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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
May be completed in a shorter duration subject to unit availabilities -
Location
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Placement
Yes Learn more
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ATAR
60
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Inherent Requirements
Yes Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BBus
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Course code
3002100
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
International snapshot
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Start Date
February, June, October
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby
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Placement
Yes Learn more
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ATAR
60
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Inherent Requirements
Yes Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BBus
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Course code
3002100
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
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CRICOS
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
Overview
To forge a business career you need creative and agile thinking. Our Bachelor of Business is taught in a dynamic environment driven by fresh ideas and a global outlook.
Work placements are a feature – you can complete internships either in Australia or abroad in your field of interest, building your professional networks as you earn credit towards your degree.
You'll learn foundational business principles in law, accounting, economics, management and statistics. The degree includes a major in accounting, international business or marketing plus a choice of elective units or a second major. Please refer to ‘Major Areas of Study’ below for professional accreditation requirements.
Our graduates gain the professional, critical thinking and communication skills to run their own businesses or pursue careers in marketing, product management, investment, finance and more.
Please note this course is available for international students at our Sydney, Melbourne and Perth campuses in collaboration with EduCo and also in Papua New Guinea through IBSU Port Moresby.
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“I really wanted to make an impact on the world and my degree gave me the start I needed. When I was approached to manage a CSR program for a corporation, it just made sense to me. ”
The Southern Cross Model is a game-changer in higher education study.
Our students now engage in shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction. Lectures are a thing of the past - students will be engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes.
Our online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.
The method of teaching and assessment may vary from unit to unit.
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA).
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Critically evaluate and apply practical solutions from a range of related disciplines to both inform and justify key decision-making outcomes. |
GA2: Creativity Develop and apply knowledge and skills creatively in devising practical solutions to challenges related to business. |
GA3: Ethical practice Develop and apply recognised ethical frameworks to influence business behaviours within an organisational context. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate and apply in-depth discipline-specific knowledge and skills within a local, national, and international perspective. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability for ongoing learning in business settings. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Prepare and deliver, individually and/or in a team, well developed and justified discipline-specific advice through both written and oral communication. Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate cultural competence in local, national and international settings as applied in business and social situations. |
Students have the option of selecting a single or double major from the following:
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Accounting (available at all campuses)
Equips students with the technical, conceptual and managerial skills to be effective business managers in modern commercial, government, social and not-for-profit organisations.
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International Business (available at Sydney and Melbourne campuses)
Prepares students to respond to the complexity of global markets, addressing issues such as cross-cultural communication and negotiation, alternative market structures, variations in consumer demand patterns and differing government regulations and policies.
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Management (available at PNG campus)
Equips students with the skills to monitor the changing business and social environment and make sound judgments on the most appropriate directions and actions.
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Marketing (available at Sydney and Melbourne campuses)
Students develop analytical business skills, excellent communication skills and an understanding of human behaviour and motivation. They learn how to creative effective marketing strategies and campaigns.
Please note:
To meet the educational requirements for CPA and CAANZ, students need to complete the core course requirements, the Accounting major and complete the following three units as elective options: ACCT3001 Advanced Taxation, ISYS2005 Information Systems for Accounting AND FINC3001 Investments and Portfolio Management.
To meet the Tax Practitioner Board’s (TPB) educational requirements for Tax Agent Licensing, students must complete either: LEGL2001 - Introduction to Land Law OR LAWS2022 - Competition and Consumer Law.
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby | Term  1, Term  3, Term  5 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Business gain the professional, critical thinking and communication skills to run their own business or to pursue career opportunities in a broad range of sectors, including marketing, product management, investment, finance and more.
Accounting major
The Accounting major is accredited by Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia. Students may apply for membership of the Institute of Public Accountants. Students are eligible to join the Australian Institute of Management.
Please note:
To meet the educational requirements for CPA and CAANZ, students need to complete the core course requirements, the Accounting major and complete the following three units as elective options: ACCT3001 Advanced Taxation, ISYS2005 Information Systems for Accounting AND FINC3001 Investments and Portfolio Management.
To meet the Tax Practitioner Board’s (TPB) educational requirements for Tax Agent Licensing, students must complete either: LEGL2001 - Introduction to Land Law OR LAWS2022 - Competition and Consumer Law.
Finance major
The Finance major is accredited by the Treasury's Financial Adviser Standards (FAS). For information on how to become a registered financial adviser in Australia, please visit the FAS website.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
Credit for prior learning
- Candidates who have successfully completed the Diploma of Business through SCU College may be granted Advanced Standing for up to eight (8) units in the Bachelor of Business.
- Candidates for the Bachelor of Business Aviation Management Major who have successfully completed an AQF level 5 Diploma qualification in an Aviation related field, may be granted Advanced Standing for up to eight (8) units in the Bachelor of Business.
- Candidates who have successfully completed the Associate Degree of Business through SCU College may be granted Advanced Standing for up to sixteen (16) units in the Bachelor of Business
Advanced Standing for Dalian Students
On successful completion of the Dalian local degree program, Dalian students will be will be granted advanced standing for 16 units (192 credit points) into the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Business degree.
For further information on Advanced Standing for Articulation agreements, refer to:
https://www.scu.edu.au/study-at-scu/how-to-apply/credit-for-recognition-of-prior-learning/articulation-information-for-organisations/articulation-linkages-and-pathways/
| Country | Score |
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| Austria AMC | 3.5 |
| Bangladesh HSC | 3.4 |
| Brazil SSLC | 7.9 |
| Canada High School OSSD | 49 |
| Chile PSU | 6.1, overall 600-649 |
| China Gao Kao | 441 |
| Colombia CB (NAT) | 75, overall 300-349 |
| Denmark USSLE | 6 |
| France FB | 11 |
| German Abitur | 3.2 |
| Hong Kong HKDSE | 13 |
| India CBSE (best 4) | 7.5 in external exam |
| India CISCE | 67 |
| India Higher Secondary School Certificate (best 4) | 74 in academic |
| Indonesia SMA | 8 |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 |
| Japan USSLC | 3.8 |
| Korea, Republic of, CSAT | 294 |
| Malaysia ICSSUEC | 68 |
| Malaysia STPM | 4 (best 3 A levels) |
| Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate | 68 |
| Nepal Proficiency Certificate | 80 |
| Norway GPA | 1.3 |
| Pakistan HSSC Humanities and Science streams | 73 |
| Pakistan HSSC Pre-Eng and Pre-Med streams | 30 |
| Papua New Guinea HSC (best 5) | 2.5 pass Eng & Math |
| Peru OCSE | 16.3 |
| Phillipines NSAT | 87 |
| Russia FCCSE | 4.2 |
| Saudi Arabia MESSLC | 80 |
| Singapore SCGCE | 15 |
| Spain SSSD | 7.9 |
| Spain STBPU | 7.3 |
| Sri Lanka GCE | 4 |
| Sweden SSLC | 12.6 |
| Taiwan GSAT | 51 |
| Taiwan Senior High School Certificate | 84 |
| Thailand CSE | (Matayom 6) 1.8 |
| Turkey HSD | 3.8 |
| UK Board GCE A Levels | 12.5 (4 subjects) |
| USA SAT & ACT | SAT 1370, ACT 19 |
| Vietnam (in 4 subjects) | 7.5 academic |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Business students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points, comprising:
- 8 core units (96 credit points),
- 1 major (96 credit points), and
- a second major (96 credit points) or
- 8 equivalent elective units (96 credit points).
Exit awards
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Business after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising 8 core units, 4 major units, and 4 elective or major units.
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Business after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising 4 core units and 4 elective or major units.
Other things to consider
Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.
The Early Offer program allows Year 12 students to secure a place in a Southern Cross University undergraduate degree before Year 12 results are released. It’s designed to remove some of the pressure from Year 12 and provide a pathway directly into university study that is not based solely on Year 12 results.
Going straight from school to a degree is one way to start uni, but it’s not the only way.
Whether you are returning to study after some time or you just left school, Southern Cross University offer two excellent, fee-free academic preparation programs that develop the skills you need to be successful at university.
Course structure
Why Business at SCU
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We're ranked in the top 8% of universities worldwide in Business and Economics
(THE World University Rankings 2023)93% graduate employment
Southern Cross has 93% graduate employment in Business and Management
(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018-2020)5-star ratings for business and management
We’re rated 5-stars for full-time employment, overall experience, skills development, student support and teaching quality
(GUG 2023)Fees and Scholarships
Domestic students
You are a domestic student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or Australian humanitarian visa holder. Your course will either be a Commonwealth Supported Place or a full fee-paying place. This is noted in the course snapshot.
Commonwealth Supported Places:
In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Government pays some of your fees and you pay the rest as the Student Contribution Amount (SCA).
SCA is calculated per unit, not per course. Eligible students can defer the SCA through a HECS-HELP loan.
Full Fee-Paying Places:
A full fee-paying place is where you pay the full (unsubsidised) tuition fee for your course. Eligible students can defer the payment of their tuition fees through the FEE-HELP scheme (including employer-reserved places for The Hotel School courses).
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate (your first degree), postgraduate, Indigenous Australian students as well as international students. There are also scholarships available to help you study overseas for a short period as an international exchange student. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year.
Fees and Scholarships
International Students
If you're an international student, you can find the annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) on our International Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees.
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate (your first degree), postgraduate, Indigenous Australian students as well as international students. There are also scholarships available to help you study overseas for a short period as an international exchange student. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year.
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