Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Business at The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) is a three-year Australian bachelor degree, listed on CRICOS as course 107616A. It sits at Level 7 of the Australian Qualifications Framework, the same level as any other Australian bachelor degree. That matters if you are comparing options, because it means the qualification is nationally recognised and built to a standard structure: full-time study over three years, divided into semesters or trimesters, with each unit of study carrying a set number of credit points. You accumulate credit points unit by unit until you meet the requirements for the award. The exact unit list, credit point values and trimester or semester structure are set by TIIS, so confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

What you actually study

This is a business degree with a broad base. You start with the core subjects that every business graduate needs: accounting, economics, marketing, management, business law, statistics and information systems. From there you choose a major or specialisation, and the subject area for this course is business administration. That usually means units in organisational behaviour, operations, strategy, finance and managing people. Teaching is a mix of lectures, tutorials, workshops and group projects. Assessment is typically a combination of exams, essays, reports, presentations and team assignments, which is how Australian business schools generally run things.

Work-integrated learning and the Australian setting

Australian business degrees often include work-integrated learning, and this one is no exception in structure. That can take the form of an internship, a industry project, or a placement with a host organisation, depending on what TIIS offers in a given trimester. Some students also take a capstone unit in their final year, where they work through a real business problem for a client and present recommendations. If you are an international student, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session. After you graduate, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream lets eligible graduates stay and work in Australia for a period set by the Department of Home Affairs. Check your eligibility against the current rules, because they depend on your visa subclass, your qualification and where you studied.

Who it suits

This degree suits school leavers who want a practical business qualification, career changers who need a formal credential, and international students who want an Australian degree they can use back home or in the Australian job market. It also works as a pathway to a master's degree later, including an MBA, if you meet the entry requirements. English proficiency is required for international applicants. IELTS Academic 6.0 to 6.5 overall is the common undergraduate standard, though teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work usually ask for 7.0 to 7.5. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TIIS's own English programmes are 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, and you should confirm current fees, intake dates and unit details on the official TIIS course page.

• Business analyst, working in banks, insurers, consultancies and government agencies to improve processes and interpret data.
• Marketing coordinator or assistant, supporting campaigns, market research and client accounts in agencies, retail and technology firms.
• Human resources officer, handling recruitment, onboarding and employee relations in large organisations and not-for-profits.
• Operations or project coordinator, keeping projects on schedule in construction, logistics, healthcare and professional services.
• Accountant or finance officer, preparing reports and managing budgets in accounting firms, corporate finance teams and the public sector.
• Small business owner or manager, running your own venture or a family business, using the accounting, marketing and management units from the degree.
• Graduate roles in the Australian Public Service, policy, program and administration positions in federal, state and local government.

Australian industries that hire business graduates include banking and financial services, professional services, retail and wholesale trade, health administration, education management, government, tourism and hospitality, and technology. Many graduates start in graduate programs or entry-level roles and move into management after a few years. If you want to specialise further, a master's degree or an MBA is a common next step, and this bachelor degree can provide the foundation for that.