Bachelor of Business

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Exhibit confidence in their professional workplace readiness, with well-developed enterprise skills, real-world business experience, a clear personal brand and a career plan.
2. Articulate solutions to solve business problem by applying theory to practice through the attainment of deep discipline specific knowledge and skills.
3. Critically review and analyse diverse contemporary business problems to design innovative solutions.
4. Critically evaluate and exhibit skills in the application of digital technologies.
5. Convincingly engage audiences, actively listen, tailor messages for impact and skilfully execute written, oral and visual communications.
6. Integrate business knowledge and social intelligence to reflect on social, sustainable, economic, and cultural perspectives in making ethical and responsible business decisions.
7. Exemplify personal awareness, self-motivation, change readiness and resilience to reflect, develop, excel, and adapt both independently and within teams.

In addition to your core business studies, specialise in the area that aligns with your interests and career goals by choosing your major from:

• Accounting
• Banking & Finance
• Business Analytics
• Event Management
• Financial Risk Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems Management
• International Trade
• Management & Innovation
• Marketing
• Supply Chain & Logistics Management
• Tourism & Hospitality Management

The flexible structure of VU’s Bachelor of Business gives you the option of selecting a second business major, or a business minor and your choice of electives from a wide range of choices.

Throughout your Bachelor of Business, you’ll learn from experts with extensive experience in their fields. Your studies will focus on practical experiences including:

• work experience placements
• real-world projects working with industry partners
• learning through case studies and real-world scenarios
• digital skills and industry certifications through industry software and digital platforms.

As a VU Bachelor of Business student, you’ll work on real business problems through case studies and have opportunities to gain industry experience through placements.

Take advantage of various opportunities to conduct with our extensive range of industry partners, which includes small, medium and large businesses and not-for-profit organisations such as:

• Linfox Logistics
• Toyota Australia
• IBM
• Global Procurement Services
• and many other organisations.

Learn more about our long-running work integrated learning (WIL) business programs.

Choose to study entirely online or in-person some online components.

100% online

Study your Bachelor of Business 100% online without compromising your work, family and lifestyle priorities. By choosing this option, you’ll learn exactly the same core course content delivered differently. When you study 100% online, you can choose to major in:

• Human Resource Management
• Management & Innovation
• Marketing

Find out more about VU’s Bachelor of Business Online.

Hybrid mode

Studying in hybrid mode means you’ll spend two sessions per week learning on-campus, expanding your network among peers and VU’s industry partners. You can choose to study your Bachelor of Business in the heart of Melbourne at VU’s new City Campus. Plus, enjoy the flexibility and convenience of studying online for one class each week.

If you live in China or Malaysia, you can study your VU Bachelor of Business via one of our partner institutions. You may be able to transfer to Melbourne during your studies. Study with:

• Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), China
• Henan University, China
• Liaoning University, China
• National School of Business Management (NSBM), Sri Lanka
• Sunway College, Malaysia.

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Learn more about special admission programs