Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Business (Islamic Business) (CRICOS Course Code: 109327E) is a three-year full-time degree that provides an increased ability for students to critically evaluate market behaviour within the scope of Islamic banks and financial institutions. From performance to organisation behaviour, students will develop an appreciation of the effects that these institutions have on the market. The degree will also enable students to enhance their career opportunities internationally. With the containing growth of Islamic financial institutions worldwide, Muslim and Non-Muslim students will have the benefit of a constantly growing, evolving field that is ripe with opportunities. Banks, corporate businesses and financial institutions are some of the places seeking qualified experts in this field. On completion, graduates acquire disciplinary skills in the 'finance and budgetary' sector complemented by extended business and management skills that uniquely equip them to develop careers in business and accounting in the private and public sectors in Western markets as well as the rapidly expanding Islamic finance markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Gulf Regions. The degree is comprised of comprised 24 units (subjects) studied over 6 trimesters, 4 units per a trimester session. Each trimester will comprise 13 weeks of face-to-face classes, and one-week end of session exam period. Each trimester, therefore, is contained within a 14-week block. While there will be three trimesters per year, the third or summer trimester will be optional. The course is accredited by the CPA, CA ANZ and ACCA. The course will be delivered by face-to-face lectures supplemented with online materials through Moodle (NAPS eLearning) to be accessible on and off campus. There will be 3-hours of face-to-face teaching per week for any unit, consisting of three (3) one-hour sessions (2-hours of lectures and 1-hour of tutorials or other suitable variation of 3 hours) with each class being 50 minutes per teaching time and a 10 minute break per hour. Classes will comprise lectures, seminar-type discussions and presentations.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Domestic Students: Current School Leavers — Minimum ATAR of 65 (or equivalent assessment in New Zealand or the Overall Position (OP) in Queensland) or a Higher School Certificate or overseas equivalent. Non-Current School Leavers — Completion of a AQF level 4 or equivalent course; or Previous admission to or the subsequent completion of at least one trimester of an AQF level 7 or equivalent course. International Students: Must be at least 18 years of age or older at course commencement. Year 12 or equivalent or other relevant qualification. An overall valid academic IELTS 6.0 not less than 6.0 each band (please refer to the DOHA website for Acceptable English Evidence and Exemptions); or an English proficiency of upper intermediate level or above from an approved ELICOS provider; or have successfully completed at least an Australian Certificate IV qualification within the last 2 years; or have successfully passed NAPS's English Placement Test. In addition, students may participate in a course entry interview to determine their suitability for the course. International Students must meet the Student Visa (SC500) requirements. Mature Age Applicants: A student who does not meet the standard 'school leavers' criteria may apply for admission as a mature age applicant if they are 21 years of age or older on 1st March of the year they intend to commence study; do not have the required ATAR for admission to the course; do not have a record of tertiary study; and have completed an approved preparation course of not less than 6 months duration; or have completed a vocational training course and have been assessed by the Dean or nominee to be able to undertake tertiary studies.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Banks, corporate businesses and financial institutions are some of the places seeking qualified experts in this field. On completion, graduates acquire disciplinary skills in the 'finance and budgetary' sector complemented by extended business and management skills that uniquely equip them to develop careers in business and accounting in the private and public sectors in Western markets as well as the rapidly expanding Islamic finance markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Gulf Regions. The opportunity to become a Certified Practicing Accountant: The Accounting degree provides you with the opportunity to register as a member of CPA or the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPAA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and as Certified Islamic Accountants (CIPA) subject to the rules and regulations of the relevant professional bodies.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Bachelor of Business (Islamic Business) take to complete?

The Bachelor of Business (Islamic Business) is a three-year full-time degree. The degree is comprised of 24 units (subjects) studied over 6 trimesters, 4 units per a trimester session. Each trimester is contained within a 14-week block. While there will be three trimesters per year, the third or summer trimester will be optional.

Is the course professionally accredited?

The course is accredited by the CPA, CA ANZ and ACCA. Students who take Islamic Business will study units that enable them to apply for registration as a Certified Islamic Public Accountant (CIPA). Thus, the Islamic Business program allows a student the potential to register for both CPA/CA and CIPA.

What are the English language requirements for international students?

An overall valid academic IELTS 6.0 not less than 6.0 each band (please refer to the DOHA website for Acceptable English Evidence and Exemptions); or an English proficiency of upper intermediate level or above from an approved ELICOS provider; or have successfully completed at least an Australian Certificate IV qualification within the last 2 years; or have successfully passed NAPS's English Placement Test.

When are the intake dates for this course?

Intake dates are in March, July, and November.

How is the course delivered?

The course will be delivered by face-to-face lectures supplemented with online materials through Moodle (NAPS eLearning) to be accessible on and off campus. There will be 3-hours of face-to-face teaching per week for any unit, consisting of three (3) one-hour sessions (2-hours of lectures and 1-hour of tutorials or other suitable variation of 3 hours) with each class being 50 minutes per teaching time and a 10 minute break per hour. Classes will comprise lectures, seminar-type discussions and presentations.

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