Bachelor
A Bachelor of Business will give you the skills to turn your passion into a career. With the flexibility to customise your degree, you're able to choose between several majors to suit your personal and professional interests and ambitions. You can even fast-track your studies by completing a Bachelor of Business in only two years.
Our connections with industry give you a real-world advantage. Whether you're looking to enter the workforce as fast as you can, or you want a balanced study experience to fit with other commitments, we have an option to suit your needs.
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.
Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)
This course uses ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive. In 2023 to date, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 50.35.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a completed Certificate IV or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.
Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
General Entry Requirements
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program and X1B International First Year Diploma (Business).
Course Specific Requirements
This course does not have any course specific requirements.
Our graduates leave their degree with exciting and diverse career opportunities. 80% of our undergraduate business students find employment within four months of graduating*, above the national average. A Bachelor of Business opens up exciting career opportunities for students. With a strong foundation in business principles and a diverse skill set, you can pursue a wide range of professional paths. One option is to enter the corporate world, where graduates can find rewarding positions in finance, marketing, human resources, operations, and strategic management. Another avenue is entrepreneurship, where you can leverage your business knowledge for your startups. You can also explore careers in nonprofit organisations and government agencies.
Careers requiring business and management skills are growing fast. National Skills Commission's most recent report shows that job growth will be highest in jobs requiring higher level qualifications. Some of the careers projected to grow into 2026*:
*2022 Graduate Outcomes Survey
*Labour Market Insights five year projections from November 2021 to November 2026.
Postgraduate study
You may also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research. Filter the course list by Postgraduate to view the current courses available.
The Bachelor of Business is an externally accredited degree.
The following major in this course is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand:
* Accounting
Completion of that major may meet the requirements for membership of CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. There may be additional requirements for membership beyond the completion of the major.
For further membership requirements, please visit the CPA Australia website or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand website.
The following major in this course is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program:
* Finance
There may be additional requirements for memberships beyond the completion of the major.
For further Membership requirements, please visit the CFA Institute website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
The Bachelor of Business is an externally accredited degree.
The following major in this course is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand:
* Accounting
Completion of that major may meet the requirements for membership of CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. There may be additional requirements for membership beyond the completion of the major.
For further membership requirements, please visit the CPA Australia website or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand website.
The following major in this course is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program:
* Finance
There may be additional requirements for memberships beyond the completion of the major.
For further Membership requirements, please visit the CFA Institute website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
To graduate from the Bachelor of Business, you must satisfactorily complete 300 credit points of study comprising:
The additional 100 credit points can be used to complete a (i) *second disciplinary major, (ii) a sustainability major, or (iii) *another major from across the institution (*to enrol in a second disciplinary major, or a major outside your discipline, please contact a Student Advisor via Uconnect).
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you'll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area.
You may be eligible for advanced standing (i.e. credit) in this degree if you:
We have several articulating admissions pathways into the B3A Bachelor of Business, including:
How to apply for credit
You can apply for a credit/advanced standing as part of the online application process.