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    Business Administration

    Curtin University

    Curtin University

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    Australia, Perth

    University RankQS Ranking
    175

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    023971C

    Campuses

    Curtin Perth

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines26-Feb-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 32,527  / year
    Next Intake 26-Feb-2025

    Business Administration

    About

    The Bachelor of Business Administration will help you become a highly adaptive graduate.

    Youll be cross-skilled in various areas of business, be ready to work in a dynamic environment, and pivot to the needs of industry. Youll also be aware of global trends and prepared for employment in all sectors, with a diverse skillset that employers will value.

    In your first semester, youll study two business specialisations of your choice, plus a choice of another business discipline, a specialisation from outside business or elective units, to suit your aspirations.

    Youll develop a personalised plan that will guide you throughout your degree, helping you develop a portfolio of skills and capabilities that strategically align with your career goals.

    In your final year, youll undertake a Capstone Experience.

    View course structure

    Study our foundation units

    The course starts with a business foundation year, where you will explore value creation in business, learn to use financial information to make informed and responsible decisions, and develop your business intelligence and analytical capabilities to interpret data in a meaningful way.

    Following this, youll complete management foundation units aligned to global trends. Youll develop skills across marketing, finance, human resources, project management and strategic management.

    Customise your degree

    Step 1: Choose two business specialisations

    Youll select your specialisations during your first semester:

    • Accounting for Business Decisions
    • Advertising
    • Applied Finance
    • Banking
    • Business Law and Policy
    • Business Project Management
    • Corporate Governance
    • Digital Marketing
    • Employment Relations
    • Event Management
    • Information Management in Business
    • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    • International Management
    • Marketing Foundations
    • Property Investment
    • Public Relations
    • Retail and Supply Chain
    • Small Business Start-up
    • Social Leadership and Ethics
    • Taxation Law
    • Tourism and Hospitality Essentials
    • Workforce Management.

    Step 2: Complement your business specialisations

    You'll select one of three options:

    Option 1: Select a third business specialisation

    You can select another business specialisation to improve your international business outlook.

    Option 2: Choose an arts, design or science specialisation

    You can select a specialisation from another area, such as Chinese Language, Digital Design, Environmental Planning, Journalism, Social Justice or Web Media, to help you enter a specific industry.

    Option 3: Choose four elective units

    You can choose elective units from any course offered at Curtin, provided you meet the unit prerequisites.

    Step 3: Choose your Capstone Experience

    In your final year, you will also undertake a Capstone Experience* to further your practical skills and international business knowledge.

    Youll have a choice of the following Capstone Experiences:

    Enhancing Your Business Mind

    Youll apply your entrepreneurial skills, business ideas and out-of-the-box thinking to a real business environment, improving your employability.

    Business Innovation Lab

    Youll use your initiative, creativity and adaptability as you work on an applied business project within a start-up environment.

    As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will solve a problem or advance an innovation while demonstrating your managerial judgement, professional communications and commitment to responsible business practice.

    Business Internship

    Youll have the opportunity to gain work experience with an external employer or work on a real industry project related to your area of study, in Australia or internationally. These projects have defined objectives, with activities a graduate in that role would be expected to complete.

    On an internship, you could:

    • conduct research or data analysis
    • scope the viability of new projects
    • support the implementation of new systems
    • revise marketing strategies
    • assist with an upcoming event.

    You will be selected for an internship through a competitive process.

    Interactive Study Tour

    Our Interactive Study Tour allows you to have a study abroad experience from home! You will connect with fellow students from our global campuses and work together to develop strategies for dealing with current and emerging global problems.

    Business and Law International Experience

    Complete your degree while travelling the world by studying a short course with one of our exchange partners.

    Business Study Tour

    Visit regions, countries and organisations in Australia or overseas to experience different ways of doing business.

    * Opportunities may vary depending on academic performance.Due to the current situation surrounding COVID-19 please also be advised that opportunities may be revised, postponed or cancelled if there are international travel restrictions in place or if there is insufficient time to safely coordinate your experience.

    Please refer to thehandbookfor additional course overview information.

    Why study

    • Develop broad business expertise in marketing, finance, HR, project management and strategic management.

    Student profile

    View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

    Professional recognition

    This course is designed, where possible, to conform to the membership standards of relevant professional bodies. Most of these have provision for student membership.

  • apply discipline knowledge to solve business problems and create business solutions that consider the changing global business environment
  • examine responsible business practices in local and global business settings and how this should inform responsible business decision making
  • demonstrate cultural competency through business decision making that considers cultural diversity and ways of working that are respectful and responsible
  • apply theoretical knowledge to create solutions valued by business stakeholders in real world workplace settings
  • use relevant technologies to extract and communicate information that solves business problems in ways that demonstrate professional integrity and responsible business practice
  • Requirements

    Entry Requirements

  • General Secondary Education Certificate with 60%
  • English Program Requirements

    If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.

    Career

    The Bachelor of Business Administration will help you become a highly adaptive graduate.

    You’ll be cross-skilled in various areas of business, be ready to work in a dynamic environment, and pivot to the needs of industry. You’ll also be aware of global trends and prepared for employment in all sectors, with a diverse skillset that employers will value.

    In your first semester, you’ll study two business specialisations of your choice, plus a choice of another business discipline, a specialisation from outside business or elective units, to suit your aspirations.

    You’ll develop a personalised plan that will guide you throughout your degree, helping you develop a portfolio of skills and capabilities that strategically align with your career goals.

    In your final year, you’ll undertake a Capstone Experience.

    View course structure

    Study our foundation units

    The course starts with a business foundation year, where you will explore value creation in business, learn to use financial information to make informed and responsible decisions, and develop your business intelligence and analytical capabilities to interpret data in a meaningful way.

    Following this, you’ll complete management foundation units aligned to global trends. You’ll develop skills across marketing, finance, human resources, project management and strategic management. 

    Customise your degree

    Step 1: Choose two business specialisations

    You’ll select your specialisations during your first semester:

    • Accounting for Business Decisions
    • Advertising
    • Applied Finance
    • Banking
    • Business Law and Policy
    • Business Project Management
    • Corporate Governance
    • Digital Marketing
    • Employment Relations
    • Event Management
    • Information Management in Business
    • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    • International Management
    • Marketing Foundations
    • Property Investment
    • Public Relations
    • Retail and Supply Chain
    • Small Business Start-up
    • Social Leadership and Ethics
    • Taxation Law
    • Tourism and Hospitality Essentials
    • Workforce Management.

    Step 2: Complement your business specialisations

    You'll select one of three options:

    Option 1: Select a third business specialisation

    You can select another business specialisation to improve your international business outlook.

    Option 2: Choose an arts, design or science specialisation

    You can select a specialisation from another area, such as Chinese Language, Digital Design, Environmental Planning, Journalism, Social Justice or Web Media, to help you enter a specific industry.

    Option 3: Choose four elective units

    You can choose elective units from any course offered at Curtin, provided you meet the unit prerequisites.

    Step 3: Choose your Capstone Experience

    In your final year, you will also undertake a Capstone Experience* to further your practical skills and international business knowledge.

    You’ll have a choice of the following Capstone Experiences:

    Enhancing Your Business Mind

    You’ll apply your entrepreneurial skills, business ideas and out-of-the-box thinking to a real business environment, improving your employability.

    Business Innovation Lab

    You’ll use your initiative, creativity and adaptability as you work on an applied business project within a start-up environment. 

    As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will solve a problem or advance an innovation while demonstrating your managerial judgement, professional communications and commitment to responsible business practice.

    Business Internship

    You’ll have the opportunity to gain work experience with an external employer or work on a real industry project related to your area of study, in Australia or internationally. These projects have defined objectives, with activities a graduate in that role would be expected to complete.

    On an internship, you could:

    • conduct research or data analysis
    • scope the viability of new projects
    • support the implementation of new systems
    • revise marketing strategies
    • assist with an upcoming event.

    You will be selected for an internship through a competitive process. 

    Interactive Study Tour

    Our Interactive Study Tour allows you to have a study abroad experience from home! You will connect with fellow students from our global campuses and work together to develop strategies for dealing with current and emerging global problems. 

    Business and Law International Experience

    Complete your degree while travelling the world by studying a short course with one of our exchange partners.

    Business Study Tour

    Visit regions, countries and organisations in Australia or overseas to experience different ways of doing business.

    * Opportunities may vary depending on academic performance. Due to the current situation surrounding COVID-19 please also be advised that opportunities may be revised, postponed or cancelled if there are international travel restrictions in place or if there is insufficient time to safely coordinate your experience.

    Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

    Why study

    • Develop broad business expertise in marketing, finance, HR, project management and strategic management.

    Student profile

    View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

    Professional recognition

    This course is designed, where possible, to conform to the membership standards of relevant professional bodies. Most of these have provision for student membership.

    Career information

    Careers

    • Branch manager
    • Business administrator
    • Business consultant
    • Operations manager
    • Retail manager
    • Sales manager
    • Senior manager

    Industries

    • Government
    • Not-for-profit
    • Resources and renewables

    What you'll learn

    • apply discipline knowledge to solve business problems and create business solutions that consider the changing global business environment
    • examine responsible business practices in local and global business settings and how this should inform responsible business decision making
    • demonstrate cultural competency through business decision making that considers cultural diversity and ways of working that are respectful and responsible
    • apply theoretical knowledge to create solutions valued by business stakeholders in real world workplace settings
    • use relevant technologies to extract and communicate information that solves business problems in ways that demonstrate professional integrity and responsible business practice

    Fee Information

    +estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load


    Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
    Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 32,527 

    How to Apply

    Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

    If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

    Recognised translation services

    • National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
    • The Awarding institution
    • A Notary Public Office
    • The official Government body
    • An official and accredited translator*

    *Official translations are subject to review.

    If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

    Applying online: Use the ‘Apply now’ button on the relevant course page and following the prompts.

    Applying by mail or email: Download the International application for admission form [.pdf – 307 kB].

    If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

    If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

    If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment ­– a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

    Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

    See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.

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