Business, Economics and Law

2020 Undergraduate Programs Advanced Business (Honours) Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) Business Management Commerce Economics International Hotel and Tourism Management Laws (Honours) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)

CONTENTS Why study

Why study with us? 2 Double your opportunities 4 with us? Are you an international student? 5

UQ Business School 6 Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) 8 Bachelor of Business Management 10 Bachelor of Commerce 14 Learn with the best governments and international agencies. Our award-winning lecturers have extensive Your economics program will equip you for Bachelor of International Hotel academic and industry expertise and a meaningful career helping to resolve some and Tourism Management 17 are dedicated to helping you succeed. In of the world’s greatest challenges, including School of Economics 20 addition to class contact time, we offer business productivity and investment academic advice, peer-assisted study decisions, the allocation of humanitarian Bachelor of Advanced Finance sessions and employment services to aid, complex environmental issues and the and Economics (Honours) 22 ensure you reach your potential. ageing population. Bachelor of Economics 24 * Graduate Destination Survey 2016 Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy Choose business Choose law and Economics (Honours) 28 Challenge yourself and develop the skills to thrive in constantly changing and highly UQ Law is proud to be the oldest law UQ Law School 30 competitive business environments. UQ school in Queensland and one of Australia’s Learning beyond the classroom 32 Business School’s vast network of industry leading research-intensive law schools. contacts means you can develop practical While our teaching methods have changed Combine your interests: dual law experience and professional connections significantly over time, we have retained an programs 34 through internships at some of the world’s emphasis on traditional educational goals Mooting 35 biggest companies. Studying business and values. We foster a comprehensive and opens up opportunities for a wide range sophisticated understanding of the law that Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 36 of change-making careers in the public, will see you develop practical legal skills, Getting here 39 private and not-for-profit sectors. stimulate thoughtful debate – with a focus on ethical and social responsibility – and Set your career in motion 40 Choose commerce nurture enthusiasm for the study of law. See the world 44 Commerce graduates have extensive career options in accounting and consulting firms, Choose tourism Apply for a scholarship 46 public and private companies, financial Gain a rewarding international career in Plan your finances 48 institutions and government in Australia tourism, hospitality or event management. and globally. Throughout your program, you Tourism blends core business skills and Applying to UQ 50 will develop strong technical knowledge industry knowledge with valuable practical Program table explained 52 and skills in critical evaluation and problem- experience, ensuring you receive a well- solving, along with practical application. rounded education. You will learn to provide Study options 53 Broaden your opportunities by taking solutions to industry-specific challenges, part in internships, industry placements such as sustainability, and create meaningful or international student exchanges change in your chosen field. Our graduates while working towards an internationally pursue careers in event management, food recognised qualification that will allow and beverage management, hotel and you to adapt to, manage and influence the resort management, consultancy, wholesale dynamic business world. and retail travel and tourism marketing.

Choose economics Get involved Economics graduates are among the most Our active student body and student sought after and highest paid in Australia.* associations help you get the most out of Economics develops your analytical, your program by providing study support, modelling and forecasting skills, and instils professional development and social an understanding of how society uses the networking opportunities. world’s scarce resources. These skills are in high demand by businesses, consultancies,

2 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 + Double up A dual degree gives you room to move by enhancing your skill set.

Wide industry network Undertake internships in the offices of some of the world’s leading companies, through "The strong focus on real-life our vast industry networks. experiences has enhanced my confidence in joining the workforce, and as a female of the 21st century, I believe my program gives me the tools to make a difference in Dedicated the business world." employability team Stephanie Field Our award-winning Business, Economics Bachelor of Advanced Business and Law Student Employability Team (BEL (Honours) SET) is dedicated to strengthening student employability and career outcomes.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 3 Double your opportunities

Improve your employment prospects and broaden your skills and knowledge by studying two programs at the same time.

As the world around you changes, new and fascinating career A dual program, also called a double degree, will equip you for opportunities are created every day, and job roles increasingly this evolving job market. It gives you the flexibility to study two combine multiple disciplines. different disciplines in a much shorter time, by studying only the mandatory courses for each program with fewer or no electives.

MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION > < DURATION > < QTAC CODE THRESHOLD 2019 RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019 QTAC CODE THRESHOLD 2019 RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019 (YEARS) (YEARS) OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED Arts / International Hotel and Tourism Management Commerce / Information Technology 707701 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 8 / 84 8 / 84 711621 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 8 / 84 Arts / Laws (Honours)X Commerce / Laws (Honours)X 707401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96 711901 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96 Business Management / Arts Commerce / Science 711501 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 11 / 77 711701 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 7 / 87 Business Management / Commerce Economics / Arts 711301 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 8 / 84 714101 4.25 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 7 / 87 Business Management / Communication Economics / Laws (Honours)X 711511 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 9 / 82 714201 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96 Business Management / Economics Economics / Science 710201 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 7 / 87 714301 4.5 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 6 / 89 7 / 87 Business Management / Education (Secondary) Engineering (Honours) / Business Management 710301 4** 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 8 / 84 8 / 84 717301 5.5 8* / 86* / 31* / 85.95* 8 / 86 8 / 84 Business Management / Information Technology Engineering (Honours) / Commerce 710401 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 88 8 / 84 717201 5.5 7 / 87 / 31 / 85.95 7 / 87 8 / 84 Business Management / International Hotel and Tourism Management Engineering (Honours) / Economics 710601 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 10 / 79 717601 5.5 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 6 / 89 8 / 84 Business Management / Journalism Journalism / Laws (Honours)X 711101 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 83 9 / 82 737102 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 2 / 97 Business Management / Laws (Honours)X Mathematics / Business ManagementX 711401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 4 / 94 714711 4 4 / 94 / 36 / 94.00 3 / 96 5 / 92 Business Management / Science Mathematics / CommerceX 710501 4 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 9 / 82 714601 4 4 / 94 / 36 / 94.00 4 / 94 5 / 92 Commerce / Arts Mathematics / EconomicsX 711601 4 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 6 / 89 7 / 87 714701 4 4 / 94 / 36 / 94.00 4 / 94 5 / 92 Commerce / Economics Science / Laws (Honours)X 711801 4.5 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 8 / 84 731401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 1 / 99 3 / 96

> Minimum (adjusted) selection threshold 2019 is the minimum score that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants. < Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2019. * Not all applicants on this OP/Rank gained entry; finer discrimination within the OP/Rank was used. ** Students may take the program on a part-time basis, but the final year must be commenced in Semester 1 and must be taken on a full-time basis. X OP Guarantee does not apply to these programs.

Benefits of dual programs

Save time Strike a balance Graduate with two bachelor's degrees Why compromise when you can 28 in as little as four years – a much shorter balance your studies and your sanity time than it would take to study both by pursuing both your career ambitions business, economics programs separately. and passions? Dual program students and law dual program appreciate the diversity of topics combinations available offered in their two different programs.

4 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 Are you an international student?

While a lot of information in this guide is relevant to you, certain key information may be different for international students.

You are an international student if Applying to UQ you are: A UQ degree is a qualification the world • not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, will recognise. If you’ve got the ability, or commitment and ambition to make the most of UQ, then we want to hear from • not an Australian permanent resident, you. or "UQ is a great place to make future-students.uq.edu.au/apply • a temporary resident (visa status) of new friends, plus it’s a top- Australia. Study options at UQ ranking university with high Eligibility for UQ study If you would like to know more about academic standards, clubs your study options at UQ, enquire For admission into undergraduate to suit every interest and through our online form, and one of our programs at UQ, you must have: great sporting facilities." UQ advisers will respond. You can also • completed secondary studies register for an advisory session with equivalent to Queensland Year 12 with one of our student advisers. If you are in Surbhi Malik a score comparable to the Queensland Brisbane, sign up for a campus tour. Bachelor of Business Management rank specified for your program We also have a range of publications, • satisfied individual program including the international undergraduate requirements (e.g. specific subject and postgraduate student guides, to prerequisites, auditions or interviews) help you. • satisfied UQ's English language Ask UQ Tuition fees proficiency requirements. As an international student, you will future-students.uq.edu.au/ask If you do not meet these criteria, you pay tuition fees, a Student Services and might consider taking the Foundation Year Advisory sessions Amenities Fee, and potentially other bridging course offered by International future-students.uq.edu.au/book- administrative fees. UQ has program- Education Services (IES) or English advisory-session based tuition fees for coursework award language training offered by the Institute of programs, meaning that all courses within Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE). Campus tours a program are charged at the same tuition future-students.uq.edu.au/campus- fee rate per unit for a given academic year. Foundation Year bridging course tours Some programs also have additional costs. iescollege.com/foundation-year/home International student guides future-students.uq.edu.au/apply/ Institute of Continuing and TESOL international/tuition-fees future-students.uq.edu.au/publications- Education and-forms icte.uq.edu.au Other expenses English language proficiency International students applying to study in Australia must have a student visa or requirements an alternative visa that enables them future-students.uq.edu.au/ to study full time on campus. Please applying/english-language- consider expenses such as visa and proficiency-requirements medical (pre-departure) fees, tuition fees, general living expenses, return airfares, UQ has more than and Overseas Student Health Cover 18,000 international (OSHC) when you plan your budget. students from future-students.uq.edu.au/ 135 countries international/cost-living

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 5 Independently ranked as one of the top business schools in Australia Best Global Universities, 2017 UQ Business School

Study with one of Australia’s best business schools.

Top ranked Academic and What sets UQ Business School apart is industry leaders that we stand for the kind of business that matters: business that creates sustained Our world-class lecturers are consultants and positive change in industry and the and advisers to leading companies community. Learn from the most innovative worldwide. The majority of our academic business educators in Australia who will staff members hold PhDs and produce challenge your thinking. You will take in the research papers that are cited in the world’s most up-to-date and relevant theory and top-tier journals. This expertise ensures apply this knowledge through internships our teaching is relevant and informed by and industry projects. the latest research. Our programs cover a broad scope of business disciplines, and our lecturers supervise a diverse range of higher Push your degree by research (HDR) topics. boundaries Careers You will have access to industry leaders for real-life projects, as mentors and for The diversity of our programs ensures internships. Our Community Engagement our graduates are in demand across a Program is unique; by participating, you wide range of industries within the public, can build your skills working on community private and not-for-profit sectors. Many sector projects that benefit not-for-profit of our alumni work in leadership positions and charity organisations. Give back to the in accounting, banking and financial community while learning. services, consultancy, advertising, event management, marketing, state and federal government, business development, tourism and business information systems.

1st The first business school in Australia to earn both the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 7 Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)

The Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) (BAdvBus(Hons)) program will support you to become a critical and reflective thinker, capable of identifying, analysing and developing solutions for the complex challenges facing businesses in the 21st century.

QTAC UQ MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CODE CODE THRESHOLD 2019> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019< SEMESTER OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED 709101 2424 4 / 94 / 36 / 94.00 4 / 94 6 / 89 4 years full-time 1 St Lucia Part of standard program, Queensland Year 12 (or (or part-time awarded based on grade equivalent) English, equivalent) point average of specific Mathematics B or C See ‘Program table explained’ on page 52 courses

Why Advanced Business at UQ? You can select from two pathways: Majors Our four-year honours program is • The professional pathway allows you The BAdvBus(Hons) program can limited to a small, highly motivated to take up to three majors from UQ be tailored to help you achieve your and high-achieving cohort aspiring to Business School’s specialist teaching career goals. You can choose up to leadership roles in business, the community areas (see opposite page for the list three majors from Accounting, Business or academia. of majors). Analytics*, Business Information Systems, The courses in this program are designed • The research pathway is offered via a Entrepreneurship and Innovation*, Finance, to make you stand out to employers and thesis for those who want to enter into Human Resources, International Business, are taught by internationally respected a higher degree by research (HDR). and Marketing. industry experts and academics. Our unique * Exclusive to the BAdvBus(Hons) program capstone course in leadership and ethics Career opportunities Professional memberships will provide an opportunity for you to On graduation, you will have a globally apply your knowledge and skills to real As a graduate, you may be eligible for recognised honours degree that will help business cases. memberships with a diverse range of you stand out in a competitive job market. professional bodies: Within this program, you will also have What you will study the opportunity to take part in an industry You will study a wide range of advanced placement course at a leading organisation business courses, providing the most in Australia. Alternatively, this program comprehensive set of business management can be used as a stepping stone to further skills of any undergraduate program at UQ. research in industry or academia. Learn how to communicate and engage As a graduate, you can expect a career in with customers and employees of your companies, agencies and organisations organisation; use analytics to understand the across the private and public sectors, both dynamic nature of marketplaces; and design, in Australia and internationally. Specific roles measure and assess financial and business depend largely on your majors, but this decisions. Identify and capitalise on business program provides considerable flexibility opportunities, and manage business depending on your personal career goals. internationally and across cultures. These are only a few examples of the many exciting Honours topics our courses cover. Honours is awarded to all graduates of this program in the following classes (based on GPA): Class I, Class IIA, Class IIB, Class IIIA, For more information Class IIIB. business.uq.edu.au/bachelors

8 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 "I feel more informed about Bachelor of Advanced the world around me as Business (Honours) I progress through my program, and I feel as if my COURSE LIST ability to create change will continuously improve." COMPULSORY COURSES

Business Law Hari Sinh Business Operations Bachelor of Advanced Business Financial Accounting for Business (Honours) Financial Management for Business Foundations of Entrepreneurship Foundations of Marketing International Business Management Introduction to Human Resource Management Leadership and Ethics Macroeconomics for Business Important Management Accounting Principles Ensure that the courses you select are appropriate for your program requirements and rules. Refer Microeconomics for Business to the program plans at bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans. For a full list of courses and electives, visit Principles of Business Analytics uq.edu.au/study. Note: courses are subject to change, and not all courses are offered every year. To be Transforming Business with Information Systems eligible to join professional bodies, you may be required to complete certain courses.

MAJORS – PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY

Accounting Entrepreneurship Globalisation and Business Accounting for Corporate Structures# Entrepreneurship and Innovation Incubator* Managing Across Cultures Accounting Information and Software Applications Fundamentals of Technology and Innovation Managing International Legal Complexity Management Advanced Management Accounting Understanding Cultures in International Business Social Entrepreneurship Advanced Studies in Accounting* Marketing # Theory of Entrepreneurship and Innovation* Auditing and Public Practice Advanced Studies in Marketing* Business Industry Placement Finance Applied Market Research # Corporations Law Advanced Studies in Finance* Brand Management and Strategy # External Reporting Issues* Asset Pricing Business Industry Placement Income Tax Law# Banking and Lending Decisions Consumer Behaviour* # Management Accounting or Contemporary Issues in Marketing Quantitative Economic and Business Analysis A Financial Markets and Institutions Marketing Analysis Business Industry Placement Marketing Strategy Business Analytics Corporate Finance* Product and Service Management Business Analytics: Cases and Strategies* Derivatives and Risk Management Sales and Account Management Business Industry Placement International Financial Management Data Visualisation in R MAJORS – RESEARCH PATHWAY Machine Learning in R Human Resources Accounting in the Modern Financial Economy Predictive Analytics in R Advanced Studies in Human Resource Management* Corporate Finance Honours Pricing and Revenue Optimisation Business Industry Placement Empirical Finance Honours R for Business Analytics* Employment Relations* Empirical Finance Honours II Text Analysis in R Global Human Resource Management Financial Information in Capital Markets Human Resource Development Business Information Systems Honours Thesis A* Leading and Managing People Information Systems Honours Advanced Data Analytics Managing Performance Managerial Accounting Honours A Advanced Studies in Business Information Systems* Managing Workplace Conflict Marketing Theory and Research I Business Industry Placement Negotiating Employment Agreements Marketing Theory and Research II Business Information Security Organisational Design and Change Management Organisational Research Paradigms Business Process Management Strategic Human Resource Management Qualitative Business Research Methods Data Analytics and Information Management Qualitative Business Research Methods II Information Analysis and System Design International Business Quantitative Business Research Methods I Managing Business Data* Advanced Studies in International Business* Quantitative Business Research Methods II Business in Asia Scientific Methods in Commerce* Entrepreneurship and Innovation Business Industry Placement or Business Model Innovation and Growth Global Human Resource Management Scientific Methods in Management* Entrepreneurial Leadership Global Production and Logistics* Theory and Research in Strategic Management

# These courses must be studied to obtain CAANZ and CPA accreditation. * You must complete these specified courses within your major. BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 9 Bachelor of Business Management

Do you have big ambitions for your career in business? The Bachelor of Business Management (BBusMan) teaches all the fundamentals you will need for your future while offering flexible majors to focus your desired career path.

QTAC UQ MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS DUAL PROGRAM AVAILABLE ADMISSION CODE CODE THRESHOLD 2019> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019< SEMESTER REQUIREMENTS OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED 709001 2059 9 / 82 / 29 / 81.85 9 / 82 11 / 77 3 years full-time 1, 2 St Lucia Additional Arts, Commerce, Queensland Year (or part-time year of Communication, Economics, 12 (or equivalent) equivalent) study Education (Secondary), English, Engineering (Honours), Mathematics A or Information Technology, any combination International Hotel and of Mathematics A, Tourism Management, B or C Journalism, Laws (Honours), See ‘Program table explained’ on page 52 Mathematics, Science

Why Business Management at UQ? What you will study Career opportunities The Bachelor of Business Management How do group dynamics affect employee This program opens up a wide range of will prepare you to be a strategic business behaviour? How do you manage online career opportunities in the public, private leader so you can stay ahead of the game, advertising and content? How can and not-for-profit sectors. Many of our no matter what the world throws businesses make a profit while helping alumni work in leadership positions across at you. communities? How can businesses various industries. Our academic staff are leaders in their fields, incorporate sustainability into their working to find solutions to some of the planning? You will explore the answers Honours world’s most pressing issues. Their research to these questions and more during your Our honours program provides an and consulting activities ensure our teaching business management studies. opportunity for high achievers to spend an is at the forefront of contemporary business This program covers topical and innovative extra year learning in-demand business and knowledge. study areas such as entrepreneurship research skills. These attributes are highly We firmly believe in providing you with and business information systems. You'll sought after by employers, giving you a practical experiences to build on your discover that business management is competitive advantage. knowledge, including applied projects, real- future-oriented, allowing you to adapt to life case studies, guest lectures by industry rapidly changing business environments. Majors experts, and opportunities for placements The business management program and internships with leading businesses. provides you with a comprehensive By the time you graduate, you will have foundation for a successful career in the skills to confidently lead people and business. Compulsory courses in areas such innovative projects. as management, marketing and finance will equip you with necessary core business skills. You will then build on these by Professional memberships choosing one or two (of seven) specialist As a graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with a diverse range of professional bodies: majors that align with your areas of interest. A major consists of six courses from one area of specialisation. As you work through your chosen majors, you will develop complementary managerial skills.

10 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 Benefit fromindustry placements and internships with leading businesses

production management, financial planning, capital budgeting, economics, Advertising business analysis, marketing, purchasing, Advertising unleashes a world of and human resource management. opportunities for budding creative You will learn the economics of growth professionals. You will be introduced to strategies and how to apply economic the foundations of advertising and media, analysis to various scenarios. and develop the business, analytical and Careers: Graduates enjoy careers creative skills necessary to launch an in banking and financial services, advertising career. Consumer behaviour consultancies and government "The best thing about and media planning and buying are some departments. of the areas in which you will gain skills to my program is that it become an effective advertising manager. Business Information Systems is taught by experts in You will also develop a range of hands-on Discover the relationship between the industry – people professional skills in the creative design and business and technology, and the who are engaging and development of advertising campaigns. crucial role information systems play Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in media, in high-performing organisations. You incredibly knowledgeable at advertising agencies, as media buyers, will develop skills in data analytics, in their fields." and in the marketing departments of public, analysis of organisational information private and not-for-profit organisations. requirements, business information Timothy De Haast security, process improvement and Business Economics Bachelor of Engineering digital business. This foundation of (Honours) / Bachelor of This major equips you with the knowledge knowledge will allow you to make Business Management and skills to effectively apply economic recommendations about the use of analysis to business management. It also technology and systems in organisations supports careers in corporate strategy, to achieve a competitive advantage.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 11 Careers: Graduates enjoy a wide range of International Business By studying this major, you will develop an careers in consulting, data infrastructure, Businesses competing internationally must understanding of key concepts underlying online marketing services, data analytics, build relationships with customers, adapt marketing practices such as applied market public sector departments and technology their products to international markets, and research and branding, relationship building, agencies. manage the diverse logistical and supply product and service management, product innovation, and communication and Human Resources channels of various countries. You will learn how cultural, regulatory and operational marketing strategy. Studying human resources (HR) provides conditions influence the strategies Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in you with the skills and experience to necessary to succeed in global markets. marketing consultancies, market research, create positive work environments and You will also gain an understanding of key and the marketing departments of public, assist people to achieve their own career issues in international trade and investment, private and not-for-profit organisations. aspirations. You will gain knowledge and international marketing, international human skills in areas such as people management, Real Estate and Development resource management, and operations in Australian and international industrial firms engaged in international business, This major examines the theoretical and relations, selection and recruitment, finance and strategy. practical knowledge required to operate as a organisational change, interpersonal property professional. You will develop your Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in a communication, conflict resolution, training knowledge of business and land economic wide range of private businesses looking and development, negotiating employment principles. During your studies, you will to expand their operations and trading agreements, and leadership. learn about the principles of property law, networks overseas, or in state and federal Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as finance and investment, asset management, government organisations and trade professional HR managers in public town planning and property valuations. associations. or private sector roles, for example, in You will apply advanced software and professional practices, trade unions, Marketing computer programs to solve business employer associations, government Marketing is about understanding problems related to land development and departments, management consultancies, and identifying customers’ needs, management. industrial relations, negotiation and communicating brand values, and engaging Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in advocacy, and occupational health and customers to increase business sales. property investment, development, safety. For this reason, marketing is a crucial management and valuation. component of the success of any business.

12 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 Bachelor of Business Management COURSE LIST

COMPULSORY COURSES MAJORS

Accounting for Decision Making Advertising International Business Business Law Advertising and Consumer Culture Global Human Resource Management* Business Policy and Strategy Advertising Media Globalisation and Business* Economics for Business Advertising Research International Business Management* Foundations of Marketing Advertising Strategy* International Business Operations* Introduction to Financial Management Contemporary Issues in Advertising Managing International Legal Complexity* Introduction to Management Creative Advertising and Production Understanding Cultures in International Business* Organisational Behaviour Foundations of Advertising* Online Advertising Transforming Business with Information Marketing Systems Business Economics Applied Market Research Competition Policy and Regulation Brand Management and Strategy Economics of Business Strategy* Consumer Behaviour* Financial Markets and Institutions Contemporary Issues in Marketing Important Introduction to Strategic Thinking Marketing Analysis Management of Financial Institutions Marketing Strategy* Ensure that the courses you select are Managerial Economics Product and Service Management appropriate for your program requirements The Macroeconomy and Business Conditions* Sales and Account Management and rules. Refer to the program plans at Understanding China bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans. For a full list Real Estate and Development # of courses and electives, visit uq.edu.au/ Business Information Systems Advanced Valuation study. Note: courses are subject to change, Advanced Data Analytics Building Construction Management and and not all courses are offered every year. Economics# Business Information Security To be eligible to join professional bodies, Development Appraisal Project# Business Process Management you may be required to complete certain Economic Geography: Location and Land Use# Data Analytics and Information Management* courses. Introduction to Planning# eBusiness Systems and Strategy Investment Method of Valuation* Information Analysis and System Design* Real Estate Development Planning* Information Systems Strategy* Real Estate Investment# Managing Business Data* For more information Real Estate Law* business.uq.edu.au/bachelors Human Resources Statutory Valuation* Sustainable Real Estate Management* Employment Relations* Valuation Principles* Global Human Resource Management Human Resource Development Introduction to Human Resource Management* Leading and Managing People * You must complete these specified courses within Managing Performance your major. Organisational Design and Change Management # These courses must be taken for full professional Strategic Human Resource Management accreditation eligibility.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 13 Ranked #38 in the world for accounting and finance QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018 Bachelor of Commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) will equip you with the fundamental knowledge, a strong commercial focus and the necessary skills for a career in accounting, financial management, banking, business analysis, business information systems and management.

QTAC UQ MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS DUAL PROGRAM AVAILABLE ADMISSION CODE CODE THRESHOLD 2019> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019< SEMESTER REQUIREMENTS OP / RANK / IB /ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED 711001 2024 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 9 / 82 3 years full-time 1, 2 St Lucia Additional Arts, Business Management, Queensland Year (or part-time year of Economics, Engineering 12 (or equivalent) equivalent) study (Honours), Information English and Technology, Laws (Honours), Mathematics B See ‘Program table explained’ on page 52 Mathematics, Science

Why Commerce at UQ? What you will study If you are seeking an in-depth UQ Business School commerce graduates How can business performance be understanding of how accounting, business are in high demand. We are well regarded measured and assessed? What aspects information systems and finance add value for our commerce program and are of performance can be improved and to business and the global economy, then currently ranked 38th in the world for how? How can company, project and this program is for you. accounting and finance.^ By choosing to investment value be determined to study the commerce program, you will make buy/sell decisions? How do foreign Career opportunities develop a combination of core commerce markets, derivatives and debt markets This program will set you up for a thriving skills, specialist knowledge, and critical affect my client’s portfolio? What is an career in the public or private sectors in evaluation and problem-solving abilities. auditor’s responsibility? How can big accounting, banking, financial management, Your expertise will ensure you are sought data be analysed to add value? What business analysis, business information by employers and add value to a business issues arise from operating in a virtual systems and general management. within a rapidly changing world. corporate environment? You will investigate

^QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018 these topics and more as you study our Honours commerce program. Our honours program is a challenging After examining the fundamental principles and rewarding additional year of study. of commerce, you will learn how you can As an honours student, you will hone your apply and adapt them in response to business and finance knowledge and skills specific challenges faced by businesses. You through research and advanced coursework. will build specialised knowledge and skills Honours is a small-intake program, through one or two majors as you progress admitting only the top students from the through years 2 and 3 of your program. Bachelor of Commerce.

Professional memberships As a graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with a diverse range of professional bodies:

14 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 "Studying a dual commerce/ law program allows me to satisfy my intellectual hunger, and the diverse range of subjects offered provides me with a brilliant background, no matter what career path I choose. The varying subject matters and worldviews that I've been exposed to have been refreshing, and allowed me to develop a new outlook."

Julius Moller Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 15 Majors Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as Finance Develop in-depth skills and experience by accountants in public and private Finance is a dynamic field that will afford choosing one or two majors relevant to corporations, management and consulting you a vast range of opportunities both your desired career. A major consists of six firms, small business, banks and other locally and internationally. You will build courses from one area of specialisation. financial institutions, government and your financial acumen by combining core government-owned corporations, and not- knowledge of valuation, risk management, Accounting for-profit organisations. corporate finance and banking with If you’re an aspiring accountant, this major Business Information Systems practical application through case studies is essential. It is also extremely valuable and simulations. This will place you at the Discover the relationship between if you want a career in the corporate, forefront of career opportunities in financial business and technology, and the crucial government or not-for-profit sectors and portfolio management, corporate role information systems play in high- because it provides a solid foundation finance, risk assessment, and business performing organisations. You will develop for sound financial decision-making. The analysis. courses offered will advance your financial skills in data analytics, analysis of business information requirements and security, Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in finance, and accounting acumen by developing your banking, stockbroking, management knowledge of contemporary financial and process improvement and digital business. This broad foundation will allow you to consulting, corporate financial management management accounting practice, taxation and government agencies. and corporate law. You will build your skills make recommendations about the use of in critical analysis, problem-solving and technology and systems in organisations to reporting. Follow study plans that cover achieve a competitive advantage. the necessary prerequisites and you can Careers: Graduates enjoy a wide range of apply for associate membership of the careers in consulting, data infrastructure, key Australian accounting professional online services / marketing, data analytics, bodies, Certified Practising Accountants public sector departments and technology (CPA) Australia and Chartered Accountants agencies. Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

Bachelor of Commerce COURSE LIST

COMPULSORY COURSES MAJORS

Business Law Accounting Data Analytics and Information Management* Economics for Business Accounting for Corporate Structures² Information Analysis and System Design* Financial Reporting and Analysis Accounting Information and Software Information Systems Strategy* Integrated Commerce in Practice Applications Managing Business Data* Introduction to Finance Analysis of Financial Statements Principles of Management Accounting Auditing and Public Practice¹ Finance Quantitative Economic and Business Corporations Law² Asset Pricing Analysis A External Reporting Issues² Banking and Lending Decisions Transforming Business with Information Income Tax Law¹ or Systems Management Accounting² Financial Markets and Institutions Corporate Finance Business Information Systems Derivatives and Risk Management Advanced Data Analytics International Financial Management Business Information Security Introductory Econometrics Business Process Management

For more information * You must complete these specified courses within Important your major. business.uq.edu.au/bachelors Ensure that the courses you select are 1. This course must be studied by students wishing to obtain appropriate for your program requirements and CAANZ accreditation and is recommended but not required for CPA accreditation. Students who do not complete the rules. Refer to the program plans at course will be required to undertake it as part of their bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans. For a full list CPA study. of courses and electives, visit uq.edu.au/study. 2. This course must be studied by students wishing to obtain Note: courses are subject to change, and not all CAANZ and CPA accreditation. courses are offered every year. To be eligible to join professional bodies, you may be required to complete certain courses.

16 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management

The Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management (BIHTM) will open up exciting career opportunities for you in the global tourism industry. This program will prepare you for a successful professional and managerial career in tourism, hospitality or events.

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Why International Hotel and placements, executive shadowing positions, in and evaluate hospitality encounters. Tourism Management at UQ? wine immersion programs, Disney World Contemporary issues such as sustainability, internships, and domestic and international innovation and customer service will be UQ Business School is internationally study tours. explored at local, regional and global recognised for its tourism programs and levels. You will learn to develop solutions is the only Australian university business * United Nations World Tourism Organization to current and future industry challenges, school to offer programs with UNWTO Tourism Education Qualification creating change wherever you go. TedQual* certification. What you will study The BIHTM program blends cutting-edge Career opportunities research and theory with practical exercises How can we promote tourism and ensure to develop your managerial abilities and the sustainability of natural resources? How Thanks to your advanced management business acumen. Our lecturers have can social media impact the way we travel? training and impressive professional strong industry and research experience, What effects will the world’s growing networks, you will be well positioned for a integrating their expertise into their population have on tourism? promising career in the tourism, hospitality teaching. You will examine all of these issues and or events industries. Our graduates are in high demand with employers, both locally A special feature of this program is its Work more as part of the BIHTM program. You and internationally. Integrated Learning (WIL) component. will have opportunities to develop, promote Through WIL, you will have access to and deliver events; design and market Honours hands-on opportunities including individual tourist facilities and attractions; and engage This program functions as an extra year of high-quality study, showing employers you Professional memberships have what it takes to excel in the tourism, As a graduate you may be eligible for memberships with a diverse range of professional bodies: hospitality or events industries. The high- level research skills you develop will open up further opportunities for you in industry, or they could lead to a higher degree by research (HDR) program.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 17 "Looking back, the most valuable thing I learned throughout my studies at UQ is to trust myself and my abilities, to embrace opportunities and take charge of my own learning. My study experience was exceptional, and I thoroughly enjoyed learning from highly experienced leaders in the industry."

Janita Zhang Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management

Janita currently works at The American Chamber of Commerce in Australia in the role of Event Manager QLD and Digital Communications Design Lead (National).

18 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 The only Australian university to offer programs with UNWTO TedQual* certification * United Nations World Tourism Organization Tourism Education Qualification

Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management COURSE LIST

COMPULSORY COURSES MAJORS

Accounting for Decision Making Event Management Applied Economics for Tourism Event Marketing and Consumer Behaviour Gaming and Casino Management Business Law Event Operations Management Hotel Operations Foundations of Marketing Event Planning and Management Strategic Hospitality Management Introduction to Management Event Sponsorship and Fundraising Principles of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Fundamentals of Event Management Tourism Management Service Management in Tourism Strategic Event Management Destination and Experience Marketing Sustainable Tourism Responsible Tourism and Ethics Tourist and Visitor Behaviour Hospitality Management Strategic Tourism Management Discourses in Hospitality Tourism and Leisure Operations Management Entrepreneurship in Hospitality Tourism Policy and Planning Food and Beverage Management Tourism Sales and Distribution

Majors resort management. You will develop an Develop in-depth skills and practical understanding of, and skills in, the essence Important experience by choosing majors relevant of ‘hospitality’, the international hotel Ensure that the courses you select to your desired career. You can specialise industry, technological applications in are appropriate for your program in one or two areas that align with your hospitality management and large-scale requirements and rules. Refer to the interests. A major consists of six courses services management, small business and entrepreneurship, casinos and gaming, and program plans at from one area of specialisation. . food and beverage management. bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans Event Management Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in For a full list of courses and electives, Event management is an exciting and management and marketing roles in hotels, visit uq.edu.au/study. Note: courses are growing industry. You will gain an resorts, casinos, restaurants, cruise liners, subject to change, and not all courses are understanding of the nature, characteristics commercial catering and clubs. offered every year. To be eligible to join and role of events, and specialist knowledge professional bodies, you may be required in all aspects of event management. You Tourism Management to complete certain courses. will learn about the history and impact of Tourism is one of the most important festivals, and study event operations for industries in Australia. This area of study business, artistic, cultural and sporting covers tourism operations, destination For more information marketing and policy. You will develop events. You will also develop managerial business.uq.edu.au/bachelors and entrepreneurial capabilities in managerial expertise in issues relating marketing, sponsorship and fundraising for to sustainability, ecotourism, policy and events. planning, visitor behaviour, and the environmental, social and economic Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as event and festival managers, consultants, impacts of tourism. You will be at the conference and convention centre forefront of current and future trends managers, and in various roles in public and and issues for the industry, including private tourism organisations. niche markets. Case studies and site visits provide practical and relevant skills and Hospitality Management knowledge to ensure your success upon As the hospitality industry shifts from a graduation. skills-based to a knowledge-based industry, Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in higher learning has become critical for tourism organisations, tourism and hotel career success. This major focuses on consultancies, and other tourism-related the vibrant global hospitality industry, industries including wholesale and retail which includes hotel, restaurant and travel, airlines and the cruise industry.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 19 2nd top economics research institute in Australia RePEc December 2018

#3 in the world for research into efficiency and productivity RePEc December 2018 School of Economics

Study with one of the largest and most influential economics schools in Australia.

Highly ranked Academic and UQ’s School of Economics is consistently industry leaders ranked in the top five per cent of research- intensive economics departments in the Our accomplished scholars claim a large world.* Our world-class academic staff share of Australia’s economics honours, and diverse courses will equip you with competitive research grants, prestigious theoretical knowledge to address real-life fellowships and high-quality publications. problems. We are home to more than 70 active teaching and research staff, including Economics provides meaningful solutions specialists in energy and climate change, to many of the big issues facing our productivity and efficiency analysis, world, such as climate change, the ageing development economics, and labour and population, complex international trade agricultural economics. negotiations and assisting economies to be competitive in an increasingly globalised context. Careers * Research Papers in Economics (RePEc) Economics graduates are highly sought after and among the highest paid in Push your Australia.** They work as economists in consultancies, financial services firms boundaries and global corporations, as well as for government and international agencies Our stimulating academic environment including the Reserve Bank of Australia, attracts the brightest and best economics the World Bank, the International Monetary students from around the country and Fund, and federal and state treasuries. internationally. You will be encouraged to Training in economics teaches you to be part of the rigorous debates that analyse and make decisions – skills that are challenge and extend conventional in demand in most professions, which is economic thought. why economics is one of the most popular combinations in dual degrees. ** Graduate Destination Survey 2016

Nobel Prize Laureate in Economics (1994) for Game Theory, John C Harsanyi (1920–2000), launched his academic career as an economics lecturer at UQ

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 21 Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)

The Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) (BAdvFin&Econ(Hons)) is your passport to becoming a leader in the fields of finance and economics.

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Why Advanced Finance and What you will study Honours Economics at UQ? What are the economic and social Honours is awarded to all graduates of this This program closely integrates the outcomes of policy changes? What effect program in the following classes (based on disciplines of economics and finance and has the global financial crisis had on GPA) Class I, Class IIA, Class IIB, Class IIIA, allows you to focus on core areas at a macroeconomic theory and monetary Class IIIB. high level. Courses and activities that are policy? Which financial issues confront exclusive to the program ensure you will most companies? Explore these issues and Majors forge lifelong personal and professional more in this interdisciplinary program jointly You can develop greater depth of connections with your cohort. taught by UQ Business School and the knowledge by undertaking a major that Working with our world-class academic School of Economics. is relevant to your desired career. A major staff will help you establish strong links with You will develop the analytical rigour and consists of courses from one area of leading employers. You may also have the technical knowledge to be an economist specialisation to provide additional depth opportunity to study a semester abroad at in a variety of public and private sector to the discipline. Undertaking a major one of our prominent international partner careers or a leader in finance, investment may lead to further study in the discipline universities. banking, capital markets, equity or venture through a higher degree by research, such capital. as a PhD. At the end of your third year, you will Economics choose to major in either economics or finance, or complete a more general In this major, you will take advanced courses pathway and undertake a range of elective in theoretical and applied economics and courses and a team project. undertake a substantial piece of research in a chosen area of your interest. Career opportunities Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as analysts, advisers and economists in Potential career pathways include the public and private sectors in fields investment banking, funds management, including business, finance, international management and financial consulting, development, management or research. UQ offers Australia’s stockbroking, international finance and only Bachelor of trade or employment with a government Finance Advanced Finance and agency such as the Reserve Bank of In this major, you will take advanced Australia. You may also go on to study for a courses in theoretical and/or applied Economics (Honours) higher degree by research (HDR). finance and have the opportunity to degree undertake a substantial piece of research in a chosen area of your interest.

22 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 "The high calibre of lecturers and tutors across all courses has allowed me to develop strong academic foundations across finance and economics, which I believe will set me up extremely well for postgraduate study and a future career in either field."

Josephine Auer Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)

Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) corporate finance, investment banking, stockbroking, management and financial consulting. COURSE LIST

No major COMPULSORY COURSES MAJORS You will complete a four-unit team project and various elective courses in economics Advanced Investments and Portfolio Economics Management and finance. Advanced Microeconometrics Advanced Macroeconomics Honours Thesis Advanced Microeconomics Professional memberships Macroeconomics A Applied Corporate Finance Macroeconomics B As a graduate, you may be eligible for Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics Microeconomics A membership with this professional body: and Finance Microeconomics B Derivatives and Risk Management Financial Institutions Management Finance Financial Markets and Institutions Corporate Finance Honours Financial Modelling Empirical Finance Honours Fixed Income Analytics and Treasury Empirical Finance Honours II Management Honours Thesis A Foundations of Management Accounting Scientific Methods in Commerce Important International Financial Management Introductory Econometrics No major Macroeconomic Policy You must follow the BAdvFin&Econ(Hons) Advanced Corporate Finance program plan (available at Mathematical Economics bel.uq.edu. Benefit–Cost Analysis for Business au/program-plans) because the program Microeconomic Policy Causal Inference for Microeconometrics contains a progression rule that prevents Principles of Financial Accounting Competition Policy and Regulation you from enrolling in subsequent years of Principles of Financial Management Economics of International Finance the program until you have gained credit Principles of Macroeconomics Economics or Finance Team Project for all courses in the preceding year. Principles of Microeconomics Financial Econometrics Quantitative Economic and Business Analysis A Financial Statement Analysis Game Theory and Strategy For more information Tools of Economic Analysis International Study Tour business.uq.edu.au/bachelors Monetary Economics Professional Practicum

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 23 Bachelor of Economics

As a Bachelor of Economics (BEcon) student, you will learn how people and organisations make decisions about using our scarce resources. Economics will train you to question, analyse, model and predict human behaviour – skills that are highly desirable in the workplace.

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> Minimum (adjusted) selection threshold 2019 is the minimum score that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants. < Lowest2018 OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to ATARall recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2019. 88.90

Why Economics at UQ? Career opportunities Majors UQ is the only institution in Queensland, Economics graduates are in high demand You can develop greater depth of and one of a select few in Australia, to by employers. You could work as an analyst, knowledge by undertaking a major in an offer the Bachelor of Economics. The adviser, consultant, economist or researcher area that is relevant to your desired career, School of Economics is Queensland’s in a range of fields including international or choose a mix of courses from across five largest, most experienced and influential consulting, infrastructure development majors. economics school, with more than 70 and planning, environmental management, Business and Industry teaching and research staff. Our School’s international finance, investment and trade, research-intensive focus ensures content is natural resource and agricultural economics, If you want the challenges of a fast-paced engaging and relevant for graduates today public health, treasury and statistics. business career, this major is for you. and into the future. If you choose to study Enhance your economic decision-making here, you will develop a range of statistical Honours capabilities and learn how to apply them in the business sector, working to improve an and analytical tools that you can use to Our honours program is an extra year of enterprise’s competitiveness and efficiency. solve pivotal policy and decision-making intensive study for high-achieving students Courses cover issues such as managerial challenges for business and government. within a small-group learning environment. economics, industrial and labour economics Honours will equip you with an advanced and the regulatory environment. You will What you will study set of economics and research tools that develop critical thinking and comprehension What does it mean if the Reserve Bank of will prove valuable as an economist or in a skills, applicable to businesses across all Australia reduces the cash rate? How can higher degree by research (HDR) program. sectors and industries. economies protect themselves against climate change? What are the benefits Careers: Graduates enjoy careers within of free trade, and do economic sanctions Professional memberships industry bodies, government departments, work? How can the government encourage As a graduate, you may be eligible for consultancies and private enterprise. innovation? These are just some of the memberships with a diverse range of questions that a Bachelor of Economics at professional bodies: UQ will help you answer. Initially, you will develop core economic skills through a set of compulsory courses. You will then be able to tailor the program to your interests by choosing from more than 40 elective courses in areas such as econometrics, financial markets, UQ offers the only international trade and development, and the economics of business, health, labour, Bachelor of Economics resources and the environment. in Queensland

24 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 "In the first 18 months since graduating from UQ, I have made use of many in-depth skills from my university learnings regularly in my work."

Dominic Byrne Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Commerce

Dominic now works at Synergies Economic Consulting as a Senior Consultant. Synergies offers flexible work arrangements, which has enabled him to continue tutoring economics at UQ and mentoring students through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) unit.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 25 Economics and Public Policy economics in the international environment Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in public In this multidisciplinary major, you will and its close relationship with financial policy, environmentally focused agencies, learn how governments develop public management institutions. You will also gain private enterprise, mining and energy policy and how government intervention the analytical skills for informing managerial companies. can influence economies in an increasingly and policy responses across business and Quantitative Methods interconnected world. You will be taught government on international trade and the tools, concepts and techniques to finance issues. In this major, you will learn how to provide provide advice on policy development Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in rigorous, evidence-based economic (such as taxation, education, health and financial institutions, government agencies, analysis that is verifiable and objective. It transport), as well as to evaluate existing consulting firms, and Australian and has a strong mathematical focus, covering policies. Core courses in public finance international private enterprises. measurement, analysis, projection and and regulatory economics emphasise modelling for a diverse set of economic Natural Resources and Environment the theoretical framework and rationale factors and scenarios. This area of for government intervention. Elective Today, the economic and ecological value of economics is developing quickly and is courses include advanced microeconomics, our diverse natural resources is recognised becoming increasingly sought after by macroeconomics and political sciences. at the international, national and local levels. employers because it can provide real, data- The effective use of these resources is an informed answers to difficult questions, Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in public important social and political issue. This allowing for better decision-making by policy, government bodies, not-for-profits, major will give you the economic analytical governments and businesses. You can private enterprise and politics. tools needed to solve key environmental select courses in the areas of econometrics, International Trade and Finance problems, including the management of advanced mathematical economics, International trade and finance are key renewable and non-renewable natural business and economic decision techniques, factors affecting the Australian and resources (e.g. river systems, agricultural and experimental economics. world economies. This major focuses on land, energy and minerals). You will Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in high- the economics of financial systems and understand and be equipped to deal with level finance and investment, research mechanisms and emerging issues in today’s the challenges facing business, government consultancies, management organisations, globalised economy. You will develop an and the wider community. private business and government- understanding of the complex nature of orientated enterprises.

26 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 Bachelor of Economics COURSE LIST

• China: Emergence, Implications and Challenges MAJORS

Business and Industry Economics of International Finance Advanced Macroeconomics Financial Markets and Institutions Advanced Microeconomics International Financial Management Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and International Trade Theory and Policy Finance Introduction to Finance Causal Inference for Microeconometrics Management of Financial Institutions Behavioural and Evolutionary Economics Monetary Economics Business and Economic Decision Techniques Understanding China Competition Policy and Regulation Economics of Business Strategy Natural Resources and Environment Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Advanced Macroeconomics Industrial Economics Advanced Microeconomics Labour Economics Agricultural and Resource Policy Managerial Economics Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Productivity and Efficiency Analysis Finance Business and Economic Decision Techniques Economics and Public Policy Causal Inference for Microeconometrics Advanced Macroeconomics Economics of Globalisation and Development Advanced Microeconomics Economics of Natural Resources Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Environmental Economics Finance Environmental Politics and Policy Causal Inference for Microeconometrics Natural Resource Management Competition Policy and Regulation Productivity and Efficiency Analysis Economics of Globalisation and Development Economics of International Finance Quantitative Methods Health Economics Advanced Macroeconomics International Trade Theory and Policy Advanced Microeconomics Monetary Economics Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Productivity and Efficiency Analysis Finance Public Finance Big Data and Machine Learning for Economics and Finance COMPULSORY COURSES International Trade and Finance Business and Economic Decision Techniques Causal Inference for Microeconometrics Accounting for Decision Making Advanced Macroeconomics Econometrics of Panel Data and Discrete Advanced Microeconomics Benefit-Cost Analysis for Business Variables Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Introductory Econometrics Econometric Theory Finance Introductory Macroeconomics Experimental Economics Causal Inference for Microeconometrics Introductory Microeconomics Mathematical Economics China: Emergence, Implications and Challenges Macroeconomic Policy Productivity and Efficiency Analysis Corporate Finance Macroeconomic Theory Statistical Theory for Economists Microeconomic Policy Microeconomic Theory Quantitative Economic and Business Analysis A Tools of Economic Analysis For more information Important economics.uq.edu.au/ Ensure that the courses you select undergraduate-programs are appropriate for your program requirements and rules. Refer to the program plans at bel.uq.edu.au/ program-plans. For a full list of courses and electives, visit uq.edu.au/study. Note: courses are subject to change, and not all courses are offered every year. To be eligible to join professional bodies, you may be required to complete certain courses.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 27 UQ offers Queensland's only BPPE(Hons) program Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)

The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) (BPPE(Hons)) program combines rigorous cross-disciplinary training and explores global policy challenges to help you pursue a leadership career in business, politics, the NGO sector or academia.

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Why Politics, Philosophy and What you will study Honours Economics at UQ? You will study together as a cohort of Honours is awarded to all graduates of this UQ has joined with a distinguished group highly motivated and high-achieving PPE program in the following classes (based on of world-leading universities offering specialists, drawing on a historical, social, GPA): Class I, Class IIA, Class IIB, Class IIIA, a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and political and economic knowledge base Class IIIB. Economics (Honours). We are the only to examine current and future global university in Queensland to offer the challenges and the world’s most pressing Majors problems. program, and one of only a handful in You can develop greater depth of Australia. knowledge by undertaking a major in This cross-disciplinary program combines Career opportunities an area that is relevant to your desired courses from the Faculty of Business, With your finely tuned research, analytical, career. From year two, you may choose Economics and Law and the Faculty of critical reasoning and problem-solving to specialise in one particular discipline, Humanities and Social Sciences. abilities, you will be extremely employable earning a major in either politics, philosophy Our schools are home to internationally in analytical and decision-making positions or economics. in the public, private and not-for-profit renowned scholars. School of Economics Politics academics claim a disproportionate share of sectors, as an economic or social analyst, As a student in this major, you will study Australia’s economics honours, competitive policymaker, public commentator, political the interactions of state and market research grants and fellowships. The School adviser, or as a leader in international affairs in great detail through case studies of of Political Science and International or the diplomatic services. particular policies and institutions, and at Studies is one of the world’s leading centres You will also be well prepared for a more general level through theories of for the study of national and global politics, postgraduate study. You may choose to governance and politics. and it received the maximum score of further your research ambitions by enrolling 5 in the 2015 Excellence in Research for in a Master of Philosophy or PhD program, Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in Australia (ERA) assessment. where you will continue to develop your policy-making areas such as government, skills and make significant contributions to the public and not-for-profit sectors, and knowledge. business.

28 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 "The learning and teaching facilities at UQ are excellent, and the student support services are extensive; these have helped me connect with industry professionals to dramatically improve my career prospects."

Baxter Norman Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)

Philosophy Economics Bachelor of Politics, The study of philosophy will introduce you The study of economics is central to the Philosophy and Economics to key ideas in a range of areas of inquiry understanding of business, markets, trade, including epistemology, ethics, logic, government policies, international issues, (Honours) metaphysics, the history of philosophy and globalisation, health, development and the the philosophy of disciplines such as art, environment. You will undertake advanced- COURSE LIST science, education and politics. You will level coursework in microeconomics or receive intellectual training in the critical macroeconomics, including relevant study CHOOSE FROM A RANGE OF evaluation of theories and arguments, and of econometrics. COURSES INCLUDING: learn how to construct arguments and Careers: Graduates enjoy careers as communicate ideas in a clear and powerful Advanced Topics in Moral and Political analysts, advisers or economists in Philosophy way. You will also acquire advanced the public and private sectors in fields Critical Reasoning analytical reasoning skills and general including business, finance, international Introduction to Strategic Thinking problem-solving abilities. In addition, development, management or research. Landmarks of Political Science philosophy will help you develop sound Philosophy Today methods of research and analysis that can Political Philosophy be applied in your other courses. Important Politics and the Economy Careers: Graduates enjoy careers in fields Power, Politics and Society including diplomatic and foreign affairs, Ensure that the courses you select Social and Economic Justice the arts, financial services, business, law, are appropriate for your program Tools of Economic Analysis public policy, social science, teaching and requirements and rules. Refer to the academia. program plans at bel.uq.edu.au/program- plans. For a full list of courses and electives, visit uq.edu.au/study. Note: courses are For more information subject to change, and not all courses are economics.uq.edu.au/ offered every year. To be eligible to join undergraduate-programs professional bodies, you may be required to complete certain courses.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 29 UQ law graduates rank the highest nationally in securing full-time employment

The Courier Mail 2017

Linden Peacock Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Linden volunteered with the One Woman Project, a youth-led not-for-profit founded by UQ Arts/Law alumnus Madeline Price that focuses on educating the community on gender equality. After spending 18 months mentoring high school students on the project, Linden was appointed as the organisation’s National Director of People and Culture. Linden is also the Queensland Human Resources Director for UN Youth Australia.

30 UQ Law School

Study at one of the most prestigious and respected law schools in Australia.

Premier legal Academic and education industry leaders UQ Law is a leading Australian law school Our staff bring a wealth of practical with an illustrious history. Refurbished expertise, along with qualifications from in 2016, our School boasts world-class, leading institutions across the world. They state-of-the-art facilities including one are talented and committed researchers of Queensland’s largest law libraries and educators who are recognised for and the Sir Harry Gibbs Moot Court. We their teaching excellence both nationally offer a premier legal education through and internationally. You will benefit small-group teaching complemented by a from additional teaching and research comprehensive co-curricular program. expertise delivered by visiting academics, professionals and adjunct professors. Push your Careers boundaries Since welcoming our first students in 1936, Our expanding international outlook we have earned a distinguished reputation combines innovative research with as Queensland’s leading provider of legal advanced teaching and learning. Our education, producing highly sought-after collaborative learning environment will graduates. challenge and stimulate you to develop UQ Law attracts the best and brightest a comprehensive understanding of the students from Australia and abroad through law while cultivating excellence in critical its competitive entry requirements. We reasoning and lateral thinking. cultivate exceptional legal thinkers and leaders who use their discipline, ingenuity and initiative to change and enrich the world.

Ranked as the 36th best law school in the world QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 31 Olivia Duce, a 5th-year dual degree BEcon / LLB(Hons) is a Member of the Pro Bono Centre Student Advisory Panel and has contributed to various group projects including DV Connect Learning beyond ‘Pets in Crisis Program’, the online Deaths in Custody database and the Pro Bono the classroom Centre's new law outreach and education program, "Everyday Law", which launches in 2019.

UQ Law School has fostered strong working relationships Olivia Duce with the community and the legal fraternity. Through Bachelor of Economics / these relationships, our students influence the law and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) its institutions for the benefit of society.

The UQ Pro Bono Centre Clinical Legal Education Law Outreach and Education Program Since 2009, the UQ Pro Bono Centre Gain valuable work experience for academic You can be involved in one of the outreach has fostered students’ participation in credit in a social justice setting through the community legal education programs providing legal assistance and support for elective law course LAWS5180. Students offered by the UQ Pro Bono Centre: pro bono and public interest work. The undertake legal work under the close • Asylum and Refugee Law Centre partners with private law firms, supervision of experienced lawyers. • Domestic Violence and the Law barristers, community legal centres and • Everyday Law non-government organisations. Pro Bono Roster • International Humanitarian Law The Centre’s Pro Bono Roster provides (run in conjunction with the Australian By applying your classroom learning to volunteer opportunities within the legal Red Cross). real-life situations, you will make important fraternity and community organisations, contributions to unmet legal needs in your where you can choose your time You will liaise with and deliver lessons and community, all before graduation. commitment and your preferred method seminars to the community, including high school students in the greater Brisbane area. law.uq.edu.au/uq-pro-bono-centre of support in pro bono and public interest work. Co-curricular Education Program The Manning St Project In partnership with the UQ Law Alumni The Manning St Project allows you to Association, the co-curricular education pursue an interest in policy, advocacy and program complements core areas of study law reform, public interest research or to give you a real-world understanding of community legal education. You will work how the concepts you are studying manifest under the supervision of practising lawyers in legal practice. and academics at Caxton Legal Centre in South Brisbane. All first-year students have the opportunity The UQ Pro Bono to participate in an immersion day at the Centre received a Supreme Court that includes a guided tour, prestigious Australian observation of a trial and presentations by eminent legal professionals. Award for programs that enhance learning in 2016

32 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 Internships and work experience The Office of the Director of Public Research and publication Prosecutions (ODPP) Work Experience You will be encouraged to engage in You will have opportunities to gain valuable Placement Program in-depth research on contemporary legal work experience by undertaking an Aimed at law students with a genuine issues and be supported in your efforts to internship. Prospective employers value interest in criminal law, this program have your research published. You will have work experience, and interning is a great will give you exposure to a variety of opportunities to work closely with leading way for you to develop your skills and criminal law matters and will develop your academics across a variety of areas through enhance your CV. knowledge of the criminal justice system. research-intensive course options and our Summer Scholars Program. The Barristers Work Experience Program Environmental Sustainability and the Law An initiative of the Bar Association As part of LAWS5233 (Transnational of Queensland and The University of Perspectives in Law), students travel Queensland Law Society, this is an to Malaysian Borneo for a hands-on immersive work experience placement with opportunity to make a real contribution to a participating barrister. You will undertake environmental justice while being involved legal research and shadow a barrister to in a remarkable experience of living and court and meetings. The program aims to working in Asia. develop your legal skills and provide you Thailand International Legal Studies with first-hand insight into a career at the Externship bar. The BABSEACLE Externship Clinic takes place during the winter break in Chiang The Aurora Native Title Internship Program Mai, Thailand. Students undertake activities This program places Australian law supporting legal research related to access students with Native Title Representative to counsel and legal service providers for Bodies (NTRB) and other Indigenous vulnerable and marginalised persons and organisations. Typical duties include communities. preparing briefs for counsel and government submissions, conducting legal research, preparing affidavits, and attending court with NTRB staff.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 33 6 law dual program Combine combinations available your interests: dual law programs

Improve your employment prospects and broaden your skills and knowledge by studying laws and a second program at the same time.

MINIMUM SELECTION THRESHOLD LOWEST OP / RANK TO RECEIVE AN DURATION > < QTAC CODE 2019 OFFER 2019 (YEARS) OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED Broaden your skills X Arts / Laws (Honours) A dual degree will equip you with the 707401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96 skills and self-confidence to effectively Business Management / Laws (Honours)X manage a wide range of competitive 711401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 4 / 94 industry environments. Many students Commerce / Laws (Honours)X have complemented their legal studies 711901 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96 with a Bachelor of Arts, placing them Economics / Laws (Honours)X at the centre of the contemporary 714201 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 3 / 96 information society and economy via Journalism / Laws (Honours)X skills in criminology, economics, public 737102 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 2 / 97 2 / 97 policy, sociology and writing. Science / Laws (Honours)X 731401 5.5 2* / 98* / 40* / 98.00* 1 / 99 3 / 96 Study Law and IT together with the Business Management / Laws > Minimum (adjusted) selection threshold 2019 is the minimum score that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants. < Lowest OP/Rank to receive an offer refers to all recent secondary students who were offered a place in 2019. (Honours), Commerce / Laws * Not all applicants on this OP/Rank gained entry; finer discrimination within the OP/Rank was used. (Honours) or Science / Laws X OP Guarantee does not apply to these programs. (Honours) dual programs to graduate with qualifications in computer science or business information systems and law.

Get an edge As a dual program graduate you will have a competitive advantage with employers, and you will broaden your prospective employment to a wider range of industries.

Learn from the best By studying in two disciplines, you will benefit from exposure to a more diverse range of UQ’s outstanding teachers and researchers.

34 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 UQ Law School beat more than 600 teams from around the world to be crowned the winner of the 2018 Philip C. Jessup Internation- al Law Moot Court Competition in Washington DC, USA.

Mooting

Mooting competitions are mock legal hearings in which legal or factual arguments are presented in a hypothetical case before a judge, tribunal member or arbitrator.

You can participate in a wide range success in local, national and international In 2018, UQ also triumphed at the of mooting competitions to help you mooting competitions year after year. Our International Maritime Law Arbitration develop legal knowledge, research and team was crowned World Champions of Moot Competition, winning it for the fifth communication skills. These competitions the 2018 Philip C. Jessup International Law time. We also won our second title in are both internal and external, and they Moot Court Competition in Washington DC, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cover issues ranging from commercial USA out of an impressive 600 competing Students’ Moot. Through generous disputes to human rights claims. teams. This is the third time UQ has won this donations from our alumni and other prestigious competition, which is the world’s donors, students receive the financial Coached by academic staff and alumni, UQ’s oldest and largest international moot support necessary to take part in these moot teams have achieved tremendous competition. transformative learning experiences.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 35 Enjoy being part of a Bachelor of small class intake Laws (Honours)

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB(Hons)) prepares you for success in the legal profession. Distinguished by rigour, depth and conceptual sophistication, you will develop knowledge and skills that can be used to shape societies, governments and, ultimately, the world.

QTAC UQ MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS DUAL PROGRAM ADMISSION CODE CODE THRESHOLD 2019> RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019< SEMESTER AVAILABLE REQUIREMENTS OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED 718001 2359 2*/98*/40*/98.00* 2 / 98 4 / 94 4 years full-time 1 St Lucia Part of standard Arts, Business Queensland (or part-time program, awarded Management, Year 12 (or equivalent) based on grade Commerce, Economics, equivalent) point average Journalism, Science English See ‘Program table explained’ on page 52

Why Law at UQ? exclusive co-curricular activities through International recognition Our courses are taught in small-group which you can put the knowledge you have settings and informal learning spaces acquired in the classroom into practice. The LLB(Hons) fulfils the academic within the Forgan Smith Building, which requirements for admission as a legal has been refurbished specifically for law practitioner throughout Australia. Career opportunities Students from Singapore, Malaysia or students. You will have the opportunity Legal practitioners India may use the LLB(Hons) to fulfil to expand your knowledge with your the academic qualifications required peers and professors in an active learning After completing an LLB(Hons) from UQ, for admission to the legal profession environment. you must also satisfy the practical legal in their home country. Once admitted training requirements before you can be in Australia, international students The LLB(Hons) program offers a thorough admitted as a legal practitioner. Examples of may need to complete only limited understanding of the concepts, principles, career opportunities include: conversion modules to be eligible for policies and values of the law, both in admission in their home country. Australia and other jurisdictions. It strives to • Solicitor develop outstanding skills in critical, rational Solicitors (as sole practitioners or in law and analytical thinking, and will teach you to firms) are usually the first point of contact craft clear and persuasive arguments – skills for members of the public seeking legal that will be valuable in whatever career path advice. Solicitors are also employed by you choose. businesses, government and community You will graduate with an internationally and international bodies to provide legal respected honours qualification, with advice, prepare legal documents, develop advanced knowledge and skills that policy and advise on legal reform issues. are transferable across a wide range of careers. Your degree will set you apart in a • Barrister competitive job market while also providing Barristers represent their clients’ interests in a pathway to future research or learning. court proceedings as specialist advocates. Usually they work independently and In addition to the courses required for choose to specialise in particular areas of professional admission, the LLB(Hons) the law. They also provide oral or written offers a range of elective courses and advice on matters within those areas.

36 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 "As a new student, you step into a world where a lot is expected of you. However, you are supported throughout the journey and complete your program with a level of confidence, believing that the challenges that exist in the real world are now more manageable due to the knowledge and skills acquired at UQ."

Milan Gandhi Bachelor of Laws Milan was the Law Student of the Year at the 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards and currently works at McCullough Robertson in Brisbane. Milan is also the founder of The Legal Forecast, a not-for- profit think tank that aims to advance legal practice through technology and innovation.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 37 • Barrister • Corporate • Community support and social development Barristers represent their clients’ interests in Many law graduates work as in-house Graduates can use their law program, court proceedings as specialist advocates. lawyers for large companies where they combined with any other program, to Usually they work independently and undertake work in a wide variety of areas work for industry associations, lobby choose to specialise in particular areas of such as corporate governance, insurance, and environmental groups, social service the law. They also provide oral or written environmental compliance and employment groups, ‘think tanks’, community service advice on matters within those areas. law. organisations, legal aid and community legal centres. Industry • Business In addition to being a prerequisite for legal Using their law program – often combined Academia practice, the analytical and research skills with a business management, commerce Law graduates are well equipped to pursue you develop in the LLB(Hons) program or economics program – many graduates careers in academia. Those with a passion will help you secure a career in many other undertake careers in the business world for research and teaching can pursue sectors, including: in areas such as investment banking, further study and seek positions where insurance, property development and they can contribute to legal scholarship • Government management. Others pursue careers in the while educating the next generation of legal Law graduates work in various sectors of consulting or advisory services industry, practitioners. state and federal government. They can working to provide solutions to a wide range of clients. work as legal officers within government Honours departments or may be involved in Honours is awarded to all graduates of this developing or administering government program in the following classes (based on policy. They may also embark on a career in GPA): Class I, Class IIA, Class IIB, Class IIIA, the diplomatic and foreign service. Class IIIB.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) COURSE LIST

COMPULSORY COURSES ELECTIVE COURSES * Not all electives are offered every year

Administrative Law Advanced Jurisprudence Introduction to Taxation Law Civil Dispute Resolution Advanced Public Law Islamic Law Constitutional Law Advanced Tax Jessup International Law Moot Corporate Law Advocacy: Principles, Procedures and Labour Law Criminal Law: Principles, Offences and Practice Law and Technology Defences Asian Legal Systems Law Moots Criminal Law: Process and Procedure Clinical Legal Education Law of Political Institutions Ethics and the Legal Profession Commercial Law Legal History Foundations of Law Comparative Law Maritime Law Foundations of Property Law Comparative Native Title Law Media Law Interests in Property Competition Law Medical Law Jurisprudence Consumer Law Patent and Trademark Law Law of Contract I: Principles of Contractual Copyright Law Personal and Corporate Insolvency Agreement Environmental Law Planning Law Law of Contract II: Principles of Contractual European Union Law Liability Privacy Law Family Law Law of Evidence Private International Law Financial Services Regulation Law of Torts I Research Projects Human Rights Law Law of Torts II Special Topics (subject matter varies with each Immigration and Refugee Law offering) Principles of Public Law Insurance Law Succession Law Public International Law International Humanitarian & Criminal Law Transnational Organised Crime Working Group Trusts and Equity I International Organisations Transnational Perspectives in Law Trusts and Equity II International Trade Law Unjust Enrichment

Important For more information Ensure that the courses you select are appropriate for your program requirements and rules. Refer to the law.uq.edu.au/undergraduate-study program plans at bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans. For a full list of courses and electives, visit uq.edu.au/ study. Note: courses are subject to change, and not all courses are offered every year. To be eligible to join professional bodies, you may be required to complete certain courses.

38 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 Getting here

Our campuses are easy to access using public transport.

Cycling and walking Travel options to UQ campuses

UQ ST LUCIA UQ GATTON UQ HERSTON

5km from Gatton CBD Park securely at UQ St Lucia 5km from the CBD 7km from the CBD 1 hour from Brisbane Bikebox facilities or bike racks 30 minutes from Toowoomba

10+ direct bus routes 2 mins to Inner One arrives every two minutes 4+ inter-campus buses daily Northern busway from at the UQ Lakes bus stop the CBD Walk to UQ St Lucia from local Rail–bus service runs between 3+ train stations within suburbs or via the Eleanor 5+ train stations within 4km Schonell Bridge Brisbane and Gatton 2km

15 mins between each ferry

Cell Park AustraliaOO

CellOPark app UQnav app MyTranslink app Download the app to make parking at UQ Download the UQnav app or view our Download the MyTransLink app to plan interactive, searchable maps to help you easier. Note that parking at UQ St Lucia and UQ Herston is extremely limited. your journey to UQ on public transport. navigate our campuses. View fees and charges for parking. Concessions may be available. uq.edu.au/uqnav campuses.uq.edu.au/parking translink.com.au

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 39 Set your career in motion

The award-winning Business, Economics and Law Student Employability Team (BEL SET) is dedicated to helping you access opportunities, increase your employability and manage your career. Get SET for a rewarding career Get SET to create change Get SET, go!

We recommend you start developing Early degree: your employability skills and building your personal and professional profiles as soon SET in motion as you start at UQ. You will expand your Participate in a series of programs and career options and gain several years of workshops designed to SET you up practice and experience to include in your with insight into career options and CV when you graduate. employability skills: Through the award-winning BEL SET • Consult with BEL SET to create your programs, you will learn and apply Career Attainment Plan. employability skills that will help you stand • Create a CV and LinkedIn profile. out from the crowd in a highly competitive • Seek part-time work. job market. • Get involved in voluntary work and on- We partner with external employers, alumni, campus activities. businesses, government, and community • Review the online career insight resources organisations to connect you with work on the BEL SET StudentHub site. opportunities and to promote industry awareness and engagement. World of Work event series These events give you the opportunity to Access BEL SET’s tailored programs and network with young professionals about services at every stage of your studies – as their careers and experiences transitioning an undergraduate or postgraduate student, to work after graduation. Aimed at first- and as well as for six months after graduation. second-year students, these sessions give you an insight into what it would be like to Pre-degree: do their job, helping you explore possible Get SET career options in different industries. Discover the programs and services available to you as a UQ BEL student, including: • information about careers and job sectors to help you decide on a career path • hands-on experience working on real industry projects with the not-for-profit sector • individual consultations including guidance about career options and mock interview sessions The Business, Economics • workshops to equip you with the skills and Law Student and attributes to be work-ready Employability Team is • networking events and opportunities to connect with industry the proud winner of • work experience and internships the employability category • UQ StudentHub – an online careers portal in the prestigious Australian where you can access details of job Financial Review’s 2016 vacancies and internships Higher Education Awards • information on closing dates for graduate applications with major Australian employers • UQ Employability programs, UQ Careers Service, Going Global and Global Grad.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 41 Mid-degree: Penultimate and final year: The Edge Student Leadership Series Hear from inspirational leaders including SET the bar high SET for success CEOs, managing directors, partners, general • Book a consultation with BEL SET for Recruitment for graduate roles often starts managers and entrepreneurs across a help with internship applications. a year before graduation. BEL SET can help range of industries. Our guest speakers share their personal and career journeys, • Apply for internships and vocational ensure you are prepared: giving you invaluable first-hand insight work-integrated learning programs. • Become a mentee in our BEL Career into how business leaders got to the top Mentoring Program. • Take part in the Community Engagement of their game and how they overcame any Program (CEP) and seek voluntary work • Attend employer-led workshops for help challenges they faced. opportunities. with applications. • Attend the interactive Career Success • Have an individual consultation focused Management Consultancy Bootcamp Program workshops. on applications and mock interviews. If you want to be challenged and make • Participate in networking events. • Attend professional networking events. an impact, a career in management • Take part in work-shadowing and • Get inspired at The Edge Leadership consultancy could be for you. A select group workplace cultural excursions. Series events. of BEL students will attend the bootcamp's four events and have exclusive early • Apply for the Student Work Experience BEL Career Mentoring Program access to a group of leading management Program (SWEP). Complement your academic knowledge consultancy companies and mentors. It will Community Engagement Program (CEP) by connecting with a personal industry help shape your thinking about your future Make a positive impact and create change in mentor – often a BEL alumnus. Mentors are career and provide you with time to ensure the community by applying your classroom an invaluable source of insight and support you are fully prepared for the application knowledge to projects in the not-for-profit as you make the transition from student process. sector. The program will challenge you to to graduate. Your mentor can share tips develop your leadership capability and enable on how to apply your learning to work, you to demonstrate your business-planning, help you understand what attributes and strategic and teamwork skills. CEP is an behaviours are valued in the workplace, and opportunity for you to grow your network, guide you in using your existing skills to find BEL SET gain valuable employability skills and build work experience. [email protected] your personal and professional profile. bel.uq.edu.au/set Behind the Scenes +61 7 3365 4222 Student Work Experience Program (SWEP) Learn about upcoming graduate Room 107, Level 1, Colin Clark (Building employment opportunities and hear This mock recruitment and work experience 39), St Lucia campus program for mid-degree students provides directly from employers on how to prepare ‘UQ BEL Student Employability the opportunity to practise participating in a and succeed with your applications, Like Team’ on Facebook competitive assessment centre recruitment including research and networking and the process, similar to those used by large various stages of the intern and graduate organisations. Successful candidates will recruitment and selection process. These secure professional unpaid work experience workshops are an excellent opportunity for for two to three weeks during the end-of- you to network with employers to make a semester-break. great first impression.

42 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 Connect with a personal industry mentor via the BEL Career Mentoring Program

Post-degree: SET for life You have been studying alongside your future colleagues, so it is worthwhile staying connected with them through UQ’s alumni community via the popular Alumni Lecture Series and other engaging events.

To support your transition to work, for six months after graduation, you can continue to access individual consultations with your BEL SET contact and attend BEL SET workshops and events.

After some time in the workforce, you can continue to develop your employability skills by participating in SET workshops as a guest speaker or mentor.

UQ Employability Award:

The UQ Employability Award program encourages undergraduate "The BEL Student Employability Team has encouraged and postgraduate coursework students to further develop their me to engage in multiple extracurricular activities and skills beyond the classroom and to employment opportunities, which not only increases produce well-rounded, highly sought- my employability but makes me more prepared to after graduates. enter the workforce.” BEL SET has incorporated a number of their programs into Rebecca Nucifora the requirements, and all program Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Commerce attendance will count towards completion of the Award.

You can enrol in the program at any time during your undergraduate (including honours) or postgraduate coursework degree.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 43 towards your UQ degree. While you’re on exchange, tuition fees at the host university See the world are waived and you’ll continue to pay fees and be enrolled at UQ. You can even apply for exchange scholarships and may be eligible for funding through the Business, Economics See the potential of the world. How to study overseas and Law Faculty, travel grants or an OS-HELP loan* to assist with airfares, accommodation, Studying overseas is an ideal way to enhance Gain the knowledge to make health insurance and living costs. it better. your employability while also enjoying the experience of a lifetime. As a UQ student, you Short-term experiences can access a range of global opportunities, from exchange and short-term experiences Want to study, work or live overseas for to international internships, volunteering and only a short time? Short-term global opportunities to represent UQ on the global experiences are a great way to discover more stage. Our UQ Abroad team can help guide of the world, develop valuable contacts and you through the application process and get make the most of your semester breaks. Many you set for international success. experiences at approved host universities in Asia, Europe, the USA or Latin America are Student exchange program eligible for credit towards your UQ program. Study overseas in your choice of 38 countries * OS-HELP loans available to domestic students only. for up to one year while still gaining credit

44 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 "My exchange to the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) was incredibly rewarding and truly unforgettable. I was able to complete three human resources courses at CBS, as well as an elective in Danish. My exchange allowed me to develop my ability to interact with people from all sorts of countries, backgrounds and cultures. The absolute highlight was making wonderful friends from all over the world and sharing the experience with them."

Lucy Marchant Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Arts

Universitas 21 student experiences UQ is a member of Universitas 21 (U21), an international network of leading research-intensive universities that work together to enhance the student experience across the world. Apply to participate in a range of U21 student experiences such as short-term Summer / Winter Schools, global competitions and student exchange, and build your global network of like-minded peers. employability.uq.edu.au/u21

Start planning now! If you’re interested in studying overseas, UQ Abroad offers information sessions throughout the year, or you can get in touch with the exchange adviser for business, economics and law students at [email protected]. employability.uq.edu.au/global experiences

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 45 Apply for a scholarship

Make your UQ experience more affordable with the support of a scholarship. You may not think you’re eligible for a scholarship, but you might be surprised!

"Receiving a scholarship definitely blew my mind. The benefit wasn’t only getting a discount in tuition fees. UQ held events where we could get to know other scholarship recipients, make new friends and build a network."

Deepak Torres Bachelor of Commerce

200+ to choose from UQ’s generous industry partners and private donors contribute to bring you a range of scholarships with varied criteria.

46 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 Academic Equity Business Scholarship for Chinese Students This scholarship is to encourage and UQ’s Academic Scholarship program is UQ supports equitable access to education. support a Chinese student in their business designed to reward the achievements of We offer many scholarships for students studies. outstanding school leavers and to identify, who might not otherwise be able to Award value: $1000 per year. support and develop tomorrow’s leaders. attend university. If you are a high-achieving student and Thomas A. Plein Foundation Scholarship UQ Link Scholarships are completing Year 12 in 2019, or you For US citizens who are enrolled in an completed Year 12 in 2018 and are on a Awarded to applicants who have undergraduate or postgraduate business, gap year, apply for UQ’s Academic experienced educational disadvantage due economics or law program. to financial hardship. Scholarship Program. Award value: minimum $3000 per year. Up to 150 scholarships, ranging in value Award value: up to $9000 over three from $6000 to $60,000, are offered years. The Aspire Scholarship Schemes Domestic each year to students with outstanding provide additional support for UQ Link recipients. academic achievements, or a combination Domestic Leadership, Excellence and of academic achievements, leadership and/ Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships Diversity (LEAD) Scholarship or community service achievements. Financial support is available to Indigenous For students wishing to study law and who scholarships.uq.edu.au students to help with the costs of going have experienced difficult circumstances to university. during their schooling. Sporting scholarships.uq.edu.au Award value: $8000 per year for up to five years. Centrelink Student Income Support If you excel in both your chosen sport and Financial assistance is available to students TC Beirne School of Law Scholarship academic studies, you may be eligible for who receive student income support a UQ Sporting Scholarship. Three main Awarded to full-time students who are payments through Centrelink (Youth scholarships are offered in partnership experiencing financial hardship. Allowance, ABSTUDY, Austudy). with UQ Sport. Award value: up to $5000. Award value: variable and determined UQ Sports Achievement Scholarship by Centrelink. McCullough Robertson Endowed Awarded to outstanding new and Scholarship continuing students who have Other scholarships Awarded to full-time law students who are demonstrated exceptional ability in their UQ has a number of other scholarships experiencing social, physical or economic chosen sport. for both undergraduate and postgraduate challenges. Award value: up to $8000 for one year. students that provide fee relief or financial Award value: minimum $3000. assistance, which you can apply for even The Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship after you have started at UQ. Blue Sky Alternative Investments Business Awarded to students with academic ability Keep an eye out for upcoming scholarships Scholarship for Indigenous Students who have the potential to perform at a high related to your study area. There are also Awarded to Indigenous students who have level in their chosen sport. Preference will scholarships to help with studying abroad, financial needs and are studying business. be given to applicants with demonstrated assistance for regional and rural students, Award value: 100% of tuition fees. financial need. LGBTIQ bursaries, and career-specific Award value: up to $18,000 over three years. scholarships. Don Argent Endowed Indigenous Business UQ Swimming Scholarship scholarships.uq.edu.au Scholarship Established in 2017, this scholarship For Indigenous students who are supports outstanding new students who Business, economics and law experiencing financial hardship and are have demonstrated exceptional ability in scholarships studying business. swimming, and represent the UQ Swim Award value: minimum $10,000 per year. Club. International J.M. Donnelly Scholarship Award value: $4500 for one year, plus For international students wanting to study high-performance coaching. business, economics or law at UQ, a range For female students with Samoan heritage of scholarships is offered, including the who are studying business, economics or Elite athlete support prestigious Global Leaders Scholarship law at UQ. UQ is endorsed by the Australian Sports Program. Award value: $3000 per year. Commission as an Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU). Dedicated UQ Sport TC Beirne School of Law Scholarship For these and more business, economics staff, in partnership with UQ, provide For outstanding international students and law scholarships, visit: academic liaison support to negotiate seeking admission into either the bel.uq.edu.au/scholarships-and-awards flexible options for enrolment, assessment undergraduate Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and course-related needs. (LLB (Hons)) or a dual degree program that Please note: All figures were correct at time of uqsport.com.au/elite-athletes/student- includes the LLB (Hons). printing but are subject to change. support/scholarships/ Award value: two scholarships are on offer. See scholarships.uq.edu.au before applying to One covers 50% of tuition fees, and one confirm correct values. covers 25% of tuition fees. AUSTRALIANBUSINESS, UNDERGRADUATE ECONOMICS AND LAW UQ 2020 GUIDE47 2020 47 Fees Fees for 2020 are expected to be available from August 2019. Before you enrol, faculty Academic Advisers can help you develop a study plan. my.uq.edu.au/fee- schedules

It all adds up! Don’t forget to budget for accommodation, books, study materials and transport. Insider Guides provides a helpful online Cost of Living Calculator to estimate your weekly, monthly and yearly living costs. insiderguides.com.au/ cost-of-living-calculator

48 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 Plan your finances

University is a valuable investment in your future. Knowing what it costs will help you manage your money.

Fees and costs Commonwealth-supported fee bands Course fees and student contributions BAND AREA OF STUDY ANNUAL STUDENT CONTRIBUTION* Most undergraduate places for domestic 3 Law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce, dentistry, $10,958 students at UQ are funded partly by the medicine, veterinary science 2 Mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, allied health, $9359 Australian Government (Commonwealth other health, science, engineering, surveying, agriculture support) and partly by you (student 1 Humanities, behavioural science, social studies, education, foreign $6566 contribution). languages, visual and performing arts, nursing, clinical psychology If you’re an Australian or New Zealand citizen, * 2019 figures only, based on a full-time (16 unit) workload; figures indexed annually or an Australian permanent resident and have a Commonwealth-supported place, you may Weekly cost of living also qualify for the Higher Education Loan STUDENT LIVING IN STUDENT LIVING IN OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT LIVING IN Program (HELP) to defer payment of your ON-CAMPUS COLLEGE COMMERCIAL PRIVATE PROVIDER OFF-CAMPUS SHARE HOUSE student contribution and Student Services Rent $450–$700 $180–$520 $130–$250 Amenities Fee (SSAF). You will need to apply Utilities – including gas, most included in rent – check included in rent $10–$20 for a tax file number atato.gov.au , if you electricity and water with individual provider don’t already have one, in order to obtain a Food included in rent $100–$125 $100–$125 HECS-HELP or SA-HELP loan. Mobile phone $20–$30 $20–$30 $20–$30 International students pay full tuition fees. If you have a Commonwealth-supported Internet included in rent most included in rent $5 place, your student contribution amount Public transport $10 $20–$35 $20–$35 depends on the fee band level of the TOTAL $480–$740 $320–$710 $285–$465 courses you choose (see table at above right). Fees are charged according to the courses you choose, not the program you’re enrolled Student Services and Amenities Fee Keeping your costs down in, so it’s not possible to publish a fixed The Student Services and Amenities Fee • Investigate the financial support and fee for a program. Because most students (SSAF) is a compulsory fee that is used to fee payment options offered by can choose different electives during their subsidise, support or fund non-academic Centrelink. program, costs will vary. services for students, such as support humanservices.gov.au However, indicative annual fees are listed services, advocacy, study skills, career • Explore the scholarships on offer with each program on our Future Students development and employability. (see pages 46–47). website to help you plan your budget. UQ levies the SSAF – which is capped at • Enjoy UQ Union’s free and low-cost future-students.uq.edu.au/study/ a maximum of $303 for 2019 – according entertainment and activities, such find-a-program to whether you’re an internal or external as Morning Marmalade and Kampus student and studying full time or part time. Kitchen. The fee is indexed annually. uqu.com.au bit.ly/uq_ssaf • Get concessions and student discounts at participating retailers and institutions with your UQ student card.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 49 Applying to UQ

Follow the steps to apply to UQ and start on the path to your future.

STEP STEP STEP 1 2 3 Choose Apply Accept

Choose your program Apply to study Accept your offer • Read your options on pages 8–38. Future students 1. Log in by clicking ‘Applications’ and then • Visit future-students.uq.edu.au. ‘Application Log In’ at qtac.edu.au. Apply by visiting qtac.edu.au. TIP: Check that you meet all academic and 2. Select ‘Log In’ and enter your details. Current students at other universities other entry requirements and meet any 3. Select the ‘Accept’ offer option. Apply by visiting uq.edu.au/apply. specific program deadlines. 4. Accept your offer. A range of study area guides and TIP: Before applying, check that your 5. Activate your student account. current institution will give you other UQ publications can help you 6. Go to my.uq.edu.au/starting-at-uq choose the right program. transferable credit. and follow the instructions. future-students.uq.edu.au/ 7. Get excited about starting at UQ. publications-and-forms How to apply via QTAC Apply for admission to UQ undergraduate programs through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). The QTAC website explains how to apply, and the entry requirements you need. List up to six program preferences, but you will receive only one offer – for your highest preference that you are eligible for. Place programs in order of preference, placing your dream program first and your back-up options next.

50 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 STEP STEP STEP 4 5 6 Enrol Prepare Let’s go!

Enrol in courses Prepare for Week 1 Get ready for the ultimate university 1. Access your program rules, course list and • Complete the steps on the Starting experience other helpful information by logging in to at UQ website, or download the • Prep Week – jump-start your my.uq.edu.au/starting-at-uq. UQ Checklist app to get organised. university journey. my.uq.edu.au/mobile-apps. 2. Choose your courses at • Experience a taste of #uqlife my.uq.edu.au/programs-courses. • Attend a Getting Started session. during Orientation Week. 3. Enrol online at sinet.uq.edu.au. • Check if you need to attend any program • Connect Week – join the social scene, 4. Plan your timetable and sessions before Orientation Week. make new friends and link in with your sign on to classes. • Pick up your student ID card after you academic circle. 5. Pay fees (see page 49). have enrolled. • Culture Week – experience UQ’s diverse • Get answers to any remaining questions cultural and global networks. before classes start by emailing • Success Week – learn about the [email protected]. resources available to help you succeed at UQ. • Instagram (@uniofqld) or Snapchat (uniofqld) your UQ experience to your friends. Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student? Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander • understanding your options Studies Unit can help you with: • choosing what to study • applying for scholarships and entry. atsis.uq.edu.au

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 51 Program table explained

HONOURS DUAL PROGRAM ADMISSION START SEMESTER At UQ, honours may be awarded as a Two UQ degree REQUIREMENTS The academic year at UQ is divided one-year bachelor's honours degree after programs undertaken Some programs into two main semesters. Semester you have completed a bachelor's degree, at the same time require you to have 1 starts at the end of February and or as a single bachelor's honours degree (sometimes known completed specific Semester 2 starts at the end of July. typically taking four years of study. Some as dual / parallel / subjects (or their undergraduate programs allow eligible combined / double equivalent) at students to transfer to a bachelor's degree). This box lists school. Some also CAMPUS honours degree at a defined point in the dual programs you have additional One of three UQ teaching sites where bachelor's degree. This box shows whether can choose to study. requirements. the majority of lectures are held. honours is available with a program. with a program.

QTAC UQ MINIMUM SELECTION LOWEST OP / RANK TO DURATION START CAMPUS HONOURS DUAL PROGRAM AVAILABLE ADMISSION CODE CODE THRESHOLD 2019 RECEIVE AN OFFER 2019 SEMESTER REQUIREMENTS OP / RANK / IB / ATAR ADJUSTED UNADJUSTED 714001 2029 7 / 87 / 31 / 86.95 7 / 87 7 / 87 3 years 1, 2 St Lucia Additional Arts, Business Management, Queensland full-time (or year of Commerce, Engineering Year 12 (or part-time study (Honours), Laws (Honours), equivalent) English, equivalent) Mathematics, Science Mathematics B

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QTAC CODE MINIMUM SELECTION THRESHOLD 2018 ADJUSTMENT FACTORS DURATION A unique code number assigned OP / RANK / IB / ATAR Previously referred to as The time it takes to by QTAC to each individual The minimum (adjusted) selection threshold is the ‘bonus points’, these are complete a program when it undergraduate university program. minimum score that was considered for an offer of a a numerical value added is studied full-time. You will need to use this number place to all applicants. to or used in combination Full time. The standard on your QTAC application. OP – Overall Position. A statewide order of ranking with an OP or selection study load is eight units per students from 1 to 25 (with 1 being the highest) rank. Common adjustment semester. Full-time study is based on achievement in QCAA subjects studied for factors may include subject 75 per cent or more of the the Queensland Certificate of Education. adjustments, enrichment standard study load (i.e. six UQ CODE Rank – (also selection rank) studies, or educational units per semester for most A unique identifying number Selection rank ranging from 1 to 99 (with 99 being disadvantage. programs). assigned by the University the highest) allocated to university applicants who Adjusted Part time. Part-time study to a program. are not current Year 12 students in Queensland (OP The lowest OP or selection load is less than 75 per Visit future-students.uq.edu.au/ eligible). Rank is usually determined by academic rank to which an offer was cent of the standard study study and type the UQ code into results in the highest level of study completed. made to recent school load (i.e. less than six units the search box to find out more IB – International Baccalaureate points. leavers including any per semester for most details about the programs you are ATAR – The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank adjustment factors that may programs). interested in. (ATAR) is the standard measure of overall school have been applied. achievement used in all Australian states and Unadjusted territories (with the exception of Queensland). It is The lowest ‘raw’ OP or a rank indicating a student’s position overall relative selection rank to which an to other students. The ATAR is expressed on a offer was made to recent 2000-point scale from 99.95 (highest) down to 0, school leavers, excluding in increments of 0.05. For 2021 admission, the ATAR any adjustment factors. will replace the Overall Position (OP) as the standard pathway to tertiary study for Queensland Year 12s.

52 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW 2020 Program table explained Study options

UQ offers more than 80 exciting undergraduate programs and 60 dual programs to help build your dream career. For more details, check out our range of publications, or go to future-students.uq.edu.au

Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences Health, Behavioural Sciences and Education and Medicine Advanced Humanities (Honours) Biomedical Science Arts Clinical Exercise Physiology Communication Dental Science Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Education (Primary) Exercise and Sport Sciences Education (Secondary) Health Sciences International Studies Health, Sport and Physical Education Journalism Medicine Music (Honours) Midwifery Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) Nursing Social Science Occupational Therapy Pharmacy Physiotherapy Psychological Science Social Work Business, Economics and Law Speech Pathology Advanced Business (Honours) Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) Business Management Commerce Economics International Hotel and Tourism Management Science, Mathematics, Laws (Honours) Agriculture and Environment Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) Advanced Science Agribusiness Agricultural Science Biomedical Science Biotechnology Environmental Management Engineering and Computing Environmental Science Architecture and Planning Equine Science Architectural Design Food Technology Chemical Engineering Mathematics Civil Engineering Occupational Health and Safety Science Computer Science Science Electrical Engineering Sustainable Agriculture Information Technology Veterinary Science Mechanical Engineering Veterinary Technology Mechatronics Engineering Wildlife Science Mining Engineering Regional and Town Planning Software Engineering

Central guides Copies of these publications are available – Australian Undergraduate (pictured left) through UQ Admissions. – International Undergraduate and Postgraduate +61 7 3365 2203 (international students can visit future-students.uq.edu.au/ [email protected] to access the latest publications-and-forms/international future-students.uq.edu.au international student guides) Have a question about Have a question about Key dates programs in this Guide? living and studying at UQ? Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) Faculty of Business, Future Students Contact Centre RNA Showgrounds Economics and Law +61 7 3346 9872 Saturday and Sunday 20–21 July 2019 +61 7 3365 7111 [email protected] UQ Open Day 2019 [email protected] future-students.uq.edu.au St Lucia campus Sunday 4 August 2019 bel.uq.edu.au Gatton campus Sunday 18 August 2019 Have a question about QTAC closing date UQ Business School entry requirements and For on-time applications +61 7 3346 8100 admission to UQ? Thursday 26 September 2019 [email protected] (check qtac.edu.au for details) business.uq.edu.au UQ Admissions +61 7 3365 2203 Semester 1, 2020 Classes commence School of Economics [email protected] asd.uq.edu.au/admissions Monday 24 February 2020 +61 7 3365 6570 [email protected] CRICOS Provider Number 00025B economics.uq.edu.au

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Disclaimer The inclusion in this publication of details of a program or a course creates no obligation on the part of the University to teach it as or when described. The University may discontinue or vary programs and courses at any time without notice. Information in this guide is accurate as at January 2019. While care has been taken to provide accurate information in this prospectus, it is the responsibility of students to check and confirm the specific details of programs, courses and enrolment. In the event of any conflict arising from information contained in this publication, the material approved by The University of Queensland Senate shall prevail. Visit future-students.uq.edu.au for up-to-date program information. All costs and fees quoted in this publication are in Australian dollars (AU$). Any agreement with this University does not remove the right to take action under Australia’s consumer protection laws. Australian Consumer Protection australia.gov.au

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