Bachelor

Bachelor of Business and Management (Major in Strategic Management)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business and Management with a Major in Strategic Management is a four-year degree that develops strategic thinkers and leaders equipped to navigate complex organisational environments. Grounded in systems thinking, philosophy of science, and motivational theory, the program takes a holistic approach to management that is both academically rigorous and practically oriented.

Year 2 builds foundations in strategic thinking, microeconomics, marketing, and HR management. Year 3 develops expertise in strategic leadership, change management, gender and management, and human behaviour in organisations. Year 4 advances into corporate governance, power and decision making, strategic alliance management, and a management practicum, equipping graduates for senior management and leadership roles in PNG and beyond.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Bachelor of Business and Management (Major in Strategic Management) must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a Grade 12 certificate with passes in English and Mathematics.
  • Achieve the University's minimum matriculation GPA.
  • Applicants with demonstrated leadership experience or a relevant diploma are encouraged to apply.

Course Structure

Year 2

Semester 1

  • 3.10802Philosophy of Science
  • 3.20331Principles of Microeconomics
  • 3.21209Principles of Marketing
  • 3.11301Principles of Human Resource Management

Semester 2

  • 3.10801Principles of Strategy
  • 3.10803Systems Thinking
  • 3.20801Business Research
  • 4.23904Civics & Ethics

Year 3

Semester 1

  • 3.30801Strategic Management
  • 3.30802Theories of Motivation
  • 3.30803Strategic Leadership
  • 3.40706Tourism Policy & Planning
  • 4.11701Introduction to Psychology
  • 4.15503Introduction to Government & Politics
  • 5.40730Company Law
  • 1.20811Basic Statistics

Semester 2

  • 3.30804Gender & Management
  • 3.30805Change Management
  • 3.21305Human Behaviour in Organisations
  • 3.20332Principles of Macroeconomics
  • 4.14202Gender Issues in PNG
  • 4.15505PNG Politics
  • 5.30721Business Law

Year 4

Semester 1

  • 3.40801Power & Decision Making
  • 3.40802Corporate Governance
  • 3.41202Operations Management
  • 3.40301Strategic Human Resource Management

Semester 2

  • 3.40804Strategic Alliance Management
  • 3.40805Management in Developing Countries
  • 3.40806Strategic Management Practicum

Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.