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International recognition, Employability,

Career development, International

www.qut.edu.au/business

The only Australian Business School awarded triple

international accreditation. Real evidence we deliver highest

quality international standards of business education.

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About the QUT Business School

FAST FAcTS

• 9500 students • 2400 international students • 60 nationalities • More than 45 study

programs • 60 international partner universities • International Double Master degrees • Research that is international in quality and scope • Educating business professionals since 1949

QUT Business School is the first Australian business school to earn triple international accreditation. We are the only Australian business school to hold this prestigious recognition.

In the globalised world of business you need a solid foundation in business principles along with the flexibility to pursue studies in multiple areas. Through our staff, research and international study arrangements, we have strong connections around the world, ensuring you gain a real international perspective throughout your study.

QUT Business School programs are professionally focused, innovative and collaborative, preparing you for professional life with a strong combination of theory and practice. Our extensive links with industry and professional bodies provide programs that are practical and relevant – meeting the needs of both students and employers.

Through our support and extra-curricula programs we work together with you to ensure your academic and career development.

We take pride in the quality of our teaching, research and corporate education programs. As a student in our QUT Business School, you will receive an educational experience that will provide you with a first-class foundation for your future – whatever direction and wherever that may be.

Professor Peter Little

Executive Dean of Business

Our location

Brisbane, known as Australia’s new world city, is Australia’s third largest and fastest growing city, a place renowned for its active and affordable lifestyle.

With a subtropical climate, friendly people, modern shopping centres, pedestrian malls, upmarket commercial precincts, and more than 1000 parks and gardens, Brisbane is an active and green city.

From Brisbane you can explore the beauty and wonder of Queensland including the world-famous beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Experience the many islands right on Brisbane’s doorstep, visit beautiful vineyards and orchards, lush gardens and national parks which are all close by. To find out more about living in Brisbane visit

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International Accreditation

• This prestigious triple crown is held by less than one percent of business schools worldwide. • These accreditations provide real

evidence that our programs are comparable with the best in the world.

• Your qualification will be recognised wherever you work globally.

Employability

• Employers recognise QUT Business graduates for their real-world knowledge, on-the-job flexibility and a broad commercial understanding. • QUT is a 5 Star University for

graduate outcomes (Good Universities Guide 2011).

• Our applied focus prepares you for the real world with skills ready for use in the workplace.

• With strong industry and community links, we meet the needs and expectations of employers providing opportunties for work-intergrated learning and networking.

Real-world approach

• Ourflexible course choices and business connections enable you to develop your abilities to best suit your career goals. • We are committed to developing global

business professionals by offering real-world business courses that have been designed with the needs of industry and the business community in mind. • In the ever-changing world of business

you need to be up to date with the latest industry thinking. Our courses are designed to provide you with a solid foundation in business priciples and include a balance of theory, applied know-how and real-world projects.

Professional recognition By choosing appropriate units within your coursework majors, you will meet the academic components or be eligible for membership of professional organisations. For more detailed information please refer to individual course information on our website

www.qut.edu.au/business/courses.

QUT Business

More than just a degree

Student Support

East-West Centre: Designed to celebrate and acknowledge our diversity and to enhance your student life at QUT. Participate in cross-cultural activities, social outings, and language exchange.

Student clubs and groups:

Provide opportunities to socialise, network and participate in activities with fellow students.

Student Learning Advisors:

Current Business students provide advice and help you succeed in your study.

Language and Learning Advisors:

Offer a range of services for students whose first language is not English.

International Office: Assists Business students with admission, credit transfer, enrolment,

administrative and teaching support.

Business Advantage Program Open your mind, challenge

yourself and enrich your studies by participating in a series of free professional development modules. Expand your social and professional networks. Modules are moderated by industry professionals and cover topics such as career planning, public speaking, leadership, teamwork and community engagement.

www.qut.edu.au/business/courses-and-study/business-advantage

Developing business students as global citizens, as leaders in the community and as competent professionals.

International Opportunities Challenge yourself against the best by undertaking a student exchange program or test your skills on an international level through International Business case competitions, or do an international double degree.

AnTOn IlchEnkO, RUSSIA

Master of Business (Professional Accountancy)

‘Beautiful parks, modern libraries and many other user friendly facilities make Brisbane a great place to study and learn.

It is well known that QUT offers high quality international standards of business education. It gives peace of mind to know that QUT has a Business School with triple international accreditation. I enjoy being a part of the university life.’

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EIlEEn hUI, Singapore

Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

‘I was attracted to the QUT Business School because of the practicality of the courses, the strong industry focus and the ample opportunities to undertake real-world assignments. It is the teamwork opportunities and the challenging hands-on projects that have enhanced my critical thinking and communication skills and allowed me to put knowledge into practice.

I am involved in East-West – a club bringing people from various backgrounds together – and have had the opportunity to undertake an exchange program in Korea. I enjoy the inclusion and multiculturalism at QUT as it allows me to be exposed to interesting people, perspectives and practices.’

Degree plus Honours. Expand your knowledge of research methods and techniques while developing specialist knowledge of your subject.

Entry Requirements: Minimum academic requirements must be met to gain admission to QUT courses. These requirements can be found at www.qut. edu.au/international/applying. English language proficiency IELTS 6.5(6.0)

Bachelor of Business (BS05)

Duration: 3 years full-time

With a flexible course structure, this degree will provide you with the core business skills and discipline-based expertise to suit your own needs and career aspirations. Expand your degree

Double Degree (four to five-year options) Combine your business degree with study in another area of interest.

Undergraduate courses

Your degree Your 24-unit business degree is made up of three distinct parts:

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Core foundation units – Eight common core units, giving you an introduction to the principles of business. These are typically completed within the first three semesters.

Faculty core (eight units)

plus

2

Primary major – Your major is your main area of study for what you aspire to become professionally. Each primary major is made up of eight units and there are nine majors to choose from.

Primary major (eight units)

Plus complementary study comprising one of the following options

3

Complementary study – This is where you make the degree your own. After choosing your primary major you can tailor your degree to best match your career goals.

Second major (six units)

Minor, or extension (four units)

Eight optional units

plus or plus or

Two optional units Second minor, or four _{optional units} Explaining your options

Second major (six units) – a concentration in another area of business.

Extension (four units) – gain further insights and depth in your primary area of study.

Minor (four units each; you can choose up to two minors) – widen your focus and expand your knowledge.

Optional units (up to eight units) – the opportunities are endless to take on new challenges, whether in business or across other disciplines.

QUT’s Bachelor of Business combines theory and practice, equipping you to enter the workplace with confidence.

University Diploma in Business (BS40) Duration: 2 semesters full-time

Study Areas

• Accounting • Advertising • Economics • Finance

• Human Resource Management • International Business • Management • Marketing • Public Relations

Your pathway to second year of the QUT Bachelor of Business. Available for academically qualified students who do not meet the English language requirements for direct entry

into the Bachelor of Business program. This program is equivalent to two semesters of the Bachelor of Business degree.

Study six core units as well as two English language units. Successful completion of

this program allows direct entry to the second year of the Bachelor of Business degree.

English Requirements: IELTS 5.5 (with sub-scores of at least 5.0).

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Postgraduate courses

Postgraduate programs are designed to improve your professional knowledge and help you take the next step in your career.

Study Areas

• Professional Accounting • Accounting • Applied Finance • Strategic Advertising • Integrated Marketing Communication • Marketing • Public Relations • Human Resource Management • International Business • Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies Master of Business (BS16)

Duration: 3 semesters full-time

Opportunity to develop depth of expertise in one of 10 study areas.

Build on knowledge from previous studies or change career direction into a range of business professions, even if you have not studied business before. This program is open to students who have a degree in any field. Students with matching bachelor and master majors may be able to complete their course in as little as one year (not available to pathway students).

Master of Business/Master of Business (BS18)

A double degree program provides you with the opportunity to qualify as a specialist in two areas of business and earn two masters degrees in just two years. This course is available to students with prior relevant studies.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) (GS75)

Duration: 3 semesters full–time

The QUT MBA develops your executive leadership and decision-making skills relating to the full breadth of a business organisation, operating in a complex world. Options are available to include elective units in areas like leadership or entrepreneurship to extend your base discipline knowledge. Through flexible and innovative subjects, you will develop, along with your cohort peers, the skills essential to becoming a global business professional.

Entry Requirements:Minimum three years full-time appropriate prior work experience; Undergraduate degree (Australian equivalent) with GPA of 4.5 on the QUT 7 point scale; GMAT score at least 550; Two referee reports; English language proficiency IELTS 6.5(6.0).

Master of Business/Master of Business Administration (BS24)

You can attain two masters degrees in just two years by combining the breadth of general management knowledge and skills of an MBA with the specialist studies of the Master of Business.

Graduate Diploma in Business (Professional Accounting) (BS79)

If you are looking to change your career or enhance your options, this course provides you with a solid core in formal accounting qualifications and ensures you meet the core curriculum component of the academic requirements for membership of CPA Australia. For graduates from non-accounting disciplines.

MBA Rankings

• 5 star rating by the Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA). • Ranked top 4 in the Australian 2011 Financial Review BOSS MBA survey. Master of Business (Advanced) (BS17)

Opportunity to extend your Master of Business studies to suit your interests and professional requirements. It may include a research dissertation, further coursework or studies in another business discipline.

Graduate certificate in Business (BS39)

Duration: 1 semester full-time

This program is one-third of the Master of Business. Successful completion may allow articulation to the Master of Business program.

Entry Requirements:Undergraduate degree (Australian equivalent) with GPA of 4.0 on the QUT 7 point scale. Students entering the Master of Business (Accounting) major must have an appropriate accounting degree; English language proficiency IELTS 6.5 (6.0).

Available for academically qualified students who do not meet the language requirements for direct entry into the Master of Business program. Students undertake units from the Masters program concurrently with two

communication units before progressing to the next stage of their program. The communication units count as electives within your program.

The option is available for students in the following majors: Applied Finance, Integrated Marketing Communication,

International Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Advertising.

English Requirements: IELTS 6. 0 (with sub-scores of at least 5. 0) or successful completion of the QUT EAP or EAP Plus program.

Postgraduate Business Pathway

SEUnG hEE lEE, South korea

Master of Business (Professional Accounting and Applied

Finance), Double Degree

‘The QUT Business School is helping me reach my career goals by training me in practical and effective curriculum. There are lots of career workshops such as entering the job market, interview and resume skills. I can access computer labs anytime of the day or night. It is a very comfortable place to study. At the completion of my studies I hope to gain a position in the accounting or finance area.’

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Master of Business (Research) (BS92)

Gain skills in research methodology techniques and critical evaluation appropriate to your field of study through a specified program of research under academic supervision.

Doctor of Philosophy (Business) (IF49)

Duration: 3 years full-time

Be challenged to demonstrate academic rigour in a broad field of learning. You will be expected to make an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in the field. You will gain highly developed research and analytical skills, as well as depth of knowledge in your chosen field.

Bachelor of Business (honours) (BS63)

Expand your knowledge of research methods and techniques while developing specialist knowledge of your subject through an Honours degree.

Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (BS69)

Duration: 2 semesters full time

This course provides the basic research training for potential PhD candidates who do not possess the necessary research experience to gain entry into the PhD. It is offered as an alternative pathway, giving you the opportunity to pursue a research career.

Research Degrees

Join a community of internationally recognised researchers who will help you develop your skills and set you on the path to a research career.

SOnAM chOIDEn AnD PhUnTShO chODEn, Bhutan

Sonam, a PhD student and Phuntshao a Masters by Research student are

completing their research degrees within the QUT Business School. Their focus is on investigating their country’s commitment to counting national success in terms of its people’s happiness.

Sonam is focused on public policy in Bhutan and applying econometrics to examine Bhutan’s public policy and happiness outcomes. Phuntsho, based in the School of Economics and Finance, is researching the gender gap in household investment in education and health.

Our Business School is a hub of business research in Australia and we conduct leading business research that delivers real-world outcomes to inform business, industry, government and community. Bringing together academics and research students is an integral part of the QUT Business School’s vibrant research community.

Real-world research programs can give you the skills to solve important problems facing our world today and into the future.

As a QUT Business research student you will refine and develop your ability to undertake research and enhance your critical thinking skills. We aspire to have students at the forefront of new thinking, helping yourself, other academics and business professionals to make better decisions. Our dedicated research office will support you in your studies and you will also access opportunities to build your own networks with industry and leading research professionals. Our research is collaborative, multidisciplinary and with a global and commercial focus that meets the real-world needs of students, industry and the community.

Our research is coordinated through three research centres, two key research programs and through QUT Business school-based research projects.

Research areas include:

• Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Non Profit Studies

• National Centre for Econometric Research

• Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research

• Infrastructure Management Program • Services Innovation Research Program

Rating QUT Research

QUT was awarded above world standard ratings in the areas of Business and Management, and Applied Economics in the 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative. 88 per cent of QUT Business School Publications are in international journals.

Want more information?

For more information on research options and services available visit

www.qut.edu.au/research.

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International Outlook

Our global reputation is built on a commitment to internationalisation and the opportunities available to you during and after your study. Study in Brisbane and easily apply your skills in any country of the world.

The QUT Business School welcomes over 2400 international students, from more than 60 countries each year. We appreciate the diversity and encourage the interaction and benefits that arise from such a multicultural community. An extensive range of long-term partnerships with more than 60 leading universities around the world provide opportunities for student exchange, short-term study programs, international competitions and joint research activities. Our business degrees include

contemporary global issues and are developed in consultation with local and international business. Our academic staff come from around the globe and their diversity of interests and experiences create a rich learning and research environment.

Employers tell us that they are more likely to recruit individuals with a broad range of international experiences. It is our priority to encourage you to participate in international activities, extend your knowledge and challenge yourself.

Student Exchange or short-term study

Add another international aspect to your degree and consider student exchange or a short-term study program as part of your studies. Programs run from three weeks to six months, are credited towards your QUT degree and help give you a competitive advantage in the workplace.

International business competitions

We encourage and support students to put their skills and abilities to the test and compete in competitions with other universities around the world. Competitions for undergraduate and postgraduate students are available.

conferences and events

You will have access to attend domestic and international events. Attend research seminars or hear from international guest lecturers. Build your networks and industry contacts.

Duration:4 semesters*

Structure: 2 semesters at QUT

2 semesters* at EDHEC studying any of the following majors:

– Marketing Management – Entrepreneurship

– Arts, NGO and Philanthropy

– Strategy and Organization Consultancy – Legal and Taxation.

Eligibility:Available to Master of Business students studying any business major.

Graduate with:

QUT Master of Business–Advanced and EDHEC Master of Science.

* Can be reduced by one semester if you undertake a Marketing major at QUT and Marketing Management at EDHEC. You will be awarded the QUT Master of Business.

Duration: 3 semesters+

Structure:

2 semesters of study at QUT+ 1 semester of study at University of Maastricht

Eligibility: Available to Master of Business students studying Marketing or Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC).

Graduate with:

QUT Master of Business (Marketing or IMC) and the University of Maastricht Master of Science in International Business (Strategic Marketing). +_{Can be reduced by one semester if your}

undergraduate degree is in Marketing.

B U S I N E S S S C H O O L

School of Business and Economics

Want more information?

These programs require a special application process in addition to the normal QUT application. For further information on entry requirements, course structures, and application process, contact the QUT Business School International Office at

[email protected].

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International Double Masters

Graduate with two Masters degrees from triple internationally accredited institutions in the same time it would normally take you to get one.

Using exchange study, you complete part of your degree at one of two leading institutions in Europe, EDHEC Business School in France and University of Maastricht School of Business and Economics in the Netherlands. Through cross-crediting of your course content, you are able to obtain the full degrees from both institutions.

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QUT International

Queensland University of Technology 2 George Street, GPO Box 2434 Brisbane Queensland 4001 Australia

Phone +61 3 9627 4853 Fax +61 3 9627 4863 Australia Freecall 1800 181 848 Email [email protected] Visit www.qut.edu.au/international CRICOS No. 00213J

Entry requirements

Both minimum academic and English entry requirements must be met in order to gain admission to QUT courses. These requirements can be found at

www.qut.edu.au/international/applying

Pathway options

QUT International College offers English language and academic pathway programs to assist international students to meet the entry requirements for university degree programs as well as to improve English for personal, professional or academic purposes.

Talk to us to find out more or visit:

www.qut.edu.au/qutic

credit (Advanced Standing)

You may be able to claim credit for part of your course on the basis of completed or partially completed studies. To find out more about your eligibility, visit

www.qut.edu.au/credit

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available from the QUT Business School. Availability is determined by where you completed previous studies, and are usually awarded on the basis of academic merit. For full details:

www.bus.qut.edu.au/study/ scholarships

how to Apply

To apply for one of our programs please complete a QUT F Form and lodge it with QUT admissions or via your Education Agent. Certified copies of award certificates and academic transcripts, including English translations where necessary, must be provided with your application. Some applicants for some courses, such as MBA, must submit certified evidence of work experience with application. For more details on how to apply visit: