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International recognition, employability, career development, international engagement, research, practical teaching About QUT Business School

QUT Business School is the first Australian business school to earn triple international accreditation. We are the only Australian business school to hold this prestigious recognition.

You may be embarking on your first degree, looking to deepen your knowledge in your chosen area of business, pursuing a research career or seeking a complete industry-focused career change for personal or professional reasons. With the flexibility to pursue studies in multiple areas, we will assist you to select the best study options to meet your personal goals. Through our staff, research and international study arrangements, we have strong connections around the world, ensuring you gain a real international perspective throughout your study. QUT Business School programs are professionally focused, innovative and collaborative – preparing you for professional life with a strong combination of theory and practice. Our extensive links with industry and professional bodies provide programs that are practical and relevant – meeting the needs of both students and employers. Through our support and extracurricular programs we work together with you to ensure your academic and career development. We take pride in the quality of our teaching, research and corporate education programs. As a QUT Business School student, you will receive an educational experience that will provide you with a first-class foundation for your future.

Robina Xavier Executive Dean of Business

QUT is ranked Australia’s top university under 50 years old by the 2013 Times Higher Education rankings.

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2 QUT Business More than just a degree Developing business students as global citizens, leaders in the community and qualified professionals.

International accreditation Employability Real-world approach

• Employers recognise QUT business • Flexible course choices and business graduates for their real-world connections enable you to develop your knowledge, on-the-job flexibility and a abilities to best suit your career goals.

broad commercial understanding. • We develop global business • QUT is awarded the top rating of five professionals by offering real-world • Held by less than one per cent of stars for excellence in employability by business courses designed with the business schools worldwide. QS Stars. needs of business in mind. • Real evidence that our programs • By choosing appropriate units within • Our applied focus prepares you for the are comparable with the best in your coursework majors, you will real world with skills ready for use in the the world. meet the academic components or be workplace.

• Your qualification will be recognised eligible for membership of professional • Our courses provide you with a solid wherever you work globally. organisations. foundation in business principles and include a balance of theory, applied know-how and real-world projects.

Student support Business Advantage Program Go global – combine study

• East West Centre celebrates and Enrich your studies by participating in a and travel acknowledges our diversity and is series of free professional development • Student exchange

designed to enhance your student life modules. Expand your social and • Short-term programs

at QUT. Participate in cross-cultural professional networks. Moderated by • International business competitions activities, social outings and language industry professionals these modules • International double degrees exchange. cover topics such as career planning,

• Student clubs and groups public speaking, leadership, teamwork and community engagement. • Student learning advisers

• Language and learning advisers

• QUT Business School Student Centre

Triple Crown Scholarship In recognition of our triple international accreditation, this scholarship acknowledges international students with excellent academic performance. Triple Crown scholars will receive a 25 per cent scholarship for all course fees, provided a minimum GPA is maintained throughout the course of study. No separate application is required. If eligibility requirements are met, you will automatically be offered the scholarship. www.qut.edu.au/business/courses- and-study/scholarships

3 Our location

Brisbane, known as Australia’s new world city, is one of Australia’s fastest growing economies and a place renowned for its active and affordable lifestyle.

With a subtropical climate, friendly people, modern shopping centres, pedestrian malls, upmarket commercial precincts and more than 1000 parks and gardens, is an active and green city. From Brisbane you can explore the beauty and wonder of Queensland including the world-famous beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Experience the many islands right on Brisbane’s doorstep and visit beautiful vineyards and orchards, lush gardens and national parks which are all close by. To find out more about living in Brisbane visit www.visitbrisbane.com.au

Anton Ilchenko, Russia Master of Business (Professional Accountancy)

‘Beautiful parks, modern libraries and many other user friendly facilities make Brisbane a great place to study and learn.

It is well known that QUT offers high quality international standards of business education. It gives peace of mind to know that QUT has a business school with triple international accreditation. I enjoy being a part of the university life.’

4 Undergraduate courses

The QUT combines theory and practice, equipping you to enter the workplace with confidence.

Bachelor of Business (BS05) Expand your degree Entry requirements: Minimum Duration: three years full time Double degree (four to five-year options) academic requirements must be met to gain admission to QUT courses. With a flexible course structure, this degree Combine your business degree with study in another area of interest. These requirements can be found at will provide you with the core business www.qut.edu.au/international/ Degree plus honours. Expand your skills and discipline-based expertise to suit applying. English language proficiency knowledge of research methods and your needs and career aspirations. IELTS 6.5 (with sub-scores of at least 6.0) techniques while developing specialist or equivalent. knowledge of your chosen subject.

Your degree Your 24-unit business degree is made up of three distinct parts

Core foundation units – eight Primary major – your major is the Complementary study – after common core units, giving you main area of study for what you choosing your primary major an introduction to the principles aspire to become professionally. you can tailor your degree to plus plus of business. These are typically Each primary major is made up best match your career goals. completed within the first three of eight units and there are nine Undertake a second major, a minor semesters. majors to choose from. or optional units from across QUT.

MAJORS Accounting I Advertising I Economics I Finance I Human Resource Management I International Business I Management I Marketing I Public Relations

University Diploma in Business (BS40) Duration: two semesters full time Your pathway to the second year of the This program is equivalent to two the second year of the Bachelor of QUT Bachelor of Business. semesters of the Bachelor of Business Business degree. Available for students who do not meet degree. Entry requirements: IELTS 5.5 (with the academic or English language Study six core units as well as two English sub-scores of at least 5.0) or equivalent. requirements for direct entry into the language units. Successful completion of Minimum academic requirements also Bachelor of Business program. this program allows direct entry to apply.

Eileen Hui, Singapore Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

‘I was attracted to the QUT Business School because of the practicality of the courses, the strong industry focus and the ample opportunities to undertake real-world assignments. It is the teamwork opportunities and the challenging hands-on projects that have enhanced my critical thinking and communication skills and allowed me to put knowledge into practice. I am involved in East West – a club bringing people from various backgrounds together – and have had the opportunity to undertake an exchange program in Korea. I enjoy the inclusion and multiculturalism at QUT as it allows me to be exposed to interesting people, perspectives and practices.’

5 Postgraduate courses

Specialist programs

One year (semesters one and two) Two years (semesters three and four)

Master of Business Advanced (BS17) four semesters Master of Business/Master of Business (BS18) four semesters Master of Business (BS16) three semesters Graduate Diploma (Professional Accounting) (BS79) two semesters Graduate Certificate (BS39) one semester Your choice of majors: Choose a program that is the Professional Accounting Marketing right length of time for you. Accounting Public Relations Build on your knowledge from previous studies or change Applied Finance Human Resource Management career direction into a range Strategic Advertising International Business of business professions, even if you have not studied Integrated Marketing Communication Philanthropy and business before. Management Non-Profit Studies Entry requirements: Undergraduate degree (Australian equivalent) with GPA of 4.0 on the QUT 7-point scale. Students entering the Master of Business (Accounting) major must have an appropriate accounting degree; English language proficiency IELTS 6.5 (with sub-scores of at least 6.0) or equivalent.

Master of Business Pathway Credit for prior learning

If you have IELTS 6.0 (with sub-scores If you have prior studies directly of at least 5.0) you can still complete the relevant to your major, you may be able masters program in 1.5 or two years, to complete your masters in as little as but will complete two communication one year. units in the first semester. Available with the following majors: Applied Finance, Integrated Marketing Communication, International Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Advertising.

Seung Hee Lee, South Korea Master of Business (Professional Accounting and Applied Finance), double degree

‘QUT Business School is helping me reach my career goals by training me in practical and effective curriculum. There are lots of career workshops such as entering the job market, interview and resumé skills. I can access computer labs any time of the day or night. It is a very comfortable place to study. At the completion of my studies I hope to gain a position in the accounting or finance area.’

6 Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The QUT MBA is designed to transform your thinking. Enrich your skills to confidently lead in complex environments; work with a cohort of like-minded high-achieving peers on real life problems in a flexible learning environment.

Master of Business/MBA (BS24) 2 years MBA (GS75) 1.5 years

Entry requirements: Minimum three years full time appropriate prior work experience; undergraduate degree (Australian equivalent) with GPA of 4.5 on the QUT 7-point scale; GMAT score of at least 550; two referee reports; English language proficiency IELTS 6.5 (with sub-scores of at least 6.0) or equivalent.

Did you know...

Our MBA is rated five stars by the Graduate Management Associate of Australia (GMAA).

Our MBA is ranked top four in the Australian 2011 Financial Review BOSS MBA survey.

We are the only Australian business school whose Master of Business Applied Finance (pre-experience) program is in the 2013 Financial Times top 40.

7 Research degrees

Join a community of internationally recognised researchers who will help you develop your skills and set you on the path to a research career.

Our business school:

Is at an international level for Has a dedicated research office Research centres and groups quality and scope, incorporating to support your studies. • Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship both applied practice and Research Supervises more than 160 higher fundamental research. degree students—one-third of • Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Brings together academics whom are of international origin, Nonprofit Studies and research students forming from 14 nationalities. • Behavioural Governance Group an integral part of our vibrant • Consumer Research Group research community. Research is coordinated through • Economics of Environmental Is a hub of business research in three research centres, key research Performance Group Australia. Our research delivers programs and school-based initiatives. • National Centre for Econometric real-world outcomes to inform Research business, industry, government • Not-for-Profit Accounting and and community. Accountability Group • People and Performance Group • Queensland Behavioural Economics Group (QuBE)

Research programs

Doctor of Philosophy (Business) (IF49) 3–4 years Master of Business (Research) (BS92) 3 semesters Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (BS69) 2 semesters Bachelor of Business (Honours) 2 semesters

Want more information? For information on research options, potential supervisors and services available visit www.qut.edu.au/business/ research/student-topics-and-projects For course information visit www.qut.edu.au/business/research/phds-and-research-degrees

Chalermlok (Charles) Dejsakultorn Thailand Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting

Completing a Master of Business, Research at QUT has led me to completing my PhD here. My study focuses on the governance of family-controlled firms and the significant differences between Australian and Thai business environments, such as legal systems, ownership structure and control. Upon completion of my studies I would like to work in the academic area as a lecturer or researcher.

8 Research strengths

Consumer and markets Finance Nonprofit and social enterprise • Dynamic markets • Financial econometrics • Social enterprise • Consumer research • Corporate finance • Philanthropy • Applied finance • Fundraising Economics • Behavioural economics Governance, accountability Organisation and work • Environmental economics and regulation • Human resources • Applied economics • Accounting, accountability and • Leadership and complex projects performance • Employment and industrial relations Entrepreneurship, innovation • Corporate governance and behavioural and strategy governance Services innovation and • New venture creation • Financial and non-financial disclosure stakeholder engagement • Corporate entrepreneurship and capital markets • Services and social networks • Innovation and industrial • Forensics, fraud and risk management • Service challenges and social transformation • Regulation responsibility • Technology and innovation • Superannuation and wealth management • Services innovation management • Accounting education

Rating QUT research

In 2012, QUT was one of a select group of eight Australian universities whose business and economics research was consistently rated at world standard or above.*

*Eight universities achieved a score of 3 or above across all of the four digit discipline codes (FOR14 Economics and FOR15 Commerce Management, Tourism and Services) for which they were evaluated in the federal government’s 2012 Excellence in Research Australia initiative.

9 International outlook

Our global reputation is built on a commitment to internationalisation and the opportunities available to you during and after your study. Study at QUT and easily apply your skills in any country of the world.

QUT Business School welcomes more Student exchange or short-term study than 2400 international students from Add another international aspect to your more than 60 countries each year. We degree and consider student exchange or appreciate the diversity and encourage a short-term study program as part of your the interaction and benefits that arise studies. Programs run from three weeks to from such a multicultural community. six months, are credited towards your QUT An extensive range of long-term degree and help give you a competitive partnerships with more than 60 leading advantage in the workplace. universities around the world provide opportunities for student exchange, Conferences and events short-term study programs, international You will have the opportunity to attend competitions and joint research activities. domestic and international events. Attend research seminars or hear from Our business degrees include international guest lecturers. Build your contemporary global issues and are networks and industry contacts. developed in consultation with local and international business. Our academic staff come from around the globe and their diversity of interests and experiences create a rich learning and research environment. Employers tell us that they are more likely to recruit individuals with a broad range of international experiences. It is our priority to encourage you to participate in international activities, extend your knowledge and challenge yourself.

QUT Business School has more than 60 partners around the world

UK EUROPE NORTH AMERICA ASIA

SOUTH AMERICA

AUSTRALIA

10 International double masters

With QUT Business School you can Economics in the Netherlands and These programs are open to students combine study and travel, and gain a EDHEC Business School in France. Using with an offer to study in the QUT Master masters degree from QUT and another exchange study, you complete part of your of Business program. internationally recognised university at degree at QUT and part of your degree at For further information visit the same time. one of these leading institutions. www.qut.edu.au/business/course- QUT Business School currently has There are specific eligibility requirements and-study/study-overseas-and- partnerships with the Maastricht depending on which program you choose. exchanges University School of Business and

International business competitions

We encourage and support students 1st Place Queens University Inter-Collegiate Business Competition to put their skills and abilities to the test and compete in competitions with 1st Place Nanyang Technology University Asian Business Case Competition other universities around the world. Competitions for undergraduate and 1st Place University of Southern California Marshall International Case Competition postgraduate students are available. In 2011– 2012, QUT students have 1st Place Undergraduate Business Challenge won more international undergraduate business case competitions than any 1st Place National University of Singapore NUS-DBS competition other university in the world. 1st Place Mai Saisin Bangkok MBA competition

ERIN GREGOR, BEN DUNPHY AND CAROLINE CLARKE Australia Business degrees

‘QUT gave us the opportunity to compete internationally in business case competitions. We have won competitions in the United States, Thailand, Singapore and Canada – currently making us the most successful undergraduate team in the world. Drawing on our academic training and support of academic staff, we have developed strategies and solutions to real world business problems. We can’t thank QUT enough for giving us this opportunity.’

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