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Bachelor of Business

How to apply
Entry requirements
Duration
  • 3 years (or part-time equivalent)
Location
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
  • Online
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Fees
  • AUD 16,992
  • (Indicative annual fee)
QTAC codes

Overview

  • Lead innovative business solutions in a rapidly changing world and help organisations boldly step into the future with UniSQ’s Bachelor of Business - learn to solve real-world business challenges and benefit from UniSQ’s close ties with industry.  
  • Explore your interests with a variety of core business courses; then delve into your specialisation later in your degree.  
  • Graduate in just two years with our accelerated pathway, study four courses per trimester consecutively and graduate sooner. UniSQ also offers part-time, online and on-campus options so you can study on your terms. 
  • UniSQ’s Business Academy is built with industry employers to set you up for success – work for a variety of mock companies that accurately represent the workplace so you can master corporate operations. 
  • Diversify your skillset by selecting a second major – or complementing your studies with two minors – to create the career path that is uniquely yours. 
  • Work alongside industry partners on real world issues through a variety of authentic case studies as well as a capstone project in your final year. 

Majors in the Bachelor of Business

  • Business Accounting

    Strengthen your business degree with essential skills in accounting, preparing you for informed, data-driven decision-making. 

  • Emergent Leadership

    Start your path towards leadership roles, drive change, foster collaboration, and ensure sustainability of leadership.

  • Finance

    Delve into the fast-paced world of corporate finance, banking and portfolio management.

  • Human Resource Management

    Become a leading work-place specialist, learn to develop people and culture strategies that contribute value to an organisation’s mission.

  • Information Systems Management

    Blend business insight with IT expertise to solve real-world challenges and shape smarter systems.

  • Marketing

    Capture your audience’s attention, communicate your product value, and successfully convert and retain customers.


Build your employability

A business degree is such a great way to build your employability. At UniSQ, you learn about so many different business specialisations in your first year of study; I’ve tried economics, customer experience, accounting, and leadership classes.

Kerezna - Business

Career outcomes

As a graduate, you could find work in a wide range of industries depending on your area of interest. This includes corporate finance, banking, insurance, investment and wealth management, marketing, advertising, management and consulting, entrepreneurship, technology and digital business. 

Professional accreditation

UniSQ is accredited for the Human Resource Management major by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). This major will satisfy the educational requirements for professional membership of AHRI. 

Finance major graduates will meet the educational entrance requirements to become a member of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). 

Why study Business at UniSQ?

Career-ready graduates

#1 in Queensland for graduates in full-time employment in business and management.
(Good Universities Guide, 2025)

Globally ranked

According to QS World University Rankings 2025, we are a top business and management university.

Excellence in business

Rated 5/5 stars for overall educational experience in business and management.
(Good Universities Guide, 2025)

What you'll study

To graduate from the Bachelor of Business, you must successfully complete 24 units of study.

Degree structure

An undergraduate university degree typically consists of a combination of core, major and elective courses designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and opportunities for an in-depth deeper dive into your chosen field.

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A minor study is a group of courses designed to provide students with an area of knowledge and skills that either: draw from a recognised discipline and are designed to contribute to the major study or may transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries, but complements the objectives of the program.
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Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.

Other study options

Double your qualification and knowledge without doubling the study time.

You may like to consider a double degree to tailor your education to match your ambitions.

At UniSQ, we support busy, modern learners wanting to start or progress in their careers. Whatever your goals, we offer flexible study options such as opportunities to upskill without committing to a full degree.

Discover UniSQ’s industry-driven short courses.

If you’re interested in further study, after completion of this degree you can go on to study the Graduate Certificate of BusinessGraduate Diploma of Business or the Master of Business (if you meet all the entry requirements).

Entry requirements

There are many ways to be considered for entry into a UniSQ degree based on your education, work experience and relevant personal attributes.

To be eligible

Select the highest level of education you have or will be completing to find the entry requirements that applies to you.

You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.

ATAR 60.00
This is the lowest adjusted score to which UniSQ made an offer in Trimester 1, 2025. Meeting the lowest adjusted score doesn't guarantee admission.

To study this degree, we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent and
  • General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

This information applies if you’ve previously completed or started higher education study at university.

If you’ve done any study at UniSQ or another university, you may be eligible to apply based on your previous studies. We’ll use the best selection rank from your previous studies when assessing your application.

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you can use your Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) awards of: 

  • certificate III 
  • certificate IV 
  • diploma or  
  • advanced diploma  

to apply to study with UniSQ. 

We will review your academic history to determine if you’re eligible for admission. We’ll convert your TAFE or VET qualification, past school results and any relevant work experience into a selection rank. This selection rank will determine which degrees you meet the entry requirements for.

If it’s been over two years since you completed secondary education and you haven’t pursued any vocational education training (VET) or higher education since, you’re still eligible to study at UniSQ. 

You don't need to have an ATAR or come straight from high school to study at uni. Your work experience and other adjustment factors may help you meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Let us help you navigate through our entry options – start a conversation, whenever suits you.

All applicants

You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:

  • IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.

Explore the ATAR/selection rank of students offered a place in this degree in the first 2025 intake, based entirely or partly on their ATAR. To learn more about the backgrounds of students in this degree, access the QTAC website via the How to apply section.

Toowoomba

  • Highest ATAR/selection rank - 88.00
  • Median ATAR/selection rank - 75.00
  • Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 72.55

Online

  • Highest ATAR/selection rank - 87.00
  • Median ATAR/selection rank - 79.00
  • Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 68.00

Springfield

  • Highest ATAR/selection rank - 95.40
  • Median ATAR/selection rank - 73.30
  • Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 60.15

Entry pathways

There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.

Fees and scholarships

Commonwealth supported AUD 16,992
The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your degree, and you need to pay a student contribution.
  • This estimated 2025 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee
  • This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
  • We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
  • Further details are available on the Fees website.

Additional costs

You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.

Payment options

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Services Australia.

UniSQ Scholarships

We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!

Find out more

How to apply

You can apply to study at UniSQ via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.

  1. Copy the QTAC code for the study location you've chosen for this degree.
  2. Click on the location you’ve chosen in the below table to take you to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.
  3. Select 'Apply Now' to create a QTAC account.
Apply
Degree code
BBIZ
Location QTAC Code
Toowoomba 904121
Springfield 924121
Online 904125

Some applicants may be eligible to apply directly to UniSQ if they meet certain criteria. Explore the application process that’s right for you.

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Start date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February 
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May 
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 1 September Monday 8 September
Trimester 1, 2026  Monday 16 February Monday 9 February  Monday 16 February 

More information on application key dates is available.

There are several special admission schemes that use adjustment factors to boost your ATAR or selection rank with additional points, to improve your chances of getting into your preferred degree.

You may be eligible for these admission schemes based on:

  • your background and personal circumstances
  • where you live
  • the subjects you studied at school.

You do not have to apply for these adjustments as they will be automatically applied by QTAC when your application is assessed.

Preparing to apply

You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:

Each degree has unique entry requirements so it’s essential to know the specifics for your chosen degree.

The documentation you need to provide with your application depends on your qualifications.

If applying through QTAC, you will also need a Unique Student Identifier which is your individual education number for life.

Application dates can vary so be sure to check our key dates to get all the details.

Follow our easy instructions to discover further information on applying to study that’s right for you.

Depending on how you applied to study at UniSQ, the process to accept your offer will vary.

Offer to study at UniSQ from QTAC

Offer to study from UniSQ

  • After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. You will be notified via email the outcome of your application within 10 business days.
  • Follow the link in your email from UniSQ or log in to the application portal to accept your offer.

Find out more

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Frequently asked questions

A business degree prepares you for a career in business, which can widely apply to any sector or industry, and therefore sets you up for any future imaginable. As business touches on multiple aspects of modern human society, a business degree gives you the knowledge and skills that employers want and that translate across a  number of diverse roles and industries. UniSQ’s Bachelor of Business is skills-focused, employability-driven and offers a wide range of majors to ensure you are graduate job-ready in your chosen industry.

Our degrees focus on developing the knowledge you need to succeed. There are several career prospects available to you after completing a Business degree, such as:

You’ll also find that many of the principles you learn are transferable across a range of industries, no matter where you end up working. 

A Bachelor of Business will take you approximately three years to complete if you're studying full-time. You can choose to accelerate your study and finish in two years if you're studying full-time over six consecutive study periods. Some students choose to study part-time instead which increases the time it takes to finish the required courses.

UniSQ prides itself on providing flexible study options so you can study a Bachelor of Business on your own terms, in your own time. Whether you choose to study online, come on-campus or a combination of both, you’ll experience the same level of support and opportunity to engage with others.

The cost of a Bachelor of Business in Australia will vary depending on the education provider you choose. Please view the fees and scholarships information of the Bachelor of Business entry for further information.

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to assist with textbook, practical experience, accommodation, or living expenses. Some scholarships will be one-off payments, while others will continue for the length of your degree.

A great place to start is to think about what you enjoy and how you can align what you’re passionate about with a major. Identifying what you love naturally lends itself to your strengths which can make choosing a major not only less stressful, but exciting. Visualise your goals, what you want to achieve and how you see your future career playing out.

The best thing about UniSQ is that we’re pretty flexible when it comes to changing your mind. If you commence your studies and after a semester decide you want to change majors, that’s ok. Our iconnect team can chat through your options.

Yes! You can study a Bachelor of Business online at UniSQ with the same level of support and opportunity as those students studying on-campus.

Studying a Bachelor of Business online allows you to fit study into your life and access learning resources, forums, assessment information and study support from wherever you are.

So why study a Bachelor of Business online at UniSQ?

  • We have 40+ years of experience delivering flexible study options via online learning.
  • You won’t be alone – over 75% of UniSQ students choose to study online.
  • Visit your online classroom anywhere, anytime, 24/7.
  • We know what we’re doing! UniSQ’s fastest growing cohort is online.

At UniSQ we provide you with the knowledge and skills required to position you as an innovative, strategic and adaptable professional.

You can choose to study two majors or combine one major with two other minors to broaden your skills.

What you will learn will depend on the major you choose. Study options for the Bachelor of Business include Business AccountingEmergent Leadership, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, and Marketing.

Develop transferable skills such as communication, critical thinking, adaptability, teamwork and leadership, giving you the confidence to be part of the ever-evolving business industry. 

Get a strong start to your career in business. We are a leading university and will help bring our your best.

  • Experience world-class lecturers and small class sizes at a uni where the little things count as much as the big results we deliver.
  • Learn from lecturers with experience across a diverse range of business specialisations.
  • Benefit from UniSQ’s industry connections and have the opportunity to complete a course of professional work experience.
  • Be given the opportunity to complete a semester of study overseas in Europe, Asia or North America, enhancing you a global perspective. 
  • UniSQ is rated 5/5 stars for business and management:
    • overall educational experience
    • student support.*
  • We are #1 in Queensland for business and management graduates in full-time employment.*

*Good Universities Guide 2025