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The world is evolving, with a clear shift away from outdated business practices.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

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 course is designed to provide business knowledge and skills in a selection of areas and to foster attitudes in students commensurate with successful careers as managers of organisations including private sector business organisations, not-for-profit organisations and public organisations. The course aims to provide students with a sound understanding and appreciation of the context in which organisations operate and factors that impact on the operations and viability of organisations.

In just 3 months, this online business course covers in-demand business strategies and skills. Use your professional experience to gain entry, and graduate with a business qualification. Enhance your career or start your journey towards an MBA.

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business equips you to tackle current and future business challenges. It further empowers you to make a positive social impact and contribute to a sustainable future. The course provides a foundation in marketing, management, economics, accounting, and finance, while also fostering your professional development to ensure you are well-prepared for your career.You will complete 8 core business subjects, and can choose from a broad array of majors and minors. You also have the opportunity to engage in an industry placement, work-integrated learning project, or an overseas student exchange.

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.

This program will provide you with a thorough foundation in contemporary business theories emphasising the creation and critical evaluation of innovative ideas and strategies within ambiguous and uncertain business environments. Throughout the program, students will complete a broad range of high-level, general and specialised business units. It is aimed primarily at middle and senior managers looking to improve their standing in industry. It combines current business theory and local and international perspectives with hands-on project work. It is interwoven with a core set of values reflecting our commitment to ethical and sustainable corporate governance practices. Located in the heart of the Perth CBD, the Curtin Graduate School of Business provides its students with constant exposure to the culture of excellence and you can be assured your MBA will prepare you for the challenges of an ever-changing business environment.

Propel your career forward with a foundation in contemporary business theory, centred on innovation and strategy. Designed for managers who want to lead, engage with a variety of perspectives, within a framework of sustainable governance practices.

This Graduate Certificate in Business Administration equips you with practical skills and a strategic mindset to lead confidently, solve complex problems, and make data-driven decisions in today’s fast-changing business world.

This course builds your skills to solve real-world business problems. You’ll learn to lead with confidence and create a better future. Get innovative. Use data. Practice teamwork. Skill up for your future as CEO, entrepreneur, or changemaker.

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in lawThe Undergraduate Certificate of Business is a pathway qualification into working in the field of law. In this short, four-unit course, students will develop the analytical thinking and strategic planning skills essential to their development as a law practitioner.Students must complete one core unit and their choice of three elective units to attain this undergraduate certificate, typically requiring six months full-time study.Students who complete this undergraduate certificate and meet the minimum grade requirement will gain entry into the Bachelor of Laws. Completed units will be credited to the Bachelor of Laws or an alternate degree if preferred.

Explore core concepts in business. In just 6 months, you’ll build communication skills and start thinking strategically. Choose from marketing, management, and other electives. Gain credit for your studies and think about a future in business.

Undergraduate Certificate of Business

If you have an idea about the program you&#39;d like to study with us and want a more supportive approach, the Diploma of University Studies is for you.The Diploma of University Studies focuses on specialised subjects relevant to the course you&#39;re interested in. You&#39;ll learn key skills and build knowledge that will help you to succeed in your chosen pathway.The Diploma of University Studies (Business) provides guaranteed entry with full credit into a Bachelor of Business with 100 credit points of advanced standing.

If you know you want to study business, but need some help meeting entry requirements or getting up to speed with your academic skills, this diploma is a great place to start. Learn how to write and think at a university level.

Diploma of University Studies (Business)

Develop the practical skills and business acumen to influence and shape your industry with the Graduate Certificate in Management.Students will develop strategic thinking, ethical decision-making, cultural intelligence, and problem-solving skills essential for navigating the complexities of business intelligence, marketing, economics, and operations management.Through a focus on data-driven insights, market dynamics, and sustainable business practices, graduates will be prepared to drive business success, respond to global economic challenges, and develop inclusive, future-focused solutions.This six-month course (or one-year part-time) fosters foundational knowledge in business intelligence, marketing, economics and organisational behaviour.Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Management will enable entry and up to four units of credit towards the Southern Cross Master of Management.

Step up to business opportunities with confidence. You’ll build skills in problem-solving and ethical decision-making. Explore marketing, economics, and business intelligence. Graduate ready to lead teams and create impact across industries.

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