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Our new Bachelor of Business is making it easier than ever for you to focus on the career you want.
- Choose from a wide range of majors, minors and electives.
- Pair your major with complementary study from another discipline through open access majors.
- Gain more real-world experience with diverse industry leaders and La Trobe partners.
- Study online, on-campus or a mix of both. With more flexibility than ever, you can choose from five majors to study online along with a wide variety of open access majors.
Entry requirements and pathways
International students
Admission requirements
International entry requirements
International entry requirements* for this course at Campus Name**
Please select your type of qualification in the dropdown above.
* The entry requirements provided above are only provided as a guide and based on the course’s current standard minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), the primary measure for entry into most undergraduate-entry university programs in Australia.
** Entry requirements may vary by location. To view entry requirements for this course at another location, please select the location in the drop down at the top of this page.
Note: there may also be other entry requirements for this course. If you are unsure, make an enquiry.
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Business, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 60 credit points from chosen Core
- 30 credit points from chosen Major - Business
- 30 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 30 credit points from chosen Major - Business
- 30 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor
- 60 credit points from chosen Electives
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 60 credit points from chosen Major - Business
- 60 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor
Study options
This is a StudyFlex course
Whether your course is considered on campus, online or a mix of both, a StudyFlex course provides:
- at least one third of its subjects on campus or online; and/or
- at least two StudyFlex majors - that is two eight-subject sequences that offer at least half of their subjects on campus or online.
Design your own degree: open access majors and minors available
La Trobe's open access majors and minors mean you could customise your degree with cross-disciplinary studies, work-integrated learning and study overseas.
Whatever you're studying, if there's enough spare credit points in your course structure and room in your timetable, you could choose an open access major or minor from your course’s discipline or a completely different discipline – mix business with science or arts with IT or combine a range of disciplines to design a degree to match your interests and truly find your niche.
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE | LTU0AIM | 1 | 0 |
| WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | ABS0WOM | 1 | 0 |
| DATA ANALYTICS CONCEPTS | BUS1001 | 1 | 15 |
| ECONOMIC ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY | BUS1BUE | 1 | 15 |
| ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR | MGT1OBE | 1 | 15 |
| SUSTAINABILITY | BUS1SBY | 1 | 15 |
Course majors
A major is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a major, this sequence must add up to 120 credit points. In some courses, you need to complete at least one major from your course's discipline to attain your degree.
| Course majors | Major code |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness Open access | MAJOR-AGRBUS |
| Digital business StudyFlexOpen access | MJR-DIB01 |
| Economics Open access | MAJOR-ECO-2 |
| Enterprise StudyFlexOpen access | MJR-ENT01 |
| Event management Open access | MAJOR-EVM-1 |
| Finance Open access | MJR-FIN01 |
| Human resource management Open access | MAJOR-HRM-1 |
| International business Open access | MJR-INTBUS-1 |
| Management StudyFlexOpen access | MAJOR-MGT-1 |
| Marketing StudyFlexOpen access | MAJOR-MKT-1 |
| Sport management Open access | MAJOR-SPM |
| Tourism and hospitality Open access | MAJOR-THS |
Open access majors
If there is room in your degree for more than one major, you may wish to complete an open access major from another discipline area.
La Trobe open access majors and minors offer an opportunity to customise your degree with cross-discipline studies and work integrated learning.
View our open access majors
Course minors
A minor is an optional sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a minor, this sequence must add up to 60 credit points. A minor can be undertaken in a similar or different interest area in your course or major's discipline and, in some cases, taken from a different discipline. Up to two minors can be chosen in place of an optional second major or standalone elective subjects.
Open access minors
| Course minors | Minor code |
|---|---|
| Accountancy Open access | MIN-ACC01 |
| Agribusiness Open access | MIN-AGR01 |
| Digital business StudyFlexOpen access | MIN-DIG01 |
| Digital marketing Open access | MINOR-MKT-3 |
| Economics Open access | MINOR-ECO-1 |
| Enterprise StudyFlexOpen access | MIN-ENT01 |
| Event management Open access | MINOR-EVM-2 |
| Human resources management Open access | MINOR-HRM-3 |
| International business Open access | MNR-INTBUS-1 |
| Investment Open access | MIN-INV01 |
| Management StudyFlexOpen access | MINOR-MGT-3 |
| Sport management Open access | MINOR-SPM-1 |
| Tourism and hospitality Open access | MINOR-THS-2 |
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Work-Based Learning
Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information. Regional students are eligible to access additional support under the Regional Reward program. WBL is available to all onshore students.
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
View course information for Melbourne (Bundoora)
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Bachelor of Business course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Year 1
After completing 1 year of full-time study
You can exit with a Diploma in Business
Year 3
After completing 3 years of full-time study
You can exit with a Bachelor of Business
Course intended learning outcomes
- Use digital technologies to identify, source, analyse and communicate information relevant to business and social challenges.
- Engage professionally and effectively to contribute to the success of a diverse team and demonstrate strategies for meeting the needs, values and capabilities of others.
- Devise innovative recommendations and produce sustainable solutions to business and social challenges by identifying the elements of a problem and applying appropriate evaluation strategies for effective problem-solving approaches.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with a range of stakeholders, using a variety of modes of communications and appropriate tools
- Demonstrate and apply the disciplinary knowledge and skills required by graduates seeking to commence a career in business
Bachelor of Business career opportunities
After graduation, you could work across a wide range of sectors including government, corporate, finance, retail, IT and not-for-profit. The degree also prepares graduates to start their own businesses.
Possible roles include:
- Financial analyst
- Analyse financial data and identify trends to grow wealth for your clients and stakeholders.
- Business development manager
- Create and implement business solutions to reach your organisation's goals.
- Marketing manager
- Plan, organise, lead teams and execute marketing strategies to deliver value for your organisation.
- Human resources manager
- Devise employment policies and procedures, and oversee employee reward and recognition programs.
- Corporate consultant
- Review and analyse business policies or operating plans, and provide tailored advice.
- Economic or market analyst
- Analyse market and industry trends, and inform strategic decision-making on business structures.
Professional recognition
The Marketing major available within the Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Sydney and online instances of the Bachelor of Business is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). The Human Resource major available within the Melbourne (Bundoora) and Sydney instances of the Bachelor of Business is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
Membership for the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) and Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional bodies for more details.
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2024):
Indicative based on 2023 fees
A$36 800 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Scholarships:
The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
Find out more about Destination Australia scholarships.
If you're a La Trobe graduate, you may be eligible for a 10 per cent fee reduction when you apply for a full-fee postgraduate coursework program. See our Alumni Advantage page for further details.
International students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course to study at La Trobe University can be rewarded a bonus grant for completing their admission process early. Recipients will automatically be eligible to receive an Early Bird Acceptance Grant of 5% of the first-year tuition fees.
If you’re a high-achieving international student from either Vietnam, Cambodia or the Philippines and are considering full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, you can apply to receive a 50 - 100 per cent tuition fees scholarship for the duration of your studies from 2024.
Do you have an excellent academic record? La Trobe High Achiever Scholarships are awarded to high-achieving international students and provide up to a 25 per cent reduction in course fees for selected courses.
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
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How to apply
CRICOS code: 019479E
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Bachelor of Business |
|---|---|
| CRICOS code | 019479E |
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2023 start dates Semester 1 (March 2024), Semester 2 (July 2024) |
| Duration | 3 years full-time |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Online, Sydney |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Majors | |
| Annual tuition fee |
Indicative based on 2023 fees A$36 800 per 120 credit points.Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. |
About the Bachelor of Business
Develop solid foundations in modern business with La Trobe's Bachelor of Business. Prepare to thrive in a digitally disrupted world with this highly flexible degree and start building your dream career in business.
You'll explore multiple business disciplines in your first year and develop foundational knowledge and enterprise skills in areas such as management, organisational structures, data analytics and ethical business practices.
You'll choose from a wide range of majors, minors and optional second majors. You can also pair your major with complementary study from another discipline.
No matter how you specialise, you'll get hands-on experience and learn the latest digital skills while developing essential leadership, communication and critical-thinking skills.
You'll develop your professional business skills as you work in diverse teams, present business strategies and use the software that's essential in modern business.
You'll graduate with the perfect blend of business fundamentals and technical expertise so you can change the business world.
You'll learn:
- Digital literacy
- Use a wide range of digital and data-processing tools to analyse business activity and become a more effective business professional.
- Management and business structures
- Understand how to communicate, collaborate and connect with your business peers and stakeholders.
- Economics
- Discover how business and society connect. Understand economic principles and use them to create business solutions.
- Sustainability
- Learn about environmental, corporate and governance responsibility. Develop sustainable solutions that prioritise individual and societal wellbeing.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
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