Entry requirements and pathways
Recent school leavers

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ATAR requirements (compulsory)

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Melbourne (Bundoora) campus

55.85 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile

Online

59.8 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile

Bendigo campus

57.9 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile

Sydney campus

N/P 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile

What is the lowest selection rank?

The lowest selection rank is the minimum ATAR required for an offer in a particular course in the previous selection period.

*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes
View the ATAR distribution report for the Bachelor of Business [PDF, 216.2 KB].

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Prerequisite

VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).

Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Selection criteria

  • You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:

    • are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
    • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or
    • do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

    Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information.

  • Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

  • Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.

Selection rank adjustments

Subject adjustments

VCE: A study score of 25 in any Business or English other than EAL equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English (EAL) equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.

HSC: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 courses will have their selection rank increased by one point per study: Performance Band 3 in any business subject, English Standard or English Advanced, Mathematics Standard 2, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2; English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4); any language other than English (Band 2). Overall, selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.

Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

Aspire Programs

Our Aspire Early Entry Program provides you with an early conditional offer into your chosen course at La Trobe.

At La Trobe, there’s more than one way into uni. We have multiple streams to choose from so if you’ve given back to your community, achieved good results in Year 11 or taken extra university studies, you could take the stress out of Year 12 exams with an early conditional offer into your dream course.

Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry

The Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry program uses your performance in year 11 to secure you an early conditional offer into a range of courses at La Trobe. Once you have secured your place at La Trobe you can take advantage of our other Aspire pathways to unlock access to our most prestigious courses.

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Aspire Early University Study

The Aspire Early University Study program rewards Year 12 students who’ve done additional studies at La Trobe with an early conditional offer into their dream course. The Early University Study stream has two options to help get your university goals back on track.

View program details: Advance

View program details: Prepare

Aspire Achieve Plus

The Aspire Achieve Plus program rewards Year 12 students who’ve studied a first-year university subject pair as part of their VCE studies with an early conditional offer to La Trobe.

View program details

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.

Pathways

A pathway is simply an alternative way for a student to get into their dream course - if direct entry isn't an option.

We've listed the 'pathway method and outcome' - which is how you can transfer into the area you want to study, assuming you meet the entry requirements (e.g. minimum WAM). You'll also find an estimate of how long it could take you to graduate, from the start of your pathway to the completion of your dream degree.


Preferred courseAlternative pathway coursesPathway method & outcomeYears to graduate including the Pathway course (approx.)

Bachelor of Business

Diploma in Business4 years
Diploma of Business at La Trobe College AustraliaGraduate and apply for entry into preferred course with advanced standing3 years

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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

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.

Learn more about StudyFlex

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.

View our open access majors and minors

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

View our 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 domestic students

Estimated fees per year (2025): Indicative based on 2024 fees
$13,967 (CSP) per 120 credit points.

Commonwealth supported places (CSP): Available for this course

The 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.

To get a more accurate estimation, you can use the fee calculator to calculate your course fees and study load (EFTSL: Equivalent full-time study load)

How your fees are calculated

The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. This estimated cost is provided as a guide only – the actual cost will vary depending on:

  • the subjects you choose
  • the time it takes to do your course based on your study load (full-time/part-time)
  • approved credit for prior learning

If part-time study is permitted, your annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of subjects taken per semester.

Fee help

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (the student contribution), is set each year by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual subjects, not the overall course.

Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

HECS-Help Loan

HECS-HELP is the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program. It enables you to borrow the amount of your student contribution and then pay that loan back once you are in the workforce and earning at a specified level. A HECS-HELP loan is not means tested.

HECS-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders who are enrolled in a CSP. As a CSP student, you may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which allows you to defer payment of up to 100% of your student contribution.

Learn more about the HECS-HELP loan

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you. View all available scholarships

Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.

Scholarships that may be available for this course

Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program

Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident

Closed
$5000 Full time enrolment and proof of relocation will be confirmed before payment is made into the recipient's bank account.

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How to apply

Before you apply

If you are applying for multiple courses you will need to apply through UAC or VTAC (Semester 1 only). If you are applying for one course, you may be able to apply direct.

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Applying for a Bachelor's degree

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Current Year 12 students living in Victoria

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If you’re a Year 12 student from Victoria, you’ll lodge an application via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Your application will then be assessed based on your Year 12 results when they’re released.

Course application dates
Applicants:  Domestic current Year 12 students
VTAC code: 

Current Year 12 students living in NSW

Find out how

If you’re a Year 12 student from New South Wales, you’ll lodge an application via UAC. Your application will then be assessed based on your Year 12 results when they’re released.

Course application dates
Applicants:  Domestic current Year 12 students

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Overview

Key facts

Award Bachelor of Business
VTAC code Business (Sport Management major): 2100312411 (CSP)
Business (Marketing major): 2100312421 (CSP)
Business (Event Management major): 2100312431 (CSP)
Business (Human Resource Management major): 2100312441 (CSP)
Business (Tourism and Hospitality major): 2100312451 (CSP)
Business (Digital Business major): 2100312461 (CSP)
Business (Finance major): 2100312471 (CSP)
Business (International Business major): 2100312481 (CSP)
Business (Management major): 2100312491 (CSP)
Business (Agribusiness major): 2100312501 (CSP)
Business (Economics major): 2100312511 (CSP)
Business (Enterprise major): 2100312521 (CSP)
Business (First Nations Australian Entry): 2100313701 (CSP)
Business (Bachelor): 2100320001 (CSP)
Start dates

Indicative based on 2024 start dates

Semester 1 (March 2025), Semester 2 (July 2025)
Duration 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Available locations Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Online, Sydney
Scholarships View fees and scholarships
StudyFlex

StudyFlex™ courses

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.

Every course has a different mix of StudyFlex options – they might be available throughout your course, or they might be concentrated in a specific period. They might make up to a third of your course, or they might make up all of it. It all depends on the specific needs of your subjects and what you’re studying.

Majors

What is a major?

Most undergraduate degrees will require you to select a major. A major is when you choose one particular area of study to specialise in. By adding your first major here, we can further provide customised course information and course outcomes.

To graduate with your chosen major, you must complete the correct number of credit points needed from that area of study. For example, to major in Politics as part of a Bachelor of Arts, you must complete 120 politics credit points over the course of your degree to gain your major. Your chosen major will appear on your academic transcript when you graduate.

Your choice of major is an important consideration as it can have a large impact on your career options and possibilities. For example, if you were to major in Politics as part of a Bachelor of Arts, your career prospects would greatly differ to someone who majored in Anthropology.

You will need to select your first major as part of course requirements and then you can choose subsequent/secondary majors.

Prerequisite English (Please refer to admission requirements for details)
Fees

Indicative based on 2024 fees

Estimated cost per year if studying full time $13,967 (CSP) per 120 credit points.
Actual fees may vary depending on subject choice; Learn more about Fees and scholarships.

ATAR requirements

* based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile

Melbourne (Bundoora) campus

Lowest selection rank 55.85

Online

Lowest selection rank 59.8

Bendigo campus

Lowest selection rank 57.9

Sydney campus

Lowest selection rank N/P

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*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students).

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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Bachelor of Accounting

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Online

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Bachelor of Business Analytics

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Online

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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Online

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Bachelor of Commerce

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Biomedicine

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychological Science

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Diploma in Business

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Online

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Diploma of Elite Sport Business

1 year full-time

Other

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Global Master of Business Administration

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Sydney

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Graduate Certificate in Business

0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora), Online, Sydney

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Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time

City, Online

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Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems

0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Graduate Certificate in Marketing

0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Sydney

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Graduate Diploma in Business

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora), Online

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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time

Online

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Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time

City, Online

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Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Graduate Diploma in International Business

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Master of Business Administration

1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent1.5 years full-time

Online

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Master of Business Analytics

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time

City

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Master of Business Information Systems

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Master of Engineering Management

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Master of Extended Professional Accounting

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo

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Master of Financial Analysis

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Master of International Business

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Master of Marketing

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Master of Professional Accounting

1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent1.5 years full-time

Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo

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Postgraduate Enabling Program

0.5 years full-time

Other, Sydney

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