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Start Date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
DBDB

SATAC Code
424949 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry Scores
2023 Guaranteed Entry
TAFE/RTO: CIV
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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:

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and
- obtain a competitive ATAR, and
- meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:

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 (for domestic students only)
- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Completed a UniSA Foundations 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
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Degree overview

Study a degree designed and delivered in collaboration with global technology powerhouse, Accenture, and learn from the people leading digital transformation at some of Australia's largest organisations
Adopt a digital-first mindset and become proficient at assessing and implementing new digital technologies such as AI, cloud, and machine learning to create business efficiencies through automation
Develop your understanding of future digital business trends and opportunities, learning digital technology such as blockchain, the metaverse, and AR/VR to transform products, services, and business operations
Gain real-world experience as part of your studies through an internship, student exchange or mentorship opportunity – UniSA has more than 2,500 industry partners and over 60 university partners worldwide
Fast-track your career trajectory with industry-endorsed qualifications and access to an influential professional network of digital business leaders, entrepreneurs, and provocateurs
Build your breadth of digital business knowledge and learn creative problem-solving tools that put you at the forefront of change
Join a university ranked no.1 in SA and Top 10 in Australia for Business and Management¹
UniSA Business is in the top one per cent worldwide and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the 2022 QS Stars Ratings²
UniSA Business is accredited by both AACSB International and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies.

¹2022 QS Subject Rankings.
²UniSA Business is one of just 12 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2022.

Snapshot

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 relevant and enduring skills that future-proof your 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 opportunities for high achieving students to apply for enviable internships. Apply problem-solving methodologies to evaluate business challenges and develop appropriate digital solutions. Graduate with a game-changing 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.

What you'll learn

Digital business leaders require the knowledge and skills available today to adapt to the technologies of the future. Throughout your studies, you’ll learn a new skillset of advanced digital and business principles for a broad and enduring education.

This is your chance to step into the world’s most influential organisations, with opportunities to work on practical projects and original challenges, as well as access industry-leading internships at successful digital businesses, start-ups, and government agencies. You’ll become equipped with a breadth of creative problem-solving tools that put you at the forefront of change.

With access to a suite of carefully curated industry case studies and projects, you’ll:

Discover how business and technology have evolved to become inseparable
Explore digital disruption in business and understand how emerging technologies will shape organisations in the future
Learn methodologies that can be used to develop digital business proposals and deliver projects
Learn how to utilise entrepreneurship for social and market impact.

The Bachelor of Digital Business takes you further than the basics, and with 25% of the degree content developed with Accenture, you’ll learn from industry experts with experience in leading digital transformation at many of the world’s leading organisations. You’ll be empowered to develop the problem-solving and critical thinking skills to help solve complex business problems, no matter your chosen career.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

Degree structure

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
Year 1
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1010	4.5	Note(s): 2
Information Technology Fundamentals	INFT 1016	4.5
Accounting for Business	ACCT 1008	4.5	Note(s): 2
UO Introduction to Digital Disruption in Business	BUSS 1069	4.5
Principles of Economics	ECON 1008	4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1
Management and Organisation	BUSS 2068	4.5	Note(s): 2
UO Exploring Digital Technology in Business	BUSS 1068	4.5
Year 2
Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact	BUSS 2085	4.5	Note(s): 2
Cloud Platforms	INFT 2069	4.5
Management Accounting	ACCT 2006	4.5
UO Digital Solution Methodologies	BUSS 2089	4.5
Organisational Behaviour	BUSS 2046	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 2
Project Management: Principles and Strategies	INFS 2022	4.5
UO Designing Digital Solutions	BUSS 2088	4.5
Year 3
Managing Decision Making	BUSS 3087	4.5
UO Digital Business Value	BUSS 3117	4.5
Security Principles	INFS 5115	4.5
UO Digital Business Solutions	BUSS 3116	4.5
International Business Environments	BUSS 3103	4.5
Strategic Management	BUSS 3023	4.5
Option 1
Solving Business Challenges	BUSS 3079	4.5
Virtual Industry Internship	BUSS 3100	4.5		Rule(s): 3,4
OR
Business Practicum	BUSS 3080	4.5		Rule(s): 3,4
Option 2
Solving Business Challenges	BUSS 3079	4.5
OR
Virtual Industry Internship	BUSS 3100	4.5		Rule(s): 3,4
OR
Business Practicum	BUSS 3080	4.5		Rule(s): 3,4
AND
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 5
Option 3
Business Internship 30 Days	BUSS 3010	9	Note(s): 1	Rule(s): 4

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Year 1 Electives
Consumer Behaviour	MARK 1008	4.5
Problem Solving and Programming	COMP 1039	4.5
Business Law	LAWS 1018	4.5
Year 2 Electives
System Requirements and User Experience	INFS 1026	4.5
Business Intelligence	INFS 2036	4.5
Foundations of Human Resource Management	BUSS 2043	4.5
Marketing Analytics	MARK 2010	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Must be chosen from Year 1 Electives list.

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

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

4. 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.

5. To be selected subject to Program Director approval.

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.

Study hours

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects, as well as to contribute to online discussion forums (independent study). So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12–26 hours of study when at university and 14–28 hours of independent study per week.

Assessment

Your studies at UniSA will incorporate both practical, professional and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

reports, project documentation, case studies and presentations
essays and assignments
examinations
industry-relevant, research-based projects
practicals and team-based projects
contributions to the workplace and classroom

Global opportunities

Enrich your studies and your life – make overseas study part of your qualification. You may have the option to undertake an exchange, short-term program or study tour overseas while you study. We have links with universities worldwide, as well as a range of travel grants available to make going overseas much more accessible.

You can choose short-term or semester-long study from a range of universities and countries depending on your area of study and cultural interests.

Take a look at the global opportunities available.

Why Bachelor of Digital Business

The rate of technology advancement grows exponentially 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. The Bachelor of Digital Business prepares you to navigate this complexity with skills that can be applied to future-focused 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.

Real-world connections

In addition to learning from teachers with professional experience as part of your studies, we also offer opportunities for you to connect with industry outside the classroom.

Complete an industry project
Undertake a Business Internship and apply the skills and knowledge gained from your studies in a real workplace setting
Apply for competitive internship opportunities with Accenture and learn by working on practical projects
Become a global citizen with our overseas exchange program – we have more than 60 partner universities worldwide, and study options that range from two weeks to one year
Build your networks and career by participating in our Business Career Mentor Program, which pairs you with an experienced business professional
Meet one-to-one with a senior business executive and industry leader through our Executive in Residence program. This initiative enables you to seek expert guidance for your career development and support to advance your career

We host regular University-wide employee master classes, employment expos and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Online study

Part, or all, of this degree can be studied online. With interactive online course materials and a 24/7 learning environment you can organise your study to suit your lifestyle. You can:

study online, including accessing videos and course resources
participate in an interactive online learning environment
submit your assignments and get feedback online
use discussion forums for team work and communication

Please note that for some degrees, some on-campus attendance (such as to attend seminars, workshops or examinations) and/or placements may apply. Any requirements like this are detailed on individual course pages.

Thrive in an increasingly digital world

Hear from Sarah Chua, Digital Business Program Director and Garrick Southgate from 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.

Career outcomes

Your career

There will be strong demand for graduates with high-level business and digital skills across a wide range of job roles and industry sectors. Graduates may consider roles across managerial, leadership, business analyst, sales and solution development roles.

Strong occupational growth is projected, with The Australian Government Labour Market Portal projecting 14.9% growth for Management and Organisational Analysts, and 28% growth for ICT Business and Systems Analysts through to 2025¹.

With a transferable skillset that prepares you to adapt to the rapid pace of digital and business change, you’ll also be uniquely positioned to excel in careers that might not even exist yet.

¹Australian Government Labour Market Portal

Careers to consider 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.

How to apply

Applying to study with us:

go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply
you will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application

Alternative Pathways

complete the UniSA College Foundation Studies
complete the UniSA College Diploma in Business

Deferment

This degree is available for deferment. This option is made available by responding to your offer during the application process via the SATAC website. Applicants who receive an offer into a midyear degree are eligible to defer for six months.

Credit Transfer

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Entry pathway

We believe in equal access to further education, so we offer a range of pathways to university.

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Scholarships

Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.

More scholarships

UniSA Excellence Scholarships

$5,000 scholarship for South Australian students with an ATAR of 99 who enrol to study a UniSA undergraduate degree.

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UniSA Outstanding Achievement Scholarship

Up to $10,000 per annum (full time) for South Australian students who obtain an ATAR of 99.95 or IB equivalent and enrol to study at UniSA.

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Your study experience and support

Our campuses are home to fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments. But you’ll also discover that your journey at UniSA is about social experiences, healthy living and getting involved. You’ll find student sports and fitness facilities, community clinics, tech zones and chill-out spaces. 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 loads 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.

Student services

Our student services provide you with all the support you need at university. We want you to succeed, and if you need help, we're here to assist. You can access a full range of support services, including:

academic counselling
personal counselling
social support services, including family support and nearby childcare
common rooms
prayer rooms
security officers
career services and mentoring
Wirringka Student Services, offering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students a supportive place to study
as well as services offered through our student association, USASA.

When you become a UniSA student, you can also contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and more.

24/7 digital environment

Our learnonline facilities include a personal learning environment with virtual classrooms, lecture recordings, emails, learning support, administration, library access and results. The environment is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can tailor your learning to your life. We are continually investing in innovative digital technologies for a high-quality student learning experience.

Your campus

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with modern facilities including lecture theatres, libraries and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments.

Your program director

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.

Dr Sarah Chua

Program Director

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Dr Sarah Chua

Program Director

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How do I apply?

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Applications for admission into the University of South Australia’s undergraduate and most postgraduate degrees are made via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). Visit satac.edu.au and follow the links.

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Undergraduate
Yes. The deadline to apply to study a degree at UniSA for semester one (commencing late February) and be given equal consideration is in early December. While you may be able to apply after this date, you are not guaranteed to be considered equally with other applicants and your application may not be assessed in time for the main round of offers (mid January). Some degrees will not make any offers after the main offer round. Please click here find all of the key dates for applications here.

Postgraduate
Most postgraduate degrees do not have a closing date for applications. However, there are exceptions, so it is best to check – either on the SATAC website, Apply Online or the degree homepage. Postgraduate offers are normally ‘rolling’, meaning they may be sent out at any time up until the program starts. This also means that applications may close at any time without warning, if the quota is filled earlier. For this reason, postgraduate applications should be submitted without delay. For more information, please contact our Future Student Enquiries team on (08) 8302 2376 or via the online enquiry form.
What credit can I receive for previous studies?

Credit transfer or advanced standing

You may be eligible to receive a credit transfer 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 a credit transfer will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.

Recognised prior learning

If you have related industry experience, you may also be eligible to receive recognised prior learning for this experience. Receiving recognised prior learning will normally reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and can reduce the duration of the degree.

How do I get credit?

Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director who will discuss your prior learning and experience with you to ascertain what credit you may be eligible for.

Many of our credit transfer arrangements are listed on our online Credit Assessor.
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UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.

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If you are interested in studying an MBA please contact admissions@unisa.edu.au and our Future Student Enquiries team will contact you regarding your enquiry.

Alternatively, you can complete a MyCareerMatch career profile. MyCareerMatch is an online career profiling tool that you can use free-of-charge through UniSA. MyCareerMatch specialises in career profiles and provides you with a personalised career report outlining information about your personality style and a list of career options, which are complementary to your natural strengths and talents.

We have many events throughout the year where you can speak with a lecturer or tutor about your degrees of interest. You can find out what is happening at UniSA by visiting our events page or by signing up to our mailing list, so you're the first to know about careers events, information sessions, degree requirements, scholarships and more!

There are also many career counsellors external to the University that you can discuss your career options with. If you are unsure where to start your search, you can contact the Government's Work Ready team (formally Skills for All). Visit skills.sa.gov.au or call 1800 506 266.

You may also find Job Outlook a helpful resource in your decision-making.
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