Bachelor of Business

This course is designed for aspiring professionals from various backgrounds, seeking to shape a career in business with a focus on ethical and sustainable practices. Choose this course for its comprehensive foundation in business principles, coupled with the flexibility to specialise from the second year, aligning with their interests and career goals.

The Bachelor of Business is the most in-demand business course in New South Wales (University Admissions Centre, 2024). What sets this course apart is its strong emphasis on social justice and its design in collaboration with industry leaders, ensuring relevance and impact. Students gain a robust understanding of business operations, with the ability to customise their learning through a selection of a major and other options such as second majors, sub-majors, major extensions and electives.

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Course aims

The course seeks 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.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

At the UTS Business School, we are redefining business education. The Bachelor of Business is the most popular business degree in New South Wales and our most flexible, professionally focused program yet. Developed and delivered in partnership with business leaders. It will prepare you to become  a confident, ethical and highly skilled professional in any sector you choose.

At UTS you won’t just learn business theory. You'll also gain practical insights from researchers who are at the forefront of shaping the global business landscape. UTS is a very innovative university that integrates new technologies into my learning. I really valued the internship opportunities, the guest lectures and the chance to work on real world business problems. As I'm doing a double degree with information systems, this allows me to combine my use of case studies through both courses to learn about current innovations and technologies to apply in the real world.

As Australia's top young university, our focus is on nurturing, ethical and socially conscious business leaders. And you’ll study in the heart of Australia's leading business, creative and entrepreneurial precincts right here on our city campus. With eight majors and over 30 sub majors to choose from, you can tailor your degree to reflect what matters to you.

At the UTS Business School, you won't just study business.

You'll learn to change the world of business for good.

Study plan

Typical full-time and part-time programs for Autumn and Spring commencements are provided below. Available majors and sub-majors are also listed. The study plans listed below are examples only. Each student's course program depends on the area of specialisation they select.

Course programs for each individual 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

Honours

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) (C09004) is available with an additional one year of full-time study for eligible students.

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
People and Organisations 21212 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Economics for Business 23115 6
Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions 26134 6

Second year

Autumn 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
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Accounting, Business and Society 22208 6
Business and Social Impact 21214 6
Autumn or Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Accounting maj08437 48
Business Law maj09401 48
Economics maj09209 48
Finance maj08440 48
Human Resource Management maj08446 48
Information Technology maj02041 48
International Business maj08442 48
Management maj08438 48
Marketing maj08441 48
Advertising and Marketing Communications maj08981 48
Business Analytics maj08997 48
Autumn or Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Accounting in Practice smj08195 24
Advanced Advertising smj08131 24
Advertising smj08137 24
Business Analytics in Marketing smj10086 24
Business Information Systems smj02036 24
Business Law smj09030 24
Mathematics smj01007 24
Econometrics smj09058 24
Economics smj09028 24
Event Management smj08203 24
Finance smj08123 24
Financial Reporting smj08116 24
Financial Services smj08215 24
Human Resource Management smj08128 24
Information Technology smj02037 24
International Business Studies smj08139 24
International Management smj08129 24
International Studies smj09034 24
Language other than English smj09035 24
Management smj08130 24
Management Consulting smj08109 24
Marketing smj08138 24
Quantitative Management smj01025 24
Specialist Country Studies smj09036 24
Sport Management smj08126 24
Statistics smj01009 24
Strategic Marketing smj08204 24
Taxation Law smj09033 24
Sustainable Enterprise smj08219 24
Business Analytics smj10159 24
Digital Creative Enterprise smj08223 24
Autumn or Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Accounting Extension smj10198 24
Economics Extension smj10199 24
Finance Extension smj10200 24
Management Extension smj10201 24
Marketing Extension smj10202 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 144.


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

The Bachelor of Business is a broad professional course, equipping graduates to pursue careers across all business fields, industries and sectors. Examples of career options include accountant, advertising specialist, auditor, banker, business adviser, business analyst, business consultant, business development manager, digital marketing specialist, economist, entrepreneur, financial analyst, financial planner, human resources manager, international business consultant, marketing specialist, project manager, social media specialist, stockbroker.

Course structure

Course structure explained

The course comprises a total of 144 credit points. The study components for course completion are:

  • 48 credit points of core subjects
  • 48 credit points of a business major, and
  • 48 credit points comprising of either:
    • a second major (48 credit points), or
    • two sub-majors (24 credit points each), or
    • a sub-major (24 credit points) in conjunction with elective subjects (24 credit points), or
    • elective subjects (48 credit points), or
    • a major extension (24 credit points) with either a sub-major (24 credit points) or elective subjects (24 credit points)

Students can choose any of the following business majors: Accounting, Advertising and Marketing Communications, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, or Marketing.

The choice of a second major includes those listed above as well as Business Law, or Information Technology.

Elective subjects (totalling 24 or 48 credit points) can be taken from any faculty in the university, with the approval of the owning Faculty. For more information on business electives, please see the Business Electives page.

Students have the option to undertake an internship program (26600 Business Internship) as an elective within a business major (except Accounting), or as a free elective. Students should not enrol in the internship subject in the last session of study to ensure that completion of required hours of work does not impact graduation and/or international students' visa conditions.

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
Total 144

Additional information

Course duration

The course can be completed in a minimum of three years of full-time or six years of part-time study.

The course may be completed through either a full-time or part-time attendance pattern, or a combination of these.

Full-time study is usually undertaken at the rate of 24 credit points (up to a maximum of 26 credit points) a session. Students who wish to undertake more than the normal full-time load in one session must have their study plan endorsed by the UTS Business School.

Part-time study is usually undertaken at the rate of 12 credit points a session. Some subjects might be offered in the evening, however part-time students must be prepared to attend afternoon or morning classes.

Full time, on campus
Part 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.

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 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.

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.

Alternative entry

The Business School offers a range of external articulations with Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education institutions. Details of all arrangements are available via the credit recognition search tool.

Recognition of prior learning

Students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Business and have previously studied at another university or other recognised tertiary educational institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if the subjects previously studied are deemed by Business to be equivalent to those specified for their course.

Students who have completed a course at a private college are not eligible for any exemptions unless an articulation agreement between Business and the college is in place. Details of all arrangements are available via the credit recognition search tool.

For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Business students

For Business students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Business students

Professional recognition

To meet the educational membership requirements for entry into CPA Australia (CPAA), Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) students will need to complete the Accounting major and successfully complete subject 21644 Law and Ethics for Managers as either an elective or part of another major.

Students who complete the Human Resource Management major are eligible to apply for the professional member status and/or advancement to a higher level of membership of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

UTS is recognised as an affiliated university under the CFA® (Charted Financial Analyst®) University Affiliation Program

UTS: Handbook

See the Bachelor of Business 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.

Part of UTS Business School

  • Undergraduate Programs

    An undergraduate degree from UTS Business School gives you the opportunity to study a broad range of disciplines, so there's something for everyone!

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): 601030 FT (Autumn session, Spring session, Spring session), 601035 PT (Autumn session, Spring session)

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

Intake

Summer Session 2024
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 students

For Business students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Business 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

Summer Session 2024
Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Business students

For Business students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Business 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.