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Business (Business Administration), B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
Swinburne University of Technology
University rank #201 (ARWU) Melbourne, Australia
The Bachelor of Business (Business Administration) from the Swinburne University of Technology is designed to equip students with core skills and knowledge in business, management and operations to prepare them for roles in modern organisations.
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Overview

Students select a major area of specialisation which is combined with other studies to teach them how to be entrepreneurial thinkers in their future career.

The Bachelor of Business (Business Administration) from the Swinburne University of Technology course links theoretical and practical knowledge needed to operate effectively in diverse settings such as not-for-profits, government, small business and corporations. Students participate in professionally focused, multidisciplinary projects during their final year of study.

Selected major: Business Administration

Gain an understanding of organisational management, strategies and principles. Develop practical, theoretical and conceptual skills, and an understanding about how businesses operate.

Career opportunities

Graduates may wish to seek employment in a wide range of fields such as accounting, business analysis, commercial law, communications, entrepreneurship, event management, finance, financial planning, human resources, international business, management, marketing or public relations.

Accreditation

Graduates with an Accounting or Accounting and Finance Major may be eligible to apply for membership of CPA Australia (CPAA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 36 months
    Part-time
    • Duration description

      part-time option is available only for National students

  • Credits
    300 alternative credits

    300-400

  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Management Decision Making 
  • Law of Commerce 
  • Integrated Marketing Communication 
  • Business and Society 
  • Organisational Behaviour  
  • Strategic Planning in Dynamic Environments  
  • Marketing and Communication Information and Decision Making  
  • Sustainable Organisational Design  

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    75

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  • Minimum required score:

    6

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  • Minimum required score:

    50

    PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. Delivered and marked by computer, it reports on a scale between 10 and 90.

General Requirements

CRICOS code: 088382J

  • Swinburne offers English language courses that can help you meet the minimum English language requirement for study. On successful completion of English for Academic Purposes at Swinburne, you may be granted direct entry to your chosen degree, diploma or certificate provided you also meet other (academic) entry requirements.

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Tuition Fee

  • International

    31360 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 31360 AUD per year and a duration of 36 months.

  • National

    11155 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 11155 AUD per year and a duration of 36 months.
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National fee is Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Melbourne

  • 1501 - 2660 AUD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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