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Learning Mode
Undergraduate
Qualification
3 years full-time
Duration
Mar, Jul, Nov
Start Dates
24
Units
$2,124*
Fees Per Unit
This course equips you with the expertise to lead and innovate in any business environment. Learn from professionals who will guide you through essential skills in analytics, workplace dynamics, project management, and strategic decision-making. Develop practical, in-demand skills that will set you apart from the competition, including consulting on real-world projects with live clients. This hands-on experience helps you build problem-solving, team collaboration, and leadership abilities that will fuel your career success.
The Bachelor of Business – Business Administration is AACSB-accredited, placing you in the top 5% of business schools globally. Alumni of AACSB accredited business schools are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors.
It’s time to make your mark on the business landscape.
‘The online flexibility has been a game changer for me. I have no idea where I would be without the ability to study when and how I need to. I have taken my work interstate, overseas, anywhere you can think of.’
Corey, Swinburne Online graduate
There’s an expected increase of 9.2% for jobs over the next 5 years.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 200 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 200 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business – Business Administration you must complete 24 units in total made up of:
Each year is split into 3 Teaching Periods (14 weeks per Teaching Period). You can choose to study full-time or part-time depending on your preference.
These are foundational units in major business study areas:
Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice
Financial Information for Decision-Making
Economics for Business Decision-Making
Contemporary Management Principles
Business Administration major units are designed to dive into practical, future-focused study:
Knowledge Management and Analytics
Recommended electives to round up your degree.
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:
Course Rules
To qualify for the Bachelor of Business – Business Administration students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
Volume of Learning
The Bachelor of Business – Business Administration consists of 300 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps). In each year eight (8) units normal constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four (4) units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Business is typically 3 years.
The full Course Information Set and Whole of Institution Set are available for reference.
If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:
If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.
If you’ve already studied you may be able to get advanced standing (credit transfer).
To learn more, reach out to a Course Consultant to discuss applying for credit.
Some students start their journey with a Diploma, which can help them progress to a degree.
If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:
If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.
If you’ve already studied you may be able to get advanced standing (credit transfer).
To learn more, reach out to a Course Consultant to discuss applying for credit.
Some students start their journey with a Diploma, which can help them progress to a degree.
*Note: Unit fees may change each year.
There are several ways to help manage your course fees:
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for financial support.
There are a variety of Swinburne Scholarships to help reduce your costs.
Scholarships are available for both new and current students.
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.
Credit for prior study:
Services & amenities fee:
For more details on scholarships and financial support, visit the Swinburne website or speak with a Course Consultant!
Let’s take a look at the wide range of roles you can pursue with a Bachelor of Business major in Business Administration (average annual salaries via Seek):
Oversee every part of business, from finance, people, data, distribution, sales and growth. Develop strategies to improve productivity and upskill employees, organise tasks and set deadlines, liaise with managers, stakeholders and clients, and report on department performance.
Oversee every part of business, from finance, people, data, distribution, sales and growth. Develop strategies to improve productivity and upskill employees, organise tasks and set deadlines, liaise with managers, stakeholders and clients, and report on department performance.
With a solid understanding of business practices, you’ll have the tools you need to set up your own business. Turn your ideas into a reality, and put your knowledge to work as you assess, grow and innovate any market.
With a solid understanding of business practices, you’ll have the tools you need to set up your own business. Turn your ideas into a reality, and put your knowledge to work as you assess, grow and innovate any market.
Using data analytics to assess processes, you’ll determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders. Lead the development of financial strategies and ensure accurate reporting.
Using data analytics to assess processes, you’ll determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders. Lead the development of financial strategies and ensure accurate reporting.
Lead the team and manage projects from ideation to execution. Project Managers are responsible for project milestones, contracts, documentation, reporting on risks, leading teams, and delivering reports to senior leaders.
Lead the team and manage projects from ideation to execution. Project Managers are responsible for project milestones, contracts, documentation, reporting on risks, leading teams, and delivering reports to senior leaders.
Manage daily operations, delegate tasks, monitor progress, and provide coaching to team members. The role often involves problem-solving, conflict resolution, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Manage daily operations, delegate tasks, monitor progress, and provide coaching to team members. The role often involves problem-solving, conflict resolution, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Plan, direct and coordinate across most operations of the organisation including growth strategies, hiring personnel, evaluating investments, reporting key results, reviewing financial statements, directing sales, marketing or customer service.
Plan, direct and coordinate across most operations of the organisation including growth strategies, hiring personnel, evaluating investments, reporting key results, reviewing financial statements, directing sales, marketing or customer service.
Business Administration is a fantastic stepping stone into industries like business, consulting, private or government sectors.
Each degree is thoughtfully designed for online learning, ensuring your experience is fulfilling and supported. At Swinburne Online, we want to ensure that your journey with us is a success. Our team of academic and online experts have developed engaging, media-rich course materials using cutting-edge digital technology and advanced teaching resources.
Canvas is where all your classwork will take place. You’ll experience engaging lectures, tackle assignments, and connect with others on lively discussion boards. All within an easy-to-use platform. Stay on top of your progress, plan your studies with ease, and set your own pace — whether you want to fast-track your degree with up to 12 units a year or take it slow with part-time study. It’s all about balancing your studies with the rest of your life!
We’re there for you each step of the way. Our dedicated Student Advisors are your go-to guides. They’ll help you through your enrolment, course planning, technical support and other questions you might have.
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The suite of Swinburne Online Business degrees provides students with the opportunity to forge connections within the industry. Students hear from industry leaders and work with real-life clients with demonstrated experience within their respective fields, such as SEEK.
