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Bachelor of Business

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Rank thresholdATAR: 60 SR: 60
Duration3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Location
Online and
Next start termTerm 1, 2025
Study modeOn Campus, Online
Course codeCL86
First-year fee
$16,992 (Indicative) (CSP)
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Overview

Whether you are driven by the possibility of creating positive change in large enterprises or the diverse career opportunities a business degree presents, CQUniversity's Bachelor of Business is an innovative course that builds foundation business and management skills, equipping you for the evolving landscape of the workforce.

Designed for students aspiring to pursue diverse business and management careers, this course prepares you for success in a range of organisations.

Through authentic learning experiences, you'll expand your knowledge, skills, and practical expertise in your chosen profession or discipline. It aims to cultivate engaged, globally-aware individuals who can make meaningful contributions to communities and industries. 

This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge in a range of traditional business and non-traditional business disciplines and the critical thinking, problem-solving, information literacy, technological, cross-cultural, ethical and innovative abilities being sought by employers.

You will be able to gain work experience while you learn with a mix of industry placements, internships and projects; real-world and authentic learning experiences you’ll need to excel in the future world of work.

Plus, benefit from our flexible course design which allows you to tailor your studies to your interests with options to major in core business disciplines, or choose from a variety of minors. This flexibility of choice means you develop a breadth of knowledge to enable you to meet and adapt to the changing nature of careers and work. 

Study experience

  • Authentic Learning Experiences
  • Experienced teaching team
  • Online or On Campus
  • Seamless Pathways
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    In first year you do all the fundamental subjects, so it gave me a good overview to make sure that the majors I selected were what I wanted to do.

    Emily Haig

    Bachelor of Business

Career Opportunities

The CQU Bachelor of Business course will prepare you for a career in marketing, general management, human resource management, public relations, property, and accounting - as well as providing an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in managing sustainable organisations. The degree provides the essential knowledge, skills and opportunities for personal development you will need to broaden your opportunities and build the foundations of your career.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

Available locations

Your course

You must complete 24 units (144 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (8 units)
  2. 2
    Two eight-unit majors OR one eight-unit major and two four-unit minors

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Accounting Major

Upon successfully completing this course with the Accounting Major and the Professional Accounting Minor, you will be able to apply for admission to either CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Human Resource Management

In this minor, you will gain exposure to the core functions of talent recruitment and retention. You will also develop insight into conflict and negotiation as well as learn perspectives on change management within an organisation.

Course Planner

To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.

Additional information

Professional Practice and Experience - BUSN13004

This unit offers students the opportunity to select from the following options subject to availability: - Work placement option. - Global experience option. - Project option for students already in the workplace.

If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements. 

Student and Course Profiles

View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2024 via our Institute Profile. 

Institute Profile

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative First-Year Fee

The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.

Commonwealth Supported Places

This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.

HECS-HELP Loan

You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees. 

Learn more about paying for university.

Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.

We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.

Explore scholarships.

How to apply

How to Apply

Check what you need to do to apply to study this course. 

Your application options

Extra Admission Information

Prior to applying, take a look at important application dates and learn about our admission considerations, such as information for domestic students with overseas qualifications, indigenous support, and elite athlete, coach and performer support. You should also check out the adjustment schemes that might be available to you and how to access them. You can also explore our offer information to learn more about what happens after you've submitted an application and how to respond to an offer to study with CQU. 

Applying for 2026

Applications for 2026 via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) open in April 2025.

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