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Bachelor of Business

This is a general business degree that covers the core areas of running organisations, such as management, marketing, accounting and people.

Compare 45 providers
How long it takes
2 to 3 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 28.85
Lowest offered at Melbourne Institute of Technology, 2019
How you can study
Online, on campus or a mix
Includes a work placement
Taught by
45 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Business asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how businesses work
  • a willingness to work with numbers and data
  • good communication skills for team projects
  • curiosity about markets and customers

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Wholesaler

    Wholesalers buy stock in bulk from manufacturers, growers and importers and sell it on to retailers, trades and other businesses.

    Median pay$85,800 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 45 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Monash University

    Caulfield, VIC

    4.3from 1,955 Google reviews

    ATAR
    66.3 lowest
    (76.05 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly

    What to weigh up

    • Admin replies can be slow
    • Feedback from teaching staff can be limited

  • Western Sydney University

    4 campuses, NSW

    4.2from 1,872 Google reviews

    ATAR
    55.05 lowest
    (65.05 median, 2024)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly and supportive
    • Good academic experience and learning

    What to weigh up

    • Admin can be slow to respond

  • Charles Sturt University

    Albury - Wodonga, Bathurst, CSU Study Centre Melbourne, NSW, VIC

    4.0from 631 Google reviews

    ATAR
    52.5 lowest
    (61.25 median, 2024)
    How you study
    Online, on campus or a mix
    (full or part time)
    Course page for Charles Sturt University (opens in a new tab)

  • Macquarie University

    North Ryde, NSW

    4.4from 1,202 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Course page for Macquarie University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers care and help students understand

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
    • Student support can be hard to reach

  • Griffith University

    Brisbane City, Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD

    4.3from 1,317 Google reviews

    ATAR
    55.25 lowest
    (63.25 median, 2026)
    How you study
    Online, on campus or a mix
    (full or part time)
    Fee
    $17,400 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable

    What to weigh up

    • Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

  • Deakin University

    Geelong Waterfront, Melbourne Burwood, VIC

    More about Deakin University

    4.4from 2,192 Google reviews

    ATAR
    50.1 lowest
    (60.15 median, 2026)
    How you study
    Online or on campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
    • Support services are helpful for students

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

  • Melbourne Polytechnic

    Preston, VIC

    3.7from 485 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Course page for Melbourne Polytechnic (opens in a new tab)

  • University of Canberra

    Canberra, ACT

    4.0from 487 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    Course page for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are helpful and friendly

    What to weigh up

    • Teaching quality varies between staff

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Business.

  • Management principles
  • Marketing
  • Accounting and finance
  • Human resource management
  • Business communication
  • Industry projects or placements

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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