I’m in week one of my first unit of study towards a Bachelor of Business. Final exam for this unit is in June, and there are 24 units in the degree, so there is a long road ahead. I am planning to apply for credits from my Diploma of Accounting, and may eventually take on two units per semester, but for now it is about getting my brain back into gear for critical thinking and essay writing.

I enrolled through Open Universities Australia and selected the University of Tasmania program because it includes Accounting and Management. At this stage I’m leaning toward a Major in Management, and hope to use some Accounting credits toward my elective subjects.

Here is the recommended study pattern from the OUA site. I’m currently enrolled in the BEA111 Introduction to Markets and the Economy.

Recommended Study Pattern

Students will complete a total of 24 subjects, with a combination of eight core subjects, eight major subjects, and eight electives.

Core subjects

Award Requirements

Completion of 24 subjects, including eight core subjects, eight major subjects, and eight elective subjects as outlined in the recommended study pattern.

Choose your subjects

Majors

Students can select from the following majors:

Accounting

Finance

Human Resource Management

Management

Marketing

Electives

You can complete eight student electives of your choice from either within or outside of the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics. You can also use this space in your degree to complete an optional second major or enrol in breadth subjects or overseas exchange subjects.