Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Business at Stanley College is a three-year Australian bachelor degree, delivered across trimesters. You'll study core units in accounting, marketing, management, economics and business law, then choose a specialisation such as management, marketing or entrepreneurship. Each unit carries credit points, and you need to complete a set number to graduate. The degree is registered on CRICOS (course code 0100538), so it's approved for international students.

What you'll study

First year builds your base: financial accounting, business statistics, microeconomics, and communication for business. Second year goes deeper into organisational behaviour, marketing research, and operations management. You'll also pick electives that let you focus on an area like human resource management or international business. In your final year, you'll take a capstone unit where you work on a real business problem for a client organisation, often a local Perth business or a not-for-profit. That project pulls together everything you've learned.

How it's structured

Australian bachelor degrees are made up of units of study, each worth a set number of credit points. You typically enrol in three or four units per trimester. Stanley College runs three trimesters a year, so you can finish faster if you study straight through, or take a break. The degree is three years full-time. Part-time options exist but may affect your visa conditions. International students on a Student visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying, and after graduating you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, which lets you stay and work in Australia.

Skills you'll gain

You'll learn to read financial statements, analyse markets, manage a team, and write a business plan. You'll practise using Excel, accounting software, and presentation tools. Group work is common, so you'll get better at negotiating and dividing tasks. By the end, you should be able to make a case for a business decision using data and explain it to a non-expert.

Who it's for

This degree suits school leavers who want a practical business qualification, or people already working who need a formal credential to move into management. If you're an international student, you'll need to meet English requirements: IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common standard for undergraduate courses, or an equivalent like TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, or Cambridge C1 Advanced. The Department of Home Affairs also sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa. Tuition fees are published on the CRICOS register. Check the official page for exact unit lists, intake dates, and fee details.

• Business analyst
• Marketing coordinator
• Human resources officer
• Operations manager
• Small business owner
• Account manager
• Retail manager
• Project officer

Graduates work in banking, professional services, government, retail, and not-for-profits across Australia. Many roles are in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.