Bachelor of Business
Undergraduate | TUA-BUS-DEG | 2024
Build a strong business foundation for real-world success
Develop practical skills and gain first-hand experience. You’ll choose from a range of business topics like events and PR. Grow your expertise and professional networks during industry placements. Gain an advantage in today’s competitive marketplace.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 24
- Price from
- $58,200
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Bachelor of Business
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:
- Develop managerial skills suitable for a range of prominent organisations.
- Become an expert on domestic and international business development.
- Learn how to identify opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Harness entrepreneurial theory to successfully run your own business.
Torrens University's Bachelor of Business program teaches general business strategies and offers various electives. Learn to create strategic plans for real businesses at Torrens University and apply your skills through work experience. We will support you in your responsibility to find an industry placement(s), so you graduate with invaluable work experience, a built-in professional network and a serious competitive advantage.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Course duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time, 2 years accelerated.
Recommended study pattern
The Bachelor of Business course structure is three years (240 credit points) in duration (normal full time). 8 subjects (10 credit points each) per year is deemed a normal full time load. Students can fast-track the completion of the degree by taking 4 subjects (40 credit points) per trimester over six trimesters. This course also involves industry work placement, where you will gain 300 hours of hands-on experience that complements your theoretical knowledge.Award requirements
To qualify for the Bachelor of Business (BBUS23), the candidate must complete satisfactorily a course of study that comprises 15 core subjects and 9 elective subjects. A combined total of 240 credit points is required. You must complete 300 hours of Industry-relevant experience across the duration of your course.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.
Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4 or above).
Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Study method requirements
Although you can complete your 300 hours of industry experience 100% online, you also have the option to complete your placement in-person across our acclaimed industry network.
Career opportunities
This course is designed to give you a firm foundation of all the skills required to launch and maintain a successful business in today’s marketplace. Graduate with a Bachelor of Business and you’ll be ready to move into a management role in a leading organisation or launch your own as an entrepreneur.
Potential career paths include:
- Entrepreneur Assistant Manager
- Operations Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Partnership Manager
- Development Manager.
Career outlook
- Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Managers:
- Over $120K
- Finance Managers:
- Over $120K
- Human Resource Professionals:
- $75K to $93K
- Management Consultants:
- $93K to $120K