Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Social Science
Summary The Bachelor of Business will introduce you to a broad range of foundation and future-focused business units that will equip you for the jobs of tomorrow in a wide range of industries. In addition, you’ll develop a valuable set of employability skills – leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving, communication,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Bachelor of Business will introduce you to a broad range of foundation and future-focused business units that will equip you for the jobs of tomorrow in a wide range of industries. In addition, you’ll develop a valuable set of employability skills – leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving, communication, teamwork, and sustainable and ethical thinking – which are highly sought-after in today’s rapidly evolving global business landscape. The Bachelor of Social Science will help you gain insights into the science of people, places and social problems. With the skills you’ll develop in social research and applied social science, you’ll be prepared to make valuable contributions to some of the world’s biggest issues.
Key features
Undertake projects based on real-world scenarios
Complete authentic assessments that progressively build on course material to develop the business acumen employers want. Study how sustainability is influencing business decision-making
Learn how sustainability concerns are impacting business via a dedicated unit in second year and a capstone project in third year. Combine your learning with practical and professional experience
Undertake an internship with one of our research partners and get on-the-job training and the chance to work on a research project. Acquire the knowledge and skills employers want
Study a degree co-designed by government departments, community groups, activist organisations and trade unions.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Academic
Administration manager
Advocate or lobbyist
Brand manager
Business development manager
Business strategist
Change agent or manager
Criminal justice and corrections consultant
Development assessor
Entrepreneur
Journalist
Management consultant
Market or social researcher
Market researcher
Marketing consultant
Policy analyst
Private sector consultant
Public or community sector manager
Recruitment consultant
Youth worker
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Businesses and corporations
Charitable organisations
Community service providers
Consulting firms
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Human resource consultancies
Humanitarian aid, health and development agencies
Management consulting firms
Marketing and public relations firms
Media, creative or communications agencies
Multinational corporations
NGOs
Private and public-sector organisations
Recruitment agencies
Research institutes
Speech technology research companies
Start-ups
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
