Bachelor of Business (Digital Business)

The Bachelor of Business (Digital Business) program is designed to respond to our current digital age, the disruption present in every industry and the changing face of work.In a professional climate inspired by transformation and technology, the Bachelor of Business (Digital Business) prepares you for a future world of work where the only certainty is constant change.The emphasis is on developing an understanding of key areas of contemporary business, the application of industry used tools and the development of essential skill sets and mindsets, this program encourages students to learn and engage in an agile and collaborative environment, developing the leaders of the next generation.It provides you with technical and critical knowledge and skills in digital business to apply in diverse global contexts.

A broad-based curriculum incorporates:

IT strategy and governance, Financial Technology, creativity, innovation and design and digital business transformation.

In addition to the core program courses you can take a range of minors and electives from across the College of Business, and from the University more widely.

You can also learn a language and engage in study abroad.Over the duration of this program you will participate in a variety of learning experiences which are designed to support you in developing skills as a digital business graduate.

Learning and teaching approaches for this program may include lectures and tutorials, problem-based learning, case studies, work-integrated learning, assignments, projects and examinations.

Activities and assignments are designed to facilitate theory application and peer learning in a friendly, open atmosphere and will incorporate contemporary content and resources and evidencing skills through a range of embedded micro-credentials as well as access to a wider marketplace of micro-credentials allowing you to curate and personalise your learning.The final year of the program includes the capstone course BUSM4729 Digital Business Transformation which will provide you the opportunity to critically reflect on and consolidate your theoretical and practical learning.The program will prepare you to work as a professional in a wide range of industries, government and non- government organisations.This program is available for on-campus study.

All courses listed may not be available each Semester.

Year One

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

AND

Year Two

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline Minor.

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline or Other Discipline Minor.

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from any:

AND

Year Three

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline Minor.

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline or Other Discipline Minor.

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from any:

Applicants with recent secondary education (current and within the past two years):

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent. VCE study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL or equivalent.

If applicable, this includes equity access schemes and any other adjustment factors.

Vocational Education and Training study applicants:

Successful completion of an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma or equivalent overseas qualification.

Higher Education Diploma applicants:

Successful completion of an Australian Higher Education Diploma or equivalent overseas qualification.

Associate Degree applicants:

Domestic applicants who have successfully completed the equivalent of four courses in an Australian Associate Degree with GPA converted to ATAR and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree.

International applicants who have successfully completed the equivalent of eight courses in an Australian Associate Degree and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree.

All Bachelor Degree applicants:

Domestic applicants who have successfully completed the equivalent of two courses at an Australian Bachelor Degree with GPA converted to ATAR and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree.

International applicants who have successfully completed the equivalent of four courses at an Australian Bachelor Degree and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree.

Open Universities Australia (OUA) applicants:

Successful completion of two Open Universities Australia higher education units. Scored or graded results are required.

Entrance requirements for international onshore applicants:

All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements. For more information on these requirements see English Language Requirements at RMIT.

Applicants with Work and Life experience:

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with work or life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

• are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
• have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
• have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program

STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study and can be used to meet Year 12 English prerequisites. You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about RMIT STAT results including minimum STAT scores required to meet prerequisites.

In this program, you will learn and apply the relevance and utility of a range of international business theories dealing with complex issues in international trade, finance and management. You will gain knowledge about the influences of political, economic, social and cultural factors on international business, and socially responsible business practice globally. You will develop skills and abilities to manage business in a variety of contexts, and apply your knowledge and skills to think critically, creatively and morally about functions and strategies of international business organisations in competitive business environments.

On the successful completion of this program you will be equipped to: