Bachelor of Business with a Major in Business Administration

Leadership and Management

Master how to lead teams and manage organisational success by applying real-world leadership concepts.

Organisational Behaviour

Understand the psychology behind team motivation, culture building, and creating impactful, sustainable change. 

Sustainable Innovation

Learn how to spot emerging trends and implement strategies that drive innovation while ensuring long-term success.

Data Management

Harness the power of big data to make informed decisions and optimise organisational efficiency.

Commercial Law

Gain insights into Australian contract law, crucial for managing business partnerships and legal compliance.

Strategic Planning & Project Management

Develop the skills to lead projects and businesses to success in challenging environments, making the most of new opportunities.

On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:

1. Lead businesses to success with management confidence
2. Gain hands-on experience through live consulting projects
3. Master strategic planning, innovation, and data-driven decisions
4. Accredited by AACSB, joining the top 5% of global business schools

This course equips you with the expertise to lead and innovate in any business environment. Learn from professionals who will guide you through essential skills in analytics, workplace dynamics, project management, and strategic decision-making. Develop practical, in-demand skills that will set you apart from the competition, including consulting on real-world projects with live clients. This hands-on experience helps you build problem-solving, team collaboration, and leadership abilities that will fuel your career success.

The Bachelor of Business – Business Administration is AACSB-accredited, placing you in the top 5% of business schools globally. Alumni of AACSB accredited business schools are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors.

It’s time to make your mark on the business landscape.

Recommended study pattern

A total of 24 units are taken to complete the Bachelor of Business with a major in Business Administration, including seven business fundamental units, the choice of one of two core business practice units, eight Business Administration major units and eight elective units. You'll collaborate with your peers and solve real business problems, giving you the confidence to step into the workforce with practical experience.

Core Business Fundamental units

Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice (COM10011)

Contemporary Management Principles (MGT10001)

Marketing and the Consumer Experience (MKT10009)

Financial Information for Decision-Making (ACC10007)

Economics for Business Decision-Making (ECO10005)

Business Digitalisation (INF10024)

Business Consulting Project (BUS30032)

Core Business Practice units

And a choice of one unit from:

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

Critical Thinking in Management (MGT10002)

Planning for Career Success (CAR10001)

Management Accounting for Planning and Control (ACC20007)

Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact (BUS10014)

Other Elective options can be viewed on the Swinburne Online website.

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 total fee $50,976

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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If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:

• Completed or partially completed an approved tertiary qualification (like a diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree, or degree).
• Relevant work experience and English language skills, or a STAT result (Special Tertiary Admissions Test), may also be considered.
• All students need to demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

Diploma entry pathways

Some students start their journey with a Diploma, which can help them progress to a degree.

• Pathways allow you to move from one qualification to another.
• You could receive credit, depending on your chosen major. Our course consultants can help guide you through your pathway options.

If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.

• Minimum ATAR requirements may apply for some courses.

If you’ve already studied you may be able to get advanced standing (credit transfer).

• Case-by-case assessment: Every applicant is assessed individually.
• If you’ve completed a Diploma in a related field, you may be eligible for credit.
• Previous tertiary studies: If your past studies meet part of the academic requirements for the course, you may get credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) lets you gain credit based on skills and knowledge from your work experience, life experience, or formal training.
• Like credit transfer, this is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for credit.

Applicants who have completed a Diploma in a related discipline may be eligible for credit of up to 8 units; the equivalent of a third of the course. Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.