Bachelor of Business
Provider:
Course Code:
BBNS
CRICOS Code:
092820B
Qualification Level:
Bachelor
Course Area:
Management and Commerce
Duration:
3-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
February, May, July, October
Course Overview
Our Bachelor of Business provides you with flexibility and professional development to help you prepare for a constantly changing local and global business workforce. Develop a solid foundation in core business studies followed by a choice of major study from over a dozen specialty business areas.
The course is taught over three years. It offers challenging, engaging and valued real-world experiences. Through a range of educational approaches and curricula you will further develop intellectual, analytical, organisational, personal and interpersonal skills.
Course Structure
To attain the Bachelor of Business, students will be required to complete 288 credit points (equivalent to 24 units) consisting of:
- 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) of Core Business units
- 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) of Major studies selected from the majors listed below
- 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) made up of either:
- 2nd Major 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units), or
- 1 Discipline Minor 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) and 1 Breadth Minor 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units).
Student may choose from the following majors:
- Accounting (only available in SYD)
- Information Systems Management
- Business Analytics (only available in BNE)
- Marketing (only available in BNE)
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Entry into the Bachelor of Business requires you to have completed at least one of the following: TAFE: successful completion of a cognate (similar discipline) Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent), will be granted advanced standing of a maximum 96 credit points (Diploma) or 144 credit points (Advanced Diploma), or successful completion of a non-cognate (not similar) Australian (or equivalent) Diploma or Advanced Diploma, will be granted advanced standing on a case by case basis. Year 12: successful completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4 with a minimum study score of 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English. International: IELTS (or equivalent) overall score of 6 with no band less than 6.0, plus: successful completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent), or successful completion of an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) Mature: applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience will be considered for admission to the course. Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your completed application. Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be eligible to apply for this course. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be eligible to apply for this course. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS (Academic Module): overall score (no band less than) 6.0 (6.0) |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | TOEFL Internet: overall score (section score no less than) 67 (listening 12, speaking 18, reading 15, writing 21) |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | Pearson Test of English (PTE): overall score (no section score less than) 50-57 (50) |
| CAE Score (Minimum) | University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE): overall score of 169 (no individual band less than 169) |
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting for Decision Making | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Accounting Information Systems | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Corporate Finance | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Corporate Finance | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Financial Accounting | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Corporate Accounting | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Management Accounting | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Auditing | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Advanced Financial Accounting | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Information Systems for Business | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Business Process Modelling | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Programming Business Applications | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Business Processes and Programming | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| System Analysis and Design | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Database Systems | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Business Analytics | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Systems Implementation | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Information Ethics and Management | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Project Management | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Information System Project | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Economic Principles | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Business Statistics | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Introduction to Marketing | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Product and Services Innovations | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Integrated Marketing Communication | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Marketing Research | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Consumer Behaviour | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Marketing Services and experiences | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Business Law | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Corporate Law | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Taxation Law & Practice | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Management Organization & Behaviour | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Business Communication | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Strategic Management | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Business Ethics | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Integrated Business Challenge | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| International Business Challenge | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Applied Business Challenge | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Fundamentals of Project Management | Core | |
| Introduction to ICT Management | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
| Big Data | Core | AUD 2,832.50 |
Pathway
- Diploma of Business + Bachelor of Business
Career Opportunities
Graduating with a degree in Business from VU will put you ahead of the game. Focus your studies in one of our specialisations and learn fundamental skills you can apply in any sector.
Internship or Work Placements
Enrolled students may apply for ECA Internships.