Subjects overview
This program can be completed in 3 years (6 semesters)
Core Curriculum
Students must complete three (3) subjects plus CORE11-004 Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement.
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CORE11-001: Critical Thinking and Communication (10CP)
In this subject students will be introduced to critical thinking and clear expression. They will evaluate arguments, identify assumptions, judge patterns of inference, and recognise and apply various methods of reasoning. Students will learn how to clarify and visually represent their thinking to make better decisions, evaluate and use evidence, and communicate more effectively in their writing and speaking. Using these skills, students will structure and write an academic essay and deliver an oral presentation.
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CORE11-002: Collaboration, Teams and Leadership (10CP)
This subject is designed to help Bond students develop the intrapersonal and interpersonal skills to function effectively as individual contributors, team players and leaders in diverse social contexts. These collaborative skills are essential to all students’ personal and professional lives in any current or future profession. Students will gain a greater understanding of their personality, values, emotions, perceptions and related attributes, and develop an appreciation of the diversity of these characteristics in others. This perspective is required to work effectively in diverse multi-disciplinary groups and to develop the followership and leadership behaviours that are highly valued in contemporary organisations. Finally, students will develop a structured, self-directed approach to their ongoing learning as a capable individual, effective collaborator, and global citizen.
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CORE11-003: Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (10CP)
The subject fosters a lifelong commitment to responsible discourse and action in all spheres of human interaction. Using applied case-based approach, students will gain the critical tools to effectively respond to the moral challenges in their personal, civic, professional and global contexts. After developing a critical vocabulary and problem-solving toolkit for addressing issues of responsibility and right action, students explore a broad range of real-world, contemporary problems. Through the consideration of these problems, students are encouraged to reflect on, develop and articulate a response to the problem, outline how they can act upon their judgement, and justify their decision making. The subject explores issues of responsible decision making in many cultural, professional and political contexts specifically in the areas of civil society, science, business, media, technology, culture and the law. Topics remain flexible to reflect the dynamic nature of questions of responsibility and right action in the 21st century.
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Beyond Bond Program
To keep up with the ever-changing work landscape, we aim to help our students future-proof their careers by developing broader employability skills that are actively sought out by employers. Unique to our University, Beyond Bond is a compulsory professional development program with a practical, activity-based approach that is integrated into all undergraduate degrees.
Required Subjects
Students must complete the following one hundred and ten credit points (110CP) of subjects.
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ACCT11-100: Accounting Principles (10CP)
This subject provides a broad and important foundation in key accounting concepts, tools, and processes of the discipline. Students will learn to apply fundamental accounting concepts and procedures to prepare and interpret basic financial statements for different types of business entities. Both manual and computerised accounting systems are used to demonstrate the accounting process. Users of financial information and the decisions they make based on accounting information are considered throughout the subject.
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HRTM12-203: Accommodation Management (10CP)
Accommodation Management is an introductory hotel management subject which provides an in-depth understanding of critical guest service functions associated with the ‘rooms’ inventory of an accommodation business. You will learn how service quality and service recovery principles underpin all facets of accommodation management from guest reservations to arrival, housekeeping and maintenance services, guest safety and security, through to guest departure. The interactions between the rooms related departments of an accommodation business are explored with respect to their impact on guest service. Students will also develop practical skills required to work in an accommodation business by undertaking training in a leading hotel property management system, Micros OPERA.
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HRTM12-204: Contemporary Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Management (10CP)
Managers in tourism and hospitality organisations need to have a wide range of skills and knowledge to successfully navigate in competitive and dynamic international markets. They must be adept at managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders including business owners, brand or chain managers, staff, customers, suppliers and government agencies. In this subject, you will learn about the key challenges, innovations and issues shaping tourism and hospitality now and in the future and develop skills and knowledge that could lead to a successful international management career in these industries.
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HRTM12-205: Revenue Management (10CP)
Revenue Management is used in service organisations to enable prices to be set strategically; optimise the management of inventory; and sell more strategically to maximise revenue and profitability. An understanding of revenue management practices will enable students to apply data-based decision making to answer important questions such as what to sell, when to sell, whom to sell to and at what prices. Students will learn about the role of revenue management specifically in the hotel and tourism industries and discover how this role interacts with, and is influenced by, other departments within an organisation to optimise revenue outcomes. Students will put their skills in revenue management into practice as they work in teams to manage a simulated hotel using the Hotel Operations, Tactics and Strategy (HOTS) system. They will implement revenue management and other operational decisions as they aim to meet their goals to improve the performance of the hotel.
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HRTM12-206: Tourism Analysis and Evaluation (10CP)
Operators, investors, and government authorities increasingly rely on research data to inform decisions that aim to maximise financial returns as well as social and economic benefits of tourism-related projects. In this subject, students will learn about relevant tourism databases and develop skills in collecting, analysing, and reporting data in formats that are accessible to various tourism stakeholder groups. They will develop skills that are important in tourism and hospitality operations and related government departments, where managers need to be able to read, analyse and interpret data in order to make informed decisions and communicate results to stakeholders.
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HRTM12-212: Workplace Health and Safety (10CP)
Working in a management position anywhere in the world involves a duty of care to provide a safe environment for workers and customers. In Australia, this responsibility is constituted in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, with most developed countries having similar legislation. In this subject, you will learn about the types of health and safety risks found in hospitality, sport, tourism and other service sector environments and about management responsibilities in relation to risks in the workplace. You will learn about the international standard for risk management (ISO 31000) and will apply the principles and process embodied in ISO 31000 to a variety of real-world business cases.
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HRTM12-220: Sustainable Tourism and Indigenous Culture (10CP)
This subject is designed to introduce you to the concepts associated with sustainability, stakeholder involvement, and indigenous culture interpretation in a tourism context. Key issues relating to the environmental, cultural and ethical issues involved in tourism development, the packaging of tourism products, the use of tourism resources and changing consumer preferences, are explored in the context of the overall tourism system. Theoretical knowledge and concepts will be brought to life through case studies, guest speakers, case studies and other experiential activities.
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IBUS12-251: Concepts of Strategy
Strategic management involves the formulation and implementation of value-generating activities. In this subject, you will learn fundamental aspects of environmental, competitive and internal analysis that will help you understand key determinants of firm success. You will also develop a critical perspective on the significance and interrelated nature of the ‘process’, ‘context’ and ‘content’ of strategy, and the importance of ethical decision-making in determining action and planning implementation. Consideration of an organisation’s strategic outlook and capabilities will help you integrate knowledge from other disciplines and help you develop a comprehensive and holistic understanding of organisational success.
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LAWS10-100: Business Law (10CP)
Business Law is a subject offered by the Faculty of Law for Bond Business School students and other non-law students. The subject provides an introduction to the law regulating business in Australia today. It seeks to develop students' knowledge and understanding of the Australian legal system and sources of law in Australia, the commercial legal responsibilities and risks of doing business, key aspects of the law of torts, contracts and consumer protection, and the law associated with starting, managing, financing and closing companies and other business entities. By focusing on the legal responsibilities and risks that have a substantial impact on business, the subject highlights the important role that law plays in business decision-making.
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MGMT13-305: Human Resource Management (10CP)
Human Resource Management (HRM) is an integral part of your future career as a manager in any organisation. Nearly all managers are involved in forecasting staffing needs in their departments, recruiting and selecting new employees, training and developing these employees, appraising and nurturing their performance, and motivating them through pay and rewards. These activities must effectively support the organisation’s strategic goals and also be legal, fair and consistent. This intermediate level subject will develop your understanding and hands-on skills related to HRM. Knowing about HRM will also help when you are looking for a job or working in a non-managerial role since everyone is affected by their organisation’s human resource practices. While the focus of this subject is on what all managers need to know about HRM, it also provides the foundation step toward a career specialising in HRM.
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MKTG11-100: Marketing Fundamentals (10CP)
Marketing is the art and science of understanding and satisfying customer needs by creating value for both the customer and the marketer. Facilitating these exchanges requires several interrelated processes and activities including market research, market segmentation, product, pricing, promotional strategies and distribution. In this introductory subject, you will explore the various theories and frameworks of marketing and learn to apply them to marketing phenomena around you.
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Alternate Choice 1
Students must choose thirty credit points (30CP) of the following subjects.
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HRTM11-100: Wine Studies (10CP)
Wine is a major agricultural export for Australia and an important industry for the country’s economy. At an industry level, students will be introduced to the history and evolution of this exciting industry and the laws, policies and agreements that affect its production and distribution worldwide. At the product level, students will study the winemaking process and learn to distinguish among different types of viticultural sites to identify those best suited to premium wine production. The contribution that wine inventories make to hotel and restaurant profitability is also considered. A major component of this subject is a professional wine tasting program, which provides hands-on experience in evaluating a broad range of grape varieties and explores the relationship between wines with food.
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HRTM12-201: International Food and Beverage Management (10CP)
International Food and Beverage Management introduces students to the food production and service processes and challenges associated with managing food and beverage outlets. The role of food and beverage within the international accommodation industry is considered and a variety of different types of food and beverage outlets are considered. The subject equips students with knowledge about menu planning and design; service systems and processes; inventory management and purchasing procedures; as well as the importance of careful cost control strategies.
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HRTM12-209: Event Management
This subject provides an overview of the event management process in a variety of contexts. Specifically, students will learn to plan, organise, implement and evaluate events while managing time, budget and relevant risk factors. Students will also explore the relevance of project management, human resource management (including volunteers), meeting procedures, report writing, submission preparation, legal considerations, and team cohesion to the creation of successful events. Throughout the semester, students work on a live event and meet weekly to discuss issues and progress with the instructor and team members.
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HRTM12-214: Adventure Tourism (10CP)
This subject introduces students to adventure and activity tourism as a significant sector of the leisure and tourism industries. Key issues relating to the historical development of tourism, the rise of adventure tourism, communication, motivation, adventure destinations and environments and ethical issues are examined to develop a contextual understanding of the adventure tourism industry. Throughout the subject, there is a focus on the leadership and group dynamics involved in adventure activities. Experiential learning opportunities are offered during this subject, including several field trips where students apply theories in a practical situation.
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Alternate Choice 2
Students must choose ten credit points (10CP) of the following subjects.
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IBUS12-250: International Business
International Business is a theoretical and practical introduction to the issues and complexities associated with doing business across borders. Business increasingly operates in an international context, either as a seller or buyer of services or merchandise. Knowledge of how business operates across borders is an essential element in the management of both small and large enterprises. The subject has an entrepreneurial focus. Key topics include frameworks for international environmental assessment, international strategic choices, modes of entry, and business functions and their application consistent with strategy.
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MGMT13-321: Negotiation (10CP)
This subject is designed to provide a foundation in negotiation theory and practice that is beneficial to all current and aspiring professionals, not just business students. The primary objective of this subject is to develop your interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills through negotiation simulations and discussions. The content of the subject covers fundamental concepts in negotiation, advanced topics and skills (e.g., persuasion, ethics, trust) and a variety of negotiation situations, formats (i.e. bilateral, multilateral and team-based negotiations) and contexts (e.g., virtual negotiation, cross-cultural negotiation).
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MGMT13-324: Cross Cultural Management (10CP)
An understanding of cultural differences and approaches to managing these differences is increasingly important to effective management in international and multicultural business environments. This subject focuses on the techniques of managing in different cultures, in particular on the interpersonal issues that invariably arise in international and cross-cultural contexts. Major topics include the significance of culture in international management, the meaning and dimensions of culture, comparative international management and leadership styles, managing communication across cultures, ethics and social responsibility in global management, cross-cultural negotiation and decision-making, forming and managing global teams and developing the international and global manager.
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General Electives
Students must choose sixty credit points (60CP) of undergraduate subjects from across the University.
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University Undergraduate Electives
Students may choose from all Undergraduate subjects across the University that are available as general electives.
Optional Major
Students are encouraged to undertake an optional Major. This will replace sixty credit points (60CP) of elective subjects.
Optional Minor
Students are encouraged to undertake an optional Minor (40CP). This will replace four (4) of these elective subjects.
Study plan
Take the guess work out of planning your study schedule. Your program's study plan has been carefully curated to provide a clear guide on the sequential subjects to be studied in each semester of your program. Your study plan is designed around connected subject themes to equip you with the fundamental knowledge required as you progress through your course.
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