Bachelor of Business

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DBBN

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 25,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
082882D

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
completed 200 credits of subjects;
achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
obtained a competitive ATAR.

* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed the University Foundation Studies program

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

Admission Requirements by Country

Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	330
German Abitur	3
India (best 4)	65
Kenya KCSE (average)	B+
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	30
Norway GPA	3.3
Pakistan HSSC	85
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	14
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
USA SAT (2400)	1540
Vietnam	7.5
Australia	70
IB (best 6)	26
Nepal HSEB	65
HKDSE	17
Bangladesh HSC	4

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Aim

The Bachelor of Business offers you the highest degree of flexibility in the areas, majors and minors, which comprise your business degree.

Content & Structure

The program comprises:

Six introductory core courses; and

Four intermediate core courses; and

Two advanced core courses; and

An eight course specialisation OR a combination of 2 Business minors; and

A four course minor in any discipline OR an internship

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Business Law	LAWS 1018	4.5
Accounting Principles for Business Decisions	ACCT 1009	4.5
Business and Society	BUSS 1057	4.5
Minor 1		4.5	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Quantitative Methods for Business	MATH 1053	4.5
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1010	4.5
Professional Development in Business	BUSS 1060	4.5
Minor 1		4.5	Note(s): 2
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Business Intelligence	INFS 2036	4.5
Management and Organisation	BUSS 2068	4.5
Minor 1		4.5	Note(s): 2
Minor 1		4.5	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Business Operations	BUSS 2065	4.5
International Business Environment	BUSS 2067	4.5
Minor 2		4.5	Note(s): 2
Minor 2		4.5	Note(s): 2
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Strategic Management	BUSS 3023	4.5
Minor 2		4.5	Note(s): 2
Minor 2		4.5	Note(s): 2
Minor 3 or Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Capstone Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1
Minor 3 or Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Minor 3 or Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Minor 3 or Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

Minors can be in any discipline.

Majors, sub-majors/minors

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Capstone Electives
Business Decision Making Simulation	BUSS 3074	4.5
Global Experience in Business	BUSS 3078	4.5
Transition to Employment A	BUSS 3079	4.5
Transition to Employment B	BUSS 3080	4.5
Business Research Project	BUSS 3077	4.5
Advanced Electives
Organisational Learning and Leadership	BUSS 3050	4.5
International Management Ethics and Values	BUSS 3053	4.5
Electives
Organisational Behaviour	BUSS 2046	4.5
Project Management: Principles and Strategies	INFS 2022	4.5
Business Internship	BUSS 2064	18

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The program consists of six introductory core courses, four intermediate core courses, two advanced courses (one of which is a capstone elective and one of which is core), a combination of 2 Business minors and a four course minor in any discipline OR an internship.

Notes

1. Four electives in the third year are required to be at an advanced level (refer to Advanced Electives or Capstone Electives listing for some options).

2. Three separate minors can be chosen from other program areas within the Business School or may be chosen from outside the Business School in areas such as languages, international relations or communication. Areas in the Business School include, Marketing; Small Business Management; Management; Finance; Accounting; Tourism and Event Management; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Economics; Human Resource Management; Sport and Recreation Management.