-hand through Association of Australia. in-depth understanding of Asia’s political, international internships, study tours economic and cultural environment, and and semester exchange. Career opportunities be prepared to take advantage of exciting opportunities working in Australia and You’ll be prepared for rewarding positions Degree structure overseas as an expert on Asian affairs. in government, business, travel and You will complete two majors plus courses tourism, education, international agencies, In your first year, you’ll learn about core from the Griffith in Asia Initiative. training, and export consultancy, in concepts of Asian and international Australia and overseas. You’ll find studies, including intercultural Majors opportunities in foreign affairs, foreign communication, globalisation and Asian trade, business consultancy, defence, • Asian Business societies and culture. In your second and security agencies and media. • Asian Societies and Cultures third years, you’ll choose two majors and • Chinese Language undertake courses from the Griffith in • Indonesian Language* Asia Initiative. • International Relations and Security • Japanese Language • Korean Language* • Politics, Law and Justice in Asia
* Via cross-institutional study at The University of Queensland. Available to Nathan students only.
Studying a degree in Asian Studies has reinforced Estelle McCabe’s interest in and appreciation of Asian business, culture and history, and is positioning her strongly to pursue a career in Japan. Her ambition to work as a communications specialist fostering Japanese–Australian relations in the resources sector was also boosted by a New Colombo Plan Scholarship. ‘I’m confident that living, learning and working in Japan will improve and develop not only my Japanese language but also my negotiation skills by improving fluency and understanding of the spoken word.’ The scholarship enabled Estelle to spend a semester at Saitama University, near Tokyo, through which she gained credits for her Asian Studies degree at Griffith.
Estelle McCabe Bachelor of Asian Studies
24 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide International tourism and hotel management
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management 25 Assumed: any two units 235101 283126 G 3F/6P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) 15 66 61.85 of English Our degrees
227851 N/A N 3F/6P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A
What you’ll study Thanks to Griffith’s close working Second majors If you love travel, have good relationship with the major hotel chains You can complement your studies with communication skills and are looking for in South East Queensland and tourism a second major in: a diverse, energetic career where you operators, you’ll have the chance to gain don’t have to work 9 am–5 pm—tourism knowledge from guest speakers and • Event Management (see page 17) could be the choice for you. In this degree, experience via a wide range of innovative • Human Resource Management you’ll develop core business skills in areas work-integrated learning activities. (see page 17) • Management (see page 17) such as financial management, leadership, You’ll learn industry-standard systems • Marketing (see page 18) management and marketing and strategic and graduate with the skills and • Real Estate and Property Development management, and enhance these with knowledge employers want, and be (see page 18) an understanding of how to manage fully aware of the culture, service and • Sport Management (see page 18) employment relations in a culturally competitive aspects of international diverse context. You’ll gain an in-depth tourism and hotel corporations. understanding of the tourism sector, Career opportunities underscored by sustainability principles Degree Structure You’ll be prepared for work in a range —core to modern business practice. Plus, of international tourism and hotel you will be studying with a university that Majors management roles, including in hotel and is ranked #1 in Australia for Hospitality • Tourism Management (see page 18) resort groups and the accommodation and Leisure Management by the 2017 • Hospitality Management sector, in independent restaurants and QS World University Subject Rankings. internationally recognised chains, with entertainment and leisure providers such as theme parks, with suppliers of goods and services to the hospitality industry, in airlines, and with local, state and federal tourism and regional planning authorities.
Griffith Business School student Georgia Kelly will enjoy added security and opportunities as she pursues her university studies after being awarded a $15,000 Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) Academic Excellence Scholarship for high-achieving school leavers. ‘I really value the balance between work, study and keeping up a social life, so winning the financial assistance will go a big way towards achieving that,’ the aspiring tourism and hospitality professional says. ‘Everyone should have a go at applying for the Griffith scholarships because you never know the outcome, and the financial assistance can be life-changing.’ Having lived in China, Jakarta and Dubai for most of her life, Georgia also knows the value of international experiences and is also looking forward to being able to partake in Griffith’s global internship offerings. ‘Having a global perspective will hopefully put me ahead in this business,’ she says.
Georgia Kelly Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management Double degrees
Double your degree, multiply your opportunities.
Griffith double degrees combine industry-related How does it work? areas to prepare you for opportunities in a When you study a double degree, you’ll complete the two fast-changing world. degrees at the same time, usually over four or five years, saving You can choose to combine two degrees from related fields to you time and money. As a double degree graduate, you’ll receive become a specialist, or degrees from different areas of interest two degree certificates—one for each qualification. to broaden your options. With our extensive range of study areas, you’re bound to find a combination that’s right for you. Final year capstone course In your final year of study, you’ll complete a capstone course that Why choose a will bring together the knowledge and skills you’ve gained in each double degree? component of your double degree. • Follow your passion—study what you love along with Hands-on industry experience a professional qualification. • Gain two qualifications—graduate with the skills to work Our double degrees are structured to include industry internships across different fields. and work placements, so you’ll make practical connections within • Expand your network—find more opportunities with and between each of your areas of study. a diverse network of valuable contacts. • Develop a unique skill set—combine two areas of study Finish faster and gain an edge in the job market. With our trimester academic year, you may have the option • Improve your employment outcomes—increase your to complete a double degree in the same amount of time as a chances of landing a job. single degree by taking courses (subject to availability) in every trimester each year.
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Government and International Relations student Amarina Smith is confident that an in-depth and up-close understanding of international relations will help her shape a career supporting Indigenous people. A prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarship has brought Amarina the chance to complement her Griffith experience by studying and living in Hong Kong. ‘Studying there will give me a knowledge and understanding of how other countries have approached these issues and I can bring that back to Australia to help change the living circumstances and rights of Indigenous people.’
Amarina Smith Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Government and International Relations
26 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Business and government double degrees
With Griffith Business School’s double degree options, you can double your career opportunities without doubling your study time. In as little as four years, you can graduate with a unique skill set that will give you an edge in the employment market. A double degree allows you to make your passion profitable and build a career that is as unique as your interests. For example, you can combine Asian studies and finance if you want a career in a multinational investment firm. Or you can combine human resource management 27 with hospitality management to gain the skills needed to work in human resources in a high-end resort. See pages 16–25 for
descriptions of the individual components of these double degrees. Double degrees
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Asian Studies
227871 N/A N 4F/8P 1 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce
231891 283129 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) Assumed: any two units of English 14 68 64.95
227681 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 14 68 N/A Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Government and International Relations
235082 283131 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) Assumed: any two units of English 15 66 61.85
227842 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of International Business
231901 283130 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) Assumed: any two units of English 15 66 61.85
227691 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Asian Studies
227881 N/A N 4F/8P 1 English (4,SA) N/A 14 68 N/A Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of International Business
231871 283132 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) Assumed: any two units of English 14 68 64.95
227661 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 14 68 N/A Bachelor of Government and International Relations/ Bachelor of Asian Studies
227891 N/A N 4F/8P 1 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A Bachelor of International Business/Bachelor of Government and International Relations
231881 283133 G 4F/8P 1/2 English (4,SA) Assumed: any two units of English 15 66 61.85
227671 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management/ Bachelor of Business
235112 283134 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) Assumed: any two units of English 15 66 61.85
227862 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A Double degrees with engineering
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
Mathematics Assumed: any two units English (4,SA), Maths B (4,SA) of English 234851 283439 G 5F/10P 1/2 Recommended: one of Physics, 12 73 71.55 Recommended: one of Chemistry or Maths C Physics, Chemistry or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 English (4,SA), Maths B (4,SA) 229221 N/A N 5F/10P 1/2 Recommended: one of Physics, N/A 12 73 N/A Chemistry or Maths C
What you’ll study Majors Professional recognition Studying engineering and business at • Engineering: Civil Engineering, You’ll graduate with a degree accredited by Griffith will give you the managerial Electrical Engineering, Electronic the national engineering body, Engineers knowledge and engineering expertise Engineering, Environmental Australia and be fully equipped to work in needed to successfully run complex Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. local, national and international sectors. projects or your own company. You’ll • Business: Asian Business, Employment Depending your business major you may develop knowledge and skills in your Relations, Entrepreneurship and be eligible for membership into one or more preferred engineering major combined Self-Employment, Event Management, professional bodies. See pages 17–18 for with an understanding of key business Human Resource Management, further information about professional issues such as organisational behaviour, International Business, Logistics recognition for your business component. communication, economics and quality and Supply Chain Management, control. In your final year, you can enhance Management, Marketing, Real Estate Career opportunities your employment opportunities and gain and Property Development, Sport Demand for both management and valuable contacts through an industry- Management, Sustainable Enterprise, engineering professionals has grown and based project or placement. Tourism Management. this increase is projected to continue. By combining these two fields, you can apply your specialised knowledge of business and engineering to roles such as project manager, business manager, chief engineer, supply chain manager and consulting engineer in private and public sectors.
Growing up, Casey Macfarlane had always been interested in the environment, but it wasn’t until she attended TSXPO in Brisbane that she realised how she could make it a career. ‘A Griffith University professor was speaking about the various forms of engineering taught at Griffith. Environmental engineering appealed to me immediately,’ she says. She also had a strong interest in Japan after studying Japanese in high school and completing a student exchange to Tokyo. Now, she’s combined her interests—studying a double degree in environmental engineering and business management at Griffith and completed a semester of study at Hiroshima University as a recipient of a New Colombo Plan scholarship.
Casey Macfarlane Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
28 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Double degrees with health
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business 29 English (4,SA) Assumed: Biology, Chemistry, Assumed: One of Biology, 231342 283334 G 4.5F 1/2/3 Mathematics and any two 14 68 64.95 Double degrees Chemistry, Physics or units of English Maths B (4,SA)
What you’ll study Career opportunities Professional recognition In this double degree, you’ll gain a strong You’ll find opportunities in sports and As a graduate, you may be eligible to apply foundation in the physical and biomedical recreation management, sports science for accreditation as an exercise scientist sciences, as well as practical business and and high performance management, with Exercise and Sport Science Australia. management skills and knowledge. You’ll events management and recreational Depending your business major you may be develop an understanding of how both club management. eligible for membership into one or more our bodies and the sports industry work. professional bodies. See pages 17–18 for You’ll undertake a professional practice further information about professional placement as part of your degree, which recognition for your business component. will give you an opportunity to put your skills and knowledge into practice.
Visit griffith.edu.au/health/ placement-essentials for details.
After identifying the wide-ranging opportunities a double degree could offer, sports enthusiast Carlo Alimboyong combined a degree in sport management with a degree in exercise science. Carlo said he gained an appreciation of how sport management relates to the not-for-profit sector and sport at grassroots level. He also enjoys the spread-out workload of a double degree. ‘It’s a good balance,’ he says.
Carlo Alimboyong Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology/Bachelor of Business
Assumed: Any two units of English (4,SA) English; Mathematics or HSC Assumed knowledge: Maths 233931 283332 G 4F/8P 1 Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 12 73 71.55 B or C (4,SA), one of Biology, plus one of Biology, Chemistry Chemistry or Physics (4,SA) or Physics
What you’ll study Professional recognition Career opportunities You’ll develop business skills and knowledge To seek registration as a pharmacist, You’ll find opportunities in pharmaceutical, that will enhance your career opportunities you must also complete the Master of biotechnology, nutraceutical and related in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and Pharmacy degree, complete 48 weeks industries in areas including management, related industries. In the pharmacology and of pharmacist intern training and comply sales, marketing, and business development. toxicology component, you’ll learn about with all other statutory requirements. As a graduate, you’ll be eligible for direct how drugs and poisons act on the body, entry into the Master of Pharmacy, which and how to develop new medicines. In the will lead to registration as a pharmacist business component, you’ll learn about following an internship year. This will core business and management functions prepare you for work as a community including marketing, strategic planning or hospital pharmacy manager, or as the and communication. manager of your own pharmacy.
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business
Assumed: any two units 231552 283346 G 4F 1/2/3 English (4,SA) 14 68 64.95 of English
222612 N/A M/N 4F 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 14 68 N/A
What you’ll study Professional recognition Career opportunities Combining business with psychological Depending your business major you may be You’ll be ideally placed to directly enter science gives you the skills needed to eligible for membership into one or more a wide range of management positions work as a specialist providing advice professional bodies. See pages 17–18 for in business, counselling, and training to organisations on management and further information about professional and development. personnel issues, and helping them develop recognition for your business component. training programs, set policies or manage An additional fourth or Honours year in organisational change. psychology is required to be eligible for general registration with probationary conditions as a psychologist in Australia, as well as associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society. Full registration requires a further two years of approved postgraduate study in psychology or supervised practice with a registered psychologist after completion of Honours.
30 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychological Science 31 Assumed: any two units 233622 TBC G 4F 1/2/3 English (4,SA) NEW IN 2019 of English Double degrees
225142 N/A M/N 4F 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A NEW IN 2019
What you’ll study Professional recognition Career opportunities In this degree you will be able to select from Depending on your commerce major, you You’ll be ideally placed to directly enter a broad range of commerce majors while may be eligible for admission into one or a wide range of positions in the financial gaining core competencies in psychology more professional bodies. See page 21 services sector. This means you will graduate theory and practice. This will be particularly for further information about professional able to apply research methods and beneficial to commerce students wanting recognition for the commerce component*. analytical tools to examine local, national, to develop advanced skills such as being and international commercial issues. able to analyse and predict client behaviour An additional fourth or Honours year in in the financial services sector, through psychology is required to be eligible for applying psychological and social science general registration with probationary models. This broader knowledge and skill set conditions as a psychologist in Australia, will enhance career options in accounting, as well as associate membership of financial planning, finance or economics. the Australian Psychological Society. Full registration requires a further You will also study courses relevant to two years of approved postgraduate organisational practice including counselling study in psychology or supervised skills, coaching and group facilitation, practice with a registered psychologist occupational psychology, and organisational after that completion of Honours. psychology. This means you will graduate able to apply research methods and * additional coursework required for accreditation with accounting professional bodies analytical tools to examine local, national, and international commercial issues.
The benefits and opportunities from studying a double degree at Griffith have helped take Sara Doole around the world. Sara now works as the Account Manager at Vancouver-based online course provider Thinkific, but she was jet-setting before she’d even graduated. ‘I was lucky enough to study in Leeds, England in my second year,’ Sara says. ‘That opportunity has really influenced my career in ways I didn’t anticipate when I first signed up for the program. Many employers mention this during interviews, and I know it sets me apart from my colleagues.’ Sara recalls her time at the University fondly, highlighting the passion of Griffith’s leaders from lecturers to program heads. ‘Those people saw promise in me and reached out a hand to help me build my experience and knowledge,’ she says. ‘Without their faith in me, I wouldn’t have gotten the work experience necessary to set me on the career path I am on.’ Sara Doole Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business (Human Resources) Double degrees with humanities
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
Assumed: any two units 232412 283540 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) 15 66 61.85 of English
226192 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A
What you’ll study Majors Professional recognition This degree will broaden your career options • Arts: Chinese Language, Creative Depending your business major you may be by enabling you to acquire management Writing, Criminal Justice, Drama, eligible for membership into one or more skills in conjunction with skills in journalism, History, Indigenous Studies, Islam–West professional bodies. See pages 17–18 for public relations, creative writing and Relations, Italian Language, Japanese further information about professional literature, languages, history, sociology, and Language, Journalism, Language in recognition for your business component. cultural studies. In the arts component, Society, Literary Studies, Modern Greek*, you’ll be trained to think innovatively and Politics and International Studies, Public Career opportunities communicate effectively. In the business Relations, Screen Studies, Security component, you’ll develop core business Studies, Sociology, Spanish Language. You’ll find employment opportunities skills and knowledge, and specialise by • Business: Asian Business, Employment in areas such as advertising, education, choosing a major that suits your interests Relation, Entrepreneurship and Self- government, journalism, management, and career goals. You can also choose not to Employment, Event Management, Human media and research. complete a major, selecting from a range of Resource Management, International courses that provide broad knowledge for a Business, Logistics and Supply Chain career in business management. Management, Management, Marketing, Real Estate and Property Development, Sport Management, Sustainable Enterprise, Tourism Management.
* Offered online via cross-institutional study with Flinders University, South Australia.
Bachelor of Business graduate, Thomas Punch, credits his latest role as Vice President of Business Development to the fact that he was already a successful entrepreneur before the age of 30—working with clients including Red Bull, Bacardi and Contiki. Currently based in Montreal, Thomas is one of the youngest executives at WatchMojo—one of the fastest growing digital media companies in the world. ‘I’d heard great things and the reputation of Griffith exceeded my expectations. It was very conducive environment to learn in. There’s an excellent business and networking culture there that taught me a lot.’
Thomas Punch Bachelor of Business
32 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Double degrees with information technology
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business 33 Assumed: Any two units English (4,SA) 234531 283462 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 of English; Mathematics 15 66 61.85 Assumed: Maths A or B (4SA) Double degrees General 2 or Mathematics English (4,SA) 228791 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 N/A 15 66 N/A Assumed: Maths A or B (4SA)
What you’ll study Majors Professional recognition If you’re interested in owning and running • Information technology: Information As a graduate, you’ll be eligible for your own IT business, this specially Systems, Networks and Security. membership of the Australian Computer designed double degree is for you. You’ll • Business: Asian Business, Employment Society. Depending your business major develop an in-depth understanding of Relations, Entrepreneurship and you may be eligible for membership into business, and gain technical proficiency Self-Employment, Event Management, one or more professional bodies. See in creating, using and integrating new Human Resource Management, pages 17–18 for further information information technologies. You can enhance International Business, Logistics about professional recognition for your business component. your employment opportunities by and Supply Chain Management, working on a practical project for external Management, Marketing, Real Estate clients or undertake work-integrated and Property Development, Sport Career opportunities learning through an industry placement. Management, Sustainable Enterprise, You’ll be prepared for work as a business Tourism Management. analyst, systems analyst, web app developer or mobile app developer. You may also find opportunities in business development, business management, marketing and sales, market research, and network and security administration.
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Commerce
Assumed: any two units English (4,SA) 234541 283464 G 4F/8P 1/2 of English, Mathematics NEW IN 2019 Assumed: Maths A or B (4,SA) General 2 or Mathematics English (4,SA) 228851 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2 N/A NEW IN 2019 Assumed: Maths A or B (4,SA)
What you’ll study In addition, you will develop skills in Professional recognition areas such as project management, IT advances are continuing to influence Depending your commerce major you systems management and data analytics. commerce and accounting, especially may be eligible for membership into one In your final year, you will have the in information processing and auditing. or more professional bodies. See page 21 opportunity to undertake a project in With data analytics and data mining now for further information about professional a professional workplace to consolidate replacing traditional auditing methods, recognition for your commerce component. tomorrow’s commerce and accounting your technical knowledge. graduates will need to be technology- Career opportunities savvy as the applications of IT in Majors commerce continue to grow. You will be prepared for work across key • Information technology: Information areas of information technology in small In this degree, you will acquire the Systems, Software Development. and large businesses or corporations specialist knowledge and skills associated • Commerce: Accounting, Economics, such as banks and insurance firms, with your chosen majors in information Finance, Financial Planning. marketing or communication agencies technology and commerce. and government departments. Double degrees with law
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Asian Studies
227912 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study Professional recognition Depending your business major you may be eligible for membership into one or more You’ll develop a broad perspective on Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the professional bodies. See pages 17–18 for Asia’s political, economic and cultural first step towards being admitted as a further information about professional environment, teamed with specialist legal legal practitioner. To be admitted, you must recognition for your business component. skills. In the Asian studies component, undertake additional legal training and meet you’ll gain valuable knowledge and the requirements of the Legal Practitioners understanding of Australia’s Asian Board in the Australian state or territory in Career opportunities neighbours and undertake Asian language which you are going to work. This exciting and contemporary offering is studies in Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese or tailor-made for what many are describing as Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also Korean. In the law component, you’ll gain ‘the Asian century’. Your dual qualifications accepted for entry into the legal profession an understanding of law and ethics, legal will prepare you for a career in legal practice, in Canada’s common law provinces, theory and internationalisation. in the public sector and private enterprise when accompanied by a Certificate of throughout the Asia–Pacific region. Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business
Assumed: any two units 231712 283503 G 5.5F 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75 of English
227602 N/A N 5.5F 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
What you’ll study Professional recognition Depending your business major you may be eligible for membership into one or more With this double degree, you’ll develop Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the professional bodies. See pages 17–18 for an understanding of the fundamentals first step towards being admitted as a legal further information about professional of business and specialised legal skills. practitioner. To be admitted, you must recognition for your business component. As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to help undertake additional legal training and meet organisations make crucial decisions that can the requirements of the Legal Practitioners affect their success. In the law component, Board in the Australian state or territory in Career opportunities you’ll focus on core areas of legal practice which you are going to work. The corporate world values graduates in and crucial legal knowledge. You will have law and business very highly. As a graduate, Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also the opportunity to gain practical legal skills, you’ll have knowledge and skills in two accepted for entry into the legal profession insights and experience through clinical disciplines that are in strong demand across in Canada’s common law provinces, when courses. In the business component, you’ll the private and public sectors. You’ll be accompanied by a Certificate of Qualification learn about core business concepts before prepared for a career in professional legal from the National Committee on Accreditation focusing on your chosen major. practice, commerce and industry, human (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies of resources, marketing, management, or the Canada. You will need to complete the five public service. Canadian Law courses offered as electives as part of your law degree to help you prepare for the NCA exams.
34 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce 35 Assumed: any two units 231782 283504 G 5.5F 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75 of English Double degrees
227152 N/A N 5.5F 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
What you’ll study Professional recognition Depending your commerce major you may be eligible for membership into one You’ll develop an understanding of Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the or more professional bodies. See page 21 law and commerce, learning about the first step towards being admitted as a legal for further information about professional complex relationship between legal and practitioner. To be admitted, you must recognition for your commerce component. commercial business practices specific undertake additional legal training and meet to the major you choose. In the law the requirements of the Legal Practitioners component, you’ll study courses required Board in the Australian state or territory in Career opportunities for admission to legal practice. You’ll which you are going to work. You’ll be prepared for a career in develop an understanding of the core professional legal practice, commerce Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also areas of legal practice and gain the critical and industry, or the public service. skills lawyers need. You’ll also have the accepted for entry into the legal profession opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Canada’s common law provinces, when through clinical practice electives. In the accompanied by a Certificate of Qualification commerce component, you’ll learn about from the National Committee on Accreditation core commerce concepts before focusing (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies of on your chosen major in accounting, Canada. You will need to complete the five economics, finance or financial planning Canadian Law courses offered as electives as (see page 21). part of your law degree to help you prepare for the NCA exams.
Matthew Williams was a finalist in the Lawyers’ Weekly “30 Under 30” Awards. As one of ten finalists in the category of dispute resolution, he was the only Gold Coast based finalist in a nationwide competition. Matthew attributes his career success to Griffith’s practical learning experiences and being taught by lecturers leading in their respective fields. ‘The relationships that I established with staff and colleagues have been invaluable to my career progression,’ he says. Matthew is currently a Senior Associate at HW Litigation, Vice President of the Southport Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Gold Coast District Law Association and Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association. Matthew Williams Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business (Finance) Remarkable outcomes Griffith Law School graduate Christopher Flynn’s legal expertise has seen him provide advice to government and private clients in more than 50 countries. Chris is now partner at top tier Sydney-based law firm Gilbert + Tobin, renowned for their significant focus on social justice. Chris has played a lead role in some of the country’s recent most high-profile cases, including heading the legal team responsible for the successful release of journalist Peter Greste, who was detained in Egypt for 400 days, and supporting the council assisting in the Chan and Sukumaran capital punishment cases. ‘While studying at Griffith, it struck me that Griffith Law School was out to achieve something very different from other law schools. The subjects were different, the course structure was different, the students were different and even the staff were different. Little did I know at the time that, in the great vehicle for change that is the law, we were learning about the vehicle’s engine, while my friends at other universities were looking at the dashboard. It became abundantly clear when I started to practise law that legal problems don’t easily fit into the tightly structured subject groupings of traditional law schools, and the education I had at Griffith Law School allows you to embrace the law as a means for improving society and making a contribution towards achieving better outcomes for everybody,’ Chris says.
Chris Flynn Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Commerce
36 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Government and International Relations 37
Assumed: any two units 231772 283506 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75 Double degrees of English
227302 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study In the government and international Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is relations component, you will learn about also accepted for entry into the legal Combining government and international political institutions and processes, business- profession in Canada’s common law relations with law will help you develop government relations, and foreign policy provinces, when accompanied by a a solid understanding of the world we and globalisation. In your first year, you will Certificate of Qualification from the live in. You’ll learn about the forces that develop your understanding of politics and National Committee on Accreditation shape politics, public administration international relations. In your second and (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies and international affairs. third years, you will expand this knowledge of Canada. You will need to complete the In the law component, you’ll undertake and complete either a parliamentary five Canadian Law courses offered as core courses necessary for admission to internship or a work placement. electives as part of your law degree to practice, as well as have an opportunity help you prepare for the NCA exams. to study elective courses in areas such Professional recognition as professional legal practice and clinics, Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the Career opportunities global and international law, law and first step towards being admitted as a You’ll be prepared for a career in the commerce, theories of law, and social legal practitioner. To be admitted, you legal profession, with a special interest justice and the environment. You’ll also must undertake additional legal training in public law or international issues. develop interdisciplinary understandings and meet the requirements of the Legal You’ll also find employment in areas such of law and legal work. Practitioners Board in the Australian state as diplomacy, strategic analysis or trade or territory in which you are going to work. relations, or in businesses with overseas As a graduate, you may also be eligible profiles, and international aid and for membership of the Institute of Public non-government organisations. Administration Australia.
Elizabeth Dowrie was the proud recipient of the New Colombo Plan Scholarship that allowed her to study at China’s Tsinghua University for a semester, along with interning with an international law firm. ‘Gaining this international perspective on my studies has been invaluable for my career,’ she said. ‘I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support, network and opportunities I’ve had at Griffith. The opportunity to study overseas, collaborate internationally on papers, and intern has allowed me to achieve my goals and obtain a graduate position as a Judges Associate in the Court of Queensland.’
Elizabeth Dowrie Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Government and International Relations CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Business
Assumed: any two units 231742 283507 G 5.5F 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75 of English
227142 N/A N 5.5F 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
What you’ll study In the international business component, Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also you’ll learn about the culture and business accepted for entry into the legal profession If you’re keen to gain legal qualifications practices of Australia’s international trading in Canada’s common law provinces, and work in an international context, then partners and develop an appreciation of when accompanied by a Certificate of this combined degree will suit you. It will the social, cultural and political dimensions Qualification from the National Committee be particularly useful if you want to work of global business. on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation for an Australian company, organisation of Law Societies of Canada. You will or legal firm operating globally, or for need to complete the five Canadian Law an international company. As well as Professional recognition courses offered as electives as part of developing law and business knowledge, Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the your law degree to help you prepare for you’ll gain skills in marketing, trade analysis first step towards being admitted as a the NCA exams. and international finance. legal practitioner. To be admitted, you must undertake additional legal training In the law component, you’ll study and meet the requirements of the Legal Career opportunities courses required for admission to legal Practitioners Board in the Australian state You’ll be equipped to act as an advisor to, practice. You’ll develop an understanding or territory in which you are going to work. or to take a key role within, corporations of the core areas of legal practice and engaged in international trade in Australia gain critical skills. You’ll also have the and overseas. opportunity to gain hands-on experience through clinical practice electives.
International business and law graduate Sarah Bairstow joined Santos in 2010 as a corporate lawyer on the $18.5 billion Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project. She later took on the role of corporate lawyer with the project’s LNG marketing team before being promoted to the commercial position of LNG marketing manager, where she is directly responsible for the negotiation of long-term sale and purchase agreements with some of the world’s largest LNG corporations. Sarah highlights her training at Griffith as a key factor to her professional progress. ‘I learnt to think critically and to challenge the status quo.’
Sarah Bairstow Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Business
38 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Double degrees with science
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Business 39 Assumed: any two units English (4,SA) of English, Mathematics Assumed: Maths A or B (4,SA) Double degrees 233661 283613 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 General 2 or Mathematics 15 66 61.85 Recommended: one of Biology, Recommended: one of Chemistry or Physics Biology, Chemistry or Physics English (4,SA) Assumed: Maths A or B (4,SA) 228831 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 N/A 15 66 N/A Recommended: one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
What you’ll study Majors Career opportunities In this double degree, you will learn • Business: Asian Business, Employment Depending on the majors selected, about key sustainability issues, such as Relations, Entrepreneurship and you will find career opportunities in energy, water and waste management, Self-Employment, Event Management, research, government, non-government and develop an appreciation of the Human Resource Management, agencies, engineering and environmental interrelationships between environmental International Business, Logistics consultancies, data collation and sustainability and business success. and Supply Chain Management, evaluation, administration, advertising, Throughout the degree, you will examine Management, Marketing, Real Estate business and strategic management, the sustainable use of our natural and Property Management, Sport planning and policy, and sales and environment, and graduate with the skills Management, Sustainable Enterprise marketing. You will find work in positions and knowledge needed to find sustainable (Nathan Campus), Tourism Management. such as environmental consultant, solutions for business and industry. • Environment: Ecology and management facilitator, project officer Conservation, Environmental or information management officer. Management, Soil and Water Science, Griffith Business School graduates have Urban Environments. achieved great success nationally and internationally in a range of occupations Professional recognition and industries. They can be found working Depending your business major you may in management consultancies, advertising be eligible for membership into one or and marketing, advocacy and lobby groups more professional bodies. See pages (NGOs), banking and finance, government, 17–18 for further information about communications, small business, insurance, professional recognition for your education, political parties, stockbroking, business component. retailing and more. CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business
Assumed: any two units English (4,SA) of English, Mathematics Assumed: Maths A or B (4,SA) 233651 283621 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 General 2 or Mathematics 15 66 61.85 Recommended: at least one of Recommended: one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics Biology, Chemistry or Physics English (4,SA) Assumed: Maths A or B (4,SA) 228821 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 N/A 15 66 N/A Recommended: at least one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
What you’ll study • Business: Asian Business, Employment Australian Society for Limnology, Australian Society for Medical Research, This double degree prepares students Relations, Entrepreneurship and Australian Society of Plant Scientists, for scientific practice or for business and Self-Employment, Event Management, Ecological Society of Australia or management roles in technical, regulatory, Human Resource Management, Royal Australian Chemical Institute. environmental, health or biomedical- International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, oriented businesses, industries or Depending your business major you may government organisations. Choose from Management, Marketing, Real Estate and Property Development, Sport be eligible for membership into one or a range of science and business majors in more professional bodies. See pages accordance with your interests and career Management, Sustainable Enterprise, Tourism Management. 17–18 for further information about plans. As a graduate, you’ll have a broad professional recognition for your understanding of science foundations business component. and business principles. Professional recognition Depending on your science major, you Career opportunities Majors may be eligible to join Ausbiotech Limited, Australia and New Zealand Society for Cell You’ll be prepared for work as a business • Science: Applied Mathematics, and Developmental Biology, Australian analyst, business consultant, manager, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Food Science and Technology, researcher, entrepreneur in allied health, Chemistry, Clinical Sciences, Australian Institute of Physics, Australian and in biotechnology, biostatistics, marine Geography, Marine Biology, Mathematical Society, Australian Society and wildlife management, and tourism. Microbiology, Physics, Wildlife Biology. for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Griffith offers some amazing field trips as part of your studies. Gain valuable hands-on experience with week-long trips to Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef, the sand islands of Moreton Bay and numerous trips to the Gold Coast beaches and estuaries. ‘Being able to swim on the Great Barrier Reef is amazing and we get to be here as part of our degree. You can’t get any better than that.’
40 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce 41 Assumed: any two units English (4,SA) of English, Mathematics Assumed: Maths A or B (4,SA) Double degrees 234581 283624 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 General 2 or Mathematics NEW IN 2019 Recommended: one of Biology, Recommended: one of Chemistry or Physics Biology, Chemistry or Physics English (4,SA) Assumed: Maths A or B (4,SA) 228891 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 N/A NEW IN 2019 Recommended: one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
What you’ll study Majors Depending your commerce major you may be eligible for membership into one With a double degree in science and • Science: Applied Mathematics, or more professional bodies. See page 21 commerce, you can take your science Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, for further information about professional career out of the lab by combining Chemistry, Clinical Sciences, recognition for your commerce component. specialist science knowledge with the Geography, Marine Biology commercial skills that a business degree Microbiology, Wildlife Biology. can give you. In this double degree, you’ll • Commerce: Accounting, Economics, Career opportunities develop your scientific practice skills and Finance, Financial Planning. With combined qualifications in science theory, whilst also studying accounting, and commerce, you’ll find employment economics, finance or financial planning. Professional recognition opportunities across the science and This double degree prepares you for work technology, commercial and regulatory Depending on your science major, you in a range of areas in both science and may be eligible to join Ausbiotech Limited, sectors. Professions may include scientist, more commercial business sectors. In your Australia and New Zealand Society for Cell accountant, financial advisor or business final year, you can complete a ‘capstone’ and Developmental Biology, Australian analyst in technical, recruitment, sales, experience engaging with university Institute of Food Science and Technology, or business development positions. research, undertaking an extended Australian Institute of Physics, Australian fieldwork program or completing an Mathematical Society, Australian Society industry placement. for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australian Society for Limnology, Australian Society for Medical Research, Australian Society of Plant Scientists, Ecological Society of Australia or Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Double degrees with visual and creative arts
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Creative and Interactive Media/Bachelor of Business
Assumed: any two units 236151 283251 G 4F/8P 1/2 English (4,SA) 14 68 64.95 of English
241351 N/A N/S 4F/8P 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 14 68 N/A
What you’ll study Majors Career opportunities This innovative program brings together • Creative and Interactive Media: You’ll find opportunities in graphic the creative, the technical and the Digital Arts and Design, design, interactive media design and practical, and prepares graduates in the Media Applications. management, web and mobile application best possible way for a future career • Business: Asian Business, Employment development and design, digital content in the creative technology industries. Relations, Entrepreneurship and management, creative direction, games Students develop skills in design methods, Self-Employment, Event Management, design and development, product electronic media, computation, and critical Human Resource Management, design and digital web design, as well as thinking. They learn to apply these skills to International Business, Logistics the foundation of start-ups and other produce imaginative concepts, functioning and Supply Chain Management, technology-related businesses. prototypes, digital audio-visual artefacts, Management, Marketing, Real Estate and technically mediated interaction designs and Property Development, Sport for everyday life. With the addition of the Management, Sustainable Enterprise, business majors, students will learn how Tourism Management. to harness and apply their creative talents in a practical and commercial sense. Professional recognition The program responds to shifts from the Depending your business major you may world’s leading design and technology be eligible for membership into one or companies and arts institutions seeking more professional bodies. See pages practitioners with high-level creative and 17–18 for further information about digital technology skills. It also has a strong professional recognition for your focus on future employability. business component.
‘It was a great starting point for both Kate and I to sharpen our creativity. My advice to students is to be open to criticism but also be bold enough to believe in your own vision.’
42 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Professional partnership
For Joel and Kate Booy, studying graphic design at the Queensland College of Art (QCA) marked the start of a personal and professional partnership that has spanned two decades, culminating in a collaboration with IKEA and high profile exhibitions 43 around the world. The duo are now based in the
Netherlands and their design studio, Truly Truly, Double degrees produces multidisciplinary work across objects, furniture, lighting, textiles and spaces. ‘We feel so lucky to be invited to design part of IKEA’s PS collection—it is very well known in Europe and some really big names in the design world have been a part of it,’ Joel said. The talented pair are hard at work on a range of projects, including a collection of vases for Dutch ceramic company Cor Unum, glass pendant lights for the Nationaal GlasMusuem Netherlands and their own furniture range for an exhibition at the renowned Salone del Mobile in Milan. They credit their time at the QCA with introducing them to the world of design. ’There is really no recipe or roadmap that you can use to make it. It’s a mix of talent, hours of hard work, good relationships and a tiny dash of luck.’
Joel and Kate Booy Design graduates CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Business
236131 283256 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) Any two units of English 14 68 64.95
241341 N/A S 4F/8P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 14 68 N/A
What you’ll study Majors Professional recognition Combining your creativity with business • Design: Graphic and Communication Depending your business major you may be skills will enable you to take advantage of Design, Interior Design and eligible for membership into one or more opportunities in the commercialisation of Environments, Product and 3D Design, professional bodies. See pages 17–18 for design, enabling you to manage creative Visualisation Design. further information about professional endeavours from a business perspective. • Business: Asian Business, Employment recognition for your business component. As a graduate, you’ll have a unique range of Relations, Entrepreneurship and skills and abilities that bridge the creative– Self-Employment, Event Management, Career opportunities business divide. You’ll be in an ideal position Human Resource Management, You’ll find opportunities in graphic design, to take advantage of the professional International Business, Logistics interior design, product design, digital design career opportunities available and Supply Chain Management, web design, design management, design locally, nationally and internationally. Management, Marketing, Real Estate education, film and television, theatre, and Property Development, Sport digital media, business development, Management, Sustainable Enterprise, management, marketing and government. Tourism Management.
During four years studying a double degree, Jackie Babbage worked three different roles at three different businesses and completed a university internship with an app development company. Her focus, determination and considerable time management skills brought their reward when she was approached for a position with the popular Brisbane lifestyle and entertainment company, Riverlife. Jackie is now involved in the development of the marketing strategy, managing the implementation of content and the ongoing improvement of marketing and online presence of all associated Riverlife brands, including Northshore Harbour, Tangatours Group of Businesses, P&O Edge and Adventure Moreton Island. In 2017, Jackie was recognised by the Queensland Government and named a Young Tourism Leader. Jackie Babbage Business and design graduate
44 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Fine Art/Bachelor of Business 45 241361 N/A N/S 4F/8P 1 English (4,SA) N/A 10 78 N/A Double degrees
What you’ll study In the Bachelor of Business, you’ll gain a Professional recognition solid understanding of core business skills In this double degree, you will develop your Depending your business major you may be and learn how they can be applied in a passion and skills in visual art while gaining eligible for membership into one or more range of industries. practical business skills. You’ll be able to professional bodies. See pages 17–18 for apply your creativity in a wide range of further information about professional commercial areas and be prepared to Majors recognition for your business component. work independently as an artist, in arts • Fine Art: Photographic Art Practice, and cultural organisations. Studio Art, Expanded Practice. Career opportunities QCA attracts students that are dedicated • Business: Asian Business, Employment This innovative double degree will prepare to becoming innovative and creative Relations, Entrepreneurship and graduates for employment in creative practitioners. In the Bachelor of Fine Art, Self-Employment, Event Management, and visual arts activities, including one of the flagship degrees of the QCA, Human Resource Management, arts education and administration, you’ll focus on theory and practice to gain International Business, Logistics with the added benefits of events and experience in contemporary approaches and Supply Chain Management, events management, marketing and to visual arts, and develop studio skills Management, Marketing, Real Estate entrepreneurship, opening up opportunities and research methods. and Property Development, Sport in start-ups, as well as small to large Management, Sustainable Enterprise, commercial enterprises. Tourism Management
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Photography/Bachelor of Business
241372 N/A N/S 4F/8P 1 English (4,SA) N/A 14 68 N/A
What you’ll study Majors Professional recognition This double degree enables you to refine • Photography: Advertising Depending your business major you may be your photography craft and artistic vision Photography, Documentary Practice, eligible for membership into one or more along with developing practical business Photographic Art Practice. professional bodies. See pages 17–18 for skills. As a student, you will develop core • Business: Asian Business, Employment further information about professional competencies such as critical and analytical Relations, Entrepreneurship and recognition for your business component. thinking, business communication and Self-Employment, Event Management, decision-making. Graduates are skilled Human Resource Management, Career opportunities in the practice of photography and in International Business, Logistics You will be prepared to work anywhere in developing conceptual and craft skills, and Supply Chain Management, the world in advertising and design, fine art as well as able to effectively and Management, Marketing, Real Estate and public art, or news, photojournalism efficiently manage creative ventures and Property Development, Sport and documentary photography. from a business perspective. Management, Sustainable Enterprise, Tourism Management Future endeavours
Griffith Sports College member Ryan Bedford enjoys the combination of theory, practice, and written communication in his business and journalism double degree. ‘The expanse of knowledge is beyond what I ever expected,’ he said. ‘Whether I follow my aspirations in international business, journalism or criminal justice, the double degree program has more than equipped me for my future endeavours.’
Ryan Bedford Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Business student and sprinter
46 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Griffith Sports College
We’re proud to be one of the top elite 47 athlete-friendly universities in Australia. CollegeGriffith Sports
Griffith has one of the highest Benefits Eligibility number of elite athlete students • Personalised degree advice, course If you compete at a state, national or in the country. Through the planning and pathway advice international level in your sport, you might Griffith Sports College (GSC), • Timetabling assistance, to allow for be eligible to join the Griffith Sports College. we provide dedicated assistance sporting commitments Elite athletes* are identified as participating • Class attendance flexibility for more than 450 student in an AIS and Griffith University recognised • Assessment and exam benefits athletes, helping them sport. We base eligibility on advice from such as extensions, deferred or successfully balance the high state and national sporting organisations, alternate arrangements demands of elite sport and professional sporting clubs or recognised • Support with special consideration requests university life. Our distinguished player associations. Alumni include: 55 Olympians, • Flexibility to study interstate with online options As part of the Australian Institute of Sport’s 10 Paralympians and more • Sports-specific benefits including (AIS) Elite Athlete Friendly University than 30 Commonwealth access to on-campus sporting facilities (EAFU) network, we work one-on-one Games athletes. with students and directly with teaching Staff support staff to provide a supportive environment for athletes. The Griffith Sports College has a wealth of sporting and academic knowledge within its staff team including Olympic gold How to apply medallists Duncan Free OAM (GSC Director) You can download a GSC application form at and Naomi McCarthy (nee Castle) OAM griffith.edu.au/griffith-sports-college (GSC Manager). Both Duncan and Naomi are Griffith alumni and understand the * the term ‘elite athlete’ includes athletes and coaches. demands elite athletes face juggling training and competition with study, and can provide mentoring and direct athlete support.
Endurance track cyclist Kristina Clonan balanced a life of sport and study after starting a Bachelor of Business at Griffith University. From training at the Anna Meares Velodrome to world championship events in Hong Kong, the elite athlete worked towards the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) while meeting the academic requirements of a Griffith University and GC2018 Scholarship. ‘The scholarship has been a great help to me in terms of travel and support. I got everything I needed for university through the Griffith Sports College so I could look after my studies while training and competing at a high level. The support that I’ve been given has been phenomenal.’
Kristina Clonan Bachelor of Business Griffith College
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Griffith College offers two- And because Griffith College is situated Foundation Program on-campus at the Gold Coast and trimester diplomas that provide Griffith College also offers a Foundation Mt Gravatt, you’ll have access to an admission pathway to Program, a bridging course for students university facilities and become part of Griffith University if you don’t who didn’t finish senior studies in high the Griffith community from day one. get in to your chosen degree. school. You’ll be trained in the knowledge After completing your diploma, Griffith College offers 11 diploma and skills needed for successful university you’ll be eligible for entry programs providing access to second study and be able to acquire prerequisites to second year* of a Griffith year of more than 60 Griffith bachelor for specific Griffith University degrees. bachelor degree, so you’ll lose degrees across diverse study areas Griffith College Foundation Program no time in graduating. such as arts, commerce, psychology, graduates are eligible to apply for many IT, science, nursing, health sciences, Griffith College diplomas and Griffith Griffith College programs are equivalent engineering, criminology and design. University degrees via direct application. to university-level study, and are delivered in a supportive and specialised learning For Griffith College fee information, * Entry into second year is dependent on successfully completing the Griffith College program and meeting environment to better prepare you for entry requirements and credit transfer degree admission requirements. Students must complete in their second or third years of the degree any first year success in your bachelor degree. information, visit griffith.edu.au/college core courses for which credit transfer has not been granted.
These Griffith College Can provide entry to these Griffith University pathway Credit awarded / programs degrees with credit duration of degree Associate Degree in Commerce and Business Bachelor of Business* 160CP / 1F specialisations in Accounting, Finance, Bachelor of Commerce* 160CP / 1F Hospitality Management, Management and Human Resource Management Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management* 150–160CP / 1F Bachelor of Business 80CP / 2F Bachelor of Commerce 80CP / 2F Bachelor of Government and International Relations 60–70CP / 2.5F Bachelor of International Business 80CP / 2F Diploma of Commerce Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management 80CP / 2F Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 80CP / 5.5F Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology/Bachelor of Business 70/80CP^ / 3–3.5F Bachelor of Aviation Management 50–60CP / 2F Bachelor of Business 80CP / 2F Bachelor of Commerce* 70–80CP / 2F Diploma of Hotel Management Bachelor of Government and International Relations 70CP / 2.5F Bachelor of International Business 80CP / 2F Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management 80CP / 2F * Maximum credit applies to specific majors/minors only. ^ Lower amount for international students required to complete the English Language Enhancement Course.
48 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Support to help you succeed
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Orientation Aboriginal and Torres Strait We can also provide information on how to find off-campus accommodation, what to To help you get settled and enjoy success Islander students look for when inspecting properties, how at university, we hold Orientation Week, or The GUMURRII Student Support Unit (SSU) to apply for accommodation once you have O-Week, the week before each trimester is the heart of Griffith University’s Aboriginal found the right place and help you connect starts. You’ll find out more about your and Torres Strait Islander community and is with potential flatmates if you’re looking to chosen degree, meet other students, located on each of Griffith’s five campuses. share accommodation. get familiar with our campuses, have the GUMURRII SSU is a dedicated support unit for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander chance to sign up for clubs and societies Campus Life (in Brisbane and Logan) and students enrolled at Griffith University. and find out what Griffith has to offer. the Student Guild (at the Gold Coast) can GUMURRII SSU staff assist students from As well as practical tours and information also provide you with up-to-date listings recruitment and orientation through to sessions, O-Week includes fun activities of accommodation ranging from rooms in graduation; providing undergraduate and social events, plus live music, food share houses to beach front apartments, and postgraduate support, including stalls and giveaways. Find out more at with information on transport and costs. griffith.edu.au/orientation tutorial assistance in a safe and culturally appropriate learning environment. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/accommodation Learning support services The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tutorial Assistance Program (ATSITAP) In our libraries we provide spaces that Students with disabilities are adaptable and comfortable where is an initiative that aims to improve We provide disability support services you can access services and resources, educational outcomes for Aboriginal and on all campuses. These services, coordinated meet up for group study or find a space Torres Strait Islander students at Griffith through our Student Services office, enable for individual work. In all our libraries we University. The ATSITAP funding covers students with disabilities to access and provide computers for study, laptops you the costs of providing supplementary participate in our learning environment. can borrow, or you can connect your tuition to eligible students who require own device to the wireless network. additional academic support. Future students should contact Participate in our Earlybird workshops Find out more at griffith.edu.au/gumurrii the Disabilities Service: or upskill at your own pace with the libraries study modules designed to Phone: +61 (0)7 3735 7470 develop your academic, digital and library Finding a place to live Email: [email protected] research skills. For more information visit Griffith Accommodation and a range If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can griffith.edu.au/library/study of private providers offer on-campus contact the Disabilities Service Officer accommodation at our Gold Coast, Nathan, directly on: Mt Gravatt and Logan campuses. Living Phone: 0419 713 271 Personal support services on campus is a convenient option for many Email: deafstudentsupportprogram Our personal support services will help you students and provides the opportunity @griffith.edu.au manage your life while you’re at university, to join a diverse international community, and develop skills to enhance your life access university facilities and academic and study. Go to griffith.edu.au/ support and make lifelong friends. student-services to find out more. How to apply
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50 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Merit Selection Rank Check entry OP, ATAR, IB and Selection Rank A competitive Selection Rank is required to be eligible for an offer into a degree. 2 requirements An Overall Position (OP) is the tertiary entrance rank assigned to eligible Year 12 Offers are made to applicants’ highest University applications are made students in Queensland based on their eligible preference. If your Selection Rank through the Queensland Tertiary performance in senior secondary is equal to or better than the Selection Admissions Centre (QTAC) school subjects. Rank for that intake, and all other entry or the University Admissions requirements are met, you may be eligible An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank 51 Centre (UAC, for New South for an offer. Eligibility can also depend on (ATAR) is the rank assigned to eligible Wales applicants). In some whether the program is open and whether
Year 12 students in other Australian states How to apply circumstances, you may submit places are available for the intake. and territories. Some high schools also a direct application to Griffith. offer the Diploma of the International Applications are assessed on: Selection Ranks are an indication of Baccalaureate program. the demand for a degree, and do not 1. Eligibility—subject prerequisites and necessarily reflect the level of academic If you don’t have an OP, ATAR or a Diploma any additional criteria set by the university difficulty. Indicative Selection Ranks are of the International Baccalaureate, you can not available for new degrees. Selection still receive a Selection Rank on the basis 2. Merit—OP, ATAR or Selection Rank Ranks can change from year to year and of bridging courses, tertiary admissions should be used as a guide only. Eligibility tests or work and life experience. Subject prerequisites For students seeking entry to degrees Applicants over 18 from Trimester 1, 2021, the Australian Subject prerequisites are subjects that At Griffith, you are considered mature Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) will replace must be completed, and a minimum grade age if you are seeking entry to university the Overall Position (OP) as the standard achieved, in order to be admitted to a and you are 18 years of age prior to the pathway to tertiary study for Queensland degree. English is a prerequisite for all commencement of the next trimester. Year 12s. For further information, visit of our degrees and some degrees have qtac.edu.au/atar-2020 additional prerequisites. Pathways If you have not met the entry Prior Assumed Knowledge Additional criteria requirements through your recently It is assumed that through your secondary Experience based entry scheme completed secondary studies, there school, or equivalent studies, you will have Some degrees, in particular those offered are a range of options that can help achieved a minimum level of knowledge at the Queensland Conservatorium, you upgrade to your preferred degree in certain subjects, such as Maths (A, B require applicants to attend an audition or to satisfy subject prerequisites. or C), Physics, Chemistry or Biology. If and/or submit a folio of work. Education you haven’t completed these subjects or degrees require applicants to submit a We recognise the knowledge and don’t have the recommended level of prior personal statement. You can find specific skills gained through bridging courses, knowledge, you can still be made an offer information about these requirements at Vocational education and training (VET) for the degree. However, if you want to degrees.griffith.edu.au study and Special Tertiary Admissions Test gain this knowledge, you can take one of (STAT) results. The Selection Ranks from our bridging courses. Some Griffith degrees are designed for these qualifications may not meet the people who have studied at university entry requirements for all degrees. If you haven’t studied the prerequisite before. These degrees require you to subjects for a degree, or if you have hold a bachelor degree to be eligible for Please contact us to clarify the specific studied them but didn’t pass, you may entry. For more detail, refer to the entry requirements for your preferred degree. be able to complete a bridging course. requirements for specific degrees on Please note, STAT is not for current You can also look for other degrees degrees.griffith.edu.au school leavers. For more information, that may provide a pathway to your visit griffith.edu.au/pathways preferred degree. English language proficiency If you are a prospective international Visit griffith.edu.au/apply for applicant, or if your previous study was information on pathways. undertaken in a language other than English, you will need to demonstrate that you can speak, write, read and comprehend English. The English language proficiency requirements vary between degrees. Search degrees.griffith.edu.au for information on your preferred degree. Griffith Personal Statement Certificate IV in Adult Open Universities Australia Success at university is about much more Tertiary Preparation In conjunction with Open Universities than completing a qualification. The Griffith TAFE and various other private providers Australia (OUA), we offer online studies Personal Statement is an entry pathway offer the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary in arts, business, communication, and available to mature students who don’t Preparation. Students are trained in the criminology and criminal justice. OUA meet the academic entry requirements for knowledge and skills needed for successful entry requirements enable anyone to a number of degrees. You may be invited tertiary study. If you complete the full study a degree, while offering greater to apply on the basis of your personal Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation flexibility in structure through the wide and professional skills and knowledge. (CATP) at a Queensland TAFE Institute you range of courses available. We also offer are guaranteed a place in a range of Griffith You’ll be asked to answer a number of Commonwealth supported places (CSP) University degrees. You can also complete questions based on criteria we know are through OUA in the: specific components of the CATP to meet good predictors of success at university, subject prerequisite for admission into • Bachelor of Arts including attributes such as commitment, your preferred degree. To find out more, • Bachelor of Business preparation, self-reflection and experience. visit griffith.edu.au/pathways • Bachelor of Communication Visit griffith.edu.au/griffith-personal- and Journalism statement to find out more. TAFE Admission Scheme • Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Griffith University When you graduate with a Diploma or Preparation Program Advanced Diploma from an Australian After completing and passing two OUA TAFE Institute, your Selection Rank will If you are a Non-School Leaver who would courses or equivalent (with a minimum be adjusted through our TAFE Admission like to undertake university study but lack GPA of 4 and within the previous 12 Scheme. You’ll receive guaranteed direct the formal qualifications for admission, months), you can apply for a CSP place. you may wish to apply for the Griffith entry into the next intake for your eligible Visit open.edu.au/courses/grf to see University Preparation Program. degree where places are available. Some what Griffith courses you can study via exclusions apply. You may also be eligible OUA and find out how to apply. The program consists of four courses which to receive credit transfer. To find out will provide you with the foundational more, visit griffith.edu.au/ Visit griffith.edu.au/oua to find out knowledge, academic skills and confidence tafe-admission-scheme about support for Griffith OUA students. to complete an undergraduate degree at Griffith University. Applicants who successfully complete the program will be eligible for admission into a number of Griffith degrees. Visit griffith.edu.au/ gu-prep-program
Griffith College If you haven’t achieved the OP or Selection Rank you were expecting, missed out on the degree of your choice, or are looking for alternative ways to get into university, you might consider completing a diploma at Griffith College. Located at the Gold Coast and Mt Gravatt campuses, Griffith College offers diplomas comprising courses of a comparable nature to some of our degrees. After successfully completing a Griffith College diploma, you’re guaranteed direct entry into a range of related Griffith degrees with up to a year’s credit. Conditions apply for some degrees.
Griffith College also offers a Foundation Program to help you bridge the gap if you didn’t finish Senior high school. See page 48 for more information about Griffith College, or visit griffith.edu.au/college to find out more.
52 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Adjustment Factors • Accounting OP 1–6 Guarantee We offer a range of schemes that • Aerospace We award all applicants with an OP may boost your Selection Rank and • Ancient History 1–6, or equivalent Selection Rank, improve your chances of getting into • Biology a guaranteed place in most Griffith your preferred degree. You don’t need • Business undergraduate degrees. You do not to apply for adjustments—they will be • Chemistry need to apply separately for the automatically applied to your QTAC or • Economics guarantee as this is automatically UAC application. • Geography applied to eligible QTAC or UAC 53 • Health preferences. This scheme is The maximum total adjustments • Languages other than English (LOTE)
also known as ‘The Griffith High- How to apply an applicant can receive under all • Legal Studies Achiever Guarantee’ in UAC. Mature schemes is capped at 8 ranks. • Marine Science age and non-current school-leavers Subject prerequisites and additional • Specialist Maths are also eligible for this scheme. entry requirements still apply, • Modern History For further details, please check and some degrees are not eligible • Physics the degree and career finder at # for adjustments. • GUESTS course degrees.griffith.edu.au # Including GUESTS At-school (including Griffith Biology, Refer to degrees.griffith.edu.au Griffith Engineering etc.), On-campus or Online, as well as recognised GUESTS equivalent from other tertiary Gold Coast and Logan Campus for details on specific degrees. institutions. You can receive a maximum adjustment of four ranks for GUESTS courses. Priority Access Scheme GUESTS If you’re a local and new to tertiary Note. The Bachelor of Medical Science study, you may be eligible for Priority The Griffith University Early Start to and the Bachelor of Dental Health Science Access. This scheme awards a location Tertiary Studies (GUESTS) program are excluded from this scheme. adjustment of one OP band or two offers OP, ATAR or Diploma of the ranks when you apply for degrees International Baccalaureate eligible For a complete list of subjects, find out at Gold Coast and Logan campuses senior high school students the more about subject adjustments at and reside in an eligible region. Some opportunity to study a course (subject) griffith.edu.au/Year12-adjustment- degrees are excluded from this scheme. at Griffith while still at school. Students scheme Find out more at who successfully complete their course griffith.edu.au/ are eligible to be awarded a maximum gold-coast-logan-priority-access adjustment of 4 ranks (2 per course) and may apply for credit transfer in an undergraduate degree. Visit griffith.edu.au/guests for more information.
Year 12 adjustment scheme We award subject adjustments for subjects and university courses that you successfully complete in high school that require a high level of skill and knowledge. This includes Year 12 applicants currently undertaking their External Senior studies. As a current Year 12 student, you can be awarded a maximum adjustment of 6 ranks (2 per subject) for successfully completing subjects (or equivalent interstate subjects) such as: Get ready by Lodge your Lodge any 3 preparing your 4 application 5 additional application applications
You can list up to six preferences Lodge as soon as As well as your QTAC or UAC on your QTAC application you are ready application, you may have or five preferences on your other applications to submit, UAC application. You’ll receive an Apply for Trimester 1 online such as music auditions, offer for the highest preference to QTAC or UAC. scholarships or accommodation. you’re eligible for. Here’s a guide QTAC—Early-bird Application deadlines for these to ordering your preferences: applications close 28 vary, so be sure to check the website for specific details. 1st and 2nd Desired degrees—these September, 2018. are degrees you really want to study UAC—Early-bird Auditions and that you have a reasonable chance applications close at the If you’re applying for a degree at the of gaining entry to. end of September, 2018. Griffith Queensland Conservatorium, visit griffith.edu.au/conservatorium-auditions 3rd and 4th Preferred degrees—these Applications may still be for details on how to apply for an audition. are degrees that you want to study and lodged after the Early-bird have a good chance of gaining entry to. dates, but a late fee may apply. Scholarships 5th and 6th Pathways—these are Visit the QTAC and UAC With more than 600 scholarships on offer, degrees or diplomas that will help you websites to find out specific we can help make study at university upgrade to one of your desired or application deadlines for easier. Academic excellence, equity, preferred degrees. Trimester 2, Trimester 3 accommodation, First Peoples and and specific degrees. sports scholarships are available. • Nominating a degree for all preferences Visit griffith.edu.au/scholarships to will give you the best chance of being For further information, find out what you’re eligible for and apply. offered a place at university. please visit griffith.edu.au/ If you’re an international student, visit • If you’re applying for a double degree, apply-to-study griffith.edu.au/international-scholarships make sure you list the two component single degrees as preferences as well Student accommodation —these may be easier to gain entry to. If you’re thinking of living on campus, You may have the chance to upgrade to submit your application as soon as the double degree after a year of study. possible. Accommodation offers are • If you intend to study at the Gold Coast based on distance from the university campus, we recommend that you apply and time of application. Successful via either QTAC or UAC, but not both. If applicants will be notified after QTAC you’re eligible, you’ll still receive your offer offers are made. Find out more at with us and you’ll save on application fees. griffith.edu.au/accommodation
54 Business and government 2019 undergraduate study guide Find out about Accept your offer and enrol 6 study costs 7 and finance
Most Australian students who are QTAC and UAC offers rounds for study in Trimester 1 2019 intake studying degrees are recognised commence in early August 2018. We recommend accepting your as Commonwealth supported offer and enrolling as soon as possible to secure your place. 55 students. This means you pay You can then select your classes and create a timetable. a student contribution each How to apply trimester and the majority of QTAC continuous offers Deferment the cost of your education is met Griffith commences making QTAC offers to Deferment allows you to delay the start of by the Australian Government, eligible Non-School Leavers from August your studies, while still securing your offer. through the HECS-HELP scheme. each year. Year 12 students may receive Deferment is not available for all degrees an offer as soon as results are released in and cannot exceed 12 months. You can 2018 Student contribution bands December, which can assist with organising request to defer after you receive an accommodation, changing preferences or offer. You can select the deferment BANDS AND DISCIPLINES RANGE seeking alternative study pathways. option when you respond to your IN EACH BAND (PER EFTSL*) QTAC offer. For UAC, you can email Band 3: Law, Accounting, Offers to some programs are only made [email protected] Administration, Economics, Commerce, Dentistry, Medicine, $10,754 during the mid-January offer round. to request deferment. Veterinary Science This means you have to wait until this Band 2: Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, date before you receive an offer. To check Internal transfer Other Health, Allied Health, Science, $9,185 Engineering, Surveying, Agriculture degrees and their offer round dates, Once you have been admitted to Griffith visit qtac.edu.au you have the option to apply for an internal Band 1: Humanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Education^, transfer to another degree. Providing you Clinical Psychology, Foreign $6,444 Languages, Visual and Performing Credit for prior learning meet the entry requirements for the Arts, Nursing^ degree you wish to transfer to, you do Once you have been accepted into Griffith, * Equivalent full-time study load. not need to reapply through QTAC or UAC. ^ Students considered as pre-2010 will be charged for you can apply for credit for prior learning, Education and Nursing at the rate of $5,157 per EFTSL. which can reduce the time it will take to If you have an active QTAC or UAC Visit studyassist.gov.au for more complete your degree. Providing you can application, you can also change information on student contributions bands. show that it’s relevant to your degree, you your preferences. can be granted credit for formal study Deferring your study costs such as TAFE courses, non-formal learning, Not all degrees can be applied for with HECS-HELP such as workplace training, and informal via internal transfer. Find out more learning, such as work, social, family, hobby at griffith.edu.au/apply/ HECS-HELP (the Higher Education or leisure activities. Visit griffith.edu.au/ internal-transfer Contribution Scheme-Higher Education credit to find out more. Loan Program) is a government loan that, depending on your citizenship or residency status, allows you to defer the costs of your study and pay your student contribution when you are earning more money. You repay your HECS-HELP debt through the tax system. This means that other than study materials such as textbooks, you will have no up-front costs for your degree.
Financial assistance Once you are at university, our welfare and student liaison officers can help you plan budgets, apply for loans and equity schemes (if you qualify), and explore other financial options, such as Centrelink payments. Visit griffith.edu.au/welfare for more information. Key dates
APPLICATIONS
QTAC applications for 2019 admissions open 2 August 2018
UAC applications for 2019 admissions open early August 2018
Scholarship applications open (closing dates vary) 20 July 2018
QTAC Early-bird applications due 28 September 2018
UAC Early-bird applications due visit uac.edu.au for details
Queensland Conservatorium
Queensland Conservatorium QTAC audition/admission applications open Auditions are required for music, musical theatre and acting Queensland Conservatorium QTAC audition/admission applications due degrees. Visit griffith.edu.au/conservatorium-auditions for details. Queensland Conservatorium auditions
Medicine
2019 GAMSAT registration opens November 2018
Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies (GUESTS)
Applications due for Trimester 2 2018 (Year 11 and Year 12 students) 30 May 2018
Applications due for Trimester 3 2018 (Year 11 students) 1 October 2018
Applications due for Trimester 1 2019 (Year 12 students) 30 October 2018
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY EVENTS
Q&A sessions – Nathan, Gold Coast and Logan 21–25 May, 17–28 September 2018
Pathways to Medicine Information Evening – Gold Coast and South Bank 14 and 15 May 2018
Mature Student Open Evening – South Bank and Gold Coast 15 and 17 May, 13 and 15 November, 2018
Parent and Student Advice Night – Nathan and Gold Coast 22 and 24 May 2018
Discover Griffith – Nathan and Gold Coast 19 and 21 June 2018
Open Day – Nathan, Gold Coast and South Bank 12 August 2018
Explore your Options, online 15 and 17–20 December 2018
Visit griffith.edu.au/key-dates for information about events, including ones for specific degrees held on-campus throughout the year, and more details about application dates.
STUDY EXPOS
TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo) 21–22 July 2018
2019 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY TRIMESTER DATES
Trimester 1 25 February – 8 June 2019
Trimester 2 8 July – 19 October 2019
Trimester 3 28 October 2019 – 15 February 2020
Visit griffith.edu.au/academiccalendar for detailed academic calendars.
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