Bachelor of Business

Undergraduate | 2026

Mode

On Campus

Start date

February, July

Campus

Adelaide City Campus

Duration

3 year(s) full-time

Program code

BBUSI

Study as

Full-time

Indicative annual fees

$50,500

Non-tuition fees

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

None

English language requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6 IELTS Listening 6 IELTS Speaking 6 IELTS Writing 6 Equivalent English qualifications

CRICOS code

115681C

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil 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.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5
IELTS Reading 6
IELTS Listening 6
IELTS Speaking 6
IELTS Writing 6

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

International admissions by country

Country	Requirement	Score
Australia	ATAR	70
Bangladesh	Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)	4.80
Canada	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)	65%
China	Gaokao	60%
Denmark	Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma)	4 (Fair)
France	French Baccalaureate	11.0
Global	International Baccalaureate	25
Hong Kong	Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)	16
India	CBSE and CISCE	70
India	State Board Examinations	80
Indonesia	SMA III	75%
Kenya	Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)	B+
Malaysia	Matrikulasi	2.67
Malaysia	Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)	2.67
Malaysia	United Entrance Certificate (UEC)	23
Nepal	National Examinations Board (NEB)	2.81
Norway	Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering	3.2
Philippines	High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12	86%
Singapore	Singapore GCE Advanced Levels	7
South Korea	College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)	300
Sri Lanka	GCE A Levels	8
Sweden	Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate	13.0
Taiwan	GSAT %	60%
Thailand	Matayom 6	3.20
UK / Global	GCE Advanced Levels	7
USA / Global	Advanced Placement (AP)	7
USA / Global	America College Test (ACT)	21
USA / Global	Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)	1100
Vietnam	Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12)	7.8

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.

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.

Majors

The Bachelor of Business is also available with majors in the following:

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

66 to 72 units for Core courses, and
48 units for one Major from Major, and
6 to 12 units from Work integrated learning, and
12 to 24 units for Electives

Complete 66 to 72 units comprising:

18 units for all Common core, and
24 units for all Program core, and
24 to 30 units from Program core selectives

	Course code	Units
Course name An Ethically Rich Life	Course code COREX001	Units 6
Course name Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone	Course code COREX002	Units 6
Course name Igniting Change: Ideas to Action	Course code COREX003	Units 6
Course name Proppa Ways, Future Practice	Course code COREX004	Units 6
Course name Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry	Course code COREX005	Units 6
Course name Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing	Course code COREX006	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Accounting for Decision Makers	Course code ACCT1000	Units 6
Course name Management, Organisations and Leadership	Course code BUSI1002	Units 6
Course name Emerging Technologies, Data and Business Analytics	Course code BUSI2001	Units 6
Course name Marketing Principles	Course code MARK1000	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Business Law	Course code BUSI1001	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 Economics	Course code ECON1001	Units 6
Course name Research Methods in Media and Communication	Course code MDIA2021	Units 6
Course name Media Law, Policy and Ethics	Course code MDIA2022	Units 6
Course name Promotional Culture	Course code MDIA2102	Units 6
Course name Strategic Planning for Media and Communication	Course code MDIA3017	Units 6
Course name Digital Design Principles and Methods	Course code GRAP1004	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 Infrastructure and Sustainability	Course code PROJ3005	Units 6
Course name Project Logistics and Supply Chains	Course code PROJ3006	Units 6

Notes

Program core selectives - Please note, Major plan determines Program core selectives choice

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 and Communication
	Major Marketing and Design
	Major Marketing
	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 code	Units
Course name eChallenge	Course code BUSI1005	Units 6
Course name WIL/ Profession	Course code BUSI2900	Units 6
Course name WIL / Profession	Course code BUSI2901	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 Sport Practicum 1	Course code SPOR2900	Units 6
Course name Sport Practicum 2	Course code SPOR3900	Units 6
Course name Integrated Marketing	Course code MARK3900	Units 6
Course name Strategic Communication in Practice	Course code MDIA3016	Units 6
Course name WIL	Course code PROJ2900	Units 6
Course name Project Management Professional Practice	Course code PROJ3000	Units 12

Notes

Please note Major plan determines WIL choice

Complete 12 to 24 units comprising:

0 to 24 units from Elective - Open, and
0 to 12 units from Program electives - Procurement and Supply Chain Management major, and
0 to 12 units from Program electives - Project Management major, and
0 to 6 units from Progam electives - Marketing and Communication major, and
0 to 6 units from Program electives - Marketing and Design major

	Course code	Units
Course name Elective 1	Course code AUXX1011	Units 6
Course name Elective 2	Course code AUXX1012	Units 6
Course name Elective 3	Course code AUXX1013	Units 6
Course name Elective 4	Course code AUXX1014	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Negotiated Project in the Bachelor of Business (P and SCM)	Course code BUSI3009	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		Course code	Units
	Course name Project Procurement and Resourcing	Course code PROJ3001	Units 6
	Course name Leadership in Stakeholder Management	Course code PROJ3004	Units 6

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name Service Design and Marketing	Course code MARK3023	Units 6

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name Service Design and Marketing	Course code MARK3023	Units 6

Rules

Program electives - Procurement and Supply Chain Management major - A student completing Bachelor of Business (V1.13) Major in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (V1.7) must complete the requirements from .

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.

Ready to apply?

Check your eligibility

Before you begin, find the degree you wish to study and check you meet the academic entry requirements and English language requirements.

Entry requirements

Gather your relevant documents

Ensure you have all supporting documentation needed at the time of application to avoid delays.

How to apply

Complete and send your application

Apply through one of the University’s official agency partners, or via our online application system.

Apply now

Please note that a non-refundable application fee of AUD$150 applies for every application submitted to Adelaide University.

How to apply

Applications for international students are open now, to begin your studies in 2026.

Apply through one of the University’s official Education Agents, or via our International Application System.

Find an Education Agent

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through one of our Education Agents.

Find an education agent in your country

FAQs

Explore answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

Applications for Australian students to study at Adelaide University will open in August 2025. Applications will be via SATAC for most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs.

Applications to study a 100% online degree will open in July 2025 via a direct application process.

In the meantime, you could start your studies at UniSA or the University of Adelaide in 2025 and continue on to Adelaide University in 2026.

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, spanning 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 to discuss acute and preventative health care matters.
Information and advice for international students regarding accommodation, student life, 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 the Academic calendar. 

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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.

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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.

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