Overview

Learn how to analyse and interpret business data, identify patterns and spot opportunities. Tailor your path with a broad range of business majors, experience hands-on learning and develop your digital skills to solve people, process, technology and strategy challenges.

Interested in studying with us?

Join us at Change of Preference Expo on 12 December. Explore your course options – and your future facilities. Meet academics and adjust your VTAC preferences on the spot. We’ll get you on your way.

Your industry experience

Bolster your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning program – a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. This can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Data analysis & interpretation
  • Strategic problem solving
  • Cyber security risk management
  • Commercial awareness
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Accounting is professionally accredited through CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Graduates of this program   are therefore eligible to apply for membership of these professional bodies and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Graduates  are eligible to receive a number of exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).The degree is also  accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The alumni of AACSB accredited business schools are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors. Only the top six per cent of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited.

Key codes

CRICOS course code
118262J
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400234563
VTAC Code (CSP)
3400234561
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Professional accreditations

Why Swinburne?

Top 5% of the world’s higher education business schools

Top 300 for Business and Economics

Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023

#1 in Melbourne for student support

#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary one year out

Qualifications

One of the following: 

  • successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification 
  • completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed),  diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).
     

Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test.

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

65

You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.

If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject adjustments, equity schemes or other factors. 

Subject adjustments: 

  • A study score of 25 in any Business, any Information Technology, any Mathematics or Politics equals 2 aggregate points per study.
  • A study score of 30 in any Business, any Information Technology, any Mathematics or Politics equals 3 aggregate points per study. 
     

Overall maximum of 10 points. Subject adjustment points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR. 

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.

*Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification.

Course prerequisites

  • VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL)
Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Apply for a pathway course

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides credit (advanced standing) to the second.

How credit points work

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Business Analytics/Bachelor of Business requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

13
Core units
+
8
Business Analytics major units
+
8
Business major units
+
2-4
Elective units
=
4-year double bachelor degree

What your course could look like

These are some examples of the units currently in this course. Your sequence may vary depending on unit availability, prerequisite requirements and the semester in which you commenced your course.

Units of study Unit code
Core units
Business Data Analytics Project
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
INF10027
Business Digitalisation
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
INF10024
Data Management and Analytics
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
INF10025
Big Data Management
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
INF20016
Systems Analysis and Design
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
INF20029
Business Digitalisation Industry Project
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
INF30027
Units of study Unit code
Core units
Financial Information for Decision Making
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
ACC10007
Economics for Business Decision Making
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
ECO10005
Business Digitalisation
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
INF10024
Contemporary Management Principles
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
MGT10009
Marketing and the Consumer Experience
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
MKT10009
Creative Mindset and Entrepreneurship
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
BUS10015
Business Consulting Project
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
BUS30032
Business Practice Core Option*
Core unit
Want to see the full range of electives?

Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.

2026 tuition fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$13,467.00

Total fee* ($AUD)

$53,868.00

2026 tuition fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$43,430.00

Fees are estimates only

Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front. 

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

  • log in to My Financials
  • check your Australian bank account details are correct 
  • check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe 
  • pay using your preferred payment method.

Eligibility for HECS-HELP

You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:

  • are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
  • hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
  • hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.

Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2026.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2026.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$373.00

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$373.00

Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2026 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals. 

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

Professional placement fees

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

Representatives and agents
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Apply directly

Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.

Course code
BB-BANBUS
Apply directly
Course code
BB-BANBUS
CRICOS code
118262J
Apply directly

Apply through VTAC

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria. 

VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VTAC Code (CSP)
3400234561
Apply through VTAC
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400234563
Apply through VTAC
Start dates
Location
Last date to apply
Start dates
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
25-February-2026
Start dates
02-March-2026
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
29-July-2026
Start dates
03-August-2026
Start dates
Location
Start dates
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
02-March-2026
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
03-August-2026
Upcoming events
Change of Preference Expo
12-December-2025
Swinburne 2026 Study Expo
20-January-2026