International First Year Diploma - Business (X1B) (0100203) + Bachelor of Business - Management (B3A) (002346B)

Program Description International First Year Diploma - Business (X1B) (0100203): The University of Tasmania International First Year Diploma – Business program has been developed to meet the needs of students who are academically capable of undertaking undergraduate study at university but require extra Academic English language support in their first year. Students will also benefit from a targeted introduction to academic, cultural, social and practical aspects of study at the University of Tasmania which may differ from the diverse international backgrounds they come from.

Learning Outcomes: • To demonstrate a coherent understanding of a discipline’s first year undergraduate level through identifying, describing and explaining foundational theories, concepts, principles, models and processes. • To critically apply this understanding to routine and relevant problems and settings and to make subsequent interpretations and recommendations. • To demonstrate intellectual independence, impartiality and sound judgement within general academic and specific disciplinary ethical and legal frameworks. • To effectively communicate ideas and findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences in written and oral formats using appropriate conventions and logical development supported with evidence and research.

Bachelor of Business - Management (B3A):

Studying a degree in Business will give students the knowledge and skills to take their passion and develop it into a career. Students can use the University of Tasmania’s connections with local industry to get a real-world advantage during their studies.

Students who want to get into the workforce or want a balanced study load to fit around other commitments, the University of Tasmania has an option to suit their lifestyle: • Get hands-on experience with corporate internships, guest lectures from local business leaders, and current case studies from businesses in Tasmania and around the world. • Fast-track their studies and complete in two years with the University of Tasmania’s accelerated study mode. • Gain a qualification recognised by all the major professional bodies in business and economics. • Learn from the best with industry experts and teaching staff recognised as international leaders in their field. • Access real-time financial data systems used by global business and financial professionals.

The Bachelor of Business is an accredited course of study. The aim is to enable students to critically apply routine discipline knowledge, while understanding the theoretical underpinnings, and to clearly communicate discipline advice and ideas. Students develop skills in problem solving and decision making for straight forward situations in practice, using social, ethical, economic, regulatory, and global perspectives. Bachelor of Business graduates will be able to contribute to their profession and to society within a culture of independent lifelong learning. The Bachelor of Business provides the opportunity for graduates to acquire an understanding of business and to develop a coherent body of knowledge in various majors, which will allow them to meet the entry requirements necessary for associate membership of the relevant professional bodies.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business will be able to: • Acquire and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills related to business and organisations (Discipline Knowledge). • Communicate information effectively in written and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders (Communication Skills). • Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and evaluation of complex business problems and draw logical conclusions (Critical Skills). • Work both independently and collaboratively to achieve agreed team outcomes (Teamwork).

All businesses, from large corporations to start-ups, need good managers to succeed. Students will learn how to lead a modern business and manage people effectively in the workplace.