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B-BUSADM

Business Administration

Bachelor degree

Gain broad career options and diverse expertise in marketing, finance, project management, human resources and strategic management.

Course outline
  • ATAR

    ATAR

    Guaranteed ATAR 70
  • Qualification
    Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Duration

    Duration

    3 years full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    600
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    018007A
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth,  Curtin University Dubai,  Curtin University Malaysia
Course outline

Select your preferred campus:

2025

Semester 1

On campus and online

Semester 2

On campus and online

2026

Semester 1

On campus and online

Semester 2

On campus and online

2027

Semester 1

On campus

Semester 2

On campus

2025

Trimester 3

On campus

Course outline

What can I do with a degree in Business Administration

Launch your own business

Your mix of practical business skills and high-level strategy and leadership skills will ensure you know how to succeed in your own business ventures.

Strong leadership skills

Your leadership skills will enable you to improve a business in competitive markets and earn excellent opportunities for career promotion.

Transferable skills

With your range of business skills, you’ll have the flexibility to work in the industries that interest you personally – locally or globally.

Overview

Overview

This course is designed to help you become a highly adaptive business professional, with skills and knowledge in a wide range of sectors.

You’ll begin by studying a suite of core units in business. You'll explore value-creation in business, learn to use financial information to make informed and responsible decisions, and develop business intelligence and analytical capabilities to interpret data. This will provide you with a strong base to build on as you progress through the course.

You'll also study a suite of core units in management, gaining a foundational understanding of key business areas such as marketing, finance, information systems, human resources and project management. You'll learn about the key activities, tools, and strategies of each area, and gain an insight into technological advancements and influencing trends.

In your first year, our expert staff will help you design your degree to suit your career goals. You’ll choose two business specialisations that align with your unique interests. You'll then choose between an optional third specialisation from selected areas in business, arts, design or science; or four elective units.

In your final year you'll undertake a capstone experience to gain valuable industry experience. This unit 'caps' off your study, enabling you to put your skills and knowledge into practice and helping provide a smooth transition from study to the workforce.

As a graduate of this course, you’ll be well-prepared for employment in a broad range of sectors in the dynamic business industry. With a diverse skillset that employers value and the ability to pivot to the needs of industry, you can confidently pursue a successful career as a highly adaptable and in-demand business professional.

Customise your course

Step A: Choose two business specialisations

Choose two of the following specialisations to study:

Step B: Complement your business specialisations

Select one of the three options shown below.

Option 1: A third business specialisation

You can select another business specialisation from the list above to improve your international business outlook.

Option 2: An arts, design or science specialisation

You can select a specialisation from another of Curtin's study area (for example, Chinese Language, Digital Design, Environmental Planning, Journalism, Social Justice or Web Media) to help you enter a specific industry.

Option 3: Four elective units

You can choose elective units from any course offered at Curtin, provided you meet the unit prerequisites.

Step C: Choose your capstone experience

Choose a capstone experience unit to further your practical skills and international business knowledge.

Enhancing Your Business Mind: Designed in consultation with industry, this unit aims to equip you with skills needed to succeed in the business environment. The content is designed around you, the student, to be fun, engaging, stimulating, and educational all at once. The unit will push you out of your comfort zone (in the most supportive way of course) to teach you things that you didn’t realise you needed to know – your first job outside of university is a big step in your career and we want you to feel confident in your ability to have a positive impact on your new team’s environment.

Business Internship: You’ll have the opportunity to gain work experience with an external employer or work on a real industry project related to your area of study, in Australia or internationally. These projects have defined objectives, with activities a graduate in that role would be expected to complete. On an internship, you could:

  • conduct research or data analysis
  • scope the viability of new projects
  • support the implementation of new systems
  • revise marketing strategies
  • assist with an upcoming event.

Note that selection for internships is a competitive process. 

Interactive Study Tour: Our Interactive Study Tour gives you a study abroad experience from home! You'll  connect with fellow students at Curtin's global campuses and collaborate to develop strategies for dealing with current and emerging global problems. 

Business and Law International Experience: Complete your degree while travelling the world by studying a short course with one of Curtin's exchange partners.*

Business Study Tour: Visit regions, countries and organisations in Australia or overseas to experience different ways of doing business.*

* Note that opportunities may vary according to academic performance and international travel restrictions.

What jobs can the Business Administration course lead to?

Careers

  • Business administrator
  • Business consultant
  • Business strategist
  • Operations manager
  • Retail manager
  • Sales manager
  • Senior manager

What you'll learn

  • apply discipline knowledge to solve business problems and create business solutions that consider the changing global business environment
  • examine responsible business practices in local and global business settings and how this should inform responsible business decision making
  • demonstrate cultural competency through business decision making that considers cultural diversity and ways of working that are respectful and responsible
  • apply theoretical knowledge to create innovative solutions valued by business stakeholders in real-world workplace settings
  • use relevant technologies to extract and communicate information that solves business problems in ways that demonstrate professional integrity and responsible business practice

Why study Business Administration at Curtin?

Industry-connected

Curtin's industry connections can help your career prospects through internships, networking events, training sessions, guest lectures and real-world projects.

Top-ranked business school

Curtin Business School tops the rankings for business schools in Western Australia in the Eduniversal 'Palmes of Excellence' league, as a "top business school with significant international influence".

Internationally accredited

Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school, through accreditation by EQUIS and AACSB International and through our EFMD Accredited MBA.

A women with brown skin and long dark hair wearing a bright pink coat smiles at the camera.

I am a fashion lover and I knew I wanted to do something creative but needed some backing on how to manage things. I studied the Digital Marketing and International Business specialisations. After a great learning experience, I’m establishing my own startup and I cannot wait to step out into the real business world!

Ayusha Surve

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You’re considered a high school leaver if you:

  • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
  • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

  • Guaranteed ATAR 70

    This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70

  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

    Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

    There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.

  • Desirable WACE subjects

    Desirable WACE subjects

    There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

StepUp Entry

StepUp Entry

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative pathways

  • Portfolio entry

    Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

  • UniReady

    If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

  • Certificate IV + English Competency

    The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency.

  • Indigenous applicant

    If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

  • STAT entry

    Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

    Written English and either Multiple Choice Verbal or Quantitative will be assessed.  

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6

Speaking

6

Reading

6

Listening

6

Overall band score

6

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway finder tool

How others gained admission

View the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.

To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.

Application Requirements

You’re considered someone with work and life experience if:

You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

How we define ‘experience’
‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

Pathways

  • Portfolio entry

    Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

  • STAT entry

    Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

    Written English and either Multiple Choice Verbal or Quantitative will be assessed.  

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6

Speaking

6

Reading

6

Listening

6

Overall band score

6

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway finder tool

Application Requirements

You’re considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

Pathways

  • TAFE entry

    Accepted VET studies include:

  • Portfolio entry

    Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

  • STAT entry

    Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

    Written English and either Multiple Choice Verbal or Quantitative will be assessed.  

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6

Speaking

6

Reading

6

Listening

6

Overall band score

6

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway finder tool

Application Requirements

You’re considered someone who has recently left university if:

Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

Curtin course switcher criteria

Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses at Curtin. 

Please check our general admission criteria

Higher education course switcher criteria

Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses from another higher education course provider. 

Please check our general admission criteria

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6

Speaking

6

Reading

6

Listening

6

Overall band score

6

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway finder tool

Application Requirements

Unsure what option suits you?

We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of university admission. Choose the support you need from the options below.

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway finder tool

Application Requirements

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and scholarships

Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

2024 Fee year:

$15,400*

Commonwealth supported

Commonwealth supported

2025 Fee year:

$17,000*

Commonwealth supported

Commonwealth supported

Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

*The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:

  • Australian citizens must complete some of their course of study while residing in Australia.
  • Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens must be residing in Australia for the entire course.

For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.

If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2025

Semester 1
  • On campus
  • Online
Semester 2
  • On campus
  • Online

2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
  • Online
Semester 2
  • On campus
  • Online

2027

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus
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2025

Trimester 3
  • On campus

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

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Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: B-BUSADM
  • CRICOS code: 018007A
  • Last updated on: 11 December 2024

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