Bachelor
Deakin's Bachelor of Business gives you the skills and experience needed to succeed in the business world. You will solve practical business challenges, explore innovative and emerging business trends, and prepare for the nuances of international business relationships. There are opportunities to secure a sought-after work placement with our industry partners, and to gain a global perspective of business on an international study tour.
You will adopt the entrepreneurial tools required to get your own business up and running, and get the skills to work in a variety of roles, from sustainability and events management to digital communication and organisational psychology. Study Deakin's Bachelor of Business and graduate with a range of soft skills and practical experience highly regarded by employers across the globe.
Want to graduate career-ready, with the skills and industry experience for the job you want?
In the Bachelor of Business we focus on an entrepreneurial mindset, ensuring that you are thinking in terms of innovation. The majors on offer have been determined by looking at emerging growth areas in industry. Tailor the course to your interests and career goals, choosing from the following majors:
Whatever focus area you choose, you will graduate career-ready with the skills employers want.
Through Deakin Business School's work-integrated learning opportunities you will work on real-world projects that count as credit towards your degree. This practical experience can make all the difference when you're applying for jobs after graduation. Our curriculum is supported by a range of experiential learning opportunities including:
International experiences across Asia, Europe or North America help improve your global employability, developing skills in teamwork and intercultural communication. You can apply for:
Deakin's Bachelor of Business can lead to a variety of careers in Australia and overseas, including:
To complete the Bachelor of Business, students must attain a total of 24 credit points. The 24 credit points include 10 credit points of core units, 8 credit points of units from a major and 6 credit points of open elective units (you may choose to undertake a 4 credit point minor from a specified list) plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, DAI001 Academic Integrity Module. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.
To complete the course you must include:-
^which may include a 4 credit point minor selected from a specified list
*not all majors are available for Waterfront students
10
Core units
8
Units from a major
6
Elective units
24
Total units
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.