Bachelor of Business (Management)

Study On Demand – a 100% online Business Management degree designed specifically for online learning.

Take full control over your study - access support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, view learning resources 24/7, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

Modern managers are skilled problem solvers - they organise people, manage money and leverage technology to achieve key business objectives.

They are at the forefront of business.

This degree will provide you with a grounding in key business disciplines through industry and business-focused courses, providing you with the expertise to manage resources and projects in a global business environment.

You'll explore current business trends and emerging issues in the modern workplace - and you'll focus on areas such as organisational leadership and behaviour, business intelligence and operations, international management, project management and entrepreneurial enterprises.

Ranked in the top one per cent worldwide1 and awarded an overall five stars for excellence2, UniSA Business will get you career-ready with the latest in contemporary business skills and knowledge.

1UniSA Business is one of just ten institutions in the country and 189 globally to be accredited by EQUIS.

There are a total pool of over 16,500 business schools worldwide, EFMD, February 2020.

2QS Stars Ratings 2019.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:

Higher education study

• Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study of a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider

OR Vocational Education and Training (VET)

• Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR Work and life experience (for domestic students only)

• Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or
• Completed a UniSA Foundations Studies program or equivalent, or
• Qualify for Special Entry

OR Recent secondary education

• Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or international qualification

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

The degree starts with core courses in business theory. These will give you a solid grasp of business fundamentals such as international business; economics, accounting and business intelligence.

You will then move into your management specialisation where you’ll develop technical, analytical and practical skills in areas such as:

• international management ethics and values
• organisational leadership and behaviour

Studying 100% online means you can engage with course materials at your own pace, whenever it suits you – there is no need to be online at a particular time. It’s flexible around your life so you can control your study schedule week by week. As a general rule, we recommend 10 to 15 hours of study a week for each course.

All assessments, including exams (if required) are 100% online, meaning you’ll never need to travel to submit an assignment or find an exam venue.

Some of your assessments may include:

Your career

Business management graduates go on to work in a myriad of different sectors. Depending on your area of expertise, you’ll have the option to choose to specialise in specific areas such as marketing, finance, accounting, event management or business consultancy. You’ll be able to pursue roles within SMEs (small-to-medium-sized enterprises), innovative new start-ups, charities, not-for-profit organisations – or even launch your own business.

A UniSA Online Business Management degree can help you pursue the following careers:

• Account director: manage client relationships; prepare project briefs; manage the production of workflow; manage internal and external communications.
• Business analyst: interpret data and develop reports; make recommendations based on research findings; apply qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret data.
• Business and workplace adviser: apply an in-depth understanding of business principles and practices; guide and support business owners; provide specialist advice on growth and organisational efficiency.
• Business development manager: work with business and advising on business plans; advise on investment, finance and marketing strategies; analyse domestic and global economic factors on business; advise businesses on growth opportunities.
• General manager: plan and direct the operations of companies or public and private sector organisations; duties can include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources.
• Management consultant: offer strategic and objective advisory services to help organisations improve productivity and performance; advise on areas such as change management, financial performance, restructuring and human resources.
• Project manager/lead: ensure projects are delivered on time and according to project plans; manage project team resources; oversee scheduling, preparation and resource forecasting; manage vendors and suppliers; manage budgets.
• Risk manager: assess and identify potential risks that could endanger the reputation, safety, security and financial prosperity of a client or organisation; implement processes and procedures to ensure the client is prepared to deal with any potential risk elements.
• Sales manager: oversee and lead a sales team and all functions; set strategy; manage sales plans, budgets and resources; assign tasks and setting targets.
• Entrepreneur: use initiative, commercial acumen and broad-ranging business skills to develop or transform a product or service into a profitable business.
• Innovation manager: ensure an organisation has the capability to develop innovative strategies, products, services and processes; champion innovation, evaluate and improve the organisation’s innovative capacity; facilitate innovation within the organisation.

Learn more about your career in Business Management >

Our online career-focused degrees give you full control and ultimate flexibility over your study. It’s Study On Demand, on your schedule, on your terms.

• Study 100% online - no need to come onto campus
• Choose from four start dates in January, April, June and September
• Learn in 10-week blocks
• Get support seven days a week - including on weeknights
• Access learning resources 24/7
• View course content before your term starts
• Work while you study
• Plan your study schedule ahead of time
• Fast-track your studies and receive credit for past study and/or work experience.

Our graduates get jobs

You will be studying with a university known for its employment outcomes. Your UniSA degree is more than just a piece of paper – it will prepare you to start your career, or take it to the next level. In fact, UniSA undergraduates studying online have graduate employment rates well above the national average1.

Specifically designed for online learning

Our team of academic and online experts have created interactive and media-rich course material using innovative digital technology and state-of-the-art teaching and learning resources. Every degree has been specifically designed for online learning to ensure you graduate with the skills and knowledge for your future career.

As a general rule of thumb, any desktop or laptop computer purchased in the past three years should be capable of meeting your online learning needs. While mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones will be able to access most of your online course content, there are likely to be elements of most courses where we recommend you use a desktop or laptop computer. Your computer should be able to:

• run a modern browser (Internet Explorer 10, Firefox 24, Safari 5, or Chrome 32 or later versions)
• run Java, and in some cases Flash (devices running on Apple's iOS operating system, such as iPads, iPhones, do not run Flash)
• run programs to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations
• use a web camera and headset (or ear pods with microphone)
• Some UniSA Online degrees require an online exam. The online exam software – Remote Proctor Now – has specific capability requirements. Please refer to the system requirements prior to conducting your exam to ensure your computer is compatible.

Access free IT software and resources

As a UniSA Online student, you'll:

• Get free access to the full Office 365 ProPlus suite, which includes full versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access and Lync software. Install the full suite on up to five different devices (PC and Mac compatible).
• Get 1Tb of personal storage that syncs with your PC or mobile device through OneDrive - it's like an extra hard drive that allows you to open any of your files from any of your devices, whenever you need them.
• Get free access to LinkedIn Learning - Access more than 5000 video courses on a broad range of topics such as: the Microsoft Office suite, time management and study skills, health and wellbeing, communication and presentation skills, photography, film making and designing your own games or mobile apps.
• Be able to connect with others using Skype for Business, Yammer and the Outlook Web App.

There are some degrees that have specialised software requirements. We've made this software available to students to access for free - you'll be able to download and install any of the required programs on your own device anywhere and anytime. See if your degree requires specialised software.

Check your device

Our computer system test will determine if your device has the base system resources and software required to study online. It'll also check the speed of your internet connection.

See if your computer, laptop or device is all set up and ready to go – it takes just a few seconds.

The application process is easy – just follow these simple steps:

1. Check your eligibility
2. Take our eligibility checker and answer a few short questions to see if you’re eligible. You’ll be given an option to continue your application, save it for later or request a call back from a Degree Adviser if you have any questions.
3. Gather your relevant documents
4. If you're eligible, you'll receive an email outlining the entry requirements and the relevant documentation you need in order to be considered.
5. In order to verify your academic qualifications, you'll need to upload relevant documents like your official parchment, certificates or transcripts. If you have work experience, you will need to upload your CV as well as any other documents like work references, professional recognition or accreditation or your training certification.
6. Your email will contain information on the specific documents you need to provide as well as a link to log in to your application. You'll be asked to create an account and set your own password.
7. Complete your application and send through your documents
8. In order to proceed with your conditional offer, you’ll need to complete your application and provide required evidence of your previous study or work experience.