From August 2025 you can apply as a domestic student for entry to Adelaide University in 2026.
Applications for 2026 will be via SATAC for most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. A direct application process will be available for 100% online degrees at a later date. In the meantime, you could start your degree at UniSA or the University of Adelaide and continue at Adelaide University.
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Secondary education (Year 12)
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
Higher education study
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Work and life experience
- Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
- Achieved a pass result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
- Qualify for special entry
Applications for Australian students to study at Adelaide University will open in August 2025, to commence study in 2026.
Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.
Why Bachelor of Business?
Be the boss of your business career. Develop power skills such as resilience, agility, motivation and curiosity, while building the core skills to succeed as a business professional.
You will gain knowledge across essential disciplines of business including accounting, people management, marketing principles, strategic decision making and corporate law.
Engage with industry to explore professional careers in sectors aligned with your interests. Emerge as a responsible and globally conscious leader.
Overview
Build the power skills necessary to succeed in the future of business. Be equipped with core knowledge across essential disciplines of business including accounting, people management, marketing, decision-making and corporate law. Learn to navigate dynamic global business environments and consider broad societal challenges. You’ll emerge as an independent, curious learner capable of solving problems.
Choose a second major from a range of business disciplines and have the freedom to align your studies to your career goals.
Experience contemporary learning across your degree with community and industry engagement. Real-world projects and case studies are woven into the curriculum, enhancing your employability. You’ll have opportunities to explore professional pathways in sectors aligned with your interests.
Key features
- Study a broad, industry-informed business degree with a wide range of majors.
- Tailor your degree to your interests with a major or choice of electives.
- Build power skills and core business knowledge to future-proof your career.
- Access purpose-built facilities on campus and online learning spaces.
- Connect with community and industry through experiential learning and work placements.
What you'll learn
You will study core courses across essential disciplines of business including accounting, economics, people management, marketing, decision-making and corporate law.
From your first year, be introduced to fundamental legal and ethical principles of business. Explore courses on decision-making, financial and managerial accounting and the role of management in planning, organising and leading. You’ll build an understanding of broad economic concepts and key marketing activities in the modern economy.
You will build computing and programming skills to address technological problems such as cybersecurity and the rise of artificial intelligence.
Develop negotiation skills and learn to effectively collaborate, mediate and navigate workplace conflicts. We'll help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset by exploring theory – boosting your confidence to take smart business risks.
Be exposed to concepts of identity, diversity, equity and inclusion to develop cross-cultural skills and explore bias and power dynamics.
In your second and third year, develop a practical understanding of business and explore careers that meet your individual values and interests.
This degree is highly flexible and opens a range of versatile career possibilities. You can select a second major from a range of disciplines including:
- Design and Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy
- Marketing
- Marketing and Communications
- Project Management
- Real Estate
- Sport Management
- Tourism, Events and Hospitality Management.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 54 to 66 units for Core courses, and
- Either:
- 30 to 78 units for one Major from Major, or
- 48 units from Discipline courses, and
- 6 to 12 units from Work integrated learning, and
- 6 to 36 units for Electives
Complete 54 to 66 units comprising:
- 18 units from Common core, and
- 36 to 48 units from Program core
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
UG Common Core 1
|
Course code
AUXX1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
UG Common Core 2
|
Course code
AUXX2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
UG Common Core 3
|
Course code
AUXX3000
|
Units
6
|
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
Accounting for Decision Makers
|
Course code
ACCT1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business Law
|
Course code
BUSI1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Management, Organisations and Leadership
|
Course code
BUSI1002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Economics
|
Course code
ECON1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Marketing Principles
|
Course code
MARK1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Emerging Technologies, Data and Business Analytics
|
Course code
BUSI2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Negotiation, Conflict Management and Resolution
|
Course code
BUSI2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategic Management
|
Course code
BUSI3013
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Principles of Economics
|
Course code
ECON1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Digital Design Principles and Methods
|
Course code
GRAP1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Research Methods in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MARK2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
|
Course code
MARK2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Promotional Culture
|
Course code
MARK2102
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategic Planning for Media and Communication
|
Course code
MARK3006
|
Units
6
|
Complete exactly 48 units from the following:
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
Business Law
|
Course code
BUSI1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Management, Organisations and Leadership
|
Course code
BUSI1002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Disruptive Technologies in Business: AI Fundamentals, Blockchain Fundamentals and Cloud Fundamentals
|
Course code
BUSI1003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Design Thinking: Problems to Practice
|
Course code
BUSI1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Triple Bottom Line and Innovation
|
Course code
BUSI1007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
|
Course code
BUSI1300
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Negotiation, Conflict Management and Resolution
|
Course code
BUSI2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Managing Decision Making, Communication and Organisational Practice
|
Course code
BUSI2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Innovation and Creativity
|
Course code
BUSI2005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Enterprise Design and Venture Creation
|
Course code
BUSI2006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
WIL/ Profession
|
Course code
BUSI2900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
WIL / Profession
|
Course code
BUSI2901
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Managing Services
|
Course code
BUSI2300
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Supply Chain Intelligence and Analytics
|
Course code
BUSI2301
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Fundamentals of Procurement and Supply
|
Course code
BUSI2302
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Evaluation of Business Challenges and Value Case Development Using Technology-based Solutions
|
Course code
BUSI3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Corporate Entrepreneurship
|
Course code
BUSI3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Viable Product Development. Prototyping, Risk Analysis, and Scaling and Sustaining
|
Course code
BUSI3003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Innovation Strategy and Systems
|
Course code
BUSI3004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
AI for Business transformation
|
Course code
BUSI3005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Applied Creativity for Business
|
Course code
BUSI3006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Organisational Leadership
|
Course code
BUSI3007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategic Management
|
Course code
BUSI3013
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Integrated Supply Networks
|
Course code
BUSI3015
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Procurement for Strategic Advantage
|
Course code
BUSI3016
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Managing Sustainability in Supply Chains
|
Course code
BUSI3017
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Economics
|
Course code
ECON1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Computer Graphics and Imaging for Design
|
Course code
GRAP1014
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Design for Web
|
Course code
GRAP2013
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Design for Publication
|
Course code
GRAP2014
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Foundations of Human Resource Management
|
Course code
HRES1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Organisational Behaviour
|
Course code
HRES2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Employment Law
|
Course code
HRES2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Performance and Compensation Management
|
Course code
HRES2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Training and Development
|
Course code
HRES2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
International and Comparative Human Resource Management
|
Course code
HRES2007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Managing the Employment Relationship
|
Course code
HRES3000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Recruitment and Selection
|
Course code
HRES3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategic Human Resource Management
|
Course code
HRES3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
HR Analytics
|
Course code
HRES3003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Managing Across Cultures
|
Course code
IBUS1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
International Business Environment
|
Course code
IBUS2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
International Business Operations
|
Course code
IBUS2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
International Human Resource Management
|
Course code
IBUS2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
International Business in the Asia Pacific
|
Course code
IBUS2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Internationalisation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
|
Course code
IBUS3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Corporate Responsibility for Global Business
|
Course code
IBUS3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Contemporary Issues in International Business
|
Course code
IBUS3003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Managing Ethics and Values in the International Context
|
Course code
IBUS3004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Consumer Behaviour
|
Course code
MARK1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Social Media Audiences and Algorithmic Cultures
|
Course code
MARK1002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Key Concepts in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MARK1003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Discovering Opportunities in Property
|
Course code
MARK1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Property Asset Management
|
Course code
MARK1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Marketing Analytics
|
Course code
MARK2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Advertising
|
Course code
MARK2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Research Methods in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MARK2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
|
Course code
MARK2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Creating Content for Media
|
Course code
MARK2101
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Promotional Culture
|
Course code
MARK2102
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Property Economics
|
Course code
MARK2200
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Market Research and Customer Insights
|
Course code
MARK3000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Branding
|
Course code
MARK3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Distribution and Route to Market
|
Course code
MARK3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Digital Marketing
|
Course code
MARK3003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategic Communication in Practice
|
Course code
MARK3004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Marketing Planning
|
Course code
MARK3005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategic Planning for Media and Communication
|
Course code
MARK3006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Real Estate Practice
|
Course code
MARK3200
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Building Evaluation of Property
|
Course code
MARK3201
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Operations Management for Business
|
Course code
ENGI6000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Property and Real Estate Law
|
Course code
LAWS2007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Foundations of Project Management
|
Course code
PROJ1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Scheduling and Cost Management
|
Course code
PROJ1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Project Management Methodologies and Concepts
|
Course code
PROJ2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Systems Thinking and Projects
|
Course code
PROJ2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Industry Based Applications
|
Course code
PROJ2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Agile and Waterfall Methodologies, Data Visualisation, Business Case Creation and Design Thinking Approaches
|
Course code
PROJ2006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Project Management
|
Course code
PROJ2007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Project Management Professional Practice
|
Course code
PROJ3000
|
Units
12
|
|
Course name
Project Procurement and Resourcing
|
Course code
PROJ3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Project Management Research Study
|
Course code
PROJ3003
|
Units
12
|
|
Course name
Leadership in Stakeholder Management
|
Course code
PROJ3004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Risk Assessment and Management
|
Course code
PROJ5004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Fundamentals of Sport and Recreation
|
Course code
SPOR1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Health and Wellbeing
|
Course code
SPOR2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Commercial Operations and Marketing in Sport
|
Course code
SPOR2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport in Contemporary Society
|
Course code
SPOR2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Managing the Athletic Pathway
|
Course code
SPOR3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Planning in Local Communities
|
Course code
SPOR3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Management and Digitalisation
|
Course code
SPOR3003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Governance and Leadership
|
Course code
SPOR3004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Fundamentals of Global Tourism and Hospitality
|
Course code
HOSP1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Foundations of Event Management
|
Course code
HOSP1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Managing Hospitality Operations
|
Course code
HOSP2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Experiential Product Design for Tourism, Events and Hospitality
|
Course code
HOSP2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Eventful Cities and Event Leveraging
|
Course code
HOSP3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sustainable Tourism Destination Management
|
Course code
HOSP3003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Digital Technologies in Tourism, Events and Hospitality
|
Course code
HOSP3004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Tourism, Events and Hospitality Industry Research Project
|
Course code
HOSP3005
|
Units
6
|
Complete one Major from the following:
Major name | |
---|---|
Major
Digital Business
|
|
Major
Human Resource Management
|
|
Major
Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy
|
|
Major
International Business
|
|
Major
Management
|
|
Major
Marketing
|
|
Major
Marketing and Communications
|
|
Major
Marketing and Design
|
|
Major
Procurement and Supply Chain Management
|
|
Major
Project Management
|
|
Major
Real Estate
|
|
Major
Sport Management
|
|
Major
Tourism, Events and Hospitality Management
|
Complete 6 to 12 units from the following:
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
Australian eChallenge
|
Course code
BUSI1005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business Lifecycles
|
Course code
BUSI2007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
WIL (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)
|
Course code
BUSI2390
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
WIL/ Profession
|
Course code
BUSI2900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
WIL / Profession
|
Course code
BUSI2901
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Practicum 1
|
Course code
SPOR2900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategic Communication in Practice
|
Course code
MARK3004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Integrated Marketing
|
Course code
MARK3900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Practicum 2
|
Course code
SPOR3900
|
Units
6
|
Complete 6 to 36 units comprising:
- 0 to 30 units from Free electives, and
- 0 to 18 units from Program electives
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
Australian eChallenge
|
Course code
BUSI1005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Australian Tech eChallenge
|
Course code
BUSI1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
International Business Environment
|
Course code
IBUS2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
International Human Resource Management
|
Course code
IBUS2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business Lifecycles
|
Course code
BUSI2007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Technology Entrepreneurship
|
Course code
BUSI2026
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sustainability and Social Enterprise
|
Course code
BUSI3000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Corporate Entrepreneurship
|
Course code
BUSI3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Innovation Strategy and Systems
|
Course code
BUSI3004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
AI for Business transformation
|
Course code
BUSI3005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Negotiated Project
|
Course code
BUSI3009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Family Business Management
|
Course code
BUSI3021
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Infrastructure and Sustainability
|
Course code
PROJ3005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Project Logistics and Supply Chains
|
Course code
PROJ3006
|
Units
6
|
Career outcomes
You will be prepared for a broad range of career paths within the business sector and be empowered to uncover opportunities aligned with your values and interests.
Depending on your chosen majors and electives, roles may include:
- Business consultant or adviser
- Communications and marketing
- Human resources
- Project management
- Organisational change adviser.
Industry trends
Over the next 10 years it is predicted that 92% of new jobs created will require post-secondary education (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024). Employers are seeking a workforce with power skills, including advanced communication and problem-solving abilities. As a Bachelor of Business graduate, your adaptability and leadership skills will position you as a desirable employee.
Accreditation
Adelaide University is working through relevant approvals for program accreditation ahead of students commencing at the institution in 2026.
How to apply
FAQs
Explore answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
Adelaide University is South Australia’s largest university with seven campuses across the state. Adelaide City Campus is in the heart of the central business district (including eastern and western precincts), while our Magill, Mawson Lakes and Waite campuses are located within the inner suburbs of Adelaide. Our Mount Gambier, Roseworthy and Whyalla campuses are set in the regions of South Australia. Building on our digital and online learning successes, we aim to also deliver online education to more students than any other Australian university.
Each of our campuses is equipped with cutting-edge, discipline specific facilities, contemporary study spaces and well-resourced libraries. Our city and suburban campuses also feature on-site gyms and eateries, and health services on, or nearby, campus.
You will be well supported academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually with access to on-campus facilities and services such as counselling, learning support, childcare, prayer rooms and more.
You will be well supported through a range of services at Adelaide University to ensure you get the most out of your student experience. Support services include:
- Academic learning support, including after-hours support provided via Studiosity through live online chat assistance with writing, referencing, mathematics and more.
- Advice and advocacy regarding access, adjustments and inclusivity if you have a disability, impairment, chronic health condition or significant caring responsibilities.
- Libraries providing flexible study spaces, access to books, computer suites and online resources – as well as referencing support, search tips and more.
- Career development hub, including extensive self-help resources, online learning programs, on-campus events, workshops and networking, one-on-one advice, and job search support.
- Qualified counsellors who can provide confidential support to manage your mental health and wellbeing.
- On-campus medical clinics on-site where you can make an appointment with a General Practitioner (GP) to discuss acute and preventative health care matters.
- Information and advice for international students regarding accommodation, student life, visa and work rights and academic policies and procedures.
- An active and visible LGBTIQA+ Ally Network that ensures the University provides a supportive environment where all staff and students can safely work and study free of harassment or discrimination.
- Prayer rooms on campus, including gender specific spaces for worship purposes.
- Campus security available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure all students feel safe on campus.
- A range of scholarships offered to commencing and continuing students each year to make university life a little easier.
- A number of social outlets including student lounges, gyms, student-led clubs, sports teams and free events throughout the year.
Your tuition fees will depend on your program of study and enrolment load. You can find the annual fees relevant to your program on the specific degree page under the ‘fees’ section. The annual fee payable for your chosen program will also be outlined in your Offer of Admission.
Adelaide University will open in January 2026. Your studies will start at different times depending on what study period you’ve applied for. Adelaide University is currently using a semester model, which means most degrees start in Semester 1. Some degrees are also available to start in mid-year, sometimes with a different degree structure.
Studies at Adelaide University typically commence in:
- February for Semester 1
- July for Semester 2.
Some degrees, such as the Bachelor of Medical Studies and Master of Business Administration, will have different starting dates. View the relevant degree page for more detail.
For other key dates, including census dates and exam periods, you can view our Academic calendar.
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.