Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Business at Whitecliffe, The Fashion Institute, is a three-year Australian bachelor degree. It sits at level 7 on the Australian Qualifications Framework, so it is the same level as any other bachelor degree in the country. The course is registered on CRICOS, which means it is approved for international students studying in Australia. You can find the official course details, including tuition, on the CRICOS register.

Australian bachelor degrees are usually made up of units of study, each worth a set number of credit points. You need to pass a certain total to graduate. Most universities run two main semesters a year, sometimes with an optional summer session. A full-time load is typically four units per semester. The degree usually takes three years of full-time study. Some courses include a capstone unit in the final year, where you bring together what you have learned, often through a real business project. Work-integrated learning, such as an internship or industry placement, is common in business degrees because employers value graduates who have spent time in a workplace.

You will study core areas like accounting, economics, marketing, management and business law. Later you can choose electives or a major to focus on something specific. Teaching mixes lectures, tutorials, group projects and case studies. Assessment is a blend of exams, reports, presentations and team assignments. The skills you build are the ones employers ask for: analysing a business problem, reading financial statements, writing a clear report, working in a team, and presenting your ideas.

This degree suits school leavers and also people who have worked for a few years and want a formal qualification. If you are an international student, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session. After you graduate, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, which lets you stay and work in Australia for a period. Entry requirements include English proficiency. The common standard for undergraduate courses is IELTS Academic 6.0 to 6.5 overall, but some fields like teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work ask for 7.0 to 7.5. The university also accepts TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and its own English programmes. The Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself. Always check the official page for the exact requirements and how to apply.

• Business analyst
• Marketing coordinator
• Accountant (with further study or accreditation)
• Human resources officer
• Operations manager
• Small business owner
• Retail manager
• Financial adviser (with additional certification)
• Management consultant
• Project officer

Australian industries that hire business graduates include banking and finance, professional services, retail, manufacturing, government, health administration, education, tourism and not-for-profit organisations. Many graduates start in graduate programs run by large employers, while others join small and medium businesses where they pick up broad experience quickly.