Bachelor of Business with a Major in Business Administration
UndergraduateSWI-BBA-DEG2027
Course information for 2027 intake View information for 2026 course intake
Steer organisations through today’s evolving business landscape
Become a confident business leader. You’ll cover core business units and specialist topics including organisational behaviour and workplace relations. With skills in strategic planning and project management, you’re set for business success.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 24
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Business with a Major in Business Administration
About this degree
Course highlights:
- Leadership and Management: Master how to lead teams and manage organisational success by applying real-world leadership concepts.
- Business Decision-Making: Learn how to interpret financial information, data and business insights to make informed decisions and solve real business problems.
- Workplace and Stakeholder Relationships: Understand how to build strong working relationships, work effectively with different stakeholders and navigate workplace challenges with confidence.
- Strategy and Business Growth: Explore how organisations plan for the future, respond to change and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
What is the Bachelor of Business – Business Administration?
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Business Administration is an undergraduate qualification that prepares you to support business operations, lead teams and contribute to organisational decision-making. You’ll learn how organisations operate, from people and processes to strategy, projects, and business performance.
Designed for aspiring leaders, this major equips you with the knowledge and experience to pursue opportunities across business, consulting, private and government sectors.
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Business Administration is AACSB accredited. Alumni of AACSB-accredited business schools are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors.
How you’ll study
- The Bachelor of Business – Business Administration runs across three Teaching Periods per year.
- Expected study load is between 10–12.5 hours per unit, per week.
- Set your own study pace by taking one or more units per Teaching Period.
- You’ll have 24/7 access to your online classroom, discussion boards, and learning content.
- Learning is delivered through interactive materials, including videos, quizzes, podcasts, diagrams, and written content.
Recommended study pattern
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business major in Business Administration you must complete 24 units in total made up of:
Core Business units
Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice (COM10011)
Financial Information for Decision-Making (ACC10007)
Economics for Business Decision-Making (ECO10005)
Contemporary Management Principles (MGT10001)
Business Digitalisation (INF10024)
Marketing and the Consumer Experience (MKT10009)
Business Consulting Project (BUS30032)
Core Business Practice units
You must complete one (1) of the following:
Planning for Career Success (CAR10001)
Sustainable Business Practice (BUS30031)
Business Administration Major units
Managing Workplace Relations (HRM20017)
Big Data Management (INF20016)
Knowledge Management and Analytics (INF30015)
Law of Commerce (LAW20019)
Organisational Behaviour (MGT20007)
Strategic Planning (MGT30005)
Business for Sustainability, Social Change & Impact (BUS10014)
Project Management Essentials (PRM30001)
Recommended electives
Complete eight (8) electives to round out your degree. Tailor your course to suit your strengths, interests, and career goals by choosing elective units.
Financial Information Systems (ACC10008)
Critical Thinking in Management (MGT10002)
Management Accounting and Business Intelligence (ACC20021)
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Business (Business Administration) students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
- Eight [8] core units of study (100 credit points)
- Eight [8] units of study from the Business Administration discipline major (100 credit points)
- Eight [8] units of study (100 credit points) comprising of electives.
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Indicative first year fee
$17,399
Indicative total fee $52,197
The amounts shown here are 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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Entry requirements
Applicants are required to meet one of the following minimum entry requirements:
- A completed or partially completed tertiary qualification (e.g. relevant Certificate IVs, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, incomplete or complete Bachelor’s degree); or
- 4+ years of relevant work experience; or
- Recent Year 12 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent completion, with the required English study score.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed recent prior studies you may be eligible to request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous studies related to your chosen subjects.
This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, where every applicant is assessed individually.
Career opportunities
Potential career paths:
Manager Oversee every part of a business, from finance, people, data, distribution, sales, and growth. Develop strategies to improve productivity and upskill employees, organise tasks and set deadlines, liaise with managers, stakeholders and clients, and report on department performance.
General Manager Plan, direct and coordinate across most operations of the organisation including growth strategies, hiring personnel, evaluating investments, reporting key results, reviewing financial statements, directing sales, marketing, or customer service
Business Analyst Use data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders. Lead the development of business strategies and ensure accurate performance reporting.
Project Manager Lead teams and manage projects from ideation to execution. Project managers are responsible for project milestones, contracts, documentation, reporting on risks, leading teams, and delivering reports to senior leaders.
Team Leader Manage daily operations, delegate tasks, monitor progress and provide coaching to team members. The role often involves problem-solving, conflict resolution and fostering a positive, productive work environment.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, and is a part of the five per cent of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2024.
| Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives and Managing Directors | N/A^ | Up 10.8% |
| Corporate General Managers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
| General Managers | N/A^ | Up 59.7% |
| Management Consultants | N/A^ | N/A^ |
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