Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Business
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
This course provides an initial, undergraduate teaching qualification with the prospect of a business career. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) provides students with the capacity to engage in innovative approaches to teaching and learning in a secondary school, as well as the ability to reflect on the social, ethical and professional expectations that the rise of technology brings to the classroom. It combines general education studies and teaching methods (curriculum studies) with three professional placements at a secondary school, 80 days in total. As a result, graduates are qualified to teach Years 7 to 12. Complementing this, the Bachelor of Business prepares students for the business profession, providing a solid foundation in the language of business and offering a practical curriculum with opportunities for industry engagement.
VTAC code
- 3400210311 (CSP)
Course details
- Course structure, work integrated learning and professional recognition.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Business requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements
Prior to completing 200 credit points of study, students must pass national literacy and numeracy tests. Find out more about the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students, including associated costs.
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Information for Decision Making | ACC10007 | 12.5 |
| Innovative Business Practice 1 | BUS10012 | 12.5 |
| Economic Principles | ECO10004 | 12.5 |
| Theories of Teaching, Learning & Development | EDU10020 | 12.5 |
| Teaching in the Digital Age | EDU10021 | 12.5 |
| Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | EDU10022 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Business Information Systems | INF10003 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Management | MGT10001 | 12.5 |
| Fundamentals of Marketing | MKT10007 | 12.5 |
| Understanding and Supporting Behaviour | EDU20020 | 12.5 |
| Indigenous Education & Perspectives | EDU20021 | 12.5 |
| Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | EDU20022 | 12.5 |
| Industry Consulting Project * | BUS30009 | 12.5 |
| Advanced Innovative Business Practice * | BUS30024 | 12.5 |
| Policy, Schooling and Society * | EDU30030 | 12.5 |
| Research Methods for Teachers * | EDU30031 | 12.5 |
| Innovation and Research Methods for Education * | EDU30033 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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Placement for Bachelor of Education (Secondary) [available 2018 only]
3 units (37.5 credit points)
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Experience 1 | EDU10023 | 12.5 |
| Professional Experience 2 | EDU20023 | 12.5 |
| Professional Experience 3 (Ready to Teach) | EDU30032 | 12.5 |
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Choose two options:
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Course learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) will be able to:
- show initiative and judgement when making decisions or solving problems and have broad and coherent knowledge of secondary aged students and how they learn
- critically review theory and practice, and have broad and coherent knowledge of specific secondary school content areas within the Australian context
- show initiative and judgement to plan for, and implement, effective teaching and learning in diverse contexts with the capacity to solve problems with intellectual independence
- adapt knowledge and skills to critically analyse information in diverse contexts, and to create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
- assess, provide feedback and report on student learning using clear and coherent communication with the ability to critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise assessment information
- demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning to identify, engage in and apply professional learning, individually and in collaboration with others
- engage professionally with colleagues, families and students, and the communication skills to present clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas.
Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Business will be able to:
- define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business and apply those principles in a range of practices
- systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
- formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line
- coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
- communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience
- build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies
- work collaboratively in diverse groups.
Professional recognition
Graduates will be eligible for provisional registration by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as secondary teachers, and by reciprocal arrangements with teacher education authorities in other states, they are eligible for provisional registration in all Australian states and territories.
Fees
Find out more about fees.
Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
How to apply
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.