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Bachelor of Digital Business

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
January
March
June
September

Campus
Online

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
Online

Program Code
XBDB

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 27,100 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]
IELTS speaking [6.0]
IELTS listening [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
This program is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa

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:

Higher education study

Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study of a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider

OR

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

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

Work and life experience (for domestic students only)

Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or
Completed a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Qualify for Special Entry

OR

Recent secondary education

Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or international qualification

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]
IELTS speaking [6.0]
IELTS listening [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

German Abitur	3.3
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	2.8
Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	12.5
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
Vietnam	7
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1050
India (best 4) State Board	70
India (best 4) Central Board	60
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.41
Eynesbury FSP	310

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Aim

The Bachelor of Digital Business will provide a broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles of business and emerging digital technologies as a basis to commence practice and for independent lifelong learning. Graduates of the Bachelor of Digital Business will acquire a grounding in key business disciplines combined with foundational knowledge and application of the digital technologies that are increasingly influencing business growth, operations and sustainability.

Content & Structure

The Bachelor of Digital Business comprises a total of 24 x 4.5-unit courses from a catalogue of 32 courses from the Business, Management and Information Technology disciplines.

In the third year of the program, students have the opportunity to take industry led learning activities/courses.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
Year 1
Study Period 1
UO Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1018	4.5	Note(s): 2
UO Information Technology Fundamentals	INFT 1024	4.5
Study Period 3
UO Accounting for Business	ACCT 1011	4.5	Note(s): 2
UO Introduction to Digital Disruption in Business	BUSS 1069	4.5
Study Period 4
UO Principles of Economics	ECON 1010	4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 2
Study Period 6
UO Management and Organisation	BUSS 2081	4.5	Note(s): 2
UO Exploring Digital Technology in Business	BUSS 1068	4.5
Year 2
Study Period 1
UO Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact	BUSS 2086	4.5	Note(s): 2
UO Cloud Platforms	INFT 2066	4.5
Study Period 3
UO Management Accounting	ACCT 2016	4.5
UO Digital Solution Methodologies	BUSS 2089	4.5
Study Period 4
UO Organisational Behaviour	BUSS 2078	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 3
Study Period 6
UO Project Management: Principles and Strategies	BUSS 2082	4.5
UO Designing Digital Solutions	BUSS 2088	4.5
Year 3
Study Period 1
UO Managing Decision Making	BUSS 3095	4.5
UO Digital Business Value	BUSS 3117	4.5
Study Period 3
UO Risk Management and Governance	INFS 3085	4.5
UO Digital Business Solutions	BUSS 3116	4.5
Study Period 4
UO International Business Environments	BUSS 3107	4.5
UO Strategic Management	BUSS 3097	4.5
Study Period 6
Option 1
UO Virtual Industry Internship	BUSS 3119	4.5		Rule(s): 4,6
UO Business Practicum	BUSS 3115	4.5		Rule(s): 4,6
Option 2
UO Virtual Industry Internship	BUSS 3119	4.5		Rule(s): 4,6
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 5
Option 3
UO Business Practicum	BUSS 3115	4.5		Rule(s): 4,6
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 5
Option 4
UO Business Internship 30 Days	BUSS 3114	9	Note(s): 1	Rule(s): 6
Option 5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Year 1 Electives
UO Problem Solving and Programming	COMP 1043	4.5
UO Business Law	LAWS 1019	4.5
UO Consumer Behaviour	MARK 1016	4.5
UO Professional Practice in Data Analytics	INFS 1028	4.5
Year 2 Electives
UO System Requirements and User Experience	INFS 1029	4.5
UO Marketing Analytics	MARK 2034	4.5
UO Foundations of Human Resource Management	BUSS 2077	4.5
UO Business Intelligence	INFS 2038	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Assessment requirements for this degree include at least one online exam. The online exam software has system compatibility requirements, specifically that tablets, hybrid devices and mobile devices are not supported. Please refer to the online exam requirements prior to conducting your exam to ensure your computer and software is compatible to undertake the exam.

2. Must be chosen from Year 1 Electives list.

3. Must be chosen from Year 2 Electives list. Course pre-requisites must be satisfied.

4. Participation in this course requires an application process and achieving minimum GPA requirements.

5. To be selected subject to Program Director approval.

6. Successful completion of 72 units of undergraduate study and GPA of at least 4.0. In addition to this, applicants are required to submit a separate application for entry which will be merit assessed by the Course Coordinator/ Program Director.

Notes

1. Enrolment in this course is subject to availability.

2. Students who have completed a qualification in a business discipline at AQF Diploma level or equivalent and assessed to receive 36 units block credit, will be granted credit for this course. Students are also required to undertake 'Option 2' in the final year of the program.