Bachelor of Business Administration - Corporate Governance

Curtin University

This course is designed to help you become a highly adaptive business professional with the expertise for careers in diverse sectors. Importantly, the course emphasises the GRIT mindset (Global, Responsible, Innovation, Technology), provides transformational learning experiences, and incorporates sustainability content that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. You’ll gain broad career opportunities and wide-ranging skills in marketing, finance, project management, human resources and strategic management. With a mix of practical business skills and high-level strategy and leadership skills, you’ll graduate knowing how to improve an existing business or succeed in your own ventures. You’ll begin by studying a suite of core units. You’ll explore value-creation in business, learn how to use financial information to make responsible decisions, and develop business intelligence and data analysis skills.You’ll also complete core units in management, gaining the foundations of key business areas such as finance, marketing,and project management. You’ll learn the key activities, tools and strategies of each area, and gain insights into technological advancements and influencing trends. In your first year, our expert staff will help you structure your degree to suit your career goals. You’ll choose two business specialisations that align with your interests. You’ll then choose either a third specialisation from selected areas in business, arts, design or science or four elective units. In your final year you'll undertake a capstone experience to gain valuable industry experience. This unit 'caps off' your study, enabling you to put your skills and knowledge into practice and smoothing your transition from study to the workplace. With a diverse skillset that employers value and the ability to pivot to industry needs, you can confidently pursue a career as a highly adaptable, in-demand business professional. Corporate governance is an integral part of every business and having knowledge in this field will enhance your career opportunities and also provide a good foundation should you wish to operate your own business in the future. This specialisation comprises four units that provide in-depth knowledge of corporate governance to complement your overall area of study. You will explore the structures and processes that enable the direction and control of companies. The knowledge you gain can be applied to a variety of industries, given that all businesses need people who have the knowledge to improve corporate performance and accountability, mitigate risks and safeguard stakeholders.

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