Program Overview

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Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Master of Management (Tourism and Event Management))

The Bachelor of Business provides a high-quality, broad-based business education program for a professional career with a focus on business. Four master's level courses will be completed in the final year.

Aim

The aim of the Bachelor of Business is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices, preparing them for a successful career in their chosen field.

Content & Structure

Students undertake the UniSA Business core courses, the required courses in minors, appropriate electives, and four master's pathway courses. The program requires completion of courses totaling 108 units.

What Courses You'll Study

The following courses are part of the Bachelor of Business program:

• Career Development in Business (BUSS 1060)
• Accounting for Business (ACCT 1008)
• Quantitative Methods for Business (MATH 1053)
• Business and Society (BUSS 1057)
• Principles of Economics (ECON 1008)
• Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange (MARK 1010)
• Business Law (LAWS 1018)
• Business Intelligence (INFS 2036)
• Management and Organisation (BUSS 2068)
• Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact (BUSS 2085)
• Strategic Management (BUSS 3023)
• International Business Environments (BUSS 3103)
• Leading and Managing Organisational Change (BUSS 5065)
• People, Leadership and Performance (BUSS 5114)
• Business Ethics (BUSS 5384)
• Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Business (INFS 5130)

Electives

Electives may be used to:

• Complete an Experiential Elective
• Undertake an international student exchange up to 18 units
• Study other courses of interest offered by UniSA Business Available electives include:
• Business Decision Making Simulation (BUSS 3074)
• Solving Business Challenges (BUSS 3079)
• Business Practicum (BUSS 3080)
• Business Internship 30 Days (BUSS 3010)
• Virtual Industry Internship (BUSS 3100)
• Startup Studio (BUSS 3109)
• Negotiated Project (BUSS 3112)

Rules & Notes

1. Electives may be used to complete an Experiential Elective, undertake an international student exchange, or study other courses of interest.
2. Two separate minors can be chosen from other program areas within UniSA Business or from outside UniSA Business.
3. Students that have been assessed as completing a qualification in a business discipline at AQF Diploma level or equivalent and have received 36 units of block credit are not required to complete certain courses.
4. Students may use two minors to complete a full year overseas exchange.

Program Director

Dr. Sarah Chua

Related Degrees

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
• Bachelor of Business (International Business)
• Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) (Pathway to Master of Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Master of Management (Marketing))
• Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Master of Management (Advertising and Brand Management))
• Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Master of Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Master of Management (Human Resource Management))
• Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Master of Management (Supply Chain Management))
• Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Master of Management (Business Analytics))

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist applicants in easily finding the information most relevant to their circumstances. However, applicants may fit into more than one category, and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Recent Secondary Education

Applicants must meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent and:

• Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and achieve a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR)
• Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE
• Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Higher Education Study

Applicants must complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution or complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Applicants must complete an award from a registered training organization at Certificate IV or above.

Work and Life Experience

Applicants must qualify for Special Entry, complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.

English Language Entry Requirements

International students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission:

• IELTS total: 6.0
• IELTS reading: 6.0
• IELTS writing: 6.0

Fees

The tuition fee for this program is AUD $38,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025.

CRICOS Code

The CRICOS code for this program is D.

Duration

The duration of this program is 3 years full-time.

Mode

The program is available on-campus and online.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program.

Assumed Knowledge

There is no assumed knowledge for this program.

Essential Requirements for Admission

Applicants must achieve a GPA of 4.0 or above on completion of their second year of study to be eligible.