Bachelor of Business

As a distance student you can choose from one of the following majors: 

Accounting

Accountants are needed in every industry to give sound advice on the financial position of a business. We offer a professionally accredited, globally recognised

qualification that you can take anywhere.

Marketing 

Marketing is about finding creative solutions to communication problems. You’ll learn how to identify a target audience, develop strategies to reach them, and communicate effectively to drive action. This major is endorsed by the Australian Marketing Institute. 

Finance 

Careers in finance suit analytical, inquisitive thinkers who want to work closely with the decision makers in an organisation. You’ll develop a strong understanding of banking and financial institutions by learning about financial planning and management, investment analysis, and corporate and international finance. This major is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance. 

Human Resource Management 

The most valuable asset a business has is its people and as a human resource manager you ensure this asset is well cared for. You’ll learn about organisational behaviour including how individual differences, perceptions, attitudes, and motivation impact work performance. 

Management

Studying management provides a foundation for the problem-solving, critical thinking and data-based decision-making needed for successful modern managers. You will learn how to devise and implement new strategies, respond to opportunities and meet the challenges of an ever-changing and increasingly complex world.

With a degree in business, you’ll have the knowledge to help make any organisation more successful. When you study at the University of Tasmania, you’re getting a real-world advantage over other universities. As the only university in the state, we’ve formed close connections with the who’s who of the local industry. Our strong focus on work integrated learning connects real-life business problems and opportunities to your learning experience through guest lectures and case studies.  

Recommended study pattern

Students will complete a total of 24 subjects, with a combination of eight core subjects, eight major subjects, and eight electives.

Core subjects

• BEA111 - Introduction to Markets and the Economy
• BAA111 - People and Organisations
• BEA140 - Quantitative Methods
• BFA103 - Accountability and Accounting
• BAA211 - Entrepreneurship
• BAA215 - Business and Corporate Law
• BAA310 - Managerial Social Responsibility
• BAA311 - Business Strategy

Award requirements

Completion of 24 subjects, including eight core subjects, eight major subjects, and eight elective subjects as outlined in the recommended study pattern.

Choose your subjects

Majors

Students can select from the following majors:

Accounting

• BFA107 - Financial Management
• BFA104 - Accounting Context and Method
• BFA201 - Financial Accounting
• BFA221 - Accounting Information Systems
• BFA301 - Advanced Financial Accounting
• BFA303 - Auditing
• BFA312 - Management Accounting
• BFA391 - Taxation

Finance

• BFA107 - Financial Management
• BEA112 - Principles of Finance
• BEA286 - Investment Analysis
• BFA204 - Financial Planning
• BEA343 - Corporate Finance
• BEA380 - Derivative Securities
• BEA309 - International Finance
• BEA321 - Banking and Financial Institutions

Human Resource Management

• BMA101 - Introduction to Management
• BMA121 - Foundations of Human Resource Management
• BMA219 - Applied Human Resource Management
• BMA220 - Human Resource Management in Action
• BMA314 - Organisational Change and Development
• BMA335 - Human Resource Project
• BMA336 - The Future of Human Resource Management
• BMA341 - Employment Relations

Management

• BMA101 - Introduction to management
• BMA121 - Foundations of Human Resource Management
• BMA217 - Theories of Work and Organisation
• BMA251 - Principles of Marketing
• BMA314 - Organisational Change and Development
• BMA328 - Leadership in Organsations
• BMA341 - Employment Relations
• BMA357 - Small Business Management

Marketing

• BMA101 - Introduction to Management
• BMA151 - Principles of Marketing
• BMA258 - Services Marketing
• BMA262 - Consumer Behaviour
• BMA351 - Marketing Management
• BMA349 - Advertising and Promotion
• BMA329 - Retail Marketing
• BMA331 - Marketing Research

Electives

You can complete eight student electives of your choice from either within or outside of the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics. You can also use this space in your degree to complete an optional second major or enrol in breadth subjects or overseas exchange subjects.

Degrees are usually made up of core subjects and electives. Some degrees include a choice of majors, so you can focus your studies on a specialisation.

This list is a general overview. Download the full Degree Guide for more information.

• Core subjects

• Accounting major

• Finance major

• Human resource management major

• Management major

• Marketing major

• Business Economics major

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Indicative total fee $43,500

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Applicants with completed prior university study undertaken at university diploma level or above at any Australian university, or the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent, meet the general entry requirements (GER). 

Applicants with partial university study at the associate degree level or higher with a passing GPA (i.e., 4.0/7.0) based on a 50% study load in undergraduate degree-level subjects, meet GER. 

Applicants with partial university study who have failed some subjects require review before proceeding to offer. 

General entry requirements are met when Tasmanian Certificate of Education applicants have SA results in at least four level 3 or level 4 subjects accredited by the Office of the Tasmanian Assessment, Standard and Certification (TASC); a Year 11/12 ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) or are eligible for concessional entry. To be considered for concessional entry an applicant's performance in the TCE and any supporting evidence of their capacity to undertake higher education study will be assessed. Supporting evidence may take the form of the successful completion of TAFE/VET study for example, or be in the form of advice from the school or college principal or career advisor. 

The university has approved arrangements for recognising senior secondary results (TCE and VET) for students who do not qualify for an ATAR through completing two years post-compulsory study and completing the required minimum four TASC pre-tertiary subjects for university entry. Applicants are allocated a notional TE score based on their studies. 

Applicants who have completed an AQF Certificate III qualification which is related to, and relevant to their intended field of study or discipline, or applicants who have completed a Certificate IV or above, meet general entry requirements.

Applicants who have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience and background are required to complete a personal competency statement to demonstrate how that experience meets the university's general entry requirements (GER). 

GER is met if the applicant can demonstrate sustained employment background or work and life experiences that demonstrate a capacity to succeed in their chosen course of study. 

For students who are not native English speakers, an IELTS score with an overall Band of 6 and no band less than 6; or a TOEFL (iBT) overall score of 72 (no individual skill must be lower than: Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; and, Writing 22) or a PTE Academic overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50, or provide evidence that you have studied for 2 years full-time with English as the sole medium of instruction and examination. These tests must not be more than 24 months old. 

If you are a national of, and are currently residing in a country where English is the official language, and have completed your highest level of studies (senior secondary or tertiary) in that country, you are exempt from the above two year validity period. The University of Tasmania will recognise your previous studies as meeting the English language entry requirement.

Advanced Standing is the recognition of prior studies, from either another institution or another course at this university, that may count towards the requirements for the degree you are applying for at the University of Tasmania. For more information visit the UTAS website