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La Trobe University

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Bachelor of Business

  • Bachelor

The modern business world is changing at breakneck speed. Ongoing digital and operational disruption present unique challenges - as well as opportunities. We need new leaders who are agile, entrepreneurial and, above all, able to innovate under the toughest of conditions.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
019479E
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul, Oct
Domestic Fees
$12,592 per year / $37,776 total
International Fees
$35,800 per year / $107,400 total

About this course

The modern business world is changing at breakneck speed. Ongoing digital and operational disruption present unique challenges - as well as opportunities. We need new leaders who are agile, entrepreneurial and, above all, able to innovate under the toughest of conditions.

Develop solid foundations in modern business with La Trobe's Bachelor of Business. Prepare to thrive in a digitally disrupted world with this highly flexible degree and start building your dream career in business.

You'll explore multiple business disciplines in your first year and develop foundational knowledge and enterprise skills in areas such as management, organisational structures, data analytics and ethical business practices.

You'll choose from a wide range of majors, minors and optional second majors. You can also pair your major with complementary study from another discipline.

No matter how you specialise, you'll get hands-on experience and learn the latest digital skills while developing essential leadership, communication and critical-thinking skills.

You'll develop your professional business skills as you work in diverse teams, present business strategies and use the software that's essential in modern business.

You'll graduate with the perfect blend of business fundamentals and technical expertise so you can change the business world.

You'll learn:

  • Digital literacy
    • Use a wide range of digital and data-processing tools to analyse business activity and become a more effective business professional.
  • Management and business structures
    • Understand how to communicate, collaborate and connect with your business peers and stakeholders.
  • Economics
    • Discover how business and society connect. Understand economic principles and use them to create business solutions.
  • Sustainability
    • Learn about environmental, corporate and governance responsibility. Develop sustainable solutions that prioritise individual and societal wellbeing.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Business, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 60 credit points from chosen Core
  • 30 credit points from chosen Major - Business
  • 30 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor

Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 30 credit points from chosen Major - Business
  • 30 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor
  • 60 credit points from chosen Electives

Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 60 credit points from chosen Major - Business
  • 60 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor
Study options

This is a StudyFlex course

Whether your course is considered on campus, online or a mix of both, a StudyFlex course provides:

  • at least one third of its subjects on campus or online; and/or
  • at least two StudyFlex majors - that is two eight-subject sequences that offer at least half of their subjects on campus or online.

Learn more about StudyFlex

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0 DATA ANALYTICS CONCEPTS BUS1001 1 15 ECONOMIC ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY BUS1BUE 1 15 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR MGT1OBE 1 15 SUSTAINABILITY BUS1SBY 1 15

A major is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a major, this sequence must add up to 120 credit points. In some courses, you need to complete at least one major from your course's discipline to attain your degree. If there is room in your degree for more than one major, you may wish to complete an open access major from another discipline area.

Course majors Major code Agribusiness MAJOR-AGRBUS Digital business StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MJR-DIB01 Economics MAJOR-ECO-2 Enterprise StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MJR-ENT01 Event management MAJOR-EVM-1 Finance MJR-FIN01 Human resource management MAJOR-HRM-1 International business MJR-INTBUS-1 Management StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-MGT-1 Marketing StudyFlex major
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MAJOR-MKT-1 Sport management MAJOR-SPM Tourism and hospitality MAJOR-THS Open access majors View our open access majors

A minor is an optional sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a minor, this sequence must add up to 60 credit points. A minor can be undertaken in a similar or different interest area in your course or major\'s discipline and, in some cases, taken from a different discipline. Up to two minors can be chosen in place of an optional second major or standalone elective subjects.

Course minors Minor code Accountancy MIN-ACC01 Agribusiness MIN-AGR01 Digital business StudyFlex minor
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MIN-DIG01 Digital marketing MINOR-MKT-3 Economics MINOR-ECO-1 Enterprise StudyFlex minor
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MIN-ENT01 Event management MINOR-EVM-2 Human resources management MINOR-HRM-3 International business MNR-INTBUS-1 Investment MIN-INV01 Management StudyFlex minor
A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.
MINOR-MGT-3 Sport management MINOR-SPM-1 Tourism and hospitality MINOR-THS-2 Open access minors View our open access minors

A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.

See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

  • Melbourne (Bundoora)

To view other campus handbook course details, please select relevant campus in the drop down.

Study locations

Sydney

Melbourne

Bendigo

Online

Career pathways

After graduation, you could work across a wide range of sectors including government, corporate, finance, retail, IT and not-for-profit. The degree also prepares graduates to start their own businesses.

Possible roles include:

  • Financial analyst
    • Analyse financial data and identify trends to grow wealth for your clients and stakeholders.
  • Business development manager
    • Create and implement business solutions to reach your organisation's goals.
  • Marketing manager
    • Plan, organise, lead teams and execute marketing strategies to deliver value for your organisation.
  • Human resources manager
    • Devise employment policies and procedures, and oversee employee reward and recognition programs.
  • Corporate consultant
    • Review and analyse business policies or operating plans, and provide tailored advice.
  • Economic or market analyst
    • Analyse market and industry trends, and inform strategic decision-making on business structures.

Professional recognition

The Marketing major available within the Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Sydney and online instances of the Bachelor of Business is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). The Human Resource major available within the Melbourne (Bundoora) and Sydney instances of the Bachelor of Business is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

Membership for the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) and Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional bodies for more details.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at La Trobe University.
74.3%
Overall satisfaction
79.5%
Skill scale
57.5%
Teaching scale
64.8%
Employed full-time
$54.5k
Average salary