Bond University

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Bachelor of International Relations/Bachelor of Business

  • Bachelor

The Bachelor of International Relations prepares students for fascinating careers in a globalising world. Global and regional interdependence means that no state is unaffected by developments beyond its borders.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
8 semesters full-time
Course Code
HB-21149, 088310C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
May, Sep

About this course

The Bachelor of International Relations prepares students for fascinating careers in a globalising world. Global and regional interdependence means that no state is unaffected by developments beyond its borders. Prosperity and security are based on international orientations. Businesses, governments and organisations need people equipped not only with relevant professional skills, but also with competencies in International Relations. Students explore a rich variety of interconnected issues in International Relations and the factors which shape them, including war and peace on our planet, human security, diplomacy, governance and the influence of climate change on the future world. Graduates of the program will gain an insight into the politics, economy, diplomacy both in Australia and other world geographic regions. An in-depth understanding of the world around us and the skills needed for its interpretation, equip students for their future employment in International Relations and many other areas where such capacities are required. The Bachelor of Business prepares you for leadership roles in today's global businesses. New subjects in Business Model Generation and Business Model Execution will develop every student's entrepreneurial and innovation abilities. All students in this program will be involved with ideation, creation, validation and execution of a business. This gives you the edge over other business graduates.

Study locations

Robina

Career pathways

Graduates of this program will have a global perspective which will suit their areas of interest and professional goals whilst having developed the skill base necessary to operate in a global environment. Graduates could expect to find employment in Defence, Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, International Business, Media, Trade. The Bachelor of Business is a broad-based qualification accepted nationally and internationally by leading employers in a wide range of corporate disciplines. Graduates often attain roles in advertising, human resources, information technology, marketing, public relations and research.

Course structure

The Bachelor of International Relations and Bachelor of Business program comprises 32 subjects, as follows:

University core subjects (3)

Plus: CORE11-004 Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement

Required subjects (9)Alternate Choice

Choose one (1) subject from the following options.

Business Major (6)

Students must choose one (1) of the following six subject Business majors.

    International Relations Subjects (12)

    Students must choose twelve (12) subjects from the list of directed electives.

    Electives (2)

    Students can choose 2 General Elective Subject (20CP).

    • General elective - A subject that may be chosen from any subject on offer across the University provided requisites, enrolment restrictions and any other faculty requirements have been met.

    Students may also choose one of the following opportunities to use your elective subject to have an international experience or an Internship opportunity provided you meet the requirements. Please discuss with the Enrolment Advisor in the Student Business Centre.

    Study Tour

    • The Study Tour requires approval from the Faculty. (Please note that additional costs and visa requirements are associated with this subject).

    Internship

    • The Internship requires a GPA credit average and requires approval from the Faculty with an application to the Career Development Centre.

    Individual Study Topic

    • The Individual Study Topic is only available in exceptional circumstances and requires Program Director's approval.
    The following opportunities are also available to Bond Business School students.
    • BUSN13-730: Business School International Semester
      Students will be undertaking study at approved overseas institutes offering an international internship experience program, facilitating both academic study courses and practical industry internship placement
    • Bond International Exchange Program
      Current Bond students have the opportunity to study at one of 80+ leading universities in our network of exclusive international partnerships, for one or two semesters.

    Please visit BBS Program Structure and Sequencing for guidance on study plans

    Important note for first semester students

    You will be registered in the Bond Business Mentoring Program designed for all new undergraduate students; please be advised the first scheduled gathering is in the Bond Business School orientation, If you require further information please email [email protected]

    Credit for prior study or work

    Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

    How to apply

    In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.