Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Business at CIHE Australia is a three-year degree built around how organisations actually run. You will study accounting, marketing, management, economics and business law, then choose units that go deeper into areas like human resource management, finance or international business. Assessment is a mix of exams, reports, group projects and presentations, so you get used to the kind of work a business graduate does.

How the degree is structured

Australian bachelor degrees are made up of units of study, each worth a set number of credit points. You normally take eight units a year across two semesters, and you need to pass a set number of credit points to graduate. The degree usually includes a capstone unit in your final year, where you bring together what you have learned to solve a real business problem. Some programs also offer work-integrated learning, such as an internship or industry project, which counts towards your degree. Check the official CIHE Australia course page for the exact units and credit points.

What you will learn

You will learn how to read financial statements, analyse markets, manage people and make decisions with incomplete information. Group work is common, so you build the communication and teamwork skills employers ask for. By the end, you should be able to write a business case, present to a room and explain why a decision makes sense.

Who it suits

This degree suits school leavers and career changers who want a broad business education rather than a narrow technical specialisation. It also works if you plan to move into a family business or start your own. International students should note that English proficiency is required, IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common standard for undergraduate business, with TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge C1 Advanced accepted as equivalents. The Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa. While studying, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight. After graduating, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register (course code 118496B). Confirm all details on the official CIHE Australia page.

• Business analyst
• Marketing coordinator
• Human resources officer
• Account manager
• Operations supervisor
• Small business owner
• Graduate roles in banking, retail, logistics, professional services and government