Course Overview

About This Course

The business world needs innovators. People who can tackle tomorrow’s challenges, today. People like you. And with the Bachelor of Business from Charles Sturt University, you get the very best start to your business career. Broad, applied knowledge. Industry-aligned majors: Finance, HR Management, Management and Leadership, Marketing, Strategic Planning. Experience with employers. It’s all here. The Bachelor of Business blends foundational business studies with contemporary theory in the fields of either Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance or Strategic Planning and current industry practice. The course provides educational and professional qualification requirements needed to prepare students for general and specialist careers in their chosen fields. By completing either a minor study or pursuing electives of their choice, students obtain the opportunity to complement their qualification in an additional Business or non-Business area and enhance their career choice pathways. You'll start by gaining a broad understanding of the key areas of business – everything from marketing to management, and that's just the m's – then in year two, you'll choose from one of five business majors to suit your future career goals. Bachelor of Business (with specialisations) is an AQF Level 7 qualification, minimum 3 years full-time; maximum 6 years part-time, 192 credit points. It is offered at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Charles Sturt University Sydney, Charles Sturt University Melbourne — on campus and online. The course is professionally accredited by Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Indicative international tuition for 2026 is $29,760 - $33,120 per year of full-time study.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

Level 3, 222 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

$17,376 per year (full-time, 2026 indicative)

Duration

Minimum 3 years full-time; maximum 6 years part-time

Intakes

Session 3, 2026 — starts 16 November 2026 Session 1, 2027 — starts 1 March 2027 Session 2, 2027 — starts 12 July 2027 Session 3, 2027 — starts 15 November 2027

Study Mode

Full time, Part time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) OR
Successful completion of at least two Bachelor degree level subjects (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) or higher in any discipline OR
A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University, or equivalent OR
Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent OR
Work experience of at least two years full time equivalence duration with some elements of management or supervision demonstrated by a detailed resume OR
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.

Domestic students:

Minimum selection rank for admission on the basis of an Australian Year 12 qualification (ATAR plus any adjustment factors): 60.
Applications are accepted through VTAC, UAC, Direct.

International students:

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
Entry requirements vary by country of qualification. Refer to the Charles Sturt International Admissions Matrix and the international course entry requirements page.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of potential careers, including:

Business Analyst
Business Development Officer
Business Manager
Entrepreneur
Human Resource Manager
Marketing Specialist
Operations Planner
Strategic Planner

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units43 units

XUN008

Unrestricted elective

MINIM1

IT Management

MINAF1

Accounting and Financial Management

MINSP1

Strategic Planning

MINHM1

Human Resource Management

MINFA1

Finance

MINEU1

Entrepreneurship

MINPM1

Project Management

MINPN1

Psychology (Non Accredited)

MINLI1

Legal and Industrial Relations

MINML1

Management and Leadership

MINMK1

Marketing

MINAB1

Agribusiness

MINNA1

News and Media

MINSR1

Ethics and Social Responsibility

MINSU1

Sustainability

MINSC1

Strategic Communication

MINCC1

Design and Content Creation

XUN008

Unrestricted elective

IKC101

First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country

ACC127

Accounting and Financial Literacy

MKT110

Marketing Fundamentals

HRM210

Human Resource Management

QBM100

Data Analytics for Business

ECO130

Business Economics

LAW110

Business Law

MGT100

Organisations and Management

FI0001

Finance

SP0001

Strategic Planning

MK0001

Marketing

ML0001

Management and Leadership

HR0001

Human Resource Management

EMP104

Human-Centred Design for workplace creativity

EMP101

Building Emotional Intelligence

BUS385

Work Placement 2

EMP103

Workplace Communication

BUS114

Contemporary Employability and Learning

EMP105

Technology for the Connected Workplace

BUS386

Employability and Professional Practice 2

BUS224

Employability and Professional Practice 1

EMP100

Building Resilience for the Workplace

EMP109

Solving Problems with Critical Thinking

BUS223

Work Placement 1

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Bachelor of Business (with specialisations) take to complete?

The Bachelor of Business (with specialisations) at Charles Sturt University has a duration of 156 weeks.

How much does the Bachelor of Business (with specialisations) cost?

The tuition fee for the course is AU$99,360, with a non-tuition fee of AU$1,104, bringing the estimated total course cost to AU$100,464.

Where is the Bachelor of Business (with specialisations) delivered?

The course is delivered at two locations: 77 Berry St, North Sydney, NSW 2060, and Level 3, 222 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, both through an arrangement with a non-registered provider.

What is the CRICOS course code for this course?

The CRICOS course code for the Bachelor of Business (with specialisations) at Charles Sturt University is 103012F.

Is this course eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?

No, this course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights because it falls under the 08 - Management and Commerce broad Field of Education, which is explicitly excluded from the eligibility criteria for extended Post-Study Work Rights.

Application

How to Apply

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About This Course

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Fees & Entry by Student Type

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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