YOUR OPTIONS IN BUSINESS UTS BUSINESS SCHOOL
TONIGHT S AGENDA UTS BUSINESS SCHOOL BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF BUSINESS BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING STUDENT TIPS
5 THINGS ABOUT UTS BUSINESS SCHOOL
1 WE SET YOU UP FOR A CAREER, NOT JUST A JOB KEY GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
1 WE SET YOU UP FOR A CAREER, NOT JUST A JOB KEY GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES EMPLOYERS TOP 10 SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES 1 Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) 2 Drive and commitment/industry knowledge 3 Critical reasoning and analytical skills/technical skills 4 Calibre of academic results 5 Cultural alignment/values fit 6 Work experience 7 Teamwork skills 8 Emotional intelligence (including self-awareness, confidence, motivation) 9 Leadership skills 10 Activities (including intra and extracurricular)
2 WE REALLY ARE CONNECTED WITH INDUSTRY Employers feature in the classroom Internships can be undertaken as part of your studies Most of your academics will have a mix of industry and research experience
3 WE ARE WORLD CLASS The global benchmark of quality and assurance of learning for the world s top business schools In the 2014 QS Stars Business Schools ratings, we achieved 5-star ratings in Employability, Engagement, Internationalisation and Diversity, and Facilities UTS is ranked 21 st globally and 1 st in Australia in both the Times Higher Education top 100 universities under 50 and the QS top 50 under 50 TOP 75 TOP 250 for employer reputation, QS World University Rankings In the 2015-16 Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. UTS in 9th position is also the youngest of the top 20 Australian universities included in the QS World University Rankings top 400 rankings. Partnered with leading schools around the world UTS Business School students country of origin UTS Business School partners
3 AND WE ARE WORLD CLASS THIS BRINGS YOU INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES > Combine your degree with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies which includes a year of studying overseas > Go on a student exchange with our international partner institutions for a semester or more > Participate in BUiLD (Beyond UTS International Leadership Development) > Attend a Short Course overseas
4 WITH OVER 11,000 STUDENTS, THERE WILL BE SOMEONE JUST LIKE YOU HERE
5 WE SPAN EVERY KEY FIELD OF BUSINESS ACCOUNTING Score-keeping for business auditor, compliance manager, commercial manager, CFO ECONOMICS Managing scarce resources public policy advisor, analyst, consultant, Chief Economist FINANCE The management of money financial adviser, stock broker, fund manager, risk manager MANAGEMENT Strategic management of people and organisations HR manager, consultant, supply chain manager, operations manager, COO KEY BUSINESS FIELDS MARKETING Developing solutions to problems advertiser, brand manager, market researcher, CMO
5 WE SPAN EVERY KEY FIELD OF BUSINESS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING CHOICE OF DEGREES AND SPECIALISATIONS
STUDENT TIPS
MATHEMATICS IS NOT A PREREQUISITE STUDENT TIPS There are no prerequisite subjects for any of our degrees, but there is assumed knowledge in Mathematics If you haven t studied mathematics you can do bridging courses or take advantage of U:Pass
BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
1 YOU WILL BECOME A LEADER IN MARKET DESIGN AND PROGRAM EVALUATION MARKET DESIGN Apply economic theory by conducting experiments and analysis to design market mechanisms and algorithms for everything from internet advertising to property auctions and government procurement contracts. PROGRAM EVALUATION Learn to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of projects, policies and programs, in both the public and private sectors. Stakeholders often want to know whether the programs they are funding, implementing, voting for, are producing the intended effect.
2 YOU WILL DEVELOP ADAPTABLE SKILLS Students will gain strong analytical and quantitative skills that can be applied to diverse work environments including government, consulting, public policy, industrial relations, international relations, media and environmental studies Economics practices, big four accounting firms and boutique microeconomics consultants will be very interested in hiring graduates with this degree. JAMES BOND Chief Economist PwC Australia PricewaterhouseCoopers
3 YOU WILL TAP INTO WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH LEADERS IN ECONOMICS RESEARCH In the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation undertaken by the Australian Research Council: > UTS was the only university in NSW, and one of only 4 universities in Australia, to be awarded the top rating of 5 out of 5 in the field of Economics > UTS was the only university in Australia, awarded the top rating of 5 out of 5 in the field of Applied Economics Our students will learn from researchers and practitioners at the forefront of new thinking in economics and related fields
4 ATAR CUT-OFF TO BE DETERMINED BY SUPPLY AND DEMAND OTHER ECONOMICS DEGREES 2015 ATAR CUT-OFF UNSW Bachelor of Economics 93.00 USYD Bachelor of Economics 91.55 Macquarie Bachelor of Economics 80.00
5 IF YOU LIKE ECONOMICS, YOU WILL LOVE THIS DEGREE Immerse yourself into your specialisation, with at least 15 out of the 24 subjects of your degree in economics
5 IF YOU LIKE ECONOMICS, YOU WILL LOVE THIS DEGREE HOW THE DEGREE WORKS 24 SUBJECTS 11 COMPULSORY CORE SUBJECTS Microeconomics Principles Macroeconomics Principles Game Theory Market Design Business Statistics Mathematics for Economics and Business Intermediate Microeconomics Intermediate Macroeconomics Introductory Econometrics Applied Microeconometrics Capstone: Economic Policy and Market Design 4 ECONOMICS ELECTIVE SUBJECTS Experimental Economics Industrial Organisation Labour Economics Public Economics Economics of the Environment Economics of Money and Finance Economic Growth and Development Health Economics Behavioural Economics 9 SUBJECTS LEFT FOR A 2 ND MAJOR OR SUB-MAJORS POSSIBLE 2 ND MAJORS Finance Human Resource Management Management Marketing Marketing Communication Business Law Information Technology
BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS 1. Become a leader in market design and program evaluation 2. Economics gives you adaptable skills 3. Tap into world-leading research 4. ATAR cut off to be determined 5. Structure allows for 15 Economics subjects plus a second major
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME AT UNIVERSITY STUDENT TIPS > Start at O-Week > Clubs and societies > Sports > The Ultimo scene
BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
1 IT S NOT JUST ANOTHER NAME FOR A BACHELOR OF BUSINESS But a specialist management degree for people who want to enter the experiential industries of events, sport business and tourism THE BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT IS FOR PEOPLE WHO: 1. Enjoy entertainment environments 2. Want to be in a vibrant work culture 3. Want to be part of fast growing industry sectors 4. Want skill sets that can apply across the experience industries
2 CHOICE OF 3 INTERRELATED SPECIALISATIONS EVENTS SPORT BUSINESS TOURISM
2 CHOICE OF 3 INTERRELATED SPECIALISATIONS EVENTS Focuses on logistical, promotional and strategic elements that go into designing, developing, planning, funding, hosting and assessing the impact of events.
2 CHOICE OF 3 INTERRELATED SPECIALISATIONS SPORT BUSINESS Focuses on the management of sport organisations, the promotion of sport as an entertainment product and the sustainability of sport enterprises
2 CHOICE OF 3 INTERRELATED SPECIALISATIONS TOURISM Gain an understanding of the tourist as a consumer and the strategic decisions driving the tourism sector around the world across transport, accommodation, attractions, destinations, and conferences and events
3 INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION PLAY A KEY ROLE > Become an integrative thinker with broad managerial skills that span beyond any one discipline or industry. > Unique Business Design and Innovation stream gives you the ability to make strategic, well designed, entrepreneurial decisions. > Gain industry experience through a professional internship within your major, whether events, sport or tourism.
4 YOU CAN COMBINE THE BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT WITH OTHER DEGREES OPTION 2015 ATAR CUT-OFF Management 80.00 Management/International Studies 84.80 Management/Creative Intelligence and Innovation NEW
5 UNIQUE STRUCTURE INCLUDES BUSINESS DESIGN AND INNOVATION STREAM 1ST SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Marketing Foundations Socio-Political Context of Management Managing People & Organisations Accounting Skills for Managers Economics for Business 8 core subjects throughout your degree 2ND SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Managing Human Resources Law and Ethics for Managers 3RD SEMESTER 1 Management Research Skills SEMESTER 2
5 UNIQUE STRUCTURE INCLUDES BUSINESS DESIGN AND INNOVATION STREAM 1ST SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Marketing Foundations Socio-Political Context of Management Managing People & Organisations Accounting Skills for Managers Economics for Business 8 core subjects throughout your degree 2ND SEMESTER 1 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Business Strategy and Scenario Planning Plus 4 subjects in the Business Design and Innovation Stream SEMESTER 2 Managing Human Resources Law and Ethics for Managers Innovation Lab 3RD SEMESTER 1 Management Research Skills SEMESTER 2 Management Skills
5 UNIQUE STRUCTURE INCLUDES BUSINESS DESIGN AND INNOVATION STREAM 1ST SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Marketing Foundations Socio-Political Context of Management Managing People & Organisations Accounting Skills for Managers Major Economics for Business Major Major 8 core subjects throughout your degree 2ND SEMESTER 1 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Business Strategy and Scenario Planning Major Major Plus 4 subjects in the Business Design and Innovation Stream SEMESTER 2 Managing Human Resources Law and Ethics for Managers Innovation Lab Major Plus 8 subjects in your major (Events, Sport or Tourism Management) 3RD SEMESTER 1 Management Research Skills Major SEMESTER 2 Management Skills Major
5 UNIQUE STRUCTURE INCLUDES BUSINESS DESIGN AND INNOVATION STREAM 1ST SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Marketing Foundations Socio-Political Context of Management Managing People & Organisations Accounting Skills for Managers Major Economics for Business Major Major 8 core subjects throughout your degree 2ND SEMESTER 1 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Business Strategy and Scenario Planning Major Major Plus 4 subjects in the Business Design and Innovation Stream SEMESTER 2 Managing Human Resources Law and Ethics for Managers Innovation Lab Major Plus 8 subjects in your major (Events, Sport or Tourism Management) Plus 4 electives 3RD SEMESTER 1 Management Research Skills Major Elective Elective SEMESTER 2 Management Skills Major Elective Elective
BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT 1. A distinct specialist management degree 2. Equips you for leadership roles within Events, Sport Business or Tourism industries 3. Closely integrated with industry, including internships 4. You can combine it with other degrees 5. Unique structure includes a Business Design and Innovation Stream
STUDENT TIPS UNIVERSITY LIFE IS VERY DIFFERENT TO SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
1 IT S WHAT WE CALL OUR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE ESTABLISHED IN 1975 and is the oldest running Business program in Australia A FLEXIBLE, PROFESSIONALLY FOCUSED DEGREE developed and delivered with industry to equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to enter a wide choice of business fields
1 COURSE IT S WHAT WE CALL OUR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE UTS UNSW SYDNEY MACQUARIE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS BACHELOR OF COMMERCE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics + Mathematics or General Maths 2015 CUT-OFF 90.00 96.30 95.00 81.00 CORE SUBJECTS 8 core > Accounting x 2 > Bus Stats > Economics > Finance > Marketing > Organisations > Integrating Bus. Perspectives 8 core (out of 10) > Accounting x 2 > Bus Stats > Economics x 2 > Finance > Bus Law > Organisations > Bus. Information Systems 6 core > Accounting > Bus Analysis > Economics > Bus Environ > Understanding Bus > Integrated Bus. 5 Core > Accounting > Economics > Finance > Marketing > Management INTERNSHIPS Within majors or as electives NA As an elective For study abroad only CAPSTONES In each major NA One common capstone In each major
1 IT S WHAT WE CALL OUR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE UTS UNSW SYDNEY MACQUARIE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS BACHELOR OF COMMERCE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE ACCOUNTING ECONOMICS FINANCE HRM INTERNATIONAL BUS MANAGEMENT MARKETING BUSINESS LAW As 2 nd major BUS INFO SYSTEMS As 2 nd major ECONOMETRICS As sub-major OTHER > Marketing Comm. > Business Strategy > Taxation > Quantitative Business Analysis > Decision Sci. > Demographic > Public Sector Management
2 THE CORE INTRODUCES YOU TO KEY BUSINESS FIELDS EVERY STUDENT DOES A COMMON CORE OF 8 SUBJECTS IN 1ST, INCLUDING THE UNIQUE IBP SUBJECT BACHELOR OF BUSINESS CORE 1ST SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Accounting for Business Decisions A Accounting for Business Decisions B Business Statistics Managing People & Organisations Economics for Business Marketing Foundations Integrating Business Perspectives Fundamentals of Business Finance
3 YOU HAVE 5 WAYS TO TAILOR YOUR DEGREE 8 SUBJECTS IN YOUR FIRST MAJOR 1ST 2ND 3RD Core SEMESTER 1 Major subject 1 Major subject 2 SEMESTER 2 Major subject 3 Major subject 4 SEMESTER 1 Major subject 5 Major subject 6 SEMESTER 2 Major subject 7 Major subject 8
3 YOU HAVE 5 WAYS TO TAILOR YOUR DEGREE 1ST Core OPTION 1: SECOND MAJOR Choose from all business majors or Business Law or IT 2ND SEMESTER 1 Major subject 1 Major subject 2 SEMESTER 2 Major subject 3 Major subject 4 Second Major 3RD SEMESTER 1 Major subject 5 Major subject 6 SEMESTER 2 Major subject 7 Major subject 8
3 YOU HAVE 5 WAYS TO TAILOR YOUR DEGREE 1ST Core OPTION 2: TWO SUB MAJORS Choose from 34 sub-majors, including from Business as well as from Communications, IT, Law or Science 2ND 3RD SEMESTER 1 Major subject 1 Major subject 2 SEMESTER 2 Major subject 3 Major subject 4 SEMESTER 1 Major subject 5 Major subject 6 SEMESTER 2 Major subject 7 Major subject 8 Sub Major Sub Major
3 YOU HAVE 5 WAYS TO TAILOR YOUR DEGREE 1ST Core OPTION 3: ONE SUB MAJOR & ELECTIVES with electives chosen from throughout UTS 2ND SEMESTER 1 Major subject 1 Major subject 2 SEMESTER 2 Major subject 3 Major subject 4 Sub Major Elective Elective 3RD SEMESTER 1 Major subject 5 Major subject 6 SEMESTER 2 Major subject 7 Major subject 8 Elective Elective
3 YOU HAVE 5 WAYS TO TAILOR YOUR DEGREE 1ST Core OPTION 4: EXTENDED MAJOR & SUB MAJOR with extended majors available in - Economics - Finance - Marketing - Management 2ND 3RD SEMESTER 1 Major subject 1 Major subject 2 SEMESTER 2 Major subject 3 Major subject 4 SEMESTER 1 Major subject 5 Major subject 6 SEMESTER 2 Major subject 7 Major subject 8 Extended Major Sub Major
3 YOU HAVE 5 WAYS TO TAILOR YOUR DEGREE 1ST Core OPTION 5: EXTENDED MAJOR & ELECTIVES with extended majors available in - Economics - Finance - Marketing - Management 2ND 3RD SEMESTER 1 Major subject 1 Major subject 2 SEMESTER 2 Major subject 3 Major subject 4 SEMESTER 1 Major subject 5 Major subject 6 SEMESTER 2 Major subject 7 Major subject 8 Extended Major Elective Elective Elective Elective
4 YOU CAN COMBINE BUSINESS WITH OTHER DEGREES SINGLE DEGREES UAC CODE 2015 ATAR CUT-OFF Business (full-time) 601030 90.00 Business (part-time) 601035 90.00 COMBINED DEGREES Business/Law 609010 97.00 Business/Medical Sciences 609230 93.15 Business/International Studies 609130 93.60 Business/Biotechnology 609176 89.75 Business/Science 609170 85.75 Business/Engineering 609350 89.85 Business/Science in Information Technology 603220 85.50 Business/Creative Intelligence & Innovation 609530 94.30
5 SET YOURSELF UP FOR A CAREER WITH PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS 1. Bachelor of Business is what we call our Bachelor of Commerce 2. 8 core subjects introduce you to key business fields 3. You can tailor your degree with a combination of majors, sub-majors, electives and or extended majors 4. You can combine business with a number of other degree options 5. Professional accreditation
YOUR ATAR DOESN T MATTER ONCE YOU RE AT UNI STUDENT TIPS Do the course you are MOST interested in you can t waste ATAR points Entry schemes can help you if your ATAR is close to the published cut-off There are plenty of pathways to UTS beyond your HSC
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
1 CO-OPERATIVE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MAJOR EMPLOYERS The number of places is set by the number of employer partners
2 GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDED TO EVERY STUDENT Students receive a scholarship over three years valued up to $46,500
3 INTENSIVE PROGRAM, STARTING IN JANUARY
3 INTENSIVE PROGRAM, STARTING IN JANUARY JANUARY Accounting for Business Decisions A Accounting Information Systems 3 S FULL TIME 1ST SEMESTER 1 Business Statistics Economics for Business Fundamentals of Business Finance Accounting for Business Decisions B Integrating Business Perspectives SEMESTER 2 Australian Corporate Environment Marketing Foundations Internship 1 JANUARY Cost Management Systems 2ND 3RD SEMESTER 1 Accounting for Business Combinations SEMESTER 2 Applied Company Law Management Decisions and Control SEMESTER 1 Assurance Services and Audit Taxation Law Elective Elective Financial Statement Analysis (Capstone) Accounting Standards and Regulations Internship 2 Elective SEMESTER 2 Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective
3 INTENSIVE PROGRAM, STARTING IN JANUARY JANUARY Accounting for Business Decisions A Accounting Information Systems 3 S FULL TIME 1ST SEMESTER 1 Business Statistics Economics for Business Fundamentals of Business Finance Accounting for Business Decisions B Integrating Business Perspectives SEMESTER 2 Australian Corporate Environment Marketing Foundations Internship 1 JANUARY Cost Management Systems 2ND 3RD SEMESTER 1 Accounting for Business Combinations SEMESTER 2 Applied Company Law Management Decisions and Control SEMESTER 1 Assurance Services and Audit Taxation Law Elective Elective Financial Statement Analysis (Capstone) Accounting Standards and Regulations Internship 2 Elective SEMESTER 2 Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective
3 INTENSIVE PROGRAM, STARTING IN JANUARY JANUARY Accounting for Business Decisions A Accounting Information Systems 3 S FULL TIME 1ST SEMESTER 1 Business Statistics Economics for Business Fundamentals of Business Finance Accounting for Business Decisions B Integrating Business Perspectives SEMESTER 2 Australian Corporate Environment Marketing Foundations Internship 1 JANUARY Cost Management Systems 2ND 3RD SEMESTER 1 Accounting for Business Combinations SEMESTER 2 Applied Company Law Management Decisions and Control SEMESTER 1 Assurance Services and Audit Taxation Law Elective Elective Financial Statement Analysis (Capstone) Accounting Standards and Regulations Internship 2 Elective SEMESTER 2 Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective
3 INTENSIVE PROGRAM, STARTING IN JANUARY JANUARY Accounting for Business Decisions A Accounting Information Systems 3 S FULL TIME 1ST SEMESTER 1 Business Statistics Economics for Business Fundamentals of Business Finance Accounting for Business Decisions B Integrating Business Perspectives SEMESTER 2 Australian Corporate Environment Marketing Foundations Internship 1 JANUARY Cost Management Systems 2ND 3RD SEMESTER 1 Accounting for Business Combinations SEMESTER 2 Applied Company Law Management Decisions and Control SEMESTER 1 Assurance Services and Audit Taxation Law Elective Elective Financial Statement Analysis (Capstone) Accounting Standards and Regulations Internship 2 Elective SEMESTER 2 Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective
5 ACCOUNTING IS A LOT MORE THAN JUST NUMBERS It involves critical analysis and communication, and you can combine your Accounting Major with other business majors
5 YOU NEED TO DO MORE THAN JUST APPLY THROUGH UAC Entry is via an extensive interview process plus strong HSC results ROUND 2 APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2015 (that s right, you have missed it for 2016 entry)
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING 1. Co-op program in partnership with major employers 2. Generous scholarship over three years up to $46,500 3. Intensive program includes 2 x semesterlength internships 4. Structure allows for a second business major 5. Special application process includes interview
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