Bachelor of Business Bachelor of International Studies

Note

Students who commenced a combined degree with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies prior to 2022 should refer to the Handbook for the year they commenced their degree.

This course is designed for individuals from various backgrounds seeking to blend business acumen with international cultural and language expertise. It caters to both domestic and international students, regardless of work experience. Choose this course to gain a competitive edge in global business environments, enhancing their communication and interpersonal skills for careers abroad or within multinational corporations.

What sets this course apart is its unique integration of business studies with in-depth cultural and language immersion, preparing them for the international market. Students acquire knowledge in core business principles alongside fluency in a new language and cultural proficiency. The learning experience combines practical and theoretical approaches, ensuring they are workplace-ready upon completion.

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Course aims

This course aims to provide students with the knowledge, competencies and values necessary to develop critical, analytical and evaluative skills essential for a fulfilling and effective career in business, while at the same time providing an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of another language and culture.

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Study plan

The typical program shown below is for a full-time student who has chosen the German Language and Culture major and is completing the Language, Culture and the Professional World pathway or the International Honours pathway. Other majors may be chosen from the list of majors in CBK92057; the program has the same structure but with subjects specific to the chosen major.

Full details of the business component are available from the Bachelor of Business (C10026). In addition, course programs for each individual business major are available on the Manage your course page.

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Accounting and Accountability 22108 6
Economics for Business 23115 6
People and Organisations 21212 6
Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions 26134 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Marketing and Customer Value 24109 6
Financial Literacy 25400 6
Accounting, Business and Society 22208 6
Business and Social Impact 21214 6
December session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Intercultural Communication 99218 8

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Contemporary Germany 976421 8
German Language and Culture 1 97601 8
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Language and Culture 2 97602 8
Select 18 credit points of options: 18

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Language and Culture 3 97603 8
Select 12 credit points of options: 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Language and Culture 4 97604 8
Select 12 credit points of options: 12

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Today 97605 8
International Research Methods 999781 8
Select 8 credit points from the following: 8
The Future of Work 54004 8
International Internship 97900 8
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
The Global Professional: Industry Engagement Project 992221 16
German Literature 97606 8

Fifth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 24 credit points of options: 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 24 credit points of options: 24

Honours

Students who complete Pathway 3 International Honours are eligible for transfer into the Bachelor of Business Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) (C09133) on completion of all coursework. This transfer is managed by the Student Centre and occurs just prior to graduation.

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Accounting and Accountability 22108 6
Economics for Business 23115 6
People and Organisations 21212 6
Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions 26134 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Marketing and Customer Value 24109 6
Financial Literacy 25400 6
Accounting, Business and Society 22208 6
Business and Social Impact 21214 6
December session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Intercultural Communication 99218 8

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Contemporary Germany 976421 8
German Language and Culture 1 97601 8
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Language and Culture 2 97602 8
Select 18 credit points of options: 18

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Language and Culture 3 97603 8
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
International Research Methods 999781 8
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Language and Culture 4 97604 8
Select 18 credit points of options: 18

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Exchange Elective 5 979505 8
Exchange Elective 6 979506 8
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
The Global Professional: Industry Engagement Project 992221 16

Fifth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 24 credit points of options: 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 24 credit points of options: 24

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Accounting and Accountability 22108 6
Economics for Business 23115 6
People and Organisations 21212 6
Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions 26134 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Marketing and Customer Value 24109 6
Financial Literacy 25400 6
Accounting, Business and Society 22208 6
Business and Social Impact 21214 6
December session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Intercultural Communication 99218 8

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Contemporary Germany 976421 8
German Language and Culture 1 97601 8
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Language and Culture 2 97602 8
Select 18 credit points of options: 18

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Language and Culture 3 97603 8
Select 12 credit points of options: 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Language and Culture 4 97604 8
Select 12 credit points of options: 12

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
International Research Methods 999781 8
In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany 971103 16
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany 978420 24

Fifth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 24 credit points of options: 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 24 credit points of options: 24

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.

In 2024 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.

The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).

The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).

Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.

You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas.  It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.

For example, if you are enrolled in a 6-credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $9,314 = $1,164.

Student contribution amounts for 2025 commencing students

2025 student contribution - Area of StudyAmount for 48 cp
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications and Society and Culture$16,992
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science$13,241
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology$9,314
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing or Foreign Languages and Agriculture$4,627

International student

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $974. The total credit points are 240.


All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Career options include positions in any branch of business or commerce as well as management of private and public sector enterprises ranging from start-ups to large multinational enterprises. Career options are enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.

Course structure

Course structure explained

All students must complete 240 credit points of study, comprising 144 credit points relating to business and 96 credit points relating to international Studies. Full details of the Bachelor of Business component of the combined degree are available from the Bachelor of Business (C10026).

The Bachelor of International Studies is not offered as a separate degree but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program. Students select the language they will study at the time of enrolment, and either the Language, Culture and Professional World pathway or the Language, Culture and Global Exchange pathway. Information relating to entry into International Honours pathway can be found in the Information for Students section.

Overseas study

In the International Studies component, students have the following options:

  1. Language, Culture & the Professional World: includes an internship and option of a short study abroad experience (2-6 weeks) overseas.
  2. Language, Culture & Global Exchange: includes an internship and a 6-month Global Exchange at any UTS partner university in a session that fits with the student's study plan.
  3. International Honours: includes a full year at a relevant partner university where students complete an honours level research project.
Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM90273 Core subjects (Business) 48
CBK90169 Major choice (Business) 48
CBK90170 Major/Two sub-majors/Sub-major + four electives/Eight electives 48
CBK92057 Country and Language choice 96
Total 240

Additional information

Course duration

The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis.

Full time, on campus

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions selection criteria for the Bachelor of Business (C10026). There is a range of entry levels to the various language and culture programs.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.

Additional information relating to this course, including the ATAR profile of domestic students who commenced this course in Autumn 2022, is located under UTS' admissions requirements, alongside information relating to the commencing student cohort who were enrolled in this course past the Autumn 2022 census date.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Bachelor of International Studies Diploma in Languages Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement and the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

ATAR and selection ranks

To find out further information regarding ATAR and selection ranks from previous applicants who received an offer to this course, please visit our Admissions Stats Tool

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English.

UTS offers a range of bridging courses for students who do not meet the assumed knowledge requirements.

There are no prior language requirements for the International Studies program. Students complete a language survey during the first year of study to ensure they commence their language and culture study at the appropriate level.

Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.

Recognition of prior learning

Information on recognition of prior learning in the business component is available from the Bachelor of Business (C10026).

Recognition of prior learning in the International Studies component is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Business Bachelor of International Studies students

For Business and International Studies - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Business and International Studies - 2 students

Professional recognition

Refer to the Bachelor of Business (C10026) for details on professional recognition of that award.

UTS: Handbook

See the Bachelor of Business Bachelor of International Studies in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

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Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens an external site)

UAC code(s): 609130 (Autumn session)

Make a note of the relevant UAC code before starting the UAC application.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

Important dates

NOVEMBER 2024
1
Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 1)
8
UAC offers released (November Round 1)
14
Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 2)
21
UAC offers released (November Round 2)
28
Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 1)
DECEMBER 2024
5
UAC offers released (December Round 1)
18
UTS Info Day
18
Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 2)
23
UAC offers released (December Round 2)
JANUARY 2025
2
Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 1)
9
UAC offers released (January Round 1)
16
Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 2)
23
UAC offers released (January Round 2)
30
Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 1)
FEBRUARY 2025
3 - 14
Autumn session orientation
6
UAC offers released (February Round 1)
7
Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 2)
13
UAC offers released (February Round 2)
17
Autumn session commences (main calendar)
27
Closing date for change of preferences (March Round 1)
MARCH 2025
3
Last day to enrol for Autumn session
6
UAC offers released (March Round 1)
20
Autumn census date – last day to withdraw from subjects or apply for leave of absence

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Business Bachelor of International Studies students

For Business and International Studies - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Business and International Studies - 2 students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

Important dates

Visit the UTS Handbook for full academic dates. Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.

How to apply

International applicants can apply to study through UTS International.

International applicants who are currently doing:

  • an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside Australia
  • an International Baccalaureate, or
  • a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3

can apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens external site).

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Business Bachelor of International Studies students

For Business and International Studies - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Business and International Studies - 2 students

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.