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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
Gain the skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced business world. Learn to make smart, ethical decisions, manage teams effectively, and think strategically in an ever-evolving landscape.
Tackle real challenges—like managing workplace disputes, driving organisational growth, and understanding what motivates people. Build hands-on experience through industry projects, including consulting for real clients.
Graduate with confidence, knowing you have the leadership and problem-solving skills to make an impact.
Study with one of the world’s top AACSB-accredited business schools, putting you in the top five percent globally.
‘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 in Finance 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
Contemporary Management Principles
Marketing and the Consumer Experience
Financial Information for Decision-Making
Management major units are designed to dive into practical, future-focused study:
Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact
Business, Society and Sustainability
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 – Management students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
Volume of Learning
The Bachelor of Business – Management consists of 300 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps). In each year eight (8) units normally 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 – Management 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 Management (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.
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.
From providing mentorship to setting tasks, lead a team of business-minded people to ensure they reach all business goals.
From providing mentorship to setting tasks, lead a team of business-minded people to ensure they reach all business goals.
A General Manager plays a pivotal role in the entire organisation. They 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.
A General Manager plays a pivotal role in the entire organisation. They 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.
Your role is all about the future – new customers, new markets, new products and new processes. You’ll plan and strategise development, helping your company to reach their business goals.
Your role is all about the future – new customers, new markets, new products and new processes. You’ll plan and strategise development, helping your company to reach their business goals.
Be the face of the company and liaise with important clients, managing their goals, expectations, and creating long lasting relationships. Ensure all deliverables are received, work across departments, present and report on project progress, and put your innovative thinking to the test to solve problems and build trust.
Be the face of the company and liaise with important clients, managing their goals, expectations, and creating long lasting relationships. Ensure all deliverables are received, work across departments, present and report on project progress, and put your innovative thinking to the test to solve problems and build trust.
Take a lead role in the management of producing goods and services. Oversee the distribution of products and find areas of improvement to strengthen business operations.
Take a lead role in the management of producing goods and services. Oversee the distribution of products and find areas of improvement to strengthen business operations.
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.
Management is a fantastic stepping stone into industries like business, consulting, private or government sectors and non-for-profits.
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.
