If you’re interested in a Bachelor of Business at UTS, then we’ve got you covered!
We’ll dive into everything you need to know including core units, majors, assessments, uni culture and more.
So, let’s get straight into it!
What is a Bachelor of Business at UTS?
Core Units and Majors
How to Get into a Bachelor of Business at UTS
What’s the Teaching Format?
What’s the Faculty and Culture Like?
What is a Bachelor of Business at UTS?
ABachelor of Business at UTSprovides you with the skills and knowledge you need to confidently enter the business world.You’ll cover a range of different business subjects within the first year to build the foundations you need and get a good understanding of all the areas of business.
This willhelp you to figure out which area of business you want to major in,which you will thenfocus on in-depth for the following two years. You’ll also get to learn in a very modern and state-of-the-art business building (trust us, it’s one of the coolest buildings on the UTS campus!).
Can this degree be studied in conjunction with another?
There’s the opportunity to complete anHonours yearand there are also some great double degrees!You can combine a Bachelor of Business with a number of other degrees including:
- Law (5 years)
- International Studies (5 years)
- Creative Intelligence and Innovation (4 years)
- Science in Information Technology (4 years)
- 工程(5years)
- Medical Science (4 years)
- Science (4 years)
- Biotechnology (4 years)
You can find out more about the double degrees offeredhere!
Career Paths
Wella Business degree is great to have because it is so versatile and there are a lot of job opportunities out there为您服务!一些你可能最终在公司的角色lude:
- Accountant
- Business advisor
- Business analyst
- Economist
- Human resources manager
- Consultant
- Marketing specialist
- Publicist
…there’s really a long list that goes on and on!
Core Units and Majors
What are the Core Units?
In the first year, you complete eight core unitswhich gives you a taste of all the different areas of business and you touch on the basic skills of each one. Itgives you a good idea about what you can expect from each major in the second year– that way, you know what you are actually interested in and want to do.
The subjectIntegrating Business Perspectiveslooks atthe relationship between business and society, focusing on thelegal aspects of businessalong with issues surroundingethics and sustainability.As you would expect,Accounting for Business Decisions Aisan introduction to accountingwhere you learn the basic principles and thenAccounting for Business Decisions Bfocuses onapplying what you learnt to make decisions based on the numbers for various business scenarios.
You’ll also learnhow to tackle and break down what all those numbers really meaninBusiness Statistics!
You can check all the core units out below:
- Accounting for Business Decisions A
- Managing People and Organisations
- Marketing Foundations
- Economics for Business
- Fundamentals of Business Finance
- Business Statistics
- Integrating Business Perspectives
- Accounting for Business Decisions B
Course Structure
Now the cool thing about a Bachelor of Business at UTS is that there arelots of options with majors, seconds majors, sub-majors and electives. So it might get a little confusing but youchoose your Business Major (8 subjects) in the second year and then choose one of the following options:
- Second major
- Two sub-majors OR
- One sub-major and four electives
If you decide you really love Marketing and want to focus on that, you can choose to do it as anExtended Business Major (12 subjects)which basically means you just spend more time on it. You then have topair it with either:
- One sub-major OR
- Four electives
At the end of the day,you do the same amount of work in each option and the credit points all add up to what you need to graduate– it just depends on what you’re interested in and how many different areas of business you want to learn about.
What are the Majors?
There are eight awesome Business majors to choose from:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Advertising and Marketing Communications
What’s an Advertising and Marketing Communications major like?
AnAdvertising and Marketing Communicationsmajor focuses onthedeliveryof marketing to an audience(rather than purely marketing itself). In this major, you learn aboutconsumer behaviour,various marketing and advertising strategies, howsocial media influences marketingin a technological world and way more!
A major like thisgives you the skills for positions not only in advertising and marketing but also strategic planning, media buying and public relations.
What’s an International Business Major like?
Well, it sounds pretty cool and it is! You coveraccountingandmarketingin international contexts, look attransnational management(when an organisation’s actions and activities go beyond their borders) andeven have the chance to go overseas for two weeks if you choose the subjectInternational Management Field Study.
TheInternational Businessmajor is definitely worth checking out!
Second Major
Now if you decide to choose a second major, you can choose any of the above majors and also have the option to chooseBusiness LaworInformation Technology.
Sub-Majors
There are34 different sub-majors to choose fromwhich you can look at righthere! There are some really cool ones likeSport Management,Tourism Management,Sustainable Enterpriseand way more.
Electives
If you choose this option,you get to pick four electives. There areBusiness electivesbut you can also choose to do almost any of the electives UTS offers –cross disciplinary electives. There are all kinds of interesting ones likeGlobal Cinema,Climate Justice and Climate Policyor evenAcademic English: Communication Fundamentals.
Extended Major
For those who want to really go in-depth regarding a specific area of Business,you can choose from one of the following Extended Majors:
Internships
Althoughyou don’t have to do an internshipfor a Bachelor of Business at UTS, it’sa great way to get some experience and make some connections. Internships always look great on the resume too!
There area lot of internships exclusively offered to UTS Business students but you have to hold yourself accountable and apply for them. There’s also a Business Internship that you can take as an elective and get credit points – it’s definitely worth it!
How to Get into a Bachelor of Business at UTS
TheATAR cut off for a Bachelor of Business at UTS is 88for full-time students. You’re also able to get someextra bonus pointsfor HSC subjects that you excel in and are business-related.
Have a look at theYear 12 Adjustment Factors schemefor Business!
Pathway Programs
Now, don’t worry if you didn’t get the ATAR you need for a Bachelor of Business at UTS because there is another option!
You can study aDiploma of Business withUTS Collegeandif you meet the required GPA(Grade Point Average),you can transfer straight into the second year of a Bachelor of Business. The Diploma can be completed in a year (standard) or even just 8 months (accelerated).
Check out all the detailshere!
Assumed Knowledge
You’ll beexpected to have a good understanding ofMathematicsand of course, you’ll need to have completedtwo units of English in your HSC.
For those trickier subjects, there is a great program calledUPasswhich allUTS Business students can attend to get a better understanding of a specific subject and tackle all those big questions(we’ll talk more about this later on).
Scholarships
There are all sorts ofscholarshipsthat you can apply for at UTS which can be foundhere!
What’s the Teaching Format?
A Bachelor of Business at UTS is taught throughlectures, seminars and tutorials. Lucky for you, UTS Business hassemesters(sigh of relief).
Lectures
First things first,lectures are usually always recorded! You haveone lecture a week for each subjectand there’s usually between60 to 180 peopledepending on the subject and size of the room.
This is where you’lltake notes, learn the content and sometimes get asked questionsby the lecturer (they’re not as scary you think)
Seminars
As of the second year,some majors are better suited to a seminar instead of a lecturebut you can still expect thesame number of people as a lecture.
A seminar is similar to a lecture in that you learn the content and take notes but it also hasmore room for an open discussion– it’s more engaging! So, the lecturer will talk, get you to work on questions and then provide feedback on your answers.
Tutorials
You’ll have a tutorial for each subject you do with around15 to 30 peopleand these aremore discussion-based. In the tute, youreflect on the material from the lecture, complete questionsandwork on any group assignments you may have.
If you have a finance subject, you might learn how to do the equations or if you have a marketing subject, you might participate in a group discussion on creative ways to get messages across to an audience – it really depends on the subject.
How many hours do you go to university?
If you study a Bachelor of Business at UTS, you’ll takefour subjects a semester on a full-time load. So, you’re looking at around3-4 hours a subject which gives you 12-16 contact hours a week(this can vary slightly depending on your major).
Something to keep in mind is that这是possible to fit all your classes into two or three days. This gives you more time to find internships, work, hang out with friends or do whatever you want to!
Just remember tobe quick when it comes to selecting classes for your timetablebecause the best times usually get snapped up first (lots of students have the same idea!)
What are the assessments like?
You can expect to have around3 to 4 tasks spread throughout the semester for each subject.
In the first year, where all the business students do the same core subjects, there’s usuallyin-class quizzes, group assignments, a mid-sem examand either afinal exam or report.UTS loves group assignments because it helps you to refine your communication skills and you learn how to effectively work in a team – important in any business!
In the second and third years, there’sstill some group work but you also learn to work more independently. Once again, there’ll be a mix of quizzes, reports and/or essays and exams as well as group presentations.
In the final semester of your degree, you’llcomplete a capstone (major project) with both individual and group componentsthat combines all the skills you’ve learnt throughout your studies.
Skills That You Learn and Refine
During the first year,you develop an understanding of the main areas in business. So, you pick up skills from finance to marketing to accounting and so on.
Once you have your major, you then learn the specific skills related to that. You develop yourcommunication skills(written and oral) with presentations, working in groups and writing reports/essays.
There’s also a lot ofproblem-solvinginvolved and so you have tolearn to make decisionswhich is a fundamental aspect of any business. Of course, you refine yourtime management skillsbecause between the groups assignments, working on your own individual assignments and staying on top of all the content, time just seems to fly by!
On that note, you develop agood work ethic因为你必须把你的体重assignments and sometimes, it’s a bit challenging because some of the group members might have different strengths/weaknesses or might not show up to meetings.
教师与文化是什么样子的?
Students from the Business Faculty arefriendly, fun and love being social!
You’re bound to make awesome friends, grab coffees together in between classes or explore the endless delicious food options the city has to offer (Spice Alley is amazing!).You’ll meet students from different majors and also when you have group assignments so it’s really easy to get to know people.
UTS Business Society
You’re going to want to join theUTS Business Society(BSoc) because this is where the fun happens! There’s atwo-day first year business campwhere you get tobond with new people who become your friends for the rest of the degree— it’s a super inclusive environment!
They even holdIndustry Panel eveningswhere you can talk with experts in the field and of course, theannual Business Ballwhere you get to boogie with all your pals.
Support Programs
So, say you’refinding some of those finance subjects a bit challengingand need some extra help? You cansign up for aUPassclass for that specific subject.
Past students who have completed the same subjects as you revise the material with you and help you wherever you need it. Unlike tutorials,there’s more time to ask questions and have things explainedbecause the classes are smaller and tailored towards helping you with what you specifically need.
It’s free and all you have to do is sign up for whatever time suits you best!
Interested in the pros and cons of this degree? Check out our articlehere!
Tanna Nankivellis a Content Writer at Art of Smart Education and is currently in Germany completing a year of study for her double degree in Communications (Journalism) and Bachelor of Arts (International Studies). She has had articles published on Central News – the UTS Journalism Lab and wrote a feature piece for Time Out Sydney during her internship. Tanna has a love for travel and the great outdoors, you’ll either find her on the snowfields or in the ocean, teaching aqua aerobics or creating short films.
