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Bachelor of Business (International Business)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
DBBN

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 38,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

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
088328D

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.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

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

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
Vietnam	7.5
Australia	68
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1110
India (best 4) State Board	75
India (best 4) Central Board	65
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.51
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	320
German Abitur	3.5
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	31
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	80
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	13

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Aim

The Bachelor of Business (International Business) provides a high quality, broad-based business education program for a professional career within the International Business industry/sector.

Content & Structure

Students undertake the UniSA Business core courses, the required courses in International Business and appropriate electives. The program requires completion of courses totalling 108 units.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Career Development in Business	BUSS 1060	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Principles of Economics	ECON 1008	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Accounting for Business	ACCT 1008	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
OR
Quantitative Methods for Business	MATH 1053	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1010	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Specialisation		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Business Law	LAWS 1018	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2,3,4
Business and Society	BUSS 1057	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
OR
International Study Tour		4.5	Note(s): 5
OR
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Business Intelligence	INFS 2036	4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Business across Asian Community	BUSS 2084	4.5
Global Power in the Indo-Pacific Region	POLI 2032	4.5
Management and Organisation	BUSS 2068	4.5	Note(s): 4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact	BUSS 2085	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2,4
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2,4
Specialisation		4.5		Rule(s): 1
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
International Management Ethics and Values	BUSS 3053	4.5
Strategic Management	BUSS 3023	4.5
International Business Environments	BUSS 3103	4.5
OR
International Elective		4.5	Note(s): 6
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2,4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Specialisation		4.5		Rule(s): 1
International and Comparative Human Resource Management	BUSS 3025	4.5
Entrepreneurship and Strategy in Asia	BUSS 3113	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

Minors can be in any discipline subject to Program Director approval.

Majors, sub-majors/minors

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Advanced Level Electives
Business Internship 30 Days	BUSS 3010	9
Business Decision Making Simulation	BUSS 3074	4.5
Solving Business Challenges	BUSS 3079	4.5
Business Practicum	BUSS 3080	4.5
Business Internship 45 Days	BUSS 3088	18
Virtual Industry Internship	BUSS 3100	4.5
Startup Studio	BUSS 3109	4.5
Negotiated Project	BUSS 3112	4.5
Suggested Electives
Business Virtual Study Tour - Undergraduate	BUSS 2070	4.5
Undergraduate Study Tour - Management	BUSS 2072	4.5
Specialisation 1
International Currency and Banking Markets	BANK 3011	4.5
International Economics	ECON 3008	4.5
Macroeconomics	ECON 1007	4.5
Specialisation 2
Consumer Behaviour	MARK 1008	4.5
International Marketing	MARK 3005	4.5
Digital Marketing	MARK 3016	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. There are two specialisations to choose from (refer to Specialisation listings for options).

Notes

1. Four electives can be used to complete a minor in a language. The languages to choose from are Japanese, French, Italian or English for students that are from a non-English speaking background.

2. Electives may be used to: complete an Experiential Elective (refer to Advanced Level Electives listing); undertake an international student exchange up to 18 units; or to study other courses of interest offered by UniSA Business. One elective may be chosen from outside UniSA Business. Course pre-requisites must be satisfied.

3. Students that have been assessed as completing a qualification in a business discipline at AQF Diploma level or equivalent and have received 36 units of block credit aren't required to complete this course.

4. Students that have been assessed as completing a qualification in a business discipline at AQF Advanced Diploma level or equivalent and have received 54 units of block credit aren't required to complete this course

5. View available Overseas Study Opportunities at https://www.unisa.edu.au/global-experiences/study-overseas/ or contact short.programs@unisa.edu.au

6. The International Elective may be used: to complete an overseas practicum; as part of a full semester overseas exchange; or complete an International Elective option approved by the Program Director.