Bachelor of Business

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The Bachelor of Business is designed to equip students with core skills and knowledge in business, management and operations to prepare them for roles in modern organisations.

Students select a major area of specialisation which is combined with other studies to teach them how to be entrepreneurial thinkers in their future career.

The course links theoretical and practical knowledge needed to operate effectively in diverse settings such as not-for-profits, government, small business and corporations. Students participate in professionally focused, multidisciplinary projects during their final year of study.

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Back Accounting Accounting and Finance Accounting and Financial Planning Business Administration Entrepreneurship and Innovation Finance Financial Planning Human Resource Management Information Systems Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Marketing Sports Management

International Business major

This major is only available in conjunction with Swinburne's offshore partner institutions FPT Vietnam and INTI Malaysia, or at Swinburne Sarawak campus. Students must start their study at one of these locations and are able to transfer to Hawthorn and complete this major onshore.

Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 75% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.

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Duration

3 Year/s

Full-time

VTAC codes

3400235103 (IFP)
3400235101 (CSP)

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Law

CRICOS code

088382J

Fees

A$31360 (annual for 2021)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

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.

Scoring an internship and career with Richmond Football Club

When Grace took on an internship at Richmond Football Club while completing her Bachelor of Business she did more than gain crucial work experience, she kick-started her career.

Make sure you check out the available scholarships. They became a really good goal for me during Year 12 and are achievable if you put in the hard work. I also recommend coming to Open Day – you can ask questions (even silly ones!) and get answers from current students.

Rachel

Bachelor of Business

Course details

- Course structure, work integrated learning, career opportunities and professional recognition.

Course structure

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.
View course rules and special requirements

Core studies

8 units (100 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Financial Information for Decision Making	ACC10007	12..5
Innovative Business Practice	BUS10012	12.5
Economic Principles	ECO10004	12.5
Introduction to Business Information Systems	INF10003	12.5
Introduction to Management	MGT10001	12.5
Fundamentals of Marketing	MKT10007	12.5
Industry Consulting Project *	BUS30009	12.5
Advanced Innovative Business Practice *	BUS30024	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Major

8 units (100 credit points)

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Accounting Accounting and Finance Accounting and Financial Planning Business Administration Entrepreneurship and Innovation Finance Financial Planning Human Resource Management Information Systems Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Marketing Sports Management

Other studies

8 units (100 credit points)

Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 100 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).

Second major Co-major Minors Elective units Signature Series

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Financial Information Systems	ACC10008	12.5
Economic Principles	ECO10004	12.5
Introduction to Innovation	ENT10002	12.5
Financial Statistics	FIN10002	12.5
Human Resource Management	HRM10003	12.5
Problem Solving with ICT	ICT10001	12.5
International Business Operations	INB10002	12.5
Database, Analysis and Design	INF10002	12.5
Introduction to Business Information Systems	INF10003	12.5
Introduction to Business Law	LAW10004	12.5
Critical Thinking in Management	MGT10002	12.5
International Politics	POL10002	12.5
Sociological Foundations	SOC10004	12.5
Company Accounting	ACC20013	12.5
Professional Internship (Business)	BUS20009	12.5
Future Work Skills	CAR20001	12.5
Environmental Economics	ECO20001	12.5
Managerial Economics and Strategy	ECO20003	12.5
Macroeconomic Policy	ECO20004	12.5
Banking Operations and Governance	FIN20013	12.5
Financial Management	FIN20014	12.5
Big History: From the Big Bang to Global Civilisation	FST20001	12.5
Dynamics of Diversity in Organisations	HRM20016	12.5
Managing Workplace Relations	HRM20017	12.5
IT for Social Impact Project	ICT20005	12.5
Global Business Cultures	INB20007	12.5
Global and Digital Marketplaces	INB20009	12.5
Foundations of International Business	INB20010	12.5
Asian Regionalism and Global Business	INB20012	12.5
Requirements Analysis and Modelling	INF20003	12.5
Mobile Business and Social Media	INF20011	12.5
Big Data Management	INF20016	12.5
Law of Commerce	LAW20019	12.5
Organisational Behaviour	MGT20007	12.5
Business and Society	MGT20008	12.5
Forensic Accounting	ACC30003	12.5
Taxation	ACC30005	12.5
Analysis for Competitive Advantage	ACC30009	12.5
Auditing	ACC30010	12.5
Business Innovation in America Study Tour	BUS30026	12.5
Business Innovation in Europe Study Tour	BUS30027	12.5
Business Innovation in Asia Study Tour	BUS30028	12.5
Indigenous Study Tour: Supporting Economic Development	BUS30029	12.5
Economic Development	ECO30001	12.5
Economic Policy in Society	ECO30002	12.5
Data Analysis and Econometrics	ECO30003	12.5
Financial Risk Management	FIN30014	12.5
Management of Investment Portfolios	FIN30016	12.5
Sustainable International Business Strategy	INB30020	12.5
Global Business across Cultures	INB30025	12.5
Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation	INF30004	12.5
Information Systems Risk and Security	INF30020	12.5
Business Analytics	INF30030	12.5
Finance Law	LAW30002	12.5
Strategic Planning	MGT30005	12.5
Marketing and Communication Information and Decision Making	MKT30015	12.5
Events Management	PUB30001	12.5

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure

Course learning outcomes

Upon successfully completing the Bachelor of Business, students will be able to:

define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to a business discipline and apply those principles in a range of practices
systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the environment, economy and society
coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience
build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies
work collaboratively in diverse groups.

Work Integrated Learning

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides opportunities to gain invaluable skills and confidence in knowing that you have what it takes to land a job in your field by graduation. You can also earn credit towards your degree. Choose from six- or 12-month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements. Find out more.

Choose a professional placement option:

12 months Six months

Professional Placement in Business

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A	BUS20010	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B	BUS20011	25

Professional Placement in Business

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Business	BUS20010	25

Note: Some Work Integrated Learning opportunities are not available to international students due to visa restrictions.

Career opportunities

Graduates may wish to seek employment in a wide range of fields such as accounting, business analysis, commercial law, communications, entrepreneurship, event management, finance, financial planning, human resources, international business, management, marketing or public relations.

Professional recognition

Graduates with an Accounting or Accounting and Finance Major may be eligible to apply for membership of CPA Australia (CPAA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)...

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, English language requirements and pathways.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Pathways

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

Progress from these courses to Bachelor of Business	Maximum amount of credit available
Diploma of Business (UniLink) (8 months)	6 - 8 units
Diploma of Accounting	2 - 8 units

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.

Learn more about pathways.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.