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Bachelor of Digital Business

Undergraduate | 2026

Mode

100% Online

Start date

January, April, June, September

Duration

3 year(s) full-time

Program code

XBDBU

Study as

Full-time

Indicative annual fees

$27,100

Non-tuition fees

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

None

Time commitment

10-15 hours per week per course

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.

International non-student visa holders

This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

are studying online outside of Australia; or
do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.

It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.

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 6.0
IELTS Listening 6.0
IELTS Speaking 6.0
IELTS Writing 6.0

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	65
Bangladesh	Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)	4.75
China	Gaokao	60%
China	Maple Leaf Education Systems World School Program	60%
Global	International Baccalaureate	24
Hong Kong	Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)	15
India	CBSE and CISCE	65
India	State Board Examinations	75
Indonesia	SMA III	70%
Kenya	Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)	B
Malaysia	Matrikulasi	2.33
Malaysia	Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)	2.33
Malaysia	United Entrance Certificate (UEC)	25
Nepal	National Examinations Board (NEB)	2.61
Philippines	High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12	85%
Singapore	Singapore GCE Advanced Levels	6
Sri Lanka	GCE A Levels	7
Taiwan	GSAT %	60%
Thailand	Matayom 6	3.00
UK / Global	GCE Advanced Levels	6
UK / Global	NCUK	6
USA / Global	Advanced Placement (AP)	6
USA / Global	America College Test (ACT)	20
USA / Global	Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)	1050
Vietnam	Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12)	7.5

Note:

Applications for 100% online study at Adelaide University will open in July 2025, to commence study in 2026.

Why Bachelor of Digital Business?

Use your business and digital skills to help any modern organisation overcome challenges and thrive.

Our 100% online digital business degree will teach you how to embrace technologies such as machine learning, blockchain, marketing automation and artificial intelligence to help businesses grow and solve problems.

Delivered in partnership with Accenture, one of the world's largest business management firms, you’ll learn from leading experts in the field. Develop the digital business skills for the future – ready to fill known and emerging skills gaps.

Overview

Understand the crucial role of technology within businesses. Our Bachelor of Digital Business combines business and digital technology, so you’ll be ready to address modern workplace challenges. Learn directly from Accenture’s top digital and business minds, along with Adelaide University academics to get the best of both worlds.

Explore advanced digital and business principles throughout your studies. Learn how to use marketing automation to convert customers, when to use artificial intelligence to streamline processes, how cloud systems make collaboration easier and how technology can be the difference between business growth and decline.

Completing your degree 100% online means you’ll be able to fit your studies around your life. Get ready to build the skills you’ll need to succeed in business, in a way that suits you.

Key features

Discover how emerging technologies are revolutionising the way we do business.
Implement problem-solving approaches such as design thinking, Agile and business communication.
Get paid internship opportunities and interview for Accenture’s graduate experience.
Gain digital skills that are industry-endorsed and in demand.
Build a professional network of digital business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Build a hybrid skillset of digital know-how and business acumen.

What you'll learn

Your studies will provide you with comprehensive digital and business knowledge. Understand how emerging technologies can help shape organisations and be ready to apply principles of advanced leadership, stakeholder management, change management and digital project management.

In your first year, cover business fundamentals including topics on accounting for business, principles of economics, marketing principles and information technology. Be introduced to key elements of digital business – exploring digital technologies in business today and their disrupting impact across industries.

Second year will build your knowledge on cloud platforms, entrepreneurship for social and market impact, digital solution methodologies, organisational behaviour, project management strategies and designing digital solutions to tackle business problems.

In third year deepen your knowledge on digital solutions, risk management and governance, strategic management, business practices, international business environments, decision making and the value of digital business transformation. Get business experience through virtual and in-person internships. You’ll also have the chance to interview for Accenture’s graduate program – where you’ll learn, grow and develop in a supportive environment and work on real projects with real clients.

Majors

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

Accounting
Economics, Finance and Trade
Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
Management
Marketing
Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

120 units for all Core courses, and
0 to 12 units from Discipline courses, and
12 to 24 units for Electives

Complete 120 units for ALL of the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name UO Accounting for Business	Course code ACCT1005	Units 6
Course name UO Exploring Digital Technology in Business	Course code BUSI1019	Units 6
Course name UO Introduction to Digital Disruption in Business	Course code BUSI1020	Units 6
Course name UO Principles of Economics	Course code ECON1010	Units 6
Course name UO Information Technology Fundamentals	Course code INFO1020	Units 6
Course name UO Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	Course code MARK1013	Units 6
Course name UO Management Accounting	Course code ACCT2004	Units 6
Course name UO Organisational Behaviour	Course code BUSI2011	Units 6
Course name UO Designing Digital Solutions	Course code BUSI2014	Units 6
Course name UO Management and Organisation	Course code BUSI2019	Units 6
Course name UO Project Management: Principles and Strategies	Course code BUSI2020	Units 6
Course name UO Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact	Course code BUSI2021	Units 6
Course name UO Digital Solution Methodologies	Course code BUSI2023	Units 6
Course name UO Cloud Platforms	Course code INFO2028	Units 6
Course name UO Digital Business Solutions	Course code BUSI3025	Units 6
Course name UO Digital Business Value	Course code BUSI3026	Units 6
Course name UO Managing Decision Making	Course code BUSI3031	Units 6
Course name UO Strategic Management	Course code BUSI3033	Units 6
Course name UO International Business Environments	Course code IBUS3008	Units 6
Course name UO Risk Management and Governance	Course code INFO3020	Units 6

Complete 0 to 12 units from the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name UO Business Internship 30 Days	Course code BUSI3036	Units 12
Course name UO Business Practicum	Course code BUSI3037	Units 6
Course name UO Virtual Industry Internship	Course code BUSI3041	Units 6

Complete 12 to 24 units comprising:

6 units from Program electives - year 1, and
6 to 24 units from Program electives - year 2

	Course code	Units
Course name UO Problem Solving and Programming	Course code COMP1021	Units 6
Course name UO Professional Practice in Data Analytics	Course code INFO1023	Units 6
Course name UO Business Law	Course code LAWS1018	Units 6
Course name UO Consumer Behaviour	Course code MARK1011	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name UO System Requirements and User Experience	Course code INFO1025	Units 6
Course name UO Business Intelligence	Course code INFO2022	Units 6
Course name UO Foundations of Human Resource Management	Course code HRES2012	Units 6
Course name UO Marketing Analytics	Course code MARK2009	Units 6

Career outcomes

Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Digital Business provides a versatile skillset applicable to many roles. You might become a business development manager, finding opportunities for growth in digital markets and developing partnerships. Maybe you will work as a systems or process analyst, identifying inefficiencies and ways to streamline processes using your digital expertise. Perhaps you’ll prepare a global business to take on emerging technologies as a digital transformation lead.

You might also pursue the following careers:

Business analyst
Business change consultant
Ecommerce manager
Entrepreneur
Transformation consultant.

Industry trends

There is growing demand for professionals with digital skills. A RMIT report predicts Australian businesses alone will need to invest $1.5 billion in digital skills training to address the current skills gap (RMIT, 2023). The report also reveals three in five surveyed businesses have employees who lack or have outdated digital skills (RMIT, 2023). This skills gap presents an exciting opportunity for digital business graduates. Your skillset will be extremely valuable to companies looking to build a competitive workforce.

How to apply

Applications for 100% online study at Adelaide University will open in July 2025, to commence study in 2026.

If you want to start your studies earlier, consider applying to the University of Adelaide or UniSA now, and continue onto Adelaide University in 2026.

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You’ll access all your learning resources, submit assessments, and engage with your academic team and peers via Adelaide University's unique online learning platform, available 24/7.

You'll learn through a mix of interactive experiences including videos, virtual forums, online discussions and activities, with no need to attend an Adelaide University campus, not even for assessments or exams.

Our degrees are specifically designed for online learning, and you'll be fully supported throughout your studies by our local student support team and our expert academics, available seven days a week. You'll stay engaged with networking opportunities and virtual events, and once you graduate, you're invited to either join us in Adelaide, or celebrate via livestream with your family and friends.

As a general rule, any desktop or laptop computer produced in the last three years will be capable of meeting the online learning requirements. While mobiles and tablets are able to access most of your online content, we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer to make the most of the online learning experience. You'll also require a reliable internet connection, and you may need a webcam.

As an Adelaide University student, you'll have free access to the full Office 365 ProPlus suite, which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint. If your degree requires specialised software, you'll also be able to download this to your device for free.

You'll have 24/7 access to your learning resources via the online learning platform, and can study when and where it suits you. In some rare instances, assessments or contact with your online academic team may require you to be online at a set time, however these times are generally flexible. You'll be able to discuss your requirements with your academic team or speak to our student support team if you need assistance.

If your course has an exam, you will generally need to sit this at a designated date and time.

Yes, if you have studied at university or completed a VET qualification (Certificate IV or above), or can demonstrate significant and relevant work experience, you could be eligible to receive credit towards your degree.

Your eligibility for credit will be assessed once you have submitted your application, and you will be informed of your credit outcome before your application is approved and you need to enrol. If you don't have the information required to be considered for credit when you apply to study, you will still be able to apply for credit after your application has been approved, with an outcome usually determined within a few days.

No, if you are enrolled in a 100% online Adelaide University program, you are not able to enrol into an on-campus course as part of your degree. However, as an Adelaide University student, you are welcome to visit our Adelaide campuses and participate in student events and clubs, utilise our sporting facilities and libraries, and attend your graduation ceremony in-person.

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Your study experience and support

Studying 100% online with Adelaide University means joining a dynamic community of learners – all supported by dedicated teams committed to your success. From day one to graduation, you’ll have access to comprehensive academic, student and technical support teams to ensure you get the most out of your online learning journey.

Student support services

Need help with enrolments, managing your study load, or setting your academic goals? Our student support team is here to assist. They’re your first point of contact for advice and are available seven days a week, including out-of-hours and on weekends. Get the help you need – when it suits you.

As an online student, you’ll also have access to our specialised on-campus student support services. Whether you’re looking for career advice, health and wellbeing support, international student assistance, accessibility services, or something else, we’ve got you covered. Visit the Support webpage to explore the services available.

Online academic support

From understanding course content to tackling assignments, writing, and referencing, our expert academics are here to guide you. Available seven days a week, they’ll provide personalised support to help you progress through your studies.

Tech support

We’ve got your back when it comes to technology. Our IT support team is available 24/7 to resolve any tech challenges you might face. With fast response times and tailored solutions, we’ll ensure nothing stands in your way. You’ll also enjoy free access to software downloads required for your program.

Study hours

Adelaide University’s 100% online programs offer the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. You can engage with course materials at any time that works for you – there’s no need to log in at set times. To stay on track, we recommend setting aside 10 to 15 hours per week for each course, but you can adapt your schedule and your study load to suit your needs.

Assessment

All assessments, including exams (if required) are conducted 100% online – so you’ll never need to travel to submit an assignment or sit an exam. Depending on your program, your assessments might include:

An industry-relevant project or case study
An online presentation
Essays and reports.