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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
  • Qualification
    Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Duration

    Duration

    3 years full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    600
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    018007A
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
Course outline

Select your preferred campus:

2026

Semester 1

On campus and online

Semester 2

On campus and online

2027

Semester 1

On campus and online

Semester 2

On campus and online

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 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 industry needs, you can confidently pursue a career as a highly adaptable, 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 two options shown below.

Option 1: A third specialisation

Choose another business specialisation from the list above.

Or, diversify your skill set and choose a specialisation from selected areas in arts, design or science - for example, Construction Management, Digital Design, Environmental Planning, Journalism, or Surveying and Spatial Sciences.

View our full list of specialisations

Option 2: Four elective units

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

Step C: Choose your capstone experience

Put your skills into practice through a final-year capstone experience.

Choose one:

Business Internship

This internship gives you experience in a professional working environment and opportunities to apply your learning to real business situations. During your internship, you’ll be guided by both an academic advisor and an industry professional. By immersing yourself in the day-to-day operations of your host organisation, you can develop your business skills, enhance your career readiness, and nurture both personal and professional growth.

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
Join a dynamic study tour where you'll apply your academic learning in real-world settings. Through site visits, guest lectures and team projects, you'll connect with industry leaders, gain fresh perspectives, and tackle real business challenges. Whether local or international, each tour blends cultural activities with hands-on learning, helping you build leadership, problem-solving, and global insights – all guided by Curtin's academic staff.

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.

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

*Opportunities can 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

Industries

  • Advertising
  • Event management
  • Government and non-profit
  • ICT
  • International management
  • Resources and energy
  • Small business
  • Social media and digital marketing
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Workforce management

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
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

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.

Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2026

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

2027

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

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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  • Curtin course code: B-BUSADM
  • CRICOS code: 018007A
  • Last updated on: 1 October 2025

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