Course summary
To forge a business career you need creative and agile thinking. Our Bachelor of Business is taught in a dynamic environment driven by fresh ideas and a global outlook.
Work placements are a feature – you can complete internships either in Australia or abroad in your field of interest, building your professional networks as you earn credit towards your degree.
You'll learn foundational business principles in law, accounting, economics, management and statistics. The degree includes a major in accounting, international business or marketing plus a choice of elective units or a second major. Please refer to ‘Major Areas of Study’ below for professional accreditation requirements.
Our graduates gain the professional, critical thinking and communication skills to run their own businesses or pursue careers in marketing, product management, investment, finance and more.
Please note this course is available for international students at our Sydney, Melbourne and Perth campuses in collaboration with EduCo and also in Papua New Guinea through IBSU Port Moresby.
To forge a business career you need creative and agile thinking. Our Bachelor of Business is taught in a dynamic environment driven by fresh ideas and a global outlook.
Work placements are a feature – you can complete internships either in Australia or abroad in your field of interest, building your professional networks as you earn credit towards your degree.
You'll learn foundational business principles in law, accounting, economics, management and statistics. The degree includes a major in accounting, international business or marketing plus a choice of elective units or a second major. Please refer to ‘Major Areas of Study’ below for professional accreditation requirements.
Our graduates gain the professional, critical thinking and communication skills to run their own businesses or pursue careers in marketing, product management, investment, finance and more.
Please note this course is available for international students at our Sydney, Melbourne and Perth campuses in collaboration with EduCo and also in Papua New Guinea through IBSU Port Moresby.
Students have the option of selecting a single or double major from the following:
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Accounting (available at all campuses)
Equips students with the technical, conceptual and managerial skills to be effective business managers in modern commercial, government, social and not-for-profit organisations.
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International Business (available at Sydney and Melbourne campuses)
Prepares students to respond to the complexity of global markets, addressing issues such as cross-cultural communication and negotiation, alternative market structures, variations in consumer demand patterns and differing government regulations and policies.
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Management (available at PNG campus)
Equips students with the skills to monitor the changing business and social environment and make sound judgments on the most appropriate directions and actions.
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Marketing (available at Sydney and Melbourne campuses)
Students develop analytical business skills, excellent communication skills and an understanding of human behaviour and motivation. They learn how to creative effective marketing strategies and campaigns.
Please note:
To meet the educational requirements for CPA and CAANZ, students need to complete the core course requirements, the Accounting major and complete the following three units as elective options: ACCT3001 Advanced Taxation, ISYS2005 Information Systems for Accounting AND FINC3001 Investments and Portfolio Management.
To meet the Tax Practitioner Board’s (TPB) educational requirements for Tax Agent Licensing, students must complete either: LEGL2001 - Introduction to Land Law OR LAWS2022 - Competition and Consumer Law.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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Critically evaluate and apply practical solutions from a range of related disciplines to both inform and justify key decision-making outcomes. |
Develop and apply knowledge and skills creatively in devising practical solutions to challenges related to business. |
Develop and apply recognised ethical frameworks to influence business behaviours within an organisational context. |
Demonstrate and apply in-depth discipline-specific knowledge and skills within a local, national, and international perspective. |
Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability for ongoing learning in business settings. |
Prepare and deliver, individually and/or in a team, well developed and justified discipline-specific advice through both written and oral communication. Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self. |
Demonstrate cultural competence in local, national and international settings as applied in business and social situations. |
Accounting major
The Accounting major is accredited by Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia. Students may apply for membership of the Institute of Public Accountants. Students are eligible to join the Australian Institute of Management.
Please note:
To meet the educational requirements for CPA and CAANZ, students need to complete the core course requirements, the Accounting major and complete the following three units as elective options: ACCT3001 Advanced Taxation, ISYS2005 Information Systems for Accounting AND FINC3001 Investments and Portfolio Management.
To meet the Tax Practitioner Board’s (TPB) educational requirements for Tax Agent Licensing, students must complete either: LEGL2001 - Introduction to Land Law OR LAWS2022 - Competition and Consumer Law.
Finance major
The Finance major is accredited by the Treasury's Financial Adviser Standards (FAS). For information on how to become a registered financial adviser in Australia, please visit the FAS website.
Course overview
Course code
3002100
Course abbreviation
BBus
Credit points
288
Equivalent units
24
Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Duration
3 years full-time
Availability details
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | Term 1 | $31,200 ($3,900 per unit) | 081532A |
| Perth | Term 1 | $31,200 ($3,900 per unit) | 081532A |
| Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Sydney | Term 1 | $31,200 ($3,900 per unit) | 081532A |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Business students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points, comprising:
- 8 core units (96 credit points),
- 1 major (96 credit points), and
- a second major (96 credit points) or
- 8 equivalent elective units (96 credit points).
Exit awards
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Business after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising 8 core units, 4 major units, and 4 elective or major units.
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Business after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising 4 core units and 4 elective or major units.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| SOCI1004 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | |||
| LEGL1003 - Introduction to Business Law | |||
| MGMT1001 - Managing Organisations | |||
| STAT1001 - Statistical Analysis | |||
| ACCT1001 - Accounting and Finance for Business | |||
| COMM1001 - Communication in Organisations | |||
| MRKT1001 - Marketing Principles | |||
| ECON1001 - Economics for Decision Making | |||
Second Year |
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| ACCT1002 - Financial Accounting | |||
| ACCT2007 - Finance for Business | |||
| ACCT2002 - Financial Reporting | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| ACCT2003 - Management Accounting | |||
| ACCT3004 - Auditing | |||
| ACCT3002 - Advanced Management Accounting | |||
| Option Unit | |||
Third Year |
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| ACCT2001 - Taxation | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| LAWS2001 - Company Law | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| SOCI1004 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | |||
| LEGL1003 - Introduction to Business Law | |||
| MGMT1001 - Managing Organisations | |||
| STAT1001 - Statistical Analysis | |||
| ACCT1001 - Accounting and Finance for Business | |||
| COMM1001 - Communication in Organisations | |||
| MRKT1001 - Marketing Principles | |||
| ECON1001 - Economics for Decision Making | |||
Second Year |
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| LAWS2021 - International Business Law | |||
| ACCT2007 - Finance for Business | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| MRKT2003 - Global Marketing | |||
| BUSN3002 - Sustainable Business Management | |||
| BUSN3004 - International Business | |||
| BUSN3003 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | |||
Third Year |
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| BUSN3001 - Competitive Strategy | |||
| BUSN3010 - Innovation Ecosystems | |||
| Option Unit | |||
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| Option Unit | |||
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| SOCI1004 - Applied Ethics and Sustainability | |||
| LEGL1003 - Introduction to Business Law | |||
| MGMT1001 - Managing Organisations | |||
| STAT1001 - Statistical Analysis | |||
| ACCT1001 - Accounting and Finance for Business | |||
| COMM1001 - Communication in Organisations | |||
| MRKT1001 - Marketing Principles | |||
| ECON1001 - Economics for Decision Making | |||
Second Year |
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| MRKT2001 - Consumer Behaviour | |||
| LAWS2022 - Competition and Consumer Law | |||
| MRKT2004 - Marketing Communications | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| MRKT2005 - Services Marketing | |||
| MRKT2003 - Global Marketing | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| Option Unit | |||
Third Year |
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| Option Unit | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| MRKT3002 - Marketing Research | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| BUSN3003 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | |||
| Option Unit | |||
| MRKT3001 - Strategic Marketing | |||
| Option Unit | |||
Notes
| Note 1: | BUSN3005 - Internship A and BUSN3006 - Internship B are both double-weighted units requiring a 16 unit pre-requisite including the Professional Development for the Workplace unit (BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace). Please be aware of this double-weighting if you are restricted in the number of electives you can select in your major. All internship placements must be approved by the relevant Course Coordinator, prior to commencement. Please forward any queries to the Professional Experience Coordinator on wil@scu.edu.au |
| Note 2: | Dalian students may be eligible to receive advanced standing for this unit after completion of the Dalian local degree program. |
| Note 3: | Students wishing to meet the educational requirements for CPA and CAANZ will need to complete the Core course requirements, the Accounting major and complete the following three units as elective options: ACCT3001 Advanced Taxation, ISYS2005 Information Systems for Accounting AND FINC3001 Investments and Portfolio Management. |
| Note 4: | Students wishing to meet the Tax Practitioner Board’s (TPB) educational requirements for Tax Agent Licencing are required to complete either: LEGL2001 - Introduction to Land Law OR LAWS2022 - Competition and Consumer Law. |
Unit groups
Option Unit
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Any undergraduate unit offered by the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts. Students can select any undergraduate unit offered by the University with Course Coordinator approval, ensuring that pre-requisites are met | |||
| Some suggested Option units are: | |||
| BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace | |||
| BUSN3005 - Internship A | Note 1 | ||
| BUSN3006 - Internship B | Note 1 | ||
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| JUST2005 - EEO and OH&S Law and Practice | |||
| LAWS2019 - Employment and Industrial Relations Law | |||
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | |||