Bachelor of Business

  • 80
    Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR
  • Duration

    3 years full-time
    (or part-time equiv.)
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

Broad foundations, focused expertise

In the modern business world, it’s not enough to be a jack of all trades; you must also master at least one. Our Bachelor of Business gives you that career edge, complementing a foundation of broad commercial awareness with focused expertise in management, international business or digital marketing and communications.

What will you do?

Emphasising strategic thinking, innovation and flexibility, the degree prepares you to play a leading role in supporting, growing and transforming sustainable enterprises through your chosen area of specialisation.

You will build broad knowledge of contemporary global business issues; explore business lifecycles, data analysis, cultural diversity and the entrepreneurial mindset; then focus your career direction through a major or double major. Options include:

  • Management
  • International Business
  • Digital Marketing and Communications
  • Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy
  • or any two of these.

You’ll also have the opportunity to hone your abilities through a real-world capstone experience. This could be an internship; industry project; participation in the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn eChallenge or Tech eChallenge; or approved Business School study tour.

You will emerge ready to research and analyse diverse business problems, develop powerful, evidence-based solutions, and promote ethical, sustainable business through innovation and clearly articulated strategic thinking.

Where could it take you?

Wherever your specialisation and industry interests meet. You could take on an important coordination role in a growing biotech company. You might help a local agrifood operation establish itself overseas. Perhaps you’ll digitally market a cross-border street-art cooperative’s services to cities all over the world.


Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.


  • AACSB accredited
  • ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog's #1 ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog for entrepreneurship education^
  • ISO 9001 Certification

^Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities, 2017

Entry Requirements

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Admissions information

SATAC Code 354301
2024 CSP ATAR 65
2024 CSP IB 24
Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR 80
Guaranteed Entry Score - IB 29.5
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake February and July
Selection Criteria
Recent Secondary Education Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Applicants who have not achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors) required for selection may be selected based on the grades in selected year 12 subjects. Applicants do not need to apply to be considered for subject-based entry, as this will automatically be done. For more information, please see: /study/undergraduate/entry-pathways/recent-secondary-education/ Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See for further information.
Higher Education Study You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
Work and life experience To be eligible to sit the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2025. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2025 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2024 or 2023), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2023). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See for further information.
Other Entry Pathways

2024 Admissions Data for school leavers
ATAR
(raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors)
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer 61.55
Median ATAR to receive an offer 81.7
Highest ATAR to receive an offer 99.7
Selection Rank
(ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer 66.7
Median Selection Rank to receive an offer 84.08
Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer 99.95
Minimum eligibility score 65
Additional criteria considered Selection rank only
  • Admissions Transparency Data
    Student Profile
    Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2024
    Number of students Percentage of all students
    (A) Higher Education study
    (includes a bridging or enabling course)
    50 28.6%
    (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study <5 N/A
    (C) Work and life experience
    (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)
    <5 N/A
    (D) Recent secondary education:
    • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
      (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
    59 33.7%
    • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
      (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
    N/A N/A
    • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
      (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
    <5 N/A
    International students 59 33.7%
    All students 175 100.0%

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Fees and Scholarships

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Indicative annual tuition fees
Commonwealth-supported place: $16,150

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Scholarships

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Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.

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Careers

Career Readiness

Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.

The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Advertising Strategist;  Management Analyst;  Market Research Analyst;  Business Analyst;  Business Consultant;  Business Development Manager;  Business Management;  Business Manager;  Communications Advisor;  International Trade or Business Analyst ...

Degree Structure

The Bachelor of Business is designed to provide students with a major in Digital Marketing and Communication, International Business, or Management. Students have the opportunity to undertake an internship or work on an industry project, and take part in cultural experiences by participating in an overseas study tour.

The Bachelor of Business in an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Academic Program Rules

The is a comprehensive handbook of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog's academic program rules.

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Business, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

  • Level I courses not exceeding 30 units
  • Core courses to the value of 12 units
  • A chosen major
  • Capstone course to the value of at least 3 units
  • Broadening Electives to the value of 9 units.

Areas of Specialisation

  • Digital Marketing and Communications
  • International Business
  • Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy
  • Management
  • Digital Marketing and Communications and International Business
  • Digital Marketing and Communications and Management
  • International Business and Management

Example Study Plan



Example Indicative study plan for Bachelor of Business in Digital Marketing and Communication
Year 1 ENTREP 1000
Business Lifecycles
ENTREP 1002
Personal Professional
Development
ENTREP 1011
Entrepreneurship Foundations
and Mindset
ECON 1008
Data Analytics I
MARKETNG 1001
Introduction to Marketing
Foundations course level I
OR Elective
Foundations course level I
OR Elective
Foundations course level I
OR Elective
Year 2 MARKETNG 2001
Digital Media in Business
MARKETNG 2501
Consumer Behaviour
Minor or elective level II/III Minor or elective level II/III
MARKETNG 2506
Building and Managing Brands
(prerequisite – Introduction to
Marketing)
COMMLAW 2503
Company and Business Law
Minor or elective level II/III Minor or elective level II/III
Year 3 MARKETNG 3007
Content Creation and
Management
MDIA 3441
Advanced Digital Promotion
Broadening Elective II/III Broadening Elective II/III
MARKETNG 3008
Data Driven Customer
Engagement
MARKETNG 3005
Marketing Communications in a
Digital World
Broadening Elective II/III Capstone course
(eChallenge, internship, industry
project, study tour)

Assessment

Assessment may include, but is not limited to: examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, tutorial work as prescribed within each course.

Testimonial

The program not only delved into theoretical knowledge but also equipped me with practical tools and skills essential for success in the professional world.
Jovanna Pantelic

Jovanna Pantelic

Bachelor of Business

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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024