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Undergraduate
Qualification
3 years full-time
Duration
Mar, Jul, Nov
Start Dates
24
Units
$2,174*
Fees Per Unit
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Business Administration is an undergraduate qualification that prepares you to support business operations, lead teams and contribute to organisational decision-making. You’ll learn how organisations operate, from people and processes to strategy, projects, and business performance.
Designed for aspiring leaders, this major equips you with the knowledge and experience to pursue opportunities across business, consulting, private and government sectors.
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Business Administration is AACSB accredited. Alumni of AACSB-accredited business schools are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors.
How you’ll study
‘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
Our Business courses have been ranked #1 in Melbourne for the highest UG graduate salary by QILT 2025.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 175 by THE World University Rankings 2026.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 175 by THE World University Rankings 2026.
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business with a major in Business Administration you must complete 24 units in total made up of:
Each year is split into three Teaching Periods. 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
Complete eight (8) electives to round out your degree. Tailor your course to suit your strengths, interests, and career goals by choosing elective units. View our list of available Electives.
Here’s what our Swinburne Online academic staff recommend for this course:
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
Course Rules
To qualify for the Bachelor of Business with a major in Business Administration students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
Applicants are required to meet one of the following minimum entry requirements:
Want to discuss your eligibility for the Bachelor of Business with a major in Business Administration? Get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss more today!
If you have completed recent prior studies you may be eligible to request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous studies related to your chosen subjects.
This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, where every applicant is assessed individually.
To learn more and explore your potential credit for prior learning, get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss your options!
We have plenty of resources to help you! Visit our Applying and Enrolling FAQs or chat with a Course Consultant for advice on your specific situation.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following minimum entry requirements:
Want to discuss your eligibility for the Bachelor of Business with a major in Business Administration? Get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss more today!
If you have completed recent prior studies you may be eligible to request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous studies related to your chosen subjects.
This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, where every applicant is assessed individually.
To learn more and explore your potential credit for prior learning, get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss your options!
We have plenty of resources to help you! Visit our Applying and Enrolling FAQs or chat with a Course Consultant for advice on your specific situation.
*Note: Unit fees may change each year.
There are several ways to help manage your course fees:
Please contact our Course Consultants 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.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student Scholarships
There are a range of scholarships available to support Indigenous students in minimising the costs of study materials, accommodation, relocation and more.
How it works:
1. Check eligibility
2. Gather the relevant documentation
3. Produce a personal statement
4. Obtain your references
5. Apply online here
Please contact our Course Consultants 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, speak with our Course Consultant team today!
With a Business Administration degree, you can build skills that are useful across many areas of business – from management and operations to consulting and business analysis. Explore the kinds of roles you could pursue, and the average annual salaries, based on SEEK Australia data where available.
Oversee every part of a 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 a 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.
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
Use data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders. Lead the development of business strategies and ensure accurate performance reporting.
Use data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders. Lead the development of business strategies and ensure accurate performance reporting.
Lead teams 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 teams 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, 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, productive work environment.
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 Swinburne’s online platform where all your classwork will take place. You can log into Canvas anywhere, anytime!
What you’ll use Canvas for:
Think of the Student Hub as your online campus where you will be able to:
You are supported at every stage of your journey with Swinburne Online.
You’ll have access to:
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, you can access dedicated support through Swinburne’s Moondani Toombadool Centre. Moondani Toombadool means ‘embracing teaching and learning’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People!
Support available includes:
Learn more about the Moondani Toombadool Centre.
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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.
