Bachelor of Digital Business
Undergraduate
2025
You're considered an International student if you are:
Undergraduate
2025
109017H
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:
Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:
Higher education study
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
OR
Work and life experience (for domestic students only)
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 |
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 |
12024 QS Subject Rankings. 2UniSA Business is one of just 13 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2024. 2023 QS Stars Business School Ratings.
*Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, including a UniSA GPA of 5.5 or above throughout the first two years of the program, and satisfying the formal application process.
^An internship is non-mandatory work-based training and these hours may count towards the temporary visa work condition. It is the responsibility of the visa holder to ensure they are complying with those conditions.
As the technology of the future changes business operations today, there is a growing need for innovative digital business leaders in Australia. Uniquely co-developed with global consulting and technology powerhouse, Accenture, this degree takes you beyond the foundations of business management and teaches you the skills to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Learn to adapt to the rapid pace of technological advancement while building the skills that will help you continue to grow your future career. Work on real-world inspired projects that prepare you to effectively engage with key stakeholders while developing negotiation, change management, and conflict resolution abilities, with exclusive and competitive internship opportunities with Accenture. Apply problem-solving methodologies to evaluate business challenges and develop appropriate digital solutions. Graduate with a professional resume filled with practical work-related experiences and skills, ready to start your career and leverage the latest digital technologies such as blockchain, virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
The Bachelor of Digital Business is the first degree offered by The Innovation Academy, an initiative combining the best of Accenture’s global practice and expertise with UniSA’s proven leadership in transformative, industry-informed business education and research. The Bachelor of Digital Business can also be studied 100% online through UniSA Online*.
*The online degree is not available to onshore student visa holders.
You'll learn a new hybrid skillset of advanced digital and business principles for a broad and future-proof career.
Learn how to use marketing automation to convert customers, when to use artificial intelligence to streamline processes, why cloud systems can make collaboration easier, and understand how technology can make the difference between business growth and decline.
You'll also have access to industry case studies and projects to help you:
The Bachelor of Digital Business takes you further than the basics, combining the best of Accenture's global practice and expertise with UniSA's proven leadership in business education and research. You'll build a suite of creative problem-solving tools that will put you at the forefront of change and the job market.
The rate of technology advancement grows rapidly each year, presenting both opportunities and challenges for businesses. As a business leader of tomorrow, you will be required to respond to an ever-changing digital landscape and navigate current and emerging digital trends simultaneously. Through the Bachelor of Digital Business, you will learn how to manage this complexity with skills that can be applied to future workplace environments.
UniSA is a leader in business education, so you’ll be maximising your employment opportunities by studying a degree that’s co-developed with leading global professional services company, Accenture.
Access a range of internship, projects, and other innovative work integrated learning opportunities designed to simulate practical industry projects, and apply practical skills through industry assessments. Students will also have exclusive access to the Accenture Room, a dedicated online space where students can connect, access additional learning content and micro-courses focused on workplace skills, and hear from leading experts from across Accenture.
Hear from Dr Sarah Chua, Digital Business Program Director and Garrick Southgate, Associate Director at Accenture as they discuss the rapid pace of technological change, and how the Bachelor of Digital Business can help you into a digital-first career.
Digital workers are in high demand as the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated technology uptake - 33% of employers reported that they had brought in automation or new technology due to COVID-19 and this trend is set to continue.1
There is strong demand for graduates with high-level business and digital skills across a wide range of job roles and industry sectors. The Bachelor of Digital Business will give you skills that you can apply on the job from day one in any industry. You'll have a transferable skill set across a range of roles and sectors.
Wherever you want to work, there’ll be a place for you.
Careers to consider may include:
Digital business solution and transformation consultant: Monitor changes to digital technologies and identify implementation opportunities to transform organisational activities, processes, competencies, and models; assess the accelerating impact of technology on business and strategy; develop strategies for digital solution implementation; imagine and plan for present and future technological shifts.
Business analyst: Use data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations; engage with stakeholders to determine how changes to products, services, processes, software, and hardware can improve efficiencies; support business decisions and develop strategies to effectively achieve organisational objectives.
Business development roles: Develop strong long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders to build strategic partnerships; work on negotiations, increase sales growth and make recommendations for business expansion; assess and implement new market opportunities, competitor developments, and current revenue sources.
Digital transformation lead: Understand the global vision of the organisation, how the various stakeholders interact, and the current level of digitisation; audit digital efficiency, define objectives, and enact a digital transformation plan; manage the budget, coordinate teams, manage organisational change and influence management.
Entrepreneur: Use skills and initiative to recognise or anticipate a need that isn’t being met and bring new ideas to the market; develop an idea or business, create a business plan, attract investment and financing, and provide leadership and management for a new business; forecast future business changes and identify further opportunities.
Management consultant: Problem-solve for a broad range of complex clients and organisations; improve the financial and operational health of organisations by providing strategic advice; develop business proposals and visualise data to explain complex ideas in easy-to-understand formats for a variety of stakeholders.
Business systems analyst: Study the business and information technology needs of an organisation to analyse problems and develop solutions; identify areas of opportunity or improvement, and consult on strategy development; deliver projects and initiatives involving business processes, business change, and technology solutions; oversee implementation of systems while consulting with management, stakeholders, or clients to ensure all requirements are met.
Business change consultant: Design, execute, measure and control business processes; introduce innovation to process management to achieve enhanced effectiveness and efficiency; recommend adjustments to workflow, schedules, and other processes; manage stakeholders and effectively manage meaningful change in organisations.
1National Skills Commission, The State of Australia’s Skills 2021
How to apply for international students will give you helpful information about the application process at the University of South Australia. When you are ready, apply through our International Application System. If you would like to talk to someone near you about studying at the University of South Australia, we have agents all over the world who can assist you. Find an Education Agent in your country.
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Recipients can get a 50% reduction on tuition fees for up to four years of full-time study for selected degrees.
Recipients can get a 15% reduction on tuition fees for the duration of their chosen degree.
As a UniSA student, you will have unique access to work placement opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events, internships, guest speakers and more.
Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform. We have health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and great student lounges. You will also gain access to a range of community clinics, which provide professional and cost effective services in areas of health, business, law and psychology. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and lots more.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
The Bachelor of Digital Business and our partnership with Accenture is a testament to the innovation and creativity of UniSA. This program will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to become future digital business leaders, regardless of their career path.
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees.
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
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