About the course

Designed to equip you with the skills to start a successful career, this business course has a strong focus on real-world experiences. Be competitive in the workplace with a degree that gives you an understanding of all the elements required for managing sustainable business. Learn how decisions you make contribute directly to the organisation’s success. You will be empowered with knowledge of how to become a leader in business and understand the pillars of a sustainable business model. Our lecturers’ strong network connections and the Work Integrated Learning program ensures you receive relevant industry placements.In your first year, you will study core subjects relevant to all business majors. You can then tailor the degree to suit your interests by selecting your preferred major and various combinations of a second major or a maximum of two minors.With the aim of equipping you with real-world experience, you will start preparing for Work Integrated Learning in your first year of study. Embedded throughout the degree, career development tools prepare you for your final-year placement within a local business.To bolster your employability, you also have the option of completing the Professional Development program alongside your degree. Stand out from the crowd with this major and manage tourism and hospitality attractions, tours, events, and services. You will gain the professional knowledge and expertise to manage, plan and market the food, recreation, accommodation and tourism industry.By understanding of the decision making process of your guests, you will have the ability to create amazing travel or event experiences. You will study the intricacies of conference and event management and the logistics and operations behind hospitality. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2024	Cairns
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2024	Cairns
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 10 (November), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 3 (January), 2025	Cairns
Teaching Period 3 (January), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2025	Townsville
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2025	Cairns
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2025	Cairns
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2025	Cairns
Teaching Period 10 (November), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 3 (January), 2026	Cairns
Teaching Period 3 (January), 2026	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2026	Cairns
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2026	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2026	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2026	Cairns
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2026	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 10 (November), 2026	Brisbane City

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for James Cook University

Transcript required. GCE A Levels - 4. International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) - 24. IELTS - 6 (no component lower than 6.0). TOEFL (internet-based) - 74 (no component less than 18).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 74.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at James Cook University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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