Bachelor of Business (Management and Finance)

The Bachelor of Business (Management and Finance) at King's Own Institute is a three-year degree that pairs the two sides of running an organisation: how people and operations are managed, and how money moves through the business. You will study core business subjects across accounting, economics, marketing, business law and statistics, then specialise in management and finance units. Typical management topics cover organisational behaviour, leading teams, operations and strategy. Finance units cover corporate finance, investment analysis, financial markets and risk. The exact unit list and credit points are set out in the official course structure, so check the current handbook before you plan your enrolment.

How the degree is structured

Australian bachelor degrees are normally three years of full-time study, and this one follows that pattern. Most institutions run two semesters a year, though some use trimesters, and each unit of study carries a set number of credit points. You need to pass the required number of credit points to graduate. The first year usually builds your base in accounting, economics and business communication. Later years let you go deeper into management and finance, often with a capstone unit in your final semester where you apply what you have learned to a real business problem. Work-integrated learning, such as an internship or industry project, is common in business degrees and gives you Australian workplace experience before you graduate. Confirm the placement requirements with the institute.

Skills you build

You learn to read a balance sheet and a cash-flow statement, build a budget, assess an investment, and explain financial results to people who are not accountants. On the management side, you practise planning, coordinating teams, managing change and making decisions with incomplete information. Group projects and presentations sharpen your communication, and case studies build your problem-solving. These are the skills employers in Australian businesses ask for, whether you end up in a bank, a professional services firm, a government department or a family-run company.

Who it suits

This degree suits school leavers who want a broad business qualification with a finance edge, and also people already working who want to move into management or a finance role. If you enjoy numbers but also want to lead people, the combination makes sense. International students should note that Australian student visas allow you to work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session. After you finish, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream may let you stay and work in Australia, depending on your eligibility. English requirements for international applicants are typically IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall for undergraduate study, with TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the institute's own English programmes accepted as equivalents. The Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the student visa itself. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register. Always confirm current fees, entry requirements and course structure on the official page.

• Management or team leader roles in retail, hospitality, logistics and professional services
• Financial analyst or investment analyst in banks, funds management and financial planning firms
• Accountant or assistant accountant in public practice and commercial finance teams
• Business development or relationship manager in banking and insurance
• Operations or project coordinator in government, healthcare and not-for-profit organisations
• Credit analyst or risk officer in lending institutions
• Payroll or treasury officer in medium and large enterprises