Bachelor of Business Studies
Looking for a competitive business degree that offers maximum flexibility? Available online, the Bachelor of Business Studies from Charles Sturt University allows you to design your own degree – so you can study a wide range of business subjects and even combine subjects from other areas, including arts, humanities and science.
If your plans change along the way, you can exit with a Diploma in Business Studies after completing eight subjects or an Associate Degree in Business Studies after completing 16 subjects.
Course highlights
Develop your business and lateral thinking skills with Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Business Studies. Industry wants graduates who can think on their feet and approach business problems from a variety of different perspectives. Our degree will equip you with everything you need to know to enjoy a successful career in business.
Tailor your study to suit your needs
The Bachelor of Business Studies is one of our most flexible degrees – giving you the power to make your degree work for you. You can design your degree to meet your career goals by choosing from a comprehensive range of business and non-business subjects. If you have an interest in other fields, you have the option to study up to one-third of your subjects in a non-business area.
Give yourself a strong foundation in business
If you're unsure which business specialisation you want to pursue, you can study a range of subjects in the Bachelor of Business Studies before transferring into another more specialised Charles Sturt University business degree. You can also transfer from a specialist business degree back to the Bachelor of Business Studies.
Gain hands-on learning
There are opportunities to get a real feel for the industry you'd like to work in through optional work placements according to the subjects you choose. This is a great way of improving your experience if you're not currently in a workplace.
You'll be supported every step of the way
Charles Sturt University students rave about our high level of support. Whether you're attending a campus or studying online, you can be assured of quality learning support and personal contact from lecturers and tutors who treat you as an individual. For online students, lecturers have weekly sessions where they provide an overview of the materials for the coming week. Additionally, each subject has a forum where you can ask questions and access other resources and information.
Campus Information
Port Macquarie
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CSU Study Centre Melbourne
CSU Study Centre Sydney
CSU Study Centre Brisbane
Intakes
- March
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Business Studies, you'll be able to embark on a broad range of careers. Your skills will be in demand in private organisations of all sizes, as well as across government and not-for-profit organisations.
Manage businesses
Your skills will be in demand as a product development team leader, client service or relationship manager, owner-manager, entrepreneur or business development manager.
Lead marketing and advertising campaigns
Work your business magic as an advertising support manager, social media manager, community or online manager, campaign manager or business marketing manager.
Consult and research
Get to the heart of what makes businesses tick as a business analyst, marketing consultant or researcher.
PSW Opportunity
Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane:
Regular 2 years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. graduates
Other Locations (Regional centres and other regional areas):
International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional
2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with an ATAR of 60 (including adjustment factors)
OR - Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR - A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
OR - Minimum 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR - Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR - Work experience of no less than two years full time duration in areas related to the course as demonstrated by a detailed resume.
- Course Code: 029254F & 045876J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
84672 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A