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The world is evolving, with a clear shift away from outdated business practices.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

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this program must be 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)

Accountants work in every industry. They help manage all aspects of a business and provide tailored advice on budgeting, strategic planning, data analysis, tax-related matters, auditing, and sustainability reporting.   The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is an internationally recognised program that will prepare you for a wide variety of jobs in Australia and around the world. This program will give you valuable industry experience, and exposure to some of Tasmania’s top business minds. You’ll also gain valuable insights into the accounting profession through internships, masterclasses, taxation clinics, and guest lecturers.  Studying from the University of Tasmania, you’ll develop an appreciation for the vast industries that operate across the state, such as aquaculture, agribusiness, export trade and tourism. Graduates of this program are responsible accountants who can recognise and evaluate the social, environmental and ethical impacts of business decisions. We embed principles of sustainability, accountability, entrepreneurial thinking and innovation across our programs, so you get the edge in your chosen career.

This registered CPA program offers access to internships, providing invaluable industry experience and exposure to some of Tasmania's top business minds. Gain insights through masterclasses, taxation clinics and guest lectures.

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

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

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

As digital technologies become increasingly prevalent, analysts with both business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of business ICT systems are highly sought after by organisations.The Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis is designed for professionals who have an IT background and wish to upskill in business analysis. If you are transitioning from a non-IT background, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Business Analysis) will equip you with foundational IT skills and open a pathway to specialise in business analysis. You will graduate with demonstrable business analysis knowledge, ready to investigate, appraise, and apply your skills in addressing complex industry requirements. Students will gain the specialist skills needed to shine a spotlight on business inefficiencies and use their ICT expertise to propose innovative solutions that optimise business performance and promote organisational efficiency.

Learn to bridge business and IT. You’ll build skills in process mapping and strategic analysis. Explore the ways organisations plan, act and grow – and use data to gain efficiencies. Practice creative problem-solving and work on digital solutions.

Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis

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.

Discover how industry leaders are doing business on a global scale with Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of International Business, and learn how to design, deliver and lead international business strategies, equipped with core negotiation and communication skills. Prepare for the future of business with the critical thinking, leadership, communication and decision-making skills that contemporary international business demands. You’ll graduate with skills and knowledge across a diverse range of business areas, such as accounting, finance, commercial law, marketing, human resources and international trade, strengthened by cultural awareness and corporate responsibility concepts. Develop an entrepreneurial mindset, exploring current global business trends and regional opportunities. You’ll learn through practical experience by competing in an Australian eChallenge, with the chance to present to industry leaders and investors and turn your business ideas into a career.

Gain expertise in business, culture and strategy. This degree blends business foundations with international insights to prepare you for a career anywhere in the world. Get ready for roles in trade, management and global markets.

Bachelor of International 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

Increase your finance and global markets knowledge and delve deeper in the world of finance with UniSQ’s Master of Business (Finance). Within this specialisation you will gain a deeper understanding of the Australian and global markets, how companies create value for their shareholders, foreign exchange risk and corporate credit risk. As consumers and businesses alike rely more heavily on FinTech (financial technology) to improve and automate traditional forms of finance, professionals skilled in these areas are in increasingly in demand. Explore and understand more about various forms of FinTech from artificial intelligence, digital currency robotics, blockchains and machine learning.

Explore global markets, fintech, investor psychology, and more. Includes foundational business courses on leadership and economics. Take your business career to the next level with advanced knowledge in important finance concepts.

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