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The world is evolving, with a clear shift away from outdated business practices. Our Bachelor of Business is an alternative to more traditional business degrees, combining new skills, new values and new opportunities relevant for the new economy. It&#39;s a whole new way of thinking for a whole new generation of business professionals.The modern business practices of adaptivity, creativity, diversity and sustainable business are ingrained in this degree, so that you graduate with the skills needed for the rewarding career opportunities that the new economy brings.This degree offers you a choice of 10 majors and the opportunity to complete elective subjects.<ul><li>Human Resource Management</li><li>Management</li><li>Marketing</li><li>Innovation and Entrepreneurship</li><li>Sport Management</li><li>Logistics and Supply Chain Management</li><li>International Business</li><li>Political Science and International Relations</li><li>Contemporary Marketing</li><li>Strategic Communication (available as a second major only)</li></ul>This degree includes subjects from Griffith University and other universities through OUA.

Learn how organisations work and visualise where you fit in. Get familiar with financial documents, risk, and business comms. This business course gives you a 360-degree view of business strategy. Specialisations include marketing and management. 

Bachelor of Business

Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.﻿This course is tailored to give students a firm grounding in the basics of business theory and practice and is designed as a possible entry point to further postgraduate study or as a challenging stand-alone course. Upon completion, students are encouraged to continue their studies in either the Graduate Diploma in Business or Master of Business Administration.

Take charge when you learn contemporary business concepts and know how these work in practice. Understand how to synthesise information, and create useful working models. Hone your communication and develop the leadership skills required to excel.

Graduate Certificate in Business

Build the skills and confidence to shape your career with the University of Canberra’s online Bachelor of Business.You’ll learn to think strategically, solve problems, and make informed decisions that drive success in any organisation, whether in the public, private, or not-for-profit sectors. Alongside your chosen major, you’ll develop a strong foundation in core business principles, preparing you for diverse career opportunities.This degree lets you tailor your study to match your goals by choosing from a range of majors, including:<ul><li>Accounting</li><li>Accounting and Finance</li><li>Business Economics</li><li>Government</li><li>Human Resource Management</li><li>International Business</li><li>Management</li><li>Marketing</li><li>Sports Management*</li></ul>Studying with UC connects you to industry insights and expert knowledge, helping you build skills that employers value. By graduation, you’ll have the versatility, know-how, and professional edge to make an impact wherever your ambitions take you.*Sports Management is not available online.

Develop core business skills and zoom-in on all things management. Your main focus will be managing people and services. Tackle innovation, decision making, and organisational change with confidence. Study online with a leading Australian business school.

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management from the University of Newcastle provides you with specialised project management and leadership skills. Learn project management methodologies and technologies from expert industry practitioners. Apply these skills to real-world and project-based coursework.These skills are highly valued and in demand across industries including:<ul><li>Property development</li><li>Construction</li><li>Mining</li><li>Utilities</li><li>Information technology</li><li>Business.</li></ul>This qualification is for professionals currently working or looking to manage successful projects. This online accelerated program will equip you to excel in your current role or prepare you for the next step in your career.

Learn from expert industry practitioners and apply your skills to real-world problems. Your project-based coursework will apply to projects in construction, mining, IT, and more. Increase your value in the labour market and advance your career.

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

The Diploma in Business (Online) is a flexible and accessible pathway designed to help you achieve your career and study goals no matter where you are located or what your schedule looks like. Delivered fully online, this program allows you to study from anywhere while balancing work, family, or other commitments.Students who complete the Diploma in Business may receive credit for up to the first year of study and articulate into the second year of ACU’s associated bachelor’s degrees.Alternatively, the Diploma can be completed as a standalone qualification.With lower entry requirements than bachelor’s degrees, this online diploma is ideal for those seeking an alternative entry point to university. It equips you with foundational skills in business while preparing you for further tertiary study.ACU Online is committed to your success. Whether you are a recent school leaver or returning to study after time away, you&#39;ll benefit from dedicated academic support and a suite of online student services designed to help you thrive in your studies.Successful completion of the Diploma in Business will provide an entry pathway into the following ACU degrees:·      Bachelor of BusinessIt may also provide a pathway into:·      Bachelor of Accounting and Finance·      Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Global Studies·      Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Commerce·      Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business·      Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Business·      Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business Administration·      Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies·      Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Commerce*Students seeking these pathways will require specific course advice about specified units, potential credit, and pattern of study.

Learn the essentials of business in a flexible one-year diploma. Cover marketing, economics, management, and more. Work on problem-solving and communication. All with support to help you succeed. Finish job-ready for entry level roles or keep studying.

Diploma in Business

Advance your career with our unique MBA structure that allows you to design your own specialist qualification to suit your individual professional journey. Choose four open electives in specialist areas such as health, education, marketing, human resources or information technology. Become a well-rounded management professional with an MBA that puts ethics and sustainability at the forefront.

Design your MBA starting with a solid foundation across all business functions, then adding a specialisation including health management. Build your industry connections, engage with international partners, and learn to work ethically and sustainably.

Master of Business Administration

PLEASE NOTE: From Study Period 4 2025, this will be open to anyone aged 16 years and over.Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.The Bachelor of Commerce is a business qualification designed to help you reach your career potential and prepare you for the changing job market. Your learning experiences will be richly interactive and industry connected, using advanced technologies that develop your decision-making and leadership skills, both of which are essential in a future marketplace.The program 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 on from this, you’ll choose one or two major areas of business in which to specialise and gain expertise, employing learned career management theories to plan your own success.This degree will grow your international business outlook and connect you with the industry. In your final year, you’ll undertake an industry work placement or work on an applied business project, applying your entrepreneurial skills, business ideas and ‘out of the box’ thinking to a real business environment.The Business Law major provides the knowledge and skills relevant to working in business or government. It does not lead to a professional legal qualification allowing admission to practice as a solicitor or barrister, but it does meet the increasing needs of government and industry, for graduates with a background in law and business studies.

Examine how law is applied to business by understanding torts, property, trusts, trade practices, company and contract law, taxation, industrial and intellectual property law. Graduates excel in roles in both business and government.

Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law)

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management will equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s dynamic workplace. Dive deep into key HRM practices, from understanding the critical role of HR in organisational success to navigating the complexities of employment law and international HR standards.

Study key concepts in human resource management. You’ll explore topics including organisational behaviour and business law. Learn the professional practices of a good HR practitioner. Get prepped to drive change and resolve conflict in the workplace.

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Develop solid foundations in modern business. La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Business is an AI-integrated course, embedding artificial intelligence concepts and tools across the curriculum to prepare students for the evolving demands of the business world, ensuring you&#39;ll graduate with future-ready skills to enhance your employability in an increasingly digital workplace.In this flexible degree, you&#39;ll explore the fundamentals of business with the option to pair your major with a minor, take two minors instead of a second major, or combine a minor with four electives – giving you plenty of options to shape your degree around your interests.The Bachelor of Business equips you to tackle current and future business challenges. This course places a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and core business principles, equipping you with the skills and mindset to lead teams, drive innovation, or start your own business.Study a business degree that empowers you to make a positive social impact and contribute to a sustainable future with a course curriculum guided by the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and integrates the United Nation&#39;s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).By studying La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Business, you will:<ul><li>apply your learning into the real world through industry placements and work-integrated learning projects.</li><li>fit study around your life with the flexibility to study online, on campus, or a mix of both through StudyFlex</li><li>gain a strong foundation in core business disciplines in marketing, management, economics, accounting, and finance</li><li>develop a blended fundamentals and technical skillset in leadership, communication, critical thinking, digital literacy, business structures, modern business software, business strategies and more</li><li>depending on your campus, choose from majors in agribusiness, digital business, economics, finance, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, or tourism and event management</li><li>get taught by academics and teachers with a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in smaller class sizes, giving you more personalised support and stronger connections to your peers and teachers.</li></ul>

Get set to innovate, problem-solve, and communicate like a professional. Along with a solid business foundation, in this degree you’ll learn digital business skills and get hands-on experience. Choose your major and start building your dream career.

Globally, financial crime and money laundering costs companies, governments and individuals more than $1.45 trillion, according to the World Economic Forum. Additionally, compliance obligations are ever evolving as regulatory requirements, technology advances and inefficient operations cause rise to new and various risks that need to be mitigated. The Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance will equip you with fundamental knowledge to ensure compliance as well as provide a pathway to completion of the Graduate Diploma in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance.

Build skills to detect and report financial crime. You’ll learn about current financial crimes including money laundering and terrorism financing. Unpack the financial services industry’s obligations. Keep up with evolving technology and regulations.

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