School of Business
- Accounting
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism Management
Accounting
Accounting is a vital function within all organisations. Accounting provides the key information that enables private and public sector organisations to take economic decisions and plan their activities. With increasing globalisation and growth of information technology, accounting also plays a significant bridging role in an organisation's activities across time and space. The School of Business offers several degrees designed for students who wish to become professionally qualified accountants. JCU's accounting programs provide training in the areas of accounting, finance, business law, taxation, economics and business information systems. Students gain real commercial experience by making their own business decisions, taking leadership initiatives and learning the value of teamwork. Students learn skills in preparing and interpreting financial statements and in a range of organisational, human resource and operational areas.
Graduates of JCU's Bachelor degrees in Accounting and the associated joint degree programs, who have completed the required number of subjects, are eligible for accreditation towards membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and CPA Australia. A degree in accounting equips students with the management skills for a career in a range of business and public sector settings. By selecting appropriate elective courses, students can direct their studies towards individual career pathways that include:
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Hospitality Management
The Hospitality industry encompasses areas as diverse as hotels, resorts, restaurants, clubs, casinos, conference venues and cruise ships. Hospitality studies at JCU have been designed to provide students with the knowledge & understanding of fundamental business principles in relation to the hospitality industry. Students can study hospitality as a major within the business degree. Students will be equipped to meet the exciting opportunities that the tourism and hospitality industry can offer, not only in Australia but internationally. Opportunities for postgraduate students include Master of International Tourism & Hospitality Management.
The Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree is accredited by the Hotel and Catering International Management Association and graduates can apply for membership. Graduates are qualified to work almost anywhere in the world in an industry that continues to grow. Graduates can expect to fill roles as trainees initially and then move into operations management positions within the catering and hospitality industries. By selecting appropriate elective courses, students can direct their studies towards individual career pathways that include:
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Human Resource Management (HRM)
Human Resource Managers are concerned with the behaviour of people within organisations. Human resource managers are involved with managing people, teams, selection and recruitment, organisational change, interpersonal communication, and leadership. The significance and gravity of workplace legislation such as workplace, health and safety and equal employment opportunity have increased demand for experienced human resource specialists. The School of Business offers an undergraduate major in HRM. HRM can also be studied as part of an MBA or a PhD. Specialist studies in areas of strategic human resource management, recruitment, training and development, employee relations and remuneration are integrated with general business subjects to ensure students develop relevant managerial skills alongside a broader business education.
New graduates typically carry out support roles within human resources departments. Later in their career, graduates will advance to hold HRM positions in multinational enterprises, small businesses or in public sector organisations, including:
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International Business
International business is a rapidly growing area of study that deals with the development and management of multinational corporations. The study of International Business at JCU considers the challenges encountered by Australian organisations wanting to do business in regions such as Asia, the European Union and the Americas. An International Business major is available for undergraduate students who wish to add an 'international' dimension to their business degree. Postgraduate students can study international business subjects as part of an MBA, while research-oriented students can explore related topics as part of a PhD.
A degree with a major in international business equips students with the management skills for a career in a range of business and public sector settings. By selecting appropriate elective courses, students can direct their studies towards individual career pathways that include:
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Management
Management roles are available in most organisations. The intense speed of change in technology, and the increasing pressure on companies to perform effectively in a globally competitive world has meant there are new demands being placed on managers to be innovative in their management practices. James Cook University's management courses are a launching pad for a successful career in business and management. Management subjects have been designed after extensive consultation with prospective employers to give graduates a competitive edge in the business world and the job market. Students receive a firm grounding in managing organisations, business communications, accounting principles and systems, economics and research methods. From this theoretical base students then learn the functional areas of management including marketing, human resource management, applied finance, and operations management.
New graduates typically carry out support roles within departments such as marketing, human resources management, purchasing, operations and forecasting and planning. Later in their career, graduates hold positions in multinational enterprises, small businesses or in public sector organisations, including:
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Marketing
Marketing not only involves selling and promotion, it encompasses research and development of appropriate products, monitoring consumer demand, price policy, communication and customer service. Today's marketing professionals must be able to assess current business trends to help manoeuvre their companies into the most favourable positions. Marketing can be studied at JCU as an undergraduate major, as part of an MBA or as a research-based PhD. JCU's emphasis on the languages, culture, history, politics, tourism and the environment of the Asia-Pacific region make for a dynamic centre for business studies.
A degree in Marketing equips students with the management skills for a career in a range of business and public sector settings. By selecting appropriate elective courses, students can direct their studies towards individual career pathways that include:
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Tourism Management
Tourism is one of the world's fastest growing industries and North Queensland - one of Australia's leading tourist destinations - is a great place to study tourism! World tourism is forecast to grow from 714 million international passenger arrivals in 2002 to 1.6 billion in 2020. Tourism is more than just hotels and airlines. The study of tourism opens new doors in sectors that serve the needs of visitors: theme parks, hotels, airlines, casinos, clubs, restaurants, attractions, visitor centres, research and education, government policy, environmental management, travel retail, conference and events management and related sectors. The study of tourism is moving from a skills based to a knowledge based industry and JCU is internationally recognised for its leadership in the tourism area. The study of tourism at JCU provides students with a knowledge and understanding of the complexity of the tourism industry, multidisciplinary skills for studying tourism, and an ability to examine critically the social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism.
A degree in tourism equips students with the management skills for a career in a range of sectors in the international tourism and hospitality industries. By selecting appropriate elective courses, students can direct their studies towards individual career pathways that include:
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