Bachelor of Business – VU Sydney

ATAR: not required
Course code: BBNS
CRICOS code: 092820B
Duration: 3 years (6 semesters of study)
Fees (2025): AU$17,500 per semester (scholarship available)
Intakes: 24 February, 28 April, 28 July, 27 October

Overview

Our Bachelor of Business at Victoria University provides you with flexibility and professional development to help you prepare for a constantly changing local and global business workforce. Develop a solid foundation in core business studies followed by a choice of major study from specialty business areas.

The course is taught over three years. It offers challenging, engaging and valued real-world experiences. Through a range of educational approaches and curricula you will further develop intellectual, analytical, organisational, personal and interpersonal skills.

We are proud that VU Brisbane uses the innovative VU Block Model® across all our undergraduate courses.

To attain the Bachelor of Business, students will be required to complete 288 credit points (equivalent to 24 units) consisting of:

• 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) of Core Business units
• 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) of Major studies selected from the majors listed below
• 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) made up of either:
  • 2nd Major 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units), or
  • 1 Discipline Minor 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) and 1 Breadth Minor 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units).

Please note: all students must complete BPD2100 International Business Challenge.

Students will complete BPD2100 International Business Challenge:

• in place of BPD3100 Applied Business Challenge when completing a second major; or
• when completing a Breadth Minor.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• critically review, synthesise and adapt business theories to analyse authentic contemporary problems in a variety of domestic and international contexts appreciating the value of diversity and intercultural settings
• exhibit professional judgement in the selection and use of common business tools to support decision-making and project management in a general business context
• critically evaluate priorities and articulate key issues in complex business problems
• analyse and reflect on the impact of contemporary external (strategy, cultural and other competitive pressures) and internal factors (structure, culture and systems) to achieve effective business practices
• critically review and apply practical, effective and ethically responsible solutions with initiative and professional judgement to a range of business-related challenges at both strategic and operational levels          
• contribute effectively, with personal accountability for outcomes in a dynamic 21st century work team, working in an ethical and socially responsible manner whilst acknowledging the contributions of others in achieving both individual and team goals
• clearly and coherently communicate independent insights and ideas using verbal, written and visual modes of delivery to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
• exemplify personal awareness, self-motivation, change readiness and resilience in response to dynamic environments/conditions
• reflect lifelong learning attributes including autonomous, self-directed learning skills and habits.

If you've completed one or more of the following courses at VU, you'll be guaranteed a place in this degree. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

• VDBE Diploma of Business (Enterprise) – you will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
• BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management, Business Leadership Institute (BLI) – you will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
• FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting, Macquarie Education Group Australia – you will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
• BSB50120, BSB50215 Diploma of Business, ECA College - you will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
• BSB50420, BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management, ECA College - you will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
• BSB50620, BSB52415 Diploma of Marketing and Communication, ECA College - you will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
• BSB51415, BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management, ECA College - you will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

If you've completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for Advanced Standing.

Applications for Advanced Standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator.