Business & management courses
Forge a dynamic and rewarding career. Discover your study options in business.
Pursue a career that you love, on your own terms
Want to lead and inspire others? Become a respected subject matter expert? Or even build your own company from the ground up?
Open Universities Australia will help you compare online business and management courses from leading universities, so you can take the next step towards your dream role.
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- Human resources
- Library & information services
- Training & development
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Popular business & management degrees
Undergraduate Certificate of Business (Pathway)
UndergraduateTUA-BUS-CTF
Study business from the start with support
Build study habits, academic skills and business confidence from day one. Explore the basics of modern business and how organisations work. Earn a university qualification and create a clear path into further business study.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)
UndergraduateADU-BUS-DEG
For careers in professional services, government, and policy
Understand how economies and markets shape the world. Topics include accounting, statistics and business intelligence. Explore data-driven decision making through projects and internships. Graduate ready to advise business, government, and global organisations with confidence.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
Graduate Diploma in Project Management
PostgraduateRMI-PJM-GDI
A comprehensive online course to advance project management careers
Go beyond the key concepts in project management and consider an optional IT specialisation. You’ll delve into PM techniques, evaluating risk, and managing financials. Get ready to lead complex projects. Take the next step in your project management career.
- Study method
- 100% online
Master of Business Administration
PostgraduateGRF-MBA-MAS
Step up and lead the future of business
This MBA empowers you with practical, values-led leadership skills in sustainability and strategy. With flexible study options, you can lead change in your organisation or launch your own. Unlock networking opportunities. Explore current business trends.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
Popular business & management subjects
UndergraduateADU-ACCT1005
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 21 Sep 2026
UndergraduateTUA-MKT105
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 14 Sep 2026
Organisational Behaviour for Managers
PostgraduateCUR-MGMT5022
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 31 Aug 2026
UndergraduateGRF-GBS106
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 13 Jul 2026, 2 Nov 2026
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How Open Universities Australia (OUA) works
We partner with leading universities to make higher education easier for everyone to access. We're here to:
Offer you guidance on your course choices
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Why study business & management online through us?
Get in no matter what
Access quality university courses without needing an ATAR
Grow your network
Connect with business professionals from all over Australia
Start when it suits you
Study more flexibly with single subjects, short courses and degrees available to start throughout the year
Business & management careers
Whether you aspire to the C-suite or want to establish a start-up, studying business will give you the tools you need to take the corporate world by storm.
Where could your business studies take you?
Depending on the course that you choose, you could graduate ready to balance the books, broker big financial deals, manage interesting projects, or lead a high-performing team. Business graduates work across every sector, meaning you’re free to pursue your passions and find organisations that share your values.
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Meet Nykkea, who challenged herself
Read Nykkea's storyWhat I find pretty attractive about Open Universities Australia is that they have a variety of unis. My Bachelor of Business degree is through Swinburne, but I can pick and choose my electives through other unis.
And I like that, because I get to choose what I really want to study, and build my degree the way I want to.
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