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Bachelor of Business (MGB109.1)
Please note these are the 2026 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| Blended On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
View teaching periods | 361210 |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 years | |||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
View teaching periods | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Whether you're currently a manager, or wish to become one, the Bachelor of Business will help you gain a broad theoretical and technical knowledge in a range of core areas of business, plus the skills necessary to be effective in the changing context of work, organisations and business. You'll study how management underpins business operations in different settings and will develop innovative answers to problems facing businesses into the future. The course will focus your oral and written communication skills through industry-based assignments that reflect real-world business scenarios. Throughout this applied degree, you'll analyse, review and investigate business problems to provide inventive solutions for private, public and not-for-profit enterprises. You'll graduate as an agile, multiskilled business professional with the transferable employability skills and creative abilities to succeed as a manager in whichever sector you choose to explore.
Professional accreditation
Accounting: CAANZ, CPA
Human Resources: Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
Marketing: Australian Marketing Institute (AMI)
Standard UC admission:
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | ||
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 15 February 2027 | ||
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | ||
| 2028 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 14 February 2028 | ||
| 2028 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 07 August 2028 |
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Business (MGB109) | 72 credit points
Note:
- From 2025, unit 12055 Marketing Analytics has been replaced by unit 12157 Social Marketing - Marketing for Good.
- Unit 11180 Marketing Research Methods has been closed and replaced with unit 12055 Marketing Analytics from 2024.
Big Data in Marketing (12054) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From 2025, unit 12054 Big Data in Marketing has been replaced by unit 12158 Big Data and Marketing Analytics.
- Unit 11181 Relationship Marketing has been closed and replaced with unit 12054 Big Data in Marketing from 2024.
Note:
- Unit 11177 Negotiation and Sales Management has been closed and replaced with unit 12053 Integrated Marketing Communication from 2024.
- Units 11218 and 11217 are no longer offered. Students who previously completed 11218 and/or 11217 will still have it count towards their completion of SM0016.
- Units 11218 and 11217 are no longer offered. Students who previously completed 11218 and/or 11217 will still have it count towards their completion of SM0016.
- Please note that if a student wishes to complete the 24cp major, they must select two of the Level 3 offerings in the restricted choice options from the Core Major in Commerce and Accounting (CM0005).
- Units 11218 and 11217 are no longer offered. Students who previously completed 11218 and/or 11217 will still have it count towards their completion of SM0016.
- 1. Students undertaking the 24cp major are NOT eligible for CAANZ or CPA Australia accreditation, unless they are enrolled in and complete MGSC01 Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws.
- 2. Students in MGSC01 Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws must also complete unit 11293 Taxation Law.
- 3. Students seeking CAANZ and CPA Australia accreditation must complete the 33cp major.
- 4. Completion of the 39cp major will enable students to meet the educational requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board in addition to that of CPA and CAANZ.
Note:
- From Semester 1 2022, 11762 Auditing and Assurance has replaced 11218 Auditing.
- From Semester 1 2022, 11767 Advanced Issues in Accounting has replaced 11217 Contemporary Issues in Accounting.
- Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.
- Units 12047, 12048 and 12049 will require students to use Open Elective credit points. It is advised that students seek course advice should they wish to study these units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
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Course duration
Standard 3 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Locate and evaluate a range of research frameworks and skills within business. | |
| Analyse and apply a range of contemporary approaches to business innovation and organisational change. | |
| Develop and apply experience in business and organisations demonstrating creativity and initiative in new situations. | |
| Integrate theory and practice in business and articulate the impacts of recent developments within the field. | |
| Critically evaluate a range of core and contemporary business skills to synthesise solutions to future work challenges in the legal, economic and global business environment. | |
| Synthesise and apply a range of ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions in a changing business environment and reflect upon levels of personal autonomy and accountability associated with the decision-making process. |
Majors
- Specialist Major in Human Resource Management (SM0022)
- Specialist Major in International Business (SM0023)
- Specialist Major in Accounting (SM0016)
- Specialist Major in Accounting and Finance (SM0032)
- Specialist Major in Government (SM0095)
- Specialist Major in Business Economics (SM0017)
- Specialist Major in Marketing (SM0025)
- Specialist Major in Management (SM0024)
- Core Major in Business (CM0014)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) | BBus (HumanResMgt) |
| Bachelor of Business (International Business) | BBus (IntlBus) |
| Bachelor of Business (Management) | BBus (Mgt) |
| Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | BBus (Mktg) |
| Bachelor of Business (Business Economics) | BBus |
| Bachelor of Business | BBus |
| Bachelor of Business (Accounting) | BBus |
| Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance) | BBus |
| Bachelor of Business (Government) | BBus |
Honours
None.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students: | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective International Students: | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
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