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BUSINESS SCHOOL

CREATING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Undergraduate Studies in Business

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“The course structure facilitates a deep level of understanding in a way that continually peaks my interest and curiosity, which is the best form of learning for me.”

Ayush KapoorAccounting & Finance

“The UWA Business School has provided an all-encompassing learning experience. It has given me the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills and expand my networks through involvement in student societies such as the Finance Association of Western Australia.”

Georgia DennyFinance

“My first year at UWA has been filled with excitement, learning and building my networks with professionals. The lecturers are dedicated, the grounds are beautiful, and it is a very relaxing campus. The networking opportunities are great!”

Sarah Eardley-WilmotAccounting

“A Commerce degree from UWA has allowed me to gain opportunities in exciting locations such as San Francisco. Having the opportunity to get involved with student clubs has really enriched my experience and provided an extra avenue to further my knowledge and build networks.”

Michael NgFinance

ContentsAchieve with UWA 03UWA Business School 04Choosing your study pathway in business 06Experience more: Life as a business student 08Business majors Accounting 14 Business Law 15 Economics 16 Finance 18 Human Resource Management 20 Management 21 Marketing 22 Work and Employment Relations 23Meet our students and graduates 24Further study 26Admission 27Contact us 27

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UWA Business School

As one of the premier business schools in the Asia-Pacific region, the UWA Business School works closely with leading companies, a network of individuals and graduates, and the broader business community.

The UWA Business School’s partners provie guest lecturers, case studies, mentoring, and a suite of scholarships and prizes, all designed to support our students as they achieve at the highest level. Further, our connections with industry allow you to engage with potential

employers and ensure our teaching is always informed by practical, industry-relevant expertise.

A global degreeA degree from the UWA Business School is your passport to the world. We are the only business school in Western Australia, and one of only seven institutions in Australia, to be accredited by both the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

These are leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America, meaning that employers around the world recognise the quality of a UWA degree in business.

For further information, visit business.uwa.edu.au

The University of Western Australia’s Business School has a proud history of excellence in teaching, learning and research.

Our corporate partners

UWA’s undergraduate students consistently perform above both the state and national averages in graduate employment rates and graduate salaries. The 2014 edition of the Good Universities Guide – the foremost non-government ranking of Australian universities – rates UWA equal first in Australia on key performance measures, giving UWA five-star ratings for graduate outcomes, graduate starting salaries, student demand, getting a full-time job, research intensivity and research grants.

Choosing to study business at The University of Western Australia is the first step towards a successful career. Established in 1911, UWA has shaped the future of over 100,000 graduates to date and continues to attract some of the highest quality undergraduate students of any university in Australia.

The University is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) network, which comprises Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, as well as a member of the World Universities Network and a founding member of the Matariki Network of Universities.

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The UWA Business School offers majors in all the traditional areas of business and economics. You can choose to study:Ì� AccountingÌ� Business Law Ì� Economics

(single or double major) Ì� FinanceÌ� Human Resource ManagementÌ� ManagementÌ� MarketingÌ� Work and Employment

Relations

These majors can be studied as a degree-specific major within the Bachelor of Commerce, or as a second major within any of the University’s undergraduate degrees – which include the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Design, and Science. Each of these degrees can be completed in three years of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study.

All majors in business can also be studied as either a degree-specific major or a second major within the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), a four-year full-time degree (or equivalent in part-time study) with a strong research emphasis.

Students nominating a business major as their degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) will also complete four complementary units designed to provide additional knowledge and expertise in particular areas of business.

For full course details, see UWA’s Undergraduate Course Guide or visit studyat.uwa.edu.au

Please note:Business Law is taught through the

Faculty of Law Economics (double major) is only

available within the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) and cannot be combined with a second major

Work and Employment Relations is only available as a degree-specific major within the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). It is available as a second major within any of UWA’s five undergraduate degrees.

Choosing your study pathway in businessUWA gives you the flexibility to study either one or two majors within any of the University’s undergraduate degrees.

Tailor your degree to suit your interestsCombine a business major with a major in arts, science or design—or with a second major in business—to gain critical skills and give yourself a competitive edge in whichever career you choose.

A business major will develop your analytical, communication and problem solving skills, in addition to equipping you with subject-specific knowledge. By including business in whichever degree you choose to study, you will add to your skill base and open up an exciting new range of career options.

Please note that some combinations of majors may require you to study additional units beyond the normal 24 to complete your degree. It is important to check your plans carefully with a student advisor.

For more information, visit studyat.uwa.edu.au

Examples of popular combinations of majors include:

Majors Related careers

Accounting + Agricultural Science Agricultural consultant

Economics + Conservation Biology Environmental economist

Economics + Population Health Health economist

Finance + Engineering Science Project manager

Human Resource Management + Work and Employment Relations

Human resources manager

Management + Psychology in Society Management consultant

Marketing + Communication and Media Studies

Advertising account executive; marketing co-ordinator; public relations consultant


You will have access to opportunities such as:Ì� Participating in competitions

such as the Google Online Marketing Challenge, UBS Investment Banking Challenge, and Enactus Championships

Ì� Volunteering as a leader in Peer Assisted Study Sessions

Ì� Attending public lectures with national and international business leaders

Ì� Attending boardroom lunches with company CEOs and executives

Ì� Undertaking a practicum with an approved organisation and gaining hands-on experience

Ì� Taking part in the UWA Careers Centre’s Mentor Link program

Ì� Attending career presentations and recruitment activities

Ì� Joining one or more of the many student associations and clubs and participating in social, academic and cultural activities

Experience more: Life as a business student

While studying at the Business School, you will have opportunities to engage in extra-curricular activities that will heighten your business knowledge, allow you to network and build valuable business connections, and further develop the skills you learn in the classroom.

Meet company executivesOur high achieving students are given the opportunity to meet with senior executives from the UWA Business School’s corporate partners at regular student boardroom luncheons.

At each luncheon, students are able to discuss major issues facing each company and the wider business environment.

Companies to have recently hosted student boardroom luncheons include: ATCO Australia, BDO, BHP Billiton, Gerard Daniels, Ernst & Young, Mitsui, Wesfarmers, and Woodside.

“ The boardroom lunch gave me a better understanding of an industry that plays such an important role in Australia and WA in particularly. The lunch helped me appreciate the level of skill and sophistication that is required to run such a successful organisation.”

Linda FaraoneUWA Business School graduate

Join Enactus UWA and use your business skills to empower people in need. Comprised of and led by UWA students, this group runs projects targeting the most pressing issues facing society today.

The Enactus UWA team won the Australian Enactus National Championships in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012, and have been national runners-up in 2013 and 2014.

Enactus UWA’s projects include:Ì� Finance for Life, an online

simulation program that introduces the basic concepts of finance to high school students and taxi drivers

Ì� IndGenius, a social enterprise which provides academic tutoring support for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander youth

Ì� Generation Fair Trade, which aims to raise local demand for Fair Trade products

Ì� Mama Shujaa, which provides a group of Kenyan mothers with a stable source of income through microfinance and business training

Ì� reSHOE, a microfinance initiative that recycles used shoes while assisting low income earners in Ghana and people with disabilities in Western Australia

Enactus is an international not-for-profit organisation which brings together more than 66,000 students from across 36 countries. To find out more, visit enactusuwa.org

“ Joining Enactus is the best thing I’ve done at UWA. This year alone our amazing team has improved the lives of 7558 people. By joining Enactus you’ll build social start-ups that improve the lives of others locally and across the globe.”

James McCarthy-Price Enactus UWA Vice-President

Change the world

ENACTUS NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014

BUSINESS ADVISORY

BOARD MEETING

FAIR TRADE POP UP SHOP


Do you want to experience living and working in Los Angeles?

The LA Placement Program, offered by the Perth USAsia Centre and United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, gives you the chance to study and work in the vibrant city of LA over the UWA summer break!

You can complete three units towards your degree by attending classes at the renowned University of California, and undertake an internship at organisations like Sony Entertainment, City of Santa Monica, LA Dodgers and more.

Experience American business, politics and culture, network with business and government leaders, and receive credit towards your degree!

LA Placement ProgramGo global while you studyAs a UWA student, you can benefit from our extensive network of international institutions by completing part of your undergraduate degree overseas.

UWA has agreements with over 100 universities across the world – so you can spend a few weeks, or one or two semesters, studying in Austria, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, the United Kingdom, United States and many other destinations.

Studying overseas allows you to experience a new culture and a new university, collaborate with students from across the globe, enhance your knowledge from a global perspective, and highlight your versatility to potential employers.

Examples of short-term programs available to UWA Business School students include:Ì� UCLA Study AbroadÌ� London School of Economics

Summer SchoolÌ� Global Horizons in Asia: New

Horizons at Hong Kong UniversityÌ� Colombia University

Summer SchoolÌ� GEM Trailblazer Program

at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

“Exchange was by far the best thing I’ve ever done! It gave me the incredibly unique opportunity to travel while studying. Copenhagen Business School gave us multiple opportunities to meet other Danish and exchange students who became like a second family to me. It was truly the time of my life and I would urge every student to consider an exchange.”

Andrea Bradbury, UWA Commerce student UWA Exchange Program 2013 - Copenhagen Business School

SANTA MONICA

UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGENLOS ANGELES UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

UNIVERSITY OF

NOTTINGHAM

“I was fortunate enough to go on the LA Placement Program in early 2014 and I can easily say it has been a highlight of my time at UWA. It was a terrific opportunity to study and experience working in the United States – not to mention making new friends and travelling around the US.”

Graham Spencer, UWA Business School student


If you want to extend your skills, meet new people and show employers that you can put your degree into action, you can join one of the UWA Business School’s student societies.

Members of student societies have the opportunity to: attend presentations from prominent business leaders; network with industry representatives; socialise with fellow students; compete in competitions; and take on leadership roles within each student society.

Student societies and organisations currently based at the UWA Business School and open to undergraduate students include:• ECOMS UWA –

The Economics and Commerce Students Society of UWA

• ECS Consulting Society• Enactus UWA• FAWA – The Finance

Association of Western Australia

• Profectus• UWA Student Managed Investment Fund

Student societies

With the generous support of individual and corporate sponsors, the UWA Business School offers a number of scholarships and prizes to help our students reach their full potential. Each scholarship is awarded on specific criteria, which often includes academic merit, financial hardship, leadership potential, regional and remote locations, and interest in certain study areas.

For more information on scholarships, visit scholarships.uwa.edu.au

“The Sir Frank Ledger Scholarship has helped me greatly in my first semester at UWA. It has allowed me to put my financial worries aside and dive head first into university life. I have been able to cut my work hours dramatically which has given me more time and freedom to focus on my studies, join clubs and invest in my studies.”

James BentleySir Frank Ledger Scholarship

recipient, 2014

Scholarships and prizes

Business Practicum

Our students are regularly exposed to insights from local and international industry leaders through guest lectures and public lectures. Some of our recent presenters include:Ì� Sherif Andrawes, Partner,

Corporate Finance, BDO PerthÌ� Dr Michael Chaney AO, UWA

Chancellor and Chairman of NAB and Woodside

Ì� Michael Malone, CEO, iiNet

Ì� Dr Alex Nicholls, University Lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship, University of Oxford

Ì� Dr Martin Parkinson PSM, Secretary to the Treasury

Ì� Dr Fiona Wood AM, Director, Burns Service of Western Australia

Ì� Professor David Yermack, Albert Fingerhut Professor of Finance and Business Transformation, New York University

Public lectures and guest lectures

UWA students can choose to enrol in the Business Practicum – a unit in which students spend 100 hours working on an approved real-life project, with a company or organisation outside the University, while gaining credit towards their degree.

Organisations which have previously hosted students include the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia and Wesfarmers.

Commerce graduate Amy Ingram-Gillson completed the Business Practicum in her final year of study. While based at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia, Amy assisted the Human Resources division in evaluating the current pay levels of a group of employees. This included undertaking an industry-wide salary survey and preparing a report on the effects of perceived pay fairness on employee outcomes.

“ My time at CCI has proven to be invaluable in terms of the understanding it has given me of Employment Relations, the skills and knowledge I have gained and the relationships I have developed. Through my reading of case law and observation of hearings at Fair Work Australia, I have grown in my understanding of the law and the procedures involved in handling industrial disputes.”

Amy Ingram-GillsonUWA Business School graduate

ATCO AUSTRALIA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 2013

ADAM MORRIS WITH ATCO AUSTRALIA MANAGING DIRECTOR AND

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER STEVEN LANDRY


Accounting is essential for monitoring and guiding business operations to enable managers to gain an accurate and up-to-date picture of the financial health of their organisations.

Studying Accounting will teach you to understand the principles of financial accounting reports; analyse accounting information to evaluate and form a judgement about business performance; prepare optimal resource allocation within an organisation; and effectively communicate the results of financial findings.

Specialist focusWhile studying Accounting, you can choose to gain an overall understanding of the field or select units that provide you with a specialist focus.

Financial AccountingFinancial Accounting will provide you with an understanding of how to prepare financial accounting reports, develop your skills in using accounting information for problem solving and decision making, and develop your awareness of key issues in related professional disciplines such as taxation, auditing and management services.

Management AccountingManagement Accounting focuses on the effective allocation of resources within an organisation. It will give you an understanding of how much various activities cost and the profit margin derived from each product or service provided. It is also concerned with performance evaluation and development and has

close links with disciplines such as organisational behaviour, marketing, and economics.

Combine Accounting with…Accounting is available as a degree-specific major within the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), or as a second major within any of UWA’s five undergraduate degrees.

Accounting can be combined with almost any major you choose. It is often studied alongside:Ì� Business LawÌ� ChineseÌ� Engineering ScienceÌ� FinanceÌ� Law and SocietyÌ� ManagementÌ� Natural Resource Management

CareersGraduates are equipped for employment in a wide variety of positions across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, and have found employment in roles including: auditor, budget accountant, finance manager, forensic accountant, investment analyst, and treasurer.

Employers of UWA graduates qualified in Accounting include the Australian Taxation Office, accounting firms such as Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers, banks such as Commonwealth Bank and ANZ, consultancy firms, small businesses, and government departments such as Treasury and the Department of Health.

AccountingDo you excel at analysing detailed and complex information? A qualification in Accounting will allow you to provide financial advice to individuals and organisations around the world.

Business Law covers areas such as corporate governance and organisational structure, the management of commercial risk and the law relating to employment and industrial relations, contracts, torts and trade practices.

Students hoping to gain entry to the Juris Doctor, to qualify as a lawyer, may benefit from the study of the Business Law major. Students who are planning careers in professional accounting, business

management, international trade, employment relations and the public service will also benefit from the study of Business Law, to help them stand out from the crowd.

Combine Business Law with…Business Law is available as a degree-specific major within the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), or as a second major within any of UWA’s five undergraduate degrees.

Business Law can be combined with almost any major you choose. It is often studied alongside:Ì� AccountingÌ� FinanceÌ� German StudiesÌ� MarketingÌ� Natural Resource ManagementÌ� Work and Employment Relations

CareersEmployers of UWA graduates who have studied Business Law include the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Department of Consumer and Employment Protection, Ernst & Young, Fair Work Australia, WA Industrial Relations Commission, and Woodside.

Business LawAll businesses need to ensure they operate within legal and ethical boundaries. The Business Law major will teach you to co-ordinate processes and systems, and advise organisations on managing risk.

Professional accreditationThe Bachelor of Commerce Accounting major is recognised by Australian and international professional bodies. With appropriate unit selections, you can seek accreditation with CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Student profile: Divya Raj“Choosing to study Finance and Business Law has been an extremely challenging but rewarding experience. A combination of both Finance and Business is fundamental in almost every industry, making career opportunities more available.

I have also been fortunate to have the opportunity to have amazing lecturers and tutors. Joining ECOMS (Economics and Commerce Student Society) has allowed me to further my networking skills not only by making new friends but also through attending their social and career events.

UWA attracts some of the most intellectually capable and self-motivated students from all parts of the world, and being able to compare myself to some of the best students in the world is an exciting and motivational prospect for me.”

Student profile: Jacinta Kotula“I chose to study Accounting because it was something I enjoyed at school. Since starting at university, I know it was the right decision as it has opened many doors and allowed me to learn many new skills. All of these skills are essential to succeeding in business. Everything in the world is affected by accounting and the Accounting major provides an insight into this.

Being an Accounting student has provided me with the opportunity to complete work experience at many different places including KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young. All of these firms have given me an insight into what my career will be like when I graduate.”


Combine the Economics (single major) with…The Economics (single major) is available as a degree-specific major within the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), or as a second major in any of UWA’s five undergraduate degrees.

The Economics (single major) can be combined with a second major to equip you with understanding and skills in more specialised areas. It is often studied alongside:Ì� Agricultural ScienceÌ� Conservation BiologyÌ� Finance*Ì� Human Geography and PlanningÌ� JapaneseÌ� Law and SocietyÌ� Mathematics and StatisticsÌ� PhilosophyÌ� Political Science and International

RelationsÌ� Population HealthÌ� Psychology in Society

*If you are interested in a career as a financial economist, you should consider combining the Economics (single major) with a second major in Finance.

Economics (double major)The Economics (double major) is offered for students seeking to complete a more concentrated program of study in economics. This double major is designed for those seeking to become professional economists and pursue careers such as economic analysts, economic consultants, and policy advisors.

The Economics (double major) follows a similar course structure to the single Economics major, and also includes an additional six units in economics.

You will study microeconomic and macroeconomic frameworks to analyse economic problems, and produce and communicate economic research for fellow economists, business and policymakers. You will develop the capacity to analyse economic issues that pertain to the domestic and world economies.

The Economics (double major) can only be taken in the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). The study of a second major with a double major is not possible.

changing their incentives. As a student in the Policy Economics area, you will learn the skills necessary to develop and evaluate public policy decisions.

Quantitative EconomicsQuantitative Economics provides students with the specialist mathematical and econometric skills widely used in both economic research and the application of economic principles to real-world problems. Topics covered are a selection from matrix algebra, calculus, optimisation, statistics and econometrics. Particular emphasis is placed on the use made of mathematics in economic analysis and the role played by econometrics in the measurement of economic relationships and forecasting.

Economics (single major)The Economics (single major) consists of eight units and will develop your capacity to understand the fundamental workings of the economy and markets, and implications of economic policy.

Economics is a broad discipline which focuses around one overarching question: how can resources be allocated in the best possible way?

Within this scope, you will study topics such as trade and the competitive structure of markets, the forces that influence long-term economic growth, inflation, unemployment and the balance of payments.

Specialist focusWhile studying Economics, you can choose to gain an overall understanding of the field or select units that provide you with a specialist focus.

Applied EconomicsApplied Economics is designed for students who would like to be a ‘practitioner’ of economics in either the private or public workforce. Its focus is therefore on giving students the analytical and research skills necessary to evaluate the effects of economic and social policies across a broad range of areas.

International Business EconomicsInternational Business Economics introduces students to basic concepts of financial management, international trade and trade policy, international financial markets, global macroeconomic analysis and decision-making processes within firms.

Money and BankingMoney and Banking provides an introduction to banking, the Australian financial system, international financial markets and the macroeconomic environment in which financial markets operate. Topics covered include recent developments in monetary theory, bank risk management, bank performance analysis, derivative security markets and the international monetary system and foreign exchange markets.

Policy EconomicsPublic policy is broadly about two things: firstly, making choices over how scarce tax revenues are going to be allocated among thousands of competing claims; and secondly, changing people’s behaviour by

Economics

Student profile: Jasmin Sekhon“Economics at UWA has given me a deeper understanding of why and how decisions are made in society. The diverse mix of units on offer not only cover fundamental economic theories but use economic logic to deconstruct current global events. It is this synergy between theory and reality that makes the degree so interesting. Economics is not just an area of study, it is a way of thinking that can be applied to every aspect of life.

My involvement in a student club, Enactus UWA, has enabled me to apply the business concepts I learn in lectures to real life in order to make a sustainable positive impact on society.”

Do you enjoy thinking about the big picture, and how governments and organisations can best plan for the future?

A major in Economics will prepare you for work in financial institutions, government departments, international agencies and the private sector as a forecaster, analyst or consultant. Economics graduates find employment in various companies, management consulting firms, all areas of government, banking and stockbroking.

For students intending to pursue careers as economic advisors in leading economic policy institutions such as the Reserve Bank, Treasury or Productivity Commission, or to pursue PhD studies in economics, a double major in Economics is recommended.

Employers of UWA Economics graduates include the Australian and State Treasuries, Australian Stock Exchange, Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, Commonwealth Bank, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Reserve Bank of Australia, and Western Power.

Careers


A major in Finance will teach you about the financing and managing of financial resources – how do managers make financial decisions, where do companies get their financing from, how do investors decide how they should invest, and what are the risks and rewards associated with differing financial choices?

The practical aspects of finance are taught from the perspective of a functioning organisation, and include corporate finance issues such as the appropriate mix of equity and debt to finance projects, identifying the optimal dividend policy, and the resourceful selection of business projects. You can also learn aspects of investment finance including risk and return trade-offs, workings of the capital markets, investment products and investment portfolios, and appropriate risk management techniques.

Specialist focusWhile studying the Finance major, you can choose to study a broad range of units that will give you an overall understanding of the finance field, or select specific units that provide you with a specialist focus.

Corporate FinanceCorporate Finance is taught from the perspective of a company. For example, the key decisions that a chief financial officer has to make include finding the appropriate mix of equity and debt to finance a firm’s projects, identifying the optimal dividend payout policy and choosing amongst various business projects. Corporate Finance provides an analytical framework for identifying and evaluating information to make the appropriate decisions.

Investment FinanceInvestment Finance is designed to develop the skills and competencies essential for making informed choices in building an investment portfolio. The specialisation develops skills in portfolio allocation, investment appraisal and the use of financial instruments such as options and futures and explores strategies for hedging and capital management are also explained. A moderate level of mathematics and statistics is involved.

Quantitative FinanceQuantitative Finance allows you to develop a deep understanding of financial workings – for example, the design of modern financial instruments such as options and other derivative securities and their basis in stochastic models of financial markets. This specialisation is targeted at students with a strong mathematical background because of its focus on probability and statistical models and their application in financial markets.

Combine Finance with…Finance is available as a degree-specific major within the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), or as a second major within any of UWA’s five undergraduate degrees.

Finance can be combined with almost any major you choose. It is often studied alongside:Ì� AccountingÌ� Economics*Ì� Engineering ScienceÌ� Natural Resource Management

*If you are interested in a career as a financial economist, you should consider combining the Finance major with a second major in Economics.

FinanceDo you want to help individuals and organisations manage their money?

“I chose to study a Bachelor of Commerce at UWA because I had always been fascinated with how the business world operated at its core. Through my major in Finance, UWA has given me a great perspective on these inner workings.

Using a good mix of theoretical and applied subjects, the Business School provides students with a well-rounded perspective and the tools needed to succeed in the next step of their careers.”

Tao MantarasFinance

Graduates are equipped for employment in a wide variety of positions across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, and have found employment in roles including: auditor, bank manager, credit officer, finance broker, finance manager, financial planner, insurance broker, investment analyst, stockbroker, and superannuation officer.

Careers

Employers of UWA graduates who have studied Finance include the Reserve Bank of Australia, accounting firms such as Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers, commercial banks such as ANZ, investment banks such as J. P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank and Macquarie Bank, corporations such as Wesfarmers, BHP Billiton and Woodside, and government departments such as Treasury.


CareersGraduates are equipped for employment in a wide variety of positions across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, and have found employment in roles including: equal opportunities officer, human resources officer, human resources manager, industrial relations officer, management consultant, recruitment officer, training officer, trade union official, and workplace relations advisor.

Employers of UWA graduates who have studied Human Resource Management include corporations such as BHP Billiton, Ernst & Young and Woodside, government departments, and recruitment and job agencies.

Human Resource Management brings together studies in management and psychology.

This major provides you with a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the management of people and employment in Australia and overseas. You will study topics such as organisational behaviour, employment relations systems and processes, human resource planning, recruitment and selection, performance management, training and development, occupational health and safety, work organisation,negotiation, and conflict resolution.

Combine Human Resource Management with…Human Resource Management is available as a degree-specific major within the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), or as a second major within any of UWA’s five undergraduate degrees.

Human Resource Management can be combined with almost any major you choose. It is often studied alongside:Ì� Anthropology and SociologyÌ� ManagementÌ� MarketingÌ� Political Science and International

RelationsÌ� Psychological ScienceÌ� Psychology in SocietyÌ� Work and Employment Relations

Human Resource Management

ManagementDo you want to take on a leadership role within the public, private or not-for-profit sectors?

The Management major provides you with a comprehensive understanding of managing organisations effectively within different economic, social and political contexts.

You will have the opportunity to develop conceptual and practical skills in the areas of organisational behaviour; leadership; operations and project management; information systems management; learning and innovation; management in local and international environments; small business management; entrepreneurship; and strategic management.

Specialist focusWhile studying Management, you can choose to gain an overall understanding of the field or select units that provide you with a specialist focus.

Managing OrganisationsManaging organisations requires a broad range of skills, and this specialist area equips students accordingly, with units focusing on leadership, strategy, negotiation, and entrepreneurship.

Managing Operations and Business ProcessesModern businesses use a wealth of information, from economic forecasting and logistical statistics, through to market research and consumer feedback. The Managing Operations and Business Processes focus area will provide you with the skills and knowledge to interpret and act on a range of complex information.

Managing International BusinessManaging International Business prepares students for a career in global business. With a focus on the Asia-Pacific region, this

specialist area looks at both the theory and practical considerations of conducting business around the world – from acknowledging cultural differences, through to the logistical aspects of managing a geographically dispersed workforce.

Combine Management with…Management is available as a degree-specific major within the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), or as a second major within any of UWA’s five undergraduate degrees.

Management can be combined with almost any major you choose. It is often studied alongside:Ì� Aboriginal Health and WellbeingÌ� Computer ScienceÌ� Engineering ScienceÌ� Human Resource ManagementÌ� Law and SocietyÌ� MarketingÌ� Population Health

CareersGraduates are equipped for employment in a wide variety of positions across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, and many have gone on to find employment in roles such as: general manager, international relations manager, management consultant, operations manager, policy and planning manager, project manager, sales manager, records manager, and retail manager.

Employers of UWA graduates who have studied Management include government departments such as Department of Health and Department of Consumer and Employment Protection, small businesses, and organisations such as BHP Billiton, Wesfarmers and Western Power.

Learn how to recruit, train and develop an organisation’s most important asset: its people.

“By taking up a course that delves into science and business, I am not only able to test out my problem solving skills in different engineering situations but can also put a human face behind these processes. This combination has always interested me due to its dynamic and challenging nature.

Consequently UWA has helped me gain a more wholesome view of the world and appreciate its workings better. I hope to be able to use this as a foundation to be more involved in the technical and leadership elements of industry.”

Rajiv VenkatramanEngineering Science & Management

Student profile: Lahni Gallacher“Studying at UWA has enabled me to liaise with human resource experts and gain insight into the workings of human resources management in a variety of industries. I have combined this major with Management and Work and Employment Relations units in order to gain insight into how broader societal issues and legislation affect how organisations manage their people.”


Entrepreneurship is valued for its positive contributions to the economy, society and community development. Studying entrepreneurship will assist you to develop the skills necessary to start new ventures, develop and grow existing businesses or create an entrepreneurial and innovative climate in large organisations.

Combine Marketing with…Marketing is available as a degree-specific major within the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), or as a second major within any of UWA’s five undergraduate degrees.

Marketing can be combined with almost any major you choose. It is often studied alongside:Ì� Communication and Media

StudiesÌ� EconomicsÌ� English and Cultural StudiesÌ� FinanceÌ� History of ArtÌ� ManagementÌ� Psychology in Society

CareersGraduates are equipped for employment in a wide variety of positions across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, and many have gone on to find employment in roles such as: advertising executive, brand co-ordinator, creative executive, customer relationship officer, electronic commerce co-ordinator, events co-ordinator, marketing co-ordinator, market researcher, public relations officer, and sales manager.

Employers of UWA Marketing graduates include government departments and private organisations such as ANZ, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Wesfarmers and Westpac.

Come behind the advertising jingles to investigate the real world of marketing – consumer behaviour, product and services marketing, branding, not-for-profit and social marketing, digital marketing, ethical consumer practices, marketing research, project and channel management, and all the latest innovations in the field.

The Marketing major provides you with a strong understanding of the marketing principles essential for any marketing position. You will understand how to align customer needs to an organisation’s output of goods, services or information. You will also consider how a focus on customer needs ensures the continued growth in demand for an organisation’s outputs in a globally competitive environment.

Practical projects you will undertake may include developing marketing plans, implementing advertising campaigns, or conducting and interpreting interviews with customers.

Specialist focusWhile studying Marketing, you can choose to gain an overall understanding of the field or select units that provide you with a specialist focus in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I)Entrepreneurship is the practice of starting or revitalising organisations to take advantage of developing opportunities. One of the most creative outlets in the business world, the entrepreneurship and innovation field provides a pathway for those who wish to place themselves at the leading edge.

Do you want to know why customers choose certain products and brands, and what influences these decisions?

CareersGraduates are equipped for employment in a wide variety of positions across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, and many have gone on to find employment in roles such as: employee relations officer, employment policy officer, equal opportunities officer, human resources manager, industrial relations manager, union official, workforce diversity manager, and workplace relations advisor.

Employers of UWA graduates who have studied Work and Employment Relations include the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, unions such as the Police Union and United Voice, government departments such as the Department of Commerce and Ministry of Manpower in Singapore, and corporations such as Alcoa, Paspaley and Shell.

Student profile: Jessica Yeoh“I chose majors in Management and Work and Employment Relations because I thought they would be useful for my future career. Although the future is filled with uncertainties, I know that I will do well as I am equipped with all the skills [for business] during my tertiary education.”

The Work and Employment Relations major focuses on the dynamics of workplace relations between employers and employees as well as the wider impact of employment relations on the economy, society and politics.

You will study how work is organised, the way employees are managed, the role of unions, how co-operation and negotiation can be developed, and how conflict can emerge and be managed.

Combine Work and Employment Relations with…Work and Employment Relations is available as a degree-specific major within the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), or as a second major within any of UWA’s five undergraduate degrees.

Work and Employment Relations can be combined with almost any major you choose. It is often studied alongside:Ì� Anthropology and SociologyÌ� Business LawÌ� EconomicsÌ� Human Resource ManagementÌ� ManagementÌ� Political Science and

International RelationsÌ� Psychology in Society

Work and Employment RelationsBlend politics, law, sociology, economics, history, and more as you help both employers and employees get the most out of their relationship.

Marketing

Student profile: Jessica Van Zwam“I took up Marketing as a broadening unit and quickly made it my major. The workshops were interesting and engaging and the group assignments and presentations helped me with my research skills and confidence. Having the opportunity to do a number of broadening units in Management and Human Resource Management gives me the diversity and skills I need to pursue a career in Marketing.

Being an Education Officer on the Economics and Commerce Student Society this year has also given me the opportunity to network with prospective employers, enhance my leadership skills, and learn about budgeting and running successful events.

I’m currently looking at going into public relations, and combining Political Science and International Relations and Marketing at UWA gives me the confidence to get there.”


Excel globally“The time spent at UWA was indeed one of the most rewarding times of my life. I was involved with the Singapore Students Society, had the opportunity to work at Nova 93.7FM, and was also active in assisting with the Business School orientations, connecting students with the UWA community.

I did an internship program with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) in Singapore. This position allowed me to put to good use what I learnt in my marketing classes, and I gained a subsequent job as Assistant Manager at Shiels Jewellers in Perth, where I honed my marketing and management skills. With this wealth of experience, I hope to be able to excel in Singapore, Australia and globally.”

Alvin Tan completed majors in Management and Marketing and is now an Education Counsellor at IDP Education in Singapore.

Meet our students and graduatesUWA Business School students and graduates are talented and enthusiastic, commited to making a positive difference to communities around the world.

Pursue your interests“UWA’s course structure offers students the opportunity to study both broadly and profoundly. While my primary interest is in Economics, I also wanted to continue to study French, and experiment with other subjects, such as Philosophy. The university’s new courses were perfect for me.

UWA is host to a brilliant set of lecturers, professors and research institutions, not to mention student groups. There is so much happening on campus at any time – from theatre to art, philanthropy to research. It’s a great place to study.”

Jessica Smith is studying an Economics (double major) within a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).

An international career at the World Bank“I chose to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce as I wanted a passport to an international career in business. Armed with my UWA degree I headed off to Hong Kong and haven’t looked back.

After four years in Asia, I decided that speaking only English limited my options so I learnt Spanish and worked in Chile for four years. Next came the realisation I needed to update my business skills for the 21st century so did an MBA at “The Business School for the World”, INSEAD.

Next stop was Washington, DC with the World Bank where I work as a finance professional in international development. Sitting in my office just two blocks from The White House and working with colleagues from all over the world gives me a great perspective on world affairs.

One of the best parts of my job is helping developing countries become members of the World Bank Group so they can access the financial products and technical expertise on offer.

One thing which has always stood me in good stead was the analytical and problem solving skills that studying commerce at UWA taught me, whether applied to global challenges, like poverty, or life’s simpler ones, like finding good fish and chips in the US.”

Rebecca Nicholls completed a Bachelor of Commerce and is now a Senior Financial Officer at the World Bank.

Rachel Fong grew up in Broome and completed a Bachelor of Commerce, with a major in Finance.

Rachel secured a graduate position with global resources company BHP Billiton, and as part of UWA’s centenary celebrations in 2013, visited schools in Karratha and Newman to encourage other students to consider university studies.

"I am excited to be going to the Pilbara to personally tell all of you who come from a small town like me to get out, to experience the world, to study further and embrace all these opportunities that are only a two-hour plane trip away.

Studying after Year 12 is so important - it gives you an endless amount of career opportunities, as well as the ability to make new friends and develop your independence.

UWA is more than just a place to study – it's also a place to experience new things and make memories that would otherwise be just a daydream- I'm loving every minute of it!"

Experience the world

From Pilbara origins to investment managerJames McClements grew up in the Pilbara and won a Broken Hill Proprietary scholarship to study Economics at UWA while working summers in Newman and Port Hedland.

“A significant advantage to me in my career was the credibility that I had personally in talking about the mining industry as a result of growing up in mining towns. I lived the industry and its many changes and evolutions, and students in regional areas should not underestimate the unique perspectives that they can bring in pursuing a career in resources that such fundamental life experiences, living in a mining community provides.”

Now, James has extensive international fund management experience and is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of private equity fund Resource Capital Funds, where he oversees $3.4 billion in investments.

James is passionate about helping today’s students achieve to their full potential, and helped drive the establishment of the Mining Leaders Scholarship at the UWA Business School.

Simon Katich completed a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Accounting and Finance.

“Since completing my studies I have played cricket professionally since 1996 either touring for Australia or playing county cricket in the UK or IPL in India. I am also on the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) executive committee representing the players around the country.

Even though I haven’t worked in the industry I studied for, my degree certainly took the pressure off my cricket as it enabled me to have something to fall back on if I hadn’t made it as a professional cricketer. It has also been very handy for my own personal investment decisions.

I would definitely recommend studying at the UWA Business School for a number of reasons. Firstly, the facilities are first class and secondly, UWA has a very good relationship with a number of large Australian companies that enable students to find work as soon as their degree is completed.”

Graduate profile: Simon Katich


Contact usAustralian studentsUWA Business SchoolUndergraduate Student CentreTel: +61 8 6488 2780Fax: +61 8 6488 1086Online enquiries: ask.uwa.edu.aubusiness.uwa.edu.au

International studentsInternational Student Officer (Undergraduate)International CentreTel: +61 8 6488 3939Fax: +61 8 9382 4071Online enquiries: ask.uwa.edu.austudyat.uwa.edu.au

UWA entry requirementsTo be considered for an undergraduate degree you must achieve the University’s minimum entry score (ATAR of 80* or equivalent), and demonstrate English language competence (visit studyat.uwa.edu.au/elc), in addition to satisfying the relevant prerequisites for your major(s).

*To be considered for the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) degree you must achieve a minimum ATAR of 98 (or equivalent). Please note entry will be competitive, and satisfying the minimum entry score does not guarantee entry.

PrerequisitesTo enrol in a business major within the Bachelor of Commerce, you must have at least Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Mathematics 2C/2D.

If you are studying a business major as a second major, this prerequisite may not be required.

Recommended courses: WACE Mathematics 3A/3B (or equivalent) is strongly recommended.

You must also satisfy any other prerequisites for your chosen major(s).

If you have a secondary qualification other than a Western Australian school leaving qualification, visit studyat.uwa.edu.au/ undergraduate/admission.

Credit for prior learningApplicants with prior tertiary studies are welcomed. Some credit may be given depending on grades achieved and areas of study covered.

International studentsInternational students should visit international.uwa.edu.au/students/esos for more information about the study environment, course fees and refund policy, support services and schooling obligations for dependent children.

Admission

Further studyAt UWA, after completing your undergraduate degree, you will have a range of exciting options. You can choose to start your new career by directly entering the workforce, or you can undertake additional university studies. Further studies will increase your knowledge and skills and increase your employability.

HonoursIf you perform well in the first three years of your undergraduate degree, you can apply to undertake honours. This is an additional one- year course where you complete focused study and a research project in a specialist field of your choice. Honours is available in all business majors excluding Business Law.

Professional postgraduate qualificationsUWA offers professional qualifications, such as education, engineering, law and medicine, at postgraduate level for those who hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification).

The completion of a business major at undergraduate level will equip you with valuable skills to help you succeed in these professions.

Please note that some postgraduate courses may require the completion of a specific major at undergraduate level. For example, if you wish to apply for UWA’s Master of

Professional Engineering, you will need to study the Engineering Science major at undergraduate level (or Computer Science if you are seeking to do Software Engineering). Both of these majors can be combined with a major in business.

For more information on UWA’s postgraduate degrees, visit studyat.uwa.edu.au


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Australian StudentsStudent CentreUWA Business SchoolTel: +61 8 6488 2780Fax: +61 8 6488 1086Online enquiries: ask.uwa.edu.aubusiness.uwa.edu.au

International StudentsInternational Student Officer (Undergraduate)International CentreTel: +61 8 6488 3939Fax: +61 8 9382 4071Online enquiries: ask.uwa.edu.austudyat.uwa.edu.au

Information in this publication is correct as at July 2014, but is subject to change from time to time. In particular, the University reserves the right to change the content and/or the method of presentation and/or the method of assessment of any unit of study, to withdraw any unit of study or course which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or course and/or to vary arrangements for any course.

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