Bachelor of Business with a major in Management
UndergraduateSWI-BMN-DEG2027
Course information for 2027 intake View information for 2026 course intake
Learn to lead people and manage businesses
Make ethical decisions and run sustainable businesses. You’ll study strategic planning, organisational behaviour, and human resource management. Get job-ready working on real business problems with peers and grow your confidence to lead the workplace.
- 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 Management
About this degree
Key Learnings Include
Organisational Behaviour: Examine people’s characteristics, what drives them, and how sociology and psychology effects organisations.
Strategic Planning: Formulate and implement strategies and build foundations that go from domestic to global environments.
Leadership Practice and Skills: The world is challenging, as a leader, you’ll master certain traits, behaviours and approaches to meet those challenges.
Digital Management and the Future of Work: Understand workplace changes driven by globalisation, digitisation, automation and artificial intelligence.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:
- Define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to management and apply those principles in a range of practices.
- Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts.
- Formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line.
- Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas.
- Communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience.
- Build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies.
- Work collaboratively in diverse groups.
Discover your management style.
Gain the skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced business world. Learn to make smart, ethical decisions, manage teams effectively, and think strategically in an ever-evolving landscape.
Tackle real challenges like managing workplace disputes, driving organisational growth, and understanding what motivates people. Build hands-on experience through industry projects, including consulting for real clients.
Graduate from the Bachelor of Business with a major in Management with confidence, knowing you have the leadership and problem-solving skills to make an impact.
Study with one of the world’s top AACSB-accredited business schools, putting you in the top five percent globally.
Recommended study pattern
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business with a major in Management you must complete 24 units in total made up of:
Core 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 Practice Business units
You must complete one (1) of the following:
Planning for Career Success (CAR10001)
Sustainable Business Practice (BUS30031)
Management Major units
Ethics of Innovation (MGT10010)
Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact (BUS10014)
Organisational Behaviour (MGT20007)
Business, Society and Sustainability (MGT20008)
Strategic Planning (MGT30005)
Leadership Practice and Skills (MGT30008)
Project Management Essentials (PRM30001)
Digital Management and the Future of Work (HRM30012)
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.
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Business (Management) students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
- Eight [8] core units of study (100 credit points)
- Eight [8] units of study from the Management 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 prior 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 include:
Manager Oversee every part of 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.
Entrepreneur With a solid understanding of business practices, you’ll have the tools you need to set up your own business. Turn your ideas into a reality, and put your knowledge to work as you assess, grow and innovate any market.
Project Manager Lead the team 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 and productive work environment.
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 Development Manager Drive commercial growth by identifying new market opportunities, cultivating strategic business relationships, and expanding customer networks. In this role, you will analyse market trends to design long-term growth strategies, negotiate high-value corporate contracts, and draft comprehensive business proposals that turn emerging opportunities into sustainable revenue streams.
Account Manager Be the face of the company and liaise with important clients, managing their goals, expectations, and creating long lasting relationships. Ensure all deliverables are received, work across departments, present and report on project progress.
Operations Manager Develop and implement strategies, manage resources, and lead teams to achieve organisational goals. This involves everything from planning and coordinating production or service delivery to managing budgets, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
Business Analyst Using data analytics to assess processes, you’ll determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders. Lead the development of financial strategies and ensure accurate reporting.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Management 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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