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    Bachelor of Business – Business Administration

    Swinburne Online

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    Australia, Melbourne

    University RankQS Ranking
    291

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    Online

    Campuses

    Online

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 2,124  / per unit
    Next Intake March-2026

    Bachelor of Business – Business Administration

    About

    Drive the future of business.

    Taught by experienced professionals, this course will prepare you for the next generation of business.

    Manage the success of people and organisations through the development of highly sought-after generalist business skills. Gain key, practical skills in analytics, organisational behaviour, managing workplace relations, project management and strategic planning. Experience coaching sessions and develop your CV, as you work with your peers on a consulting project solving an interesting problem for a real-life client. Through this project you’ll develop creative problem-solving skills to set you apart from other graduates.

    The Bachelor of Business – Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, and is a part of the five per cent of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB.

    What will you learn?

    • Leadership and Management: Learn how to apply leadership and management concepts to real workplace situations.
    • Organisational Behaviour: Understand what motivates people to work at their best, what influences strong culture and what creates lasting organisational change and effectiveness.
    • Sustainable Innovation: Understand how to identify and evaluate major trends and explore business initiatives to drive sustainable innovation.
    • Data Management: Learn how to manage big data and knowledge within organisations.
    • Commercial Law: Discover how Australian contract law is used to establish and manage business partnerships.
    • Strategic Planning & Project Management: Learn how to lead people and projects to respond to challenging environments and take advantage of emerging opportunities.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Non-Year 12 entry

    Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

    Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered. All students need to demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

    Read our Applying and Enrolling FAQs.

    The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

    Year 12 entry

    Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. Minimum ATAR requirements may apply.

    VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in English (or equivalent) or 30 in English (EAL).

    Read our Applying and Enrolling FAQs.

    Credit arrangements

    Credit transfer

    Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for credit.

    Applicants who have completed a Diploma in a related discipline may be eligible for credit of up to 8 units; the equivalent of a third of the course. Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.

    Recognition of Prior Learning

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.

    Diploma entry pathways

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

    Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree but in most instances you may receive up to 8 unit credits.

    Our Course Consultants will step you through the process of entry and credit using previous study.

    English Program Requirements

    English language tests

    International students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency before enrolling into a Swinburne Online degree by undertaking one of the following English language tests; The International English Language Test Score (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score.

    IELTS

    IELTS have over 1,000 testing centres worldwide and run testing throughout the year. Use the IELTS worldwide search to find a testing centre near you.

    TOEFL

    The TOEFL test is administered worldwide through a network of testing centres. Use the TOEFL Testing Location Search to find a testing centre near you.

    Minimum entry score: IELTS

    Overall 6.5
    With no band below 6

    Minimum entry score: TOEFL

    Paper Based: 550 (With a written English score of 5)
    Internet Based: 79 (With no individual band below 18)

    Test results

    Once you have received your test results simply contact us via our online application form or by contacting our Course Consultants on 1300 069 765.

    Career

    Your pathway to industry

    The Bachelor of Business – Business Administration prioritises your readiness to succeed come graduation through industry connections embedded in your degree:

    • Projects: Work on an industry consulting project, solidifying your knowledge and giving you highly employable skills.
    • Software: You’ll use tools like Canvas Studio and collaborate in teams, skills which will build your resume.
    • Teaching: Your Online Learning Advisors work in the industry themselves, helping you to stay connected to your career goals.
    • Guest Speakers: You’ll hear from a range of industry experts, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with professionals in your field.
    Manager

    From finance and data to distribution and sales, oversee every aspect of business. You’ll set goals, make changes and work closely with internal stakeholders to run your business best.

    Entrepreneur

    With a solid understanding of business practices, you’ll have the tools you need to set up your own business. Launch your innovative ideas to market and put your knowledge into practice as you assess your growth and innovation.

    Business Analyst

    In this dynamic role, you’ll use data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders.

    Project Manager

    Deliver exciting results in this leadership, project planning role. You’ll be part of every process, from ideation to execution.

    Team Leader

    From providing mentorship to setting tasks, lead a team of business-minded people to ensure they reach all business goals.

    General Manager

    While managers are often associated with individual departments, as a general manager you’ll be part of it all. You’ll play an active role in creating growth and driving motivation across an entire business.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 2,124 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
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