Bachelor of Business

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ATAR: 60 SR: 60
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Location
Online
Next start term
Term 3, 2025
Study mode
On Campus, Online
Course code
CL86
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.

Prepare for a dynamic career in business with CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Business, an innovative course designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and adaptability needed for the future world of work. This degree goes beyond traditional business education, offering real-world learning experiences, industry engagement, and future-ready skill development.

You will build a strong foundation in business and management while tailoring your studies to your interests through a choice of discipline-specific majors and minors (subject to availability). You also have the unique opportunity to develop a breadth of knowledge across multiple business areas or gain a competitive edge with a Master’s-level Minor in a related field.

Our course focuses on critical thinking, problem-solving, digital literacy, ethical leadership, and innovation - the essential skills that employers are looking for. Through industry placements, global experiences and real-world projects, you'll gain practical experience while you learn, ensuring you're career-ready from day one.

Whether you aspire to lead, innovate, or transform industries, the Bachelor of Business at CQUniversity provides the versatile skills and practical experiences to help you thrive in today’s fast-changing business landscape.

Study Experience

Discover more about your business degree and how you'll benefit from an experienced teaching team and opportunities to apply your new knowledge to real-world scenarios. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Authentic Learning Experiences
  • Experienced Teaching Team
  • Global Experiences
  • Industry Accredited
  • 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.

Accounting Major and Professional Accounting Minor

Upon successful completion of 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.

Property Major

The Australian Property Institute (API) has accredited this course as providing the educational requirements necessary to apply for certification to practice as a Certified Property Practitioner (CPP).

You can apply to the API for certification after completing the required Approved Professional Experience. 

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.

Core Units

Term 3, 2025

Core Units

You will complete the eight units listed below. 

Term 1, 2026

Changes are expected to this course from Term 1, 2026. 

Core Units

You will complete the following seven core units:

  • MGMT11169 Business Analytics
  • FINC11002 Financial Literacy for Business
  • LAWS11030 Foundations of Business Law
  • MGMT11109 Introduction to Business
  • MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
  • HRMT11011 Human Resource Management
  • BUSN13004 Professional Practice and Experience.

You will also choose one of the following units:

  • BUSN11016 Introduction to Study and Professional Practice
  • BUSN11030 Academic and Digital Literacy in Higher Education.

Accounting Major

The Accounting Major consists of the following eight units.

If you would like to study both the Accounting and Financial Planning Majors, there is a common unit between these two majors: LAWS19033 Taxation Law and Practice A. This means that in the Financial Planning Major, instead of studying LAWS19033, you will study FINC19014 Property Investment and Finance.

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. The Professional Accounting Minor cannot be undertaken independently of the Accounting Major.

This major is available in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney or online. 

Human Resource Management Minor

The Human Resource Management Minor consists of the following four units.

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.

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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, 2025 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 Understanding Course Fees webpage. 

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in November each year.

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 Term 1, 2026 open on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.

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