Bachelor of Business - International (BS08)

Course information

The Bachelor of Business – International requires you to spend a year studying in another cultural living and learning environment. You will be prepared to receive the most out of your offshore experience and we will evaluate if you are performing academically well enough to handle the different environment. The following are special conditions relevant to this degree.

Consistent with QUT's exchange policy, you will need to maintain a minimum GPA of 4.5. In addition, you must maintain a full-time study load during your international study year, equivalent to 96 credit points.  

If your GPA falls below 4.5, you will need to seek advice from the QUT Business School Support Team. If you are unable to continue in the Bachelor of Business – International due to a low GPA, or because of change in personal circumstances, you will have the option of transferring all valid completed credit to the BS05 Bachelor of Business program.

Year 1
This year is designed to give you an introduction to the core knowledge sets in business and begin your program of study in your chosen discipline area. You will study a mix of core units and the introductory units in your major of choice. If you are uncertain about which major you would like to study, you can choose primarily first year core units to get a taste of a variety of business disciplines.

Year 2
Year two is an important year in the Bachelor of Business – International. It is the year in which you will choose your preferred international study option and destination. You will make subject choices that suit this option and complete your exchange application. Please note: your chosen destination will depend upon your meeting certain conditions (see special conditions).

While you continue to study business core units, you will also increase the level of study in your chosen major. If you are interested in undertaking a second degree as your international study option, there may be subjects you are required to study to meet the conditions of the institution who will be hosting your second degree. Please contact the Faculty of Business and Law Student Suport Team or HiQ: askqut@qut.edu.au if you require information or assistance regarding requisite requirements.

Year 3
Depending on whether you commence in February or July, you will spend all or just part of year 3 offshore. For students commencing in February, you will begin your overseas study halfway through year three (August – October depending on where you go to study).

In the first half of year three you will complete additional major studies, other units required for your international study option, and a special core unit 'Bridging Cultures – International'. This unit of study will prepare you for your year offshore, and help you develop ways to assimilate and evaluate the overseas experience. Assessment will include undertaking intercultural evaluations at different points both before and after your offshore experience to allow you to see how you have changed over that time.

The second half of year three will be spent undertaking studies at your host institution. Depending on your choice of international study option, these subjects may be set (second degree) or completely elective (free exchange option).

Year 4
In year 4 you will complete your offshore studies. This will include the final component of the intercultural assessment, at the conclusion of which you will be provided with feedback on the development of your intercultural awareness and thinking. You then return to QUT to complete the final component of your QUT degree.

The final semester at QUT will include the capstone unit in your chosen major which is designed to integrate your knowledge and skill development and allow you to apply that to a real-world situation.

Study areas

QUT has agreements with the major partner schools involved in the Bachelor of Business – International to set aside study places for our students, however these are limited. Consequently, we cannot guarantee that every student will be assigned to their first study preference. You will let us know your preferred destination when you commence your degree, and will submit a final set of preferences one year prior to commencing the offshore study program. International study options are determined based on the number of places on offer at the partner institution, the number of applications at QUT, and, if necessary, academic performance. Where possible, QUT will try to ensure that every student gets their preferred study destination, but this cannot be guaranteed. However, every student who has the required GPA will be offered an alternative overseas study experience.

Designated units

AMB390 Bridging Cultures - International is a compulsory unit in BS08. To enrol, students must have submitted an application for exchange, have completed 144 credit points of study and have a GPA of 4.5.  This unit must be studied in the semester immediately preceding exchange. 

Study costs

Domestic students may need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

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