Overview

Step into a world of opportunity with our Bachelor of Business degree. Tailor your path with a broad range of majors, ranging from Finance to Entrepreneurship. Experience hands-on learning and develop your digital skills across leading platforms like MYOB, Xero, and Google Analytics. Contribute to sustainability projects and make a positive impact on the world and others through ethical business practices. Connect with industry experts and mentors in your areas of interest for unparalleled personal growth and networking opportunities.​

Course prerequisites have changed

The English and EAL study scores have been updated for Semester 1, 2025 entry. Please see the Entry requirements tab for updated information.

Get more for your ATAR

Looking for a uni with state-of-the-art facilities, guaranteed industry experience and a supportive community? Find your dream course and make Swinburne your #1 VTAC preference.

Our refreshed course focuses on equipping graduates for the real world of business by providing:
  • hands-on skills and training in business before graduating​
  • strong connections with industry experts and mentors​
  • access to the latest digital platforms and tools.

Your major

Develop the type of fresh thinking required to build, launch and scale a start-up business or social venture. In this major, you'll discover how to differentiate an idea from a real opportunity and use innovation theory to maximise that opportunity. You'll also undertake hands-on learning, learn how to create desirable, viable business models, develop your strategic thinking and planning skills, learn to interpret sales and marketing opportunities, build a team and source capital funding.

Your industry experience

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

Skills you’ll learn

  • CVP (customer value proposition canvas) and BMC (business model canvas)
  • Design thinking
  • Pitching and fundraising
  • Professional networking
  • Start-up planning
  • The entrepreneurial process (opportunity recognition, evaluation and exploitation)

Your career opportunities

  • Business owner
  • Entrepreneur
  • Venture capital analyst
  • Change manager
  • Market researcher
  • Product developer or manager

Key codes

CRICOS course code
088382J
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400235103
VTAC Code (CSP)
3400235101
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).

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

60.0

Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2024 [after adjustment factors]

55.3

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

These prerequisites have been updated for Semester 1 2025 entry
  • VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL) or 25 in English as an Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent. 
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.

Note: This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

How credit points work

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Business requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

5+3
Business Fundamental and Business Practice Core units
+
8
Major units
+
8
Elective units
=
3-year bachelor degree

What your course could look like

This is the indicative sequence for Semester 1, 2025 only. You are advised to use the study plan template available via your student portal in conjunction with your course planner to plan your studies. Sequence may also vary depending on advanced standing and exemptions. The unit offering information is correct at the time of publication, however changes may occur.

Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Economics for Business Decision Making
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ECO10005
Financial Information for Decision Making
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ACC10007
Contemporary Management Principles
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
MGT10009
Marketing and the Consumer Experience
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
MKT10009
Semester 2
Creative Mindset and Entrepreneurship
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
BUS10015
Business Digitalisation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
INF10024
Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
BUS10014
Ideas, Opportunities and Ventures
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
ENT10005
Want to see the full range of electives?

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

Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Technology Commercialisation
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
ENT10006
Lean Startup Fundamentals
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
ENT20006
Elective
Elective unit
Elective
Elective unit
Semester 2
Entrepreneurial Sandpit
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
ENT20009
New Venture Funding
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
ENT20008
Elective
Elective unit
Elective
Elective unit
Units of study Unit code
Professional placement - Major (12 months)
Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20001
Integrated Professional Placement A - Business
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points
BUS20010
Work Experience in Industry B
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20002
Integrated Professional Placement B - Business
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points
BUS20011
or
Professional placement - Minor (6 months)
Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20001
Integrated Professional Placement A - Business
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points
BUS20010
Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Business Practice Core Option*
Core unit
Elective
Elective unit
Elective
Elective unit
Elective
Elective unit
Semester 2
Business Consulting Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
BUS30032
Entrepreneurship Launchpad
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
ENT30015
Startup Ecosystems in Action
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
ENT30016
Elective
Elective unit

*Upon enrolment you will choose your Business Practice electives; these include Sustainable Business Practice, Future Work Skills, internships, and study tours.

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$16,992

Total fee* ($AUD)

$50,976

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$41,760.00

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 2025.

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 2025.

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

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2025 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
BA-BUS11
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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
BA-BUS11
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Course code
BA-BUS11
CRICOS code
088382J
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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)
3400235101
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VTAC Code (IFP)
3400235103
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Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
26-February-2025
Start dates
03-March-2025
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
30-July-2025
Start dates
04-August-2025
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Hawthorn
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03-March-2025
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
04-August-2025
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