BP217 - Bachelor of Business (Management)

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RMIT program code: BP217
Plan name: Bachelor of Business (Management)
Plan code: BP217
Campus: City Campus
Credit points per semester:
Full time: 48
Part time: 24
CRICOS code: 052377C

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2024 Enrolment Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester.

   Year One of Program
 
AND   Year Two of Program
 
AND   Year Three of Program
 

The Bachelor of Business (Management) degree requires completion of 24 x 12 credit points of study, which includes 8 Business common core courses, 8 Management major courses and 8 flexible courses.

8 flexible courses allow you to undertake one of the following three options:

  • Option A: Complete a second major in a business discipline comprising 8 courses (or 96 credit points). The second major will be identified on your transcript of results

OR

  • Option B: Complete 2 minors in a business discipline comprising 4 courses (or 48 credit points) each

OR

  • Option C: Complete a minor in a business discipline comprising 4 courses (or 48 credit points), and four (4) university electives. University Elective courses can be from any discipline area within RMIT University. 

If you choose Option B or Option C you MUST complete a full Business minor.

 

 

 

Please note: All courses listed may not be available each Semester, this is important to note when planning your enrolments.You must ensure that you satisfy the academic requirements of your program, in order to graduate.

 

Capstone Courses

Capstone Courses are compulsory courses designed to consolidate the learning undertaken throughout the program and should be taken in your final year/semester of study. Applications for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning will not be accepted for Capstone courses.

The capstone course for this program is:

 

Global Intensives, Student Exchange and Cross-campus Study

As part of your flexible option choices, you may want to consider enriching your student experience by undertaking global study and work (offered by the College of Business and Law) as part of your RMIT program.

Please visit the Global Study and Work webpage for more information. International study and work opportunities at RMIT include:

 

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Year One of Program

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The BP217 Bachelor of Business (Management) program has been formally discontinued since Semester 2, 2022. The program will be taught out to current students until Semester 2, 2030. 

Please refer to the course teach-out schedule to ensure you complete all courses prior to their final offering.

Students who commenced the program before Semester 1 2022, please refer to the following transition rules: 

  • If you have completed LAW2442 Commercial Law, you do not need to complete LAW2442 Business Law, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed BUSM3115 Ethics and Governance, you do not need to complete ACCT1081 Professional Values, Ethics & Attitudes, as this is a replacement course only.
  • If you have completed BUSM1094 Organisational Analysis, you do not need to complete BUSM1094 Organisations, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed BUSM4177 Leadership and Decision Making, you do not need to complete BUSM4177 Leadership, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed BUSM3125 Strategic Management, you do not need to complete BUSM3125 Strategy, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed BUSM4554 Contemporary Management: Issues and Challenges, you do not need to complete BUSM4583 Entrepreneurial and Innovation Ecosystems, as this is a replacement course only. 
  • If you have completed BUSM4550 Creativity, Innovation and Design, you do not need to complete BUSM4550 Innovation Management, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed BUSM4546 Management in Practice, you do not need to complete BUSM4546 Organisational Experience, as this is a course title change only.

If you have any queries or concerns about your enrolment, please do not hesitate to contact Business Connect who will be able to assist you in planning your studies.  

 

 

In year one of your program, you will study seven (7) of your business common core courses and one (1) of your Management major courses.

It is highly recommended that you repeat any failed course(s) in the next available semester.

Please note: All courses listed may not be available each Semester, this is important to note when planning your enrolments.You must ensure that you satisfy the academic requirements of your program, in order to graduate.

 

 

Semester 1 2024 Final Offering

Please be advised that the below courses will have its final offering in Semester 1 2024. If you have not previously completed these courses, please ensure that you enrol and complete the courses in Semester 1 2024 to meet the requirements of the program.

  • BUSM4176 Introduction to Management
  • ECON1010 Macroeconomics 1
  • ECON1020 Prices and Markets
  • ECON1030 Business Statistics 1

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Prices and Markets 12 Yes ECON1020 City Campus 1994
Introduction to Management 12 BUSM4176 City Campus 1712
Marketing Principles 12 MKTG1025 City Campus 2013 1995
Accounting in Organisations and Society 12 Yes ACCT1046 City Campus 1839 1806
Macroeconomics 1 12 ECON1010 City Campus 1993
Business Information Systems 12 ISYS2056 City Campus 1878 1904
Business Statistics 1 12 ECON1030 City Campus 1995
Work in Global Society 12 BUSM4558 City Campus 1716 1672
 
AND

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Year Two of Program

It is highly recommended that you repeat any failed course(s) in the next available semester.

 

Please note: All courses listed may not be available each Semester, this is important to note when planning your enrolments.You must ensure that you satisfy the academic requirements of your program, in order to graduate.

 

Majors, Minors and University Electives

 

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Business Law 12 LAW2442 City Campus 2058 2042
Professional Values, Ethics & Attitudes 12 Yes ACCT1081 City Campus 1845 1812
Organisations 12 BUSM1094 City Campus 1659
Leadership 12 BUSM4177 City Campus 1713 1669
AND

Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline minor.

Business Discipline Minors
AND
{

Option 1: Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline or Other Discipline minor.

Business Discipline Minors
Other Discipline Minors
OR

Option 2: Select and Complete Two (2) courses from any:

University Elective
}
 
AND

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Year Three of Program

Important note: Course BUSM3125 - Strategy is only offered in Semester 1 2024. Course BUSM4546- Organisational Experience is only offered in Semester 2 2024.  Due to this students are recommended to enrol in BUSM3125 Strategy in Semester 1 of Year Three and BUSM4546 Organisational Experience in Semester 2 of Year Three.

It is recommended that you complete BUSM3125 Strategy prior to the capstone course BUSM4546 Organisational Experience, to ensure you have the specific knowledge and skills required for the capstone course. Please seek advice from Business Connect if required.

 

We also recommend that you repeat any failed course(s) in the next available semester. 

 

Please note: All courses listed may not be available each Semester, this is important to note when planning your enrolments.You must ensure that you satisfy the academic requirements of your program, in order to graduate.

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class

Strategy 12 BUSM3125 City Campus 1710
Innovation Management 12 BUSM4550 City Campus 1715 1671
Entrepreneurial and Innovation Ecosystems 12 Yes BUSM4583 City Campus 1717
Organisational Experience 12 Yes BUSM4546 City Campus 1767
AND

Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline minor.

Business Discipline Minors
AND
{

Option 1: Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline or Other Discipline minor.

Business Discipline Minors
Other Discipline Minors
OR

Option 2: Select and Complete Two (2) courses from any:

University Elective
}
 

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Program structure enquiries

 

Contact Details

Contact Business Connect via the following options: 

Phone: +61 3 9925 5000 (Select the option to 'Speak to your School' then 'Business or Law Studies'.)

Webchat: Click on the 'Chat with Business Connect' box at the bottom right of this page

Online: Click here to lodge a query online.

In Person: Building 80, Level 7, 445 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000 (in line with COVIDSafe guidelines and subject to government restrictions).

 

Enrolment Load

The maximum standard enrolment load per semester is 48 credit points. 

 

Overloading

You will only be permitted to overload by a maximum of 12 credit points in the final semester of your program, upon approval from the College. 

 

Credit and Pathways

If you have completed an RMIT College of Business Vocational Education program and you are continuing your studies into an RMIT College of Business and Law Higher Education program, you will be eligible to receive advanced standing for approved courses. Please refer to the College of Business and Law Advanced Standing webpage for more information.

If you have other previous learning or experience, you can apply for credit or recognition of prior learning to count towards your RMIT program. Please read the information provided on the Apply for Credit web page.

 

Timetabling

Please go to the Class timetables web page to access timetabling information.

 

Material fees

Some courses and programs have material fees (fees for field trips, goods or services) associated with them. In most cases these charges are not compulsory, but are levied by the teaching school for materials they purchase on your behalf for use in your studies. Go to the Material Fees web page to check the material fees for your program and courses.

Enrolment

For more information about enrolment at RMIT University, please go to the Enrolment home page.

*Semester 1 classes generally commence in February and Semester 2 classes generally commence in July. Please contact your school for more information about specific class start days.

Policies

For more information about other RMIT University policies, please go to the Policies web site.

Student Electives

University Electives are available to Undergraduate students, and in selected Postgraduate programs.

Information about University Elective courses at RMIT is available on the University Electives web site.

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