International students... join us The first Australian business school awarded triple international accreditation. Real evidence we deliver the highest quality international standards of business education. www.qut.edu.au/business International recognition, employability, career development, international engagement, research, practical teaching
About QUT Business School QUT Business School is the first Australian business school to earn triple international accreditation. We are the only Australian business school to hold this prestigious recognition. You may be embarking on your first degree, looking to deepen your knowledge in your chosen area of business, pursuing a research career or seeking a complete industry-focused career change for personal or professional reasons. With the flexibility to pursue studies in multiple areas, we will assist you to select the best study options to meet your personal goals. Through our staff, research and international study arrangements, we have strong connections around the world, ensuring you gain a real international perspective throughout your study. QUT Business School programs are professionally focused, innovative and collaborative preparing you for professional life with a strong combination of theory and practice. Our extensive links with industry and professional bodies provide programs that are practical and relevant meeting the needs of both students and employers. Through our support and extracurricular programs we work together with you to ensure your academic and career development. We take pride in the quality of our teaching, research and corporate education programs. As a QUT Business School student, you will receive an educational experience that will provide you with a first-class foundation for your future. Robina Xavier Executive Dean of Business QUT is ranked Australia s top university under 50 years old by the 2013 Times Higher Education rankings. Fast facts 10 150 students 2 500 international students 60 nationalities More than 45 study programs 60+ international partner universities Research that is international in quality and scope 2
QUT Business More than just a degree Developing business students as global citizens, leaders in the community and qualified professionals. International accreditation Held by less than one per cent of business schools worldwide. Real evidence that our programs are comparable with the best in the world. Your qualification will be recognised wherever you work globally. Employability Employers recognise QUT business graduates for their real-world knowledge, on-the-job flexibility and a broad commercial understanding. QUT is awarded the top rating of five stars for excellence in employability by QS Stars. By choosing appropriate units within your coursework majors, you will meet the academic components or be eligible for membership of professional organisations. Real-world approach Flexible course choices and business connections enable you to develop your abilities to best suit your career goals. We develop global business professionals by offering real-world business courses designed with the needs of business in mind. Our applied focus prepares you for the real world with skills ready for use in the workplace. Our courses provide you with a solid foundation in business principles and include a balance of theory, applied know-how and real-world projects. Student support East West Centre celebrates and acknowledges our diversity and is designed to enhance your student life at QUT. Participate in cross-cultural activities, social outings and language exchange. Student clubs and groups Student learning advisers Language and learning advisers QUT Business School Student Centre Business Advantage Program Enrich your studies by participating in a series of free professional development modules. Expand your social and professional networks. Moderated by industry professionals these modules cover topics such as career planning, public speaking, leadership, teamwork and community engagement. Go global combine study and travel Student exchange Short-term programs International business competitions International double degrees Triple Crown Scholarship In recognition of our triple international accreditation, this scholarship acknowledges international students with excellent academic performance. Triple Crown scholars will receive a 25 per cent scholarship for all course fees, provided a minimum GPA is maintained throughout the course of study. No separate application is required. If eligibility requirements are met, you will automatically be offered the scholarship. www.qut.edu.au/business/coursesand-study/scholarships 3
Our location Brisbane, known as Australia s new world city, is one of Australia s fastest growing economies and a place renowned for its active and affordable lifestyle. With a subtropical climate, friendly people, modern shopping centres, pedestrian malls, upmarket commercial precincts and more than 1000 parks and gardens, Brisbane is an active and green city. From Brisbane you can explore the beauty and wonder of Queensland including the world-famous beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Experience the many islands right on Brisbane s doorstep and visit beautiful vineyards and orchards, lush gardens and national parks which are all close by. To find out more about living in Brisbane visit www.visitbrisbane.com.au Anton Ilchenko, Russia Master of Business (Professional Accountancy) Beautiful parks, modern libraries and many other user friendly facilities make Brisbane a great place to study and learn. It is well known that QUT offers high quality international standards of business education. It gives peace of mind to know that QUT has a business school with triple international accreditation. I enjoy being a part of the university life. 4
Undergraduate courses The QUT Bachelor of Business combines theory and practice, equipping you to enter the workplace with confidence. Bachelor of Business (BS05) Duration: three years full time With a flexible course structure, this degree will provide you with the core business skills and discipline-based expertise to suit your needs and career aspirations. Expand your degree Double degree (four to five-year options) Combine your business degree with study in another area of interest. Degree plus honours. Expand your knowledge of research methods and techniques while developing specialist knowledge of your chosen subject. Entry requirements: Minimum academic requirements must be met to gain admission to QUT courses. These requirements can be found at www.qut.edu.au/international/ applying. English language proficiency IELTS 6.5 (with sub-scores of at least 6.0) or equivalent. Your degree Your 24-unit business degree is made up of three distinct parts Core foundation units eight common core units, giving you an introduction to the principles of business. These are typically completed within the first three semesters. plus Primary major your major is the main area of study for what you aspire to become professionally. Each primary major is made up of eight units and there are nine majors to choose from. plus Complementary study after choosing your primary major you can tailor your degree to best match your career goals. Undertake a second major, a minor or optional units from across QUT. MAJORS Accounting I Advertising I Economics I Finance I Human Resource Management I International Business I Management I Marketing I Public Relations University Diploma in Business (BS40) Duration: two semesters full time Your pathway to the second year of the QUT Bachelor of Business. Available for students who do not meet the academic or English language requirements for direct entry into the Bachelor of Business program. This program is equivalent to two semesters of the Bachelor of Business degree. Study six core units as well as two English language units. Successful completion of this program allows direct entry to the second year of the Bachelor of Business degree. Entry requirements: IELTS 5.5 (with sub-scores of at least 5.0) or equivalent. Minimum academic requirements also apply. Eileen Hui, Singapore Bachelor of Business (Marketing) I was attracted to the QUT Business School because of the practicality of the courses, the strong industry focus and the ample opportunities to undertake real-world assignments. It is the teamwork opportunities and the challenging hands-on projects that have enhanced my critical thinking and communication skills and allowed me to put knowledge into practice. I am involved in East West a club bringing people from various backgrounds together and have had the opportunity to undertake an exchange program in Korea. I enjoy the inclusion and multiculturalism at QUT as it allows me to be exposed to interesting people, perspectives and practices. 5
Postgraduate courses Specialist programs One year (semesters one and two) Two years (semesters three and four) Master of Business Advanced (BS17) four semesters Master of Business/Master of Business (BS18) four semesters Master of Business (BS16) three semesters Graduate Diploma (Professional Accounting) (BS79) two semesters Graduate Certificate (BS39) one semester Your choice of majors: Professional Accounting Accounting Applied Finance Strategic Advertising Integrated Marketing Communication Management Marketing Public Relations Human Resource Management International Business Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies Choose a program that is the right length of time for you. Build on your knowledge from previous studies or change career direction into a range of business professions, even if you have not studied business before. Entry requirements: Undergraduate degree (Australian equivalent) with GPA of 4.0 on the QUT 7-point scale. Students entering the Master of Business (Accounting) major must have an appropriate accounting degree; English language proficiency IELTS 6.5 (with sub-scores of at least 6.0) or equivalent. Master of Business Pathway If you have IELTS 6.0 (with sub-scores of at least 5.0) you can still complete the masters program in 1.5 or two years, but will complete two communication units in the first semester. Available with the following majors: Applied Finance, Integrated Marketing Communication, International Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Advertising. Credit for prior learning If you have prior studies directly relevant to your major, you may be able to complete your masters in as little as one year. Seung Hee Lee, South Korea Master of Business (Professional Accounting and Applied Finance), double degree QUT Business School is helping me reach my career goals by training me in practical and effective curriculum. There are lots of career workshops such as entering the job market, interview and resumé skills. I can access computer labs any time of the day or night. It is a very comfortable place to study. At the completion of my studies I hope to gain a position in the accounting or finance area. 6
Master of Business Administration (MBA) The QUT MBA is designed to transform your thinking. Enrich your skills to confidently lead in complex environments; work with a cohort of like-minded high-achieving peers on real life problems in a flexible learning environment. Master of Business/MBA (BS24) 2 years MBA (GS75) 1.5 years Entry requirements: Minimum three years full time appropriate prior work experience; undergraduate degree (Australian equivalent) with GPA of 4.5 on the QUT 7-point scale; GMAT score of at least 550; two referee reports; English language proficiency IELTS 6.5 (with sub-scores of at least 6.0) or equivalent. Did you know... Our MBA is rated five stars by the Graduate Management Associate of Australia (GMAA). Our MBA is ranked top four in the Australian 2011 Financial Review BOSS MBA survey. We are the only Australian business school whose Master of Business Applied Finance (pre-experience) program is in the 2013 Financial Times top 40. 7
Research degrees Join a community of internationally recognised researchers who will help you develop your skills and set you on the path to a research career. Our business school: Is at an international level for quality and scope, incorporating both applied practice and fundamental research. Brings together academics and research students forming an integral part of our vibrant research community. Is a hub of business research in Australia. Our research delivers real-world outcomes to inform business, industry, government and community. Has a dedicated research office to support your studies. Supervises more than 160 higher degree students one-third of whom are of international origin, from 14 nationalities. Research is coordinated through three research centres, key research programs and school-based initiatives. Research centres and groups Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies Behavioural Governance Group Consumer Research Group Economics of Environmental Performance Group National Centre for Econometric Research Not-for-Profit Accounting and Accountability Group People and Performance Group Queensland Behavioural Economics Group (QuBE) Research programs Doctor of Philosophy (Business) (IF49) 3 4 years Master of Business (Research) (BS92) 3 semesters Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (BS69) 2 semesters Bachelor of Business (Honours) 2 semesters Want more information? For information on research options, potential supervisors and services available visit www.qut.edu.au/business/ research/student-topics-and-projects For course information visit www.qut.edu.au/business/research/phds-and-research-degrees Chalermlok (Charles) Dejsakultorn Thailand Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Completing a Master of Business, Research at QUT has led me to completing my PhD here. My study focuses on the governance of family-controlled firms and the significant differences between Australian and Thai business environments, such as legal systems, ownership structure and control. Upon completion of my studies I would like to work in the academic area as a lecturer or researcher. 8
Research strengths Consumer and markets Dynamic markets Consumer research Economics Behavioural economics Environmental economics Applied economics Entrepreneurship, innovation and strategy New venture creation Corporate entrepreneurship Innovation and industrial transformation Technology and innovation management Finance Financial econometrics Corporate finance Applied finance Governance, accountability and regulation Accounting, accountability and performance Corporate governance and behavioural governance Financial and non-financial disclosure and capital markets Forensics, fraud and risk management Regulation Superannuation and wealth management Accounting education Nonprofit and social enterprise Social enterprise Philanthropy Fundraising Organisation and work Human resources Leadership and complex projects Employment and industrial relations Services innovation and stakeholder engagement Services and social networks Service challenges and social responsibility Services innovation Rating QUT research In 2012, QUT was one of a select group of eight Australian universities whose business and economics research was consistently rated at world standard or above.* *Eight universities achieved a score of 3 or above across all of the four digit discipline codes (FOR14 Economics and FOR15 Commerce Management, Tourism and Services) for which they were evaluated in the federal government s 2012 Excellence in Research Australia initiative. 9
International outlook Our global reputation is built on a commitment to internationalisation and the opportunities available to you during and after your study. Study at QUT and easily apply your skills in any country of the world. QUT Business School welcomes more than 2400 international students from more than 60 countries each year. We appreciate the diversity and encourage the interaction and benefits that arise from such a multicultural community. An extensive range of long-term partnerships with more than 60 leading universities around the world provide opportunities for student exchange, short-term study programs, international competitions and joint research activities. Our business degrees include contemporary global issues and are developed in consultation with local and international business. Our academic staff come from around the globe and their diversity of interests and experiences create a rich learning and research environment. Employers tell us that they are more likely to recruit individuals with a broad range of international experiences. It is our priority to encourage you to participate in international activities, extend your knowledge and challenge yourself. Student exchange or short-term study Add another international aspect to your degree and consider student exchange or a short-term study program as part of your studies. Programs run from three weeks to six months, are credited towards your QUT degree and help give you a competitive advantage in the workplace. Conferences and events You will have the opportunity to attend domestic and international events. Attend research seminars or hear from international guest lecturers. Build your networks and industry contacts. QUT Business School has more than 60 partners around the world NORTH AMERICA UK EUROPE ASIA SOUTH AMERICA AUSTRALIA 10
International double masters With QUT Business School you can combine study and travel, and gain a masters degree from QUT and another internationally recognised university at the same time. QUT Business School currently has partnerships with the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics in the Netherlands and EDHEC Business School in France. Using exchange study, you complete part of your degree at QUT and part of your degree at one of these leading institutions. There are specific eligibility requirements depending on which program you choose. These programs are open to students with an offer to study in the QUT Master of Business program. For further information visit www.qut.edu.au/business/courseand-study/study-overseas-andexchanges International business competitions We encourage and support students to put their skills and abilities to the test and compete in competitions with other universities around the world. Competitions for undergraduate and postgraduate students are available. In 2011 2012, QUT students have won more international undergraduate business case competitions than any other university in the world. 1st Place Queens University Inter-Collegiate Business Competition 1st Place Nanyang Technology University Asian Business Case Competition 1st Place University of Southern California Marshall International Case Competition 1st Place Thammasat University Undergraduate Business Challenge 1st Place National University of Singapore NUS-DBS competition 1st Place Mai Saisin Bangkok MBA competition ERIN GREGOR, BEN DUNPHY AND CAROLINE CLARKE Australia Business degrees QUT gave us the opportunity to compete internationally in business case competitions. We have won competitions in the United States, Thailand, Singapore and Canada currently making us the most successful undergraduate team in the world. Drawing on our academic training and support of academic staff, we have developed strategies and solutions to real world business problems. We can t thank QUT enough for giving us this opportunity. 11
QUT International Queensland University of Technology 2 George Street, GPO Box 2434 Brisbane Queensland 4001 Australia CRICOS No. 00213J Phone +61 3 9627 4853 Fax +61 3 9627 4863 Australia Freecall 1800 181 848 Enquiries www.qut.edu.au/ international/enquire Visit www.qut.edu.au/international Chat to us online All you need is a computer with an internet connection. Choose from a variety of scheduled online events. Find out about courses and have your questions answered by staff and students all from the comfort of your home or office. Visit www.qut.edu.au/business/chat Entry requirements Both minimum academic and English entry requirements must be met in order to gain admission to QUT courses. These requirements can be found at www.qut.edu.au/international/applying Pathway options QUT International College offers English language and academic pathway programs to assist international students to meet the entry requirements for university degree programs as well as to improve English for personal, professional or academic purposes. Talk to us to find out more or visit www.qut.edu.au/qutic Credit (advanced standing) You may be able to claim credit for part of your course on the basis of completed or partially completed studies. To find out more about your eligibility, visit www.qut.edu.au/credit Scholarships A range of scholarships is offered for coursework and research students. For full details visit www.bus.qut.edu.au/ study/scholarships How to apply To apply for one of our programs please complete a QUT F Form and lodge it with QUT Admissions or via your education agent. Certified copies of award certificates and academic transcripts, including English translations where necessary, must be provided with your application. Applicants for some courses, such as MBA, must submit certified evidence of work experience with their application. For more details on how to apply visit www.qut.edu.au/ international Fees To find out more about our fees, visit www.qut.edu.au/study-areas/ business-course QUT 2011 Produced by QUT Publications 18055 The information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing (March 2013) but is subject to change. 2013 QUT 19065