Subjects overview
This program can be completed in 3 years (6 semesters)
This program is only available to international students. Your preference is currently set to domestic.
This program is only available to international students. Your preference is currently set to domestic.
Core Curriculum
Students must complete three (3) subjects plus the Beyond Bond Program.
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CORE11-011: Critical Thinking and Communication (10CP)
In this subject, students will be introduced to critical thinking and clear expression. They will evaluate arguments, identify assumptions, judge patterns of inference, and recognise and apply various methods of reasoning. Students will learn how to clarify and visually represent their thinking to make better decisions, evaluate and use evidence, and communicate more effectively in their writing and speaking. Using these skills, students will structure and write an academic essay and deliver an oral presentation.
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CORE11-012: Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (10CP)
Integrity, and the courage and capability to act on one’s sense of responsibility, are key components of a thriving life. Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse fosters students’ lifelong commitment to responsible discourse and action in all spheres of human interaction, recognising the global aspect to contemporary citizenship. Students explore the complex relationship between character, responsible action, and creative critical thinking, learning how to reflect on and articulate their unique sense of global citizenship and responsibility. By accentuating the importance of justification and articulation of the reasons for our actions, students exercise their critical, communicative, and cooperative capabilities so that they can thrive with integrity in the multiple contexts of action they will face as private, civic, professional, and global citizens.
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CORE11-013: Collaboration for Global Change (10CP)
In today's work and study environments, individuals often encounter complex, open-ended problems that necessitate collaboration in both physical and virtual realms and across sectors and specialisations. In Collaboration for Global Change, students engage collaboratively to craft genuine solutions for global issues. In this context, students link their endeavours to specific sustainable development goals, thus positioning their actions as contributions to global citizenship. As they learn to defend their ideas and perspectives, students apply critical thinking, design thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills within a problem-based learning environment. This comprehensive approach equips them with the necessary skills and mindset to excel in future work, academic pursuits, and global initiatives.
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Beyond Bond Program
To keep up with the ever-changing work landscape, we aim to help our students future-proof their careers by developing broader employability skills that are actively sought out by employers. Unique to our University, Beyond Bond is a compulsory professional development program with a practical, activity-based approach that is integrated into all undergraduate degrees.
Required Subjects
Students must complete the following one hundred and twenty credit points (120CP) of subjects.
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ACCT11-100: Accounting Principles (10CP)
This subject provides a broad and important foundation in key accounting concepts, tools, and processes of the discipline. Students will learn to apply fundamental accounting concepts and procedures to prepare and interpret basic financial statements for different types of business entities. Both manual and computerised accounting systems are used to demonstrate the accounting process. Users of financial information and the decisions they make based on accounting information are considered throughout the subject.
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BUSN12-201: Event Management (10CP)
This subject provides an overview of the event management process in a variety of contexts. Specifically, students will learn to plan, organise, implement and evaluate events while managing time, budget and relevant risk factors. Students will also explore the relevance of project management, human resource management (including volunteers), meeting procedures, report writing, submission preparation, legal considerations and team cohesion to the creation of successful events. Throughout the semester, students will work in small teams to apply what they are learning to design and run an actual event.
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HRTM12-201: International Food and Beverage Management (10CP)
International Food and Beverage Management introduces students to the food production and service processes and challenges associated with managing food and beverage outlets. The role of food and beverage within the international accommodation industry is considered and a variety of different types of food and beverage outlets are considered. The subject equips students with knowledge about menu planning and design; service systems and processes; inventory management and purchasing procedures; as well as the importance of careful cost control strategies.
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HRTM12-203: Accommodation Management (10CP)
Accommodation Management is an introductory hotel management subject which provides an in-depth understanding of critical guest service functions associated with the ‘rooms’ inventory of an accommodation business. You will learn how service quality and service recovery principles underpin all facets of accommodation management from guest reservations to arrival, housekeeping and maintenance services, guest safety and security, through to guest departure. The interactions between the rooms related departments of an accommodation business are explored with respect to their impact on guest service. Students will also develop practical skills required to work in an accommodation business by undertaking training in a leading hotel property management system, Micros OPERA.
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HRTM12-204: Contemporary Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Management (10CP)
Managers in tourism and hospitality organisations need to have a wide range of skills and knowledge to successfully navigate in competitive and dynamic international markets. They must be adept at managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders including business owners, brand or chain managers, staff, customers, suppliers and government agencies. In this subject, you will learn about the key challenges, innovations and issues shaping tourism and hospitality now and in the future and develop skills and knowledge that could lead to a successful international management career in these industries.
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HRTM12-205: Revenue Management (10CP)
Revenue Management is used in service organisations to enable prices to be set strategically; optimise the management of inventory; and sell more strategically to maximise revenue and profitability. An understanding of revenue management practices will enable students to apply data-based decision making to answer important questions such as what to sell, when to sell, whom to sell to and at what prices. Students will learn about the role of revenue management specifically in the hotel and tourism industries and discover how this role interacts with, and is influenced by, other departments within an organisation to optimise revenue outcomes. Students will put their skills in revenue management into practice as they work in teams to manage a simulated hotel using the Hotel Operations, Tactics and Strategy (HOTS) system. They will implement revenue management and other operational decisions as they aim to meet their goals to improve the performance of the hotel.
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HRTM12-212: Workplace Health and Safety (10CP)
Working in a management position anywhere in the world involves a duty of care to provide a safe environment for workers and customers. In Australia, this responsibility is constituted in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, with most developed countries having similar legislation. In this subject, you will learn about the types of health and safety risks found in hospitality, sport, tourism and other service sector environments and about management responsibilities in relation to risks in the workplace. You will learn about the international standard for risk management (ISO 31000) and will apply the principles and process embodied in ISO 31000 to a variety of real-world business cases.
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HRTM12-220: Sustainable Tourism and Indigenous Culture (10CP)
This subject is designed to introduce you to the concepts associated with sustainability, stakeholder involvement, and indigenous culture interpretation in a tourism context. Key issues relating to the environmental, cultural and ethical issues involved in tourism development, the packaging of tourism products, the use of tourism resources and changing consumer preferences, are explored in the context of the overall tourism system. Theoretical knowledge and concepts will be brought to life through case studies, guest speakers, case studies and other experiential activities.
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LAWS10-210: Enterprise Law (10CP)
This subject is an introductory level examination of the law regulating enterprises in Australia today. Students will develop a foundational understanding of the Australian legal system and the laws associated with starting, financing, managing, and closing an enterprise. They will also cultivate the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond appropriately to legal problems, including those involving causing harm, making and enforcing deals, dealing with consumers and competitors, and protecting IP.
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MGMT13-305: Human Resource Management (10CP)
Human Resource Management (HRM) is an integral part of your future career as a manager in any organisation. Nearly all managers are involved in forecasting staffing needs in their departments, recruiting and selecting new employees, training and developing these employees, appraising and nurturing their performance, and motivating them through pay and rewards. These activities must effectively support the organisation’s strategic goals and also be legal, fair and consistent. This intermediate level subject will develop your understanding and hands-on skills related to HRM. Knowing about HRM will also help when you are looking for a job or working in a non-managerial role since everyone is affected by their organisation’s human resource practices. While the focus of this subject is on what all managers need to know about HRM, it also provides the foundation step toward a career specialising in HRM.
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MGMT13-328: Strategic Management (10CP)
Strategic management involves the formulation and implementation of value-generating activities. In this subject, you will learn fundamental aspects of environmental, competitive and internal analysis that will help you understand key determinants of firm success. You will also develop a critical perspective on the significance and interrelated nature of the ‘process’, ‘context’ and ‘content’ of strategy and the importance of ethical decision-making in determining action and planning implementation. Consideration of an organisation’s strategic outlook and capabilities will help you integrate knowledge from other disciplines and help you develop a comprehensive and holistic understanding of organisational success.
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MKTG11-100: Marketing Fundamentals (10CP)
Marketing is the art and science of understanding and satisfying customer needs by creating value for both the customer and the marketer. Facilitating these exchanges requires several interrelated processes and activities including market research, market segmentation, product, pricing, promotional strategies and distribution. In this introductory subject, you will explore the various theories and frameworks of marketing and learn to apply them to marketing phenomena around you.
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Hotel and Tourism Management Option
Students must choose twenty credit points (20CP) from the following Hotel and Tourism Management Option:
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HRTM11-100: Wine Studies (10CP)
Wine is a major agricultural export for Australia and an important industry for the country’s economy. At an industry level, students will be introduced to the history and evolution of this exciting industry and the laws, policies and agreements that affect its production and distribution worldwide. At the product level, students will study the winemaking process and learn to distinguish among different types of viticultural sites to identify those best suited to premium wine production. The contribution that wine inventories make to hotel and restaurant profitability is also considered. A major component of this subject is a professional wine tasting program, which provides hands-on experience in evaluating a broad range of grape varieties and explores the relationship between wines with food.
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HRTM12-206: Tourism Analysis and Evaluation (10CP)
Operators, investors, and government authorities increasingly rely on research data to inform decisions that aim to maximise financial returns as well as social and economic benefits of tourism-related projects. In this subject, students will learn about relevant tourism databases and develop skills in collecting, analysing, and reporting data in formats that are accessible to various tourism stakeholder groups. They will develop skills that are important in tourism and hospitality operations and related government departments, where managers need to be able to read, analyse and interpret data in order to make informed decisions and communicate results to stakeholders.
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HRTM12-214: Adventure Tourism (10CP)
This subject introduces students to adventure and activity tourism as a significant sector of the leisure and tourism industries. Key issues relating to the historical development of tourism, the rise of adventure tourism, communication, motivation, adventure destinations and environments and ethical issues are examined to develop a contextual understanding of the adventure tourism industry. Throughout the subject, there is a focus on the leadership and group dynamics involved in adventure activities. Experiential learning opportunities are offered during this subject, including several field trips where students apply theories in a practical situation.
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Practical Experience Option
Students must choose ten credit points (10CP) from the following subjects. BUSN13-700 Business Internship A (OR) BUSN13-620 Individual Study in Business. NOTE A Business Internship requires a minimum GPA of 2. Students who do not have the required GPA must take BUSN13-620.
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BUSN13-620: Individual Study in Business (10CP)
Individual Study in Business is an elective subject in undergraduate programs offered by the Bond Business School. Students must complete an independent research paper on an agreed topic, supervised by a Bond Business School academic staff member. Enrolment is by application only and Faculty approval is required.
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BUSN13-700: Business Internship A (10CP)
The purpose of the Internship subject is to provide students with opportunity to demonstrate the application of conceptual knowledge to the real world via industry placement in their selected field. This allows high achieving students to integrate their theoretical and conceptual knowledge with the skills and problem solving techniques required in the work place. Other outcomes include the acquisition of knowledge, research skills and the attitudes of business professionals, the ability to think independently, grow in originality, creativity, initiative, curiosity, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness, the ability to communicate ideas, an understanding of theory and procedures; knowledge of pertinent literature; and adeptness in the workplace. This subject provides a valuable transition between university and the work place. Guidelines have been developed to increase understanding of the subject and these can be obtained from the Student and Industry Placement Coordinator within the Career Development Centre.
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General Electives
Students must choose sixty credit points (60CP) of undergraduate subjects from across the University.
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University Undergraduate Electives
Students may choose from all Undergraduate subjects across the University that are available as general electives.
Optional Major
Students are encouraged to undertake an optional Major. This will replace sixty credit points (60CP) of elective subjects.
Optional Minor
Students are encouraged to undertake an optional Minor (40CP). This will replace four (4) of these elective subjects.
Opportunities
Students may take advantage of the following opportunities.
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Undergraduate Opportunities
Students may have the opportunity to participate in an international study tour experience or internship as a general elective. Those interested should consult with an Enrolment Officer in Student Assist for guidance and to check eligibility requirements (e.g., GPA, language proficiency, prerequisites). Students should make informed decisions and ensure their chosen international experience or internship aligns with their academic and personal goals.
Participating in such an opportunity may involve additional costs, which may vary depending on the opportunity's location, duration, and nature. Students are responsible for all associated expenses, including travel, accommodation, visa fees, insurance, and any program or placement fees that may be applicable.
Opportunities
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Study plan
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