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Bachelor of Business (Business Analysis)

L055BAN  063366D



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Fee*
3 Year/s Lilydale (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$19,100 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This course provides you with the knowledge and techniques required to identify business needs and determine solutions to business problems. You will enhance your abilities in understanding stakeholder needs, developing collaborative relationships, focusing on continuous improvement and managing change processes.

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Business analysis is a rapidly growing professional field. Business analysts are specially trained to identify problems and opportunities within an organisation. Once identified, a business analyst will liaise with technical IT providers and the end-user to deliver improved business systems.

This course will prepare you for a career in the area of business analysis. You will gain the skills to evaluate business needs and contribute to the design and development of business solutions, ensuring technical capability and user satisfaction. You will also develop critical oral and written communication skills allowing you to negotiate with management and train users. With broad business skills you have the opportunity to move into senior management and consulting roles.

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The course aims to provide graduates with:
  • Strong general business knowledge
  • Attitudes reflecting high level independent and team learning skills
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Well integrated understanding of eCommerce systems, processes, people and technology
  • Generic business, ICT, marketing and management skills, including their application in business environments
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity, recognition of ethical issues and ethical business behaviour
  • An understanding of entrepreneurship and its application in the business world
  • Advanced communication and negotiation skills

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There are course restrictions and rules that must be considered when selecting units and specialisations. It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with these rules before selecting specialisations.

All programs consist of a total of 24 units (300 credit points). Each unit normally carries 12.5 credit points. In each year, eight (8) units normally constitute a full-time load and four (4) units normally constitute a part-time load.

Capstone Units
Capstone Units utilise real-world, authentic activities in the form of project-based learning. Projects may be externally sourced industry and community projects, competitions, research-based projects or internally developed project briefs.

Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum. CIC is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.

CIC has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. It is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.

Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.

Student Workload
The Bachelor of Business programs operate under a student workload model based on eight (8) units of study for a full-time academic year. Total student contact hours per unit, including lectures, classes, tutorials and computer laboratory sessions, will normally be approximately 12 hours per week during the academic semester (Winter and Summer Term have the same number of contact hours but compressed in time).

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The Business Analysis Professional Major is comprised of the below units:
 
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Professional Major (16 units) in the Bachelor of Business (Business Analysis):
Business Analysis/eCommerce

Co-majors (8 units)
Students may choose a co-major from ANY of those offered by the Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale; from the Business, Communication and Social Science programs or from any discipline across the university, timetable permitting. See the Swinburne co-majors page for more information.

Business Co-majors (8 Units):
Accounting
Business Advertising
Business Public Relations
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Business
Management
Marketing
Tourism Management

Communication Co-majors (8 Units):
Media Communication
Public Relations

Social Science Co-majors (8 Units):
Media Studies
Public Relations and Society
Sociology

Other Co-majors (8 Units):
External Studies

Minors (4 units)
Students may choose a minor from ANY of those offered by the Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale, from the Business, Communication and Social Science programs or from any discipline across the university, timetable permitting. See the Swinburne minors page for more information.

Business Minors (8 units):
Accounting
Public Relations

Social Science Minors (4 units):
Applied Statistics

Other minors (4 units):
Electives Plus
External Studies

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Swinburne Abroad provides students with an international learning experience as part of their degree. Students can receive credit for their overseas studies by undertaking an external studies co-major or minor allowing students to study up to one year full time overseas and not extend the time to complete their Swinburne program.

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Graduates may find employment as:
  • Business support analyst
  • Technology consultant
  • Risk analyst
With additional work experience, graduates may progress to:
  • Change manager
  • Project manager
  • Industry sales manager

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 575 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 232 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 90 with no band less than 22.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.

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Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarships Page for details.

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