Bachelor of Business

Victoria University

About

VU's Bachelor of Business gives you the knowledge, skills and professional development to succeed in the constantly changing global business workforce.

In your first year, you'll develop a solid foundation in core business studies, followed by a choice of majors from 11 specialty business areas.

This challenging and engaging course will improve your intellectual, analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills.

VU's strong industry links, workplace learning opportunities and industry-expert lecturers will also help you to graduate work-ready.

Our Bachelor of Business can lead to opportunities all around the world.

VU's extensive network of local and international partnerships, overseas exchange programs, and our mix of students from across the globe will help you grow an international network of contacts – expanding your global career opportunities well into the future.

LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS Our teachers have extensive experience in their field, and many are still practising professionals, so they can pass their up-to-date industry knowledge onto you.

STUDY OVERSEAS WHILE EARNING COURSE CREDITS At VU you can spend part of your degree studying overseas all while gaining credits towards your course.

Immerse yourself in a new culture and learn from a new perspective, while building experiences that will help you to stand out in the competitive job market.

MAJORS The Bachelor of Business allows you to tailor your learning to your needs.

All students study a common first year, then go on to choose from an extensive list of majors to complete the Bachelor of Business - choose a single major or a double major.

Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Business, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

  • 96 credit points First Year Core units
  • 96 credit points of Major studies selected from the approved list.
  • 96 credit points made up of either

2nd Major 96 credit points

OR

1 Discipline Minor 48 credit points

AND

1 Breadth Minor 48 credit points

Students who choose to complete BMAACT Accounting, must also complete BMIPAC Professional Accounting.

Please note: All students must complete BPD2100 International Business Challenge. Students will complete BPD2100 International Business Challenge:

  • in place of BPD3100 Applied Business Challenge when completing a second major; or
  • when completing a Breadth Minor.

Course structure and units

First Year Core Units

  • Accounting for Decision Making Unit code BAO1101 Credits12
  • Information Systems for Business Unit code BCO1102 Credits12
  • Economic Principles Unit code BEO1105 Credits12
  • Business Statistics Unit code BEO1106 Credits12
  • Introduction to Marketing Unit code BHO1171 Credits12
  • Business Law Unit code BLO1105 Credits12
  • Management and Organisation Behaviour Unit code BMO1102 Credits12
  • Integrated Business Challenge Unit code BPD1100 Credits12

Majors

  • Accounting Unit code BMAACT
  • Banking and Finance Unit code BMABKF
  • Event Management Unit code BMAEVT
  • Financial Risk Management Unit code BMAFNR
  • Human Resource Management Unit code BMAHRM
  • Information Systems Management Unit code BMAISM
  • International Trade Unit code BMAITD
  • Management and Innovation Unit code BMAMAI
  • Marketing Unit code BMAMRK
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Management Unit code BMASCL
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management Unit code BMATHM

Minors

  • Accounting Unit code BMIACT
  • Banking and Finance Unit code BMIBKF
  • Event Management Unit code BMIEVT
  • Financial Risk Management Unit code BMIFNR
  • Human Resource Management Unit code BMIHRM
  • Information Systems Management Unit code BMIISM
  • International Trade Unit code BMIITD
  • Management and Innovation Unit code BMIMAI
  • Marketing Unit code BMIMRK
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Management Unit code BMISCL
  • International Engagement Unit code BMIIEN
  • Workplace Engagement Unit code BMIWEN
  • The Entrepreneurial Mindset Unit code AMITEM
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management Unit code BMITHM
  • Professional Accounting Unit code BMIPAC

Entry requirements

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Admission criteria

The minimum criteria for admission varies depending on your education background. If you’re not sure which criteria applies to you, use the help tool on this page or make an enquiry and we can assist.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

  • Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
  • an Australian or overseas equivalent or
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Importance of ATAR for this course

ATAR+

We consider both ATAR and other criteria

NA

ATAR is not a consideration. We use other criteria

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

Why is ATAR not applicable?

You will not need an ATAR score to meet the admission requirements for this course. Only the successful completion of your secondary school studies, and any additional prerequisites. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their prior experience, ATAR, age, socioeconomic or educational background.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

This information is for people who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).OR:Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with higher education study

This information is for people whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course.

Admission criteria

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR:Completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies. OR:Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with work & life experience

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Admission criteria

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Business, Commerce or similar.OR:Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.PLUS:Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Pathways from VU courses

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You will be credited for up to 144 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 144 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 192 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 48 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Pathways from other institutions

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

Bendigo Kangan Institute

You will be credited for up to 72 credit points of study.

SEDA

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

Macquarie Education Group Australia

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

The Gordon

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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  1. Critically review, synthesise and adapt business theories to analyse authentic contemporary problems in a variety of domestic and international contexts appreciating the value of diversity and intercultural settings;  
  2. Exhibit professional judgement in the selection and use of common business tools to support decision-making and project management in a general business context;  
  3. Critically evaluate priorities and articulate key issues in complex business problems;  
  4. Analyse and reflect on the impact of contemporary external (strategy, cultural and other competitive pressures) and internal factors (structure, culture and systems) to achieve effective business practices;  
  5. Critically review and apply practical, effective and ethically responsible solutions with initiative and professional judgement to a range of business-related challenges at both strategic and operational levels;  
  6. Contribute effectively, with personal accountability for outcomes in a dynamic 21st century work team, working in an ethical and socially responsible manner whilst acknowledging the contributions of others in achieving both individual and team goals;  
  7. Clearly and coherently communicate independent insights and ideas using verbal, written and visual modes of delivery to both specialist and non-specialist audiences;  
  8. Exemplify personal awareness, self-motivation, change readiness and resilience in response to dynamic environments/conditions; and,  
  9. Reflect lifelong learning attributes including autonomous, self-directed learning skills and habits.  

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