Bachelor of Business

With a Bachelor of Business, you can create your own future.

This degree offers general business foundations with an opportunity for specialisation in one or two specific fields of business.

Designed with industry needs in mind, the Bachelor of Business provides a balance of structure and choice, with flexibility that allows you to tailor your studies to reflect your individual career aspirations.

You might learn how to build the most effective teams, explore how business operates across international borders or learn how to connect with a range of audiences through a growing number of marketing channels.

3 reasons to study Business at Murdoch

1. You will be supported by passionate teachers that care about you and your learning.
2. Our industry-relevant curriculum is designed with your future in mind and is embedded with opportunities to work on industry projects, in professional practice placements or in simulated environments.
3. We encourage your passion to make a difference, and provide you with the requisite skills, knowledge and future focused capabilities.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• Business and management skills for shaping business interactions in a creative, inclusive and ethical way
• Strategies that address complex challenges in a range of business settings
• Creative ways of thinking, problem-solving and innovation relevant for the business workplaces 
• Approaches to address business issues and challenges
• Global business and leadership skills

Your future career

With a Bachelor of Business, you might work your way into a senior role with a global corporation, or you could chart a career in not-for-profit organisations, government agencies or even create your own start-up. Depending on your major and your interests, you might pursue a career in accounting, consulting, consumer products, entrepreneurship, finance/banking, marketing or human resources.

Depending on your major, you could work in a range of roles, including:

• Marketing or Financial Manager
• Accountant
• Investment Banker
• Risk Management Analyst
• Investment Advisor
• Human Resources Advisor

Professional recognition

When you graduate, you could be eligible for a range of memberships and accreditations, depending on the area of study you choose.

For example, if you choose to major in Finance, you could be eligible to apply for an associate membership of professional associations the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

If you major in Accounting and take a minor in Professional Accounting, you'll be eligible for associate membership of CPA Australia, direct entry into the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand Programme, and Associate membership of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

For more details about this course, please download our information pack.

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Shahadatal-thanawiaal- a’ama).

Successful completion with a minimum average grade of 80% in the final year results.

The path you take when you apply to Murdoch will vary depending on who you are and what you want to study.