Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts

2025 Deakin University Handbook

Year	2025 course information
Award granted	Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Arts
Deakin course code	D330
Course version	1
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Law
Course Information	For students who commenced from 2020 to 2022
Campus	Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online. For students who commenced prior to 2023 only.
Duration	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS code	0100730 Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7
Students and Applicants to Geelong Waterfront Campus Travel between campuses will be required to complete this combined degree. The Bachelor of Business degree will be taught at Waterfront campus and the Bachelor of Arts degree will be taught at the Waurn Ponds Campus.
The final intake for this course version was 2022. Students should contact a Student Adviser in Student Central for course and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the handbook archive.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Want a career rich with diverse experiences? The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts combined degree helps you build transferable skills that will equip you for a wide range of career opportunities, now and in the future. Enjoy opportunities to explore your creativity and the freedom to study more of what interests you, with a huge range of business and arts specialisations to choose from.

By combining knowledge from both your specialisations, you can graduate with a unique skill set that sets you apart. For example, you can major in both digital media and journalism to develop dual expertise that is valued across all areas of business, media and marketing. Better still, you will gain plenty of practical experience that prepares you for the everyday challenges of business, including industry placements, work-integrated learning and overseas study tours.

If you are aspiring to become a leader in business, why not graduate with a set of complementary skills that boost your employability?

This course is perfect for students looking for a career in business, who also hope to switch between a variety of roles throughout their life. The business component of the degree trains you to think with an entrepreneurial mindset, developing the foundations of your business expertise. Study core units such as management, financial literacy, marketing fundamentals and the global economy, then tailor your degree to your interests and career goals by choosing from the following majors:

event management
organisational psychology
people management
project management
retail and supply chain management
business and digital communication
entrepreneurship and innovation
sustainability and development.

The flexibility doesn't stop there. Create a truly unique degree by choosing from a range of over 35 arts majors, from visual arts and public relations to journalism and photography. This level of customisation allows you to study the units that are important to you, and the diverse skills you develop open the door to a world of career opportunities.

Just as important as what you learn is how you learn it. Deakin Business School’s work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities allow you to apply the skills you learn in the classroom in industry settings. This practical experience is invaluable – there is no better way to prepare yourself for the everyday, practical challenges of modern businesses. The networks you create through WIL placements can be of significant benefit to your career. Be ready for your chosen industry by taking on a variety of other practical learning opportunities including:

mentoring
volunteering
consulting
internships.

You can also improve your global employability skills in teamwork and intercultural communication by gaining international experience across Asia, Europe or North America through overseas internships and study tours.

Indicative student workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, online interactions, or professional experiences for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Professional recognition

Deakin Business School is in the top 1% of business schools globally by holding both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious accreditations are awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement and innovation in their courses, ensuring our graduates are employable worldwide.

Depending on your arts specialisation, certain majors are accredited by relevant bodies. If you choose public relations, you’ll study subjects accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia. Our design-related units are also recognised by the Design Institute of Australia.

Career opportunities

Depending on your majors, you’ll have the practical experience needed to be successful as a:

business analyst

business operations, event, retail or project manager

journalist

marketing or media manager

photographer

policy developer

public relations practitioner

small business owner.

Participation requirements

Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Mandatory student checks

Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.

Alternative exits

Bachelor of Arts (A300)
Bachelor of Business (M325)

Course learning outcomes

	Bachelor of Arts (A300)	Bachelor of Busines (M325)
Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge in the Arts disciplines, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines or areas of practice.	Evaluate, analyse and apply business theory and practice for real world business problems
Communication	Demonstrate highly developed skills in oral, written and electronic communication and the ability to communicate research outcomes, and produce scholarly papers.	Communicate in a coherent manner using a variety of platforms for a range of purposes and audiences
Digital literacy	Research, analyse, synthesise and disseminate information using a range of appropriate technologies and resources in a rapidly-changing global environment.	Use a range of digitally based technologies to communicate and create solutions to business issues
Critical thinking	Use critical and analytical thinking and judgment in selecting and applying appropriate theories and methodologies to evaluate information and knowledge about society, culture and the arts.	Evaluate information, exercise and express sound judgement, ideas and reflection in relation to a range of business issues
Problem solving	Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems in the Humanities, Social Sciences and the Creative Arts, including cross-disciplinary approaches.	Create solutions to a diverse range of authentic business challenges and problems
Self-management	Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability for personal actions and a continued commitment to learning in personal, professional, and scholarly contexts.	Manage independent work and study, reflect on own performance, take personal responsibility for actions, and plan for future development needs
Teamwork	Work and learn collaboratively with colleagues, other professionals and members of the wider community.	Interact and collaborate with others from a range of disciplines and backgrounds
Global citizenship	Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues, cultural diversity, and social responsibility when engaging in scholarship and professional roles in the local, national or international community.	Engage and apply business knowledge in different environments and contexts reflecting social, sustainability, ethical, economic and global perspectives

Course rules

To complete the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts students must pass 32 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:

DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period

16 credit points from the Bachelor of Business:
- 8 credit points of core (foundation) units: MAA104, MAE203, MIS203, MMK101, MMM132, MMM267, plus 2 Personal Skills units - MMM111 and MMM311
- 1 major (8 credit points)

16 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts
- 2 major (16 credit points)
  OR
- 1 major (8 credit points)
- 1 minor (4 credit points)
- The remaining credit point(s) may be used to undertake additional elective units chosen from the Bachelor of Arts which may comprise of a minor sequence (4 credit points)
- a minimum of 4 credit points of Faculty of Arts units at level 3
course requirements for both the Bachelor of Business (M325) and Bachelor of Arts (A300) must be satisfied

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University's vocabulary.

Course structure

Compulsory zero credit point unit

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

DAI001

Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin

Core units

MAA104

Financial Literacy

MAE203

The Global Economy

MIS203

Managing Information in the Digital Age

MMK101

Marketing Fundamentals

MMM132

Management

MMM267

Business Logistics

Plus 2 Personal Skills units

MMM111

Managing Self and Others

MMM311

Global Mindset and Citizenship

Arts Course Electives

Students must complete one approved Arts major of 8 credit points selected from A300 Bachelor of Arts Major/Minor listing. The remaining credit points may be used to undertake another Bachelor of Arts major, or a Bachelor of Arts minor and elective units chosen from the Bachelor of Arts.

Majors

Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.

All students in the Bachelor of Business are required to complete one major sequence chosen from the following:

Bachelor of Arts:

A major or minor sequence is a group of units in a particular area of study taken over the three levels of your course. Each unit is usually worth 1 credit point.

A major sequence is made up of 8 credit points, and a minor sequence is made of 4 credit points.

Please check the rules of each major and minor sequence to see which units you need to complete to achieve the required credit points.

Students enrolled in other courses and faculties may take an Arts major sequence
(8 credit points), minor sequence (4 credit points) or individual electives from these discipline areas, subject to meeting the prerequisites.

All students who intend to complete more than one major sequence in the Creative Arts (Dance, Drama, Photography, Visual Arts) should contact Student Central to complete a course map.

Majors and minors below available to continuing students only.

Area of Study	Type of sequence	Availability
Advertising	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Anthropology	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Arabic Waurn Ponds (Geelong) only available to students who commenced prior to 2022	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)*, Online
Buddhist Studies Only available to students who commenced prior to 2021	Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Chinese	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Criminology	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Dance	Minor	Burwood (Melbourne)
Design	Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)
Digital Media	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Drama	Minor	Burwood (Melbourne)
Education	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Online
English - Children's Literature Previously titled Children's Literature	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
English - Creative Writing Previously titled Creative Writing	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
English - Literature Previously titled Literary Studies	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Film, Television and Animation Major only available to students who commenced prior to 2020	Minor	Burwood (Melbourne)
Gender and Sexuality Studies	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Geography and Society Only available to students who commenced prior to 2022	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
History	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Indigenous Studies	Minor	Online
Indonesian	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
International Relations	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Islamic Studies Only available to students who commenced prior to 2021	Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Journalism	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Language and Culture Studies Only available to students who commenced prior to 2022	Major	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Media Studies	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Middle East Studies Only available to students who commenced in or prior to Trimester 1 2023	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Philosophy	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Photography Major and Waterfront (Geelong) only available to students who commenced prior to 2022	Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*
Politics and Policy Studies	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Professional Experience and Practice	Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Public Relations	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Religious Studies	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Sociology	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Sport and Society	Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Spanish	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Sustainability & Society Only available to students who commenced prior to 2022	Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Visual Arts Waterfront (Geelong) only available to students who commenced prior to 2022	Major and Minor	Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*

Other course information

Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

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