Holmes Institute

What you'll study

The program structure comprises 12 core units, 8 units from up to two specialisations (4 units per specialisation) and 4 electives. Core units listed in the course materials include:

• HC1001 Business Fundamentals
• HC1041 Information Technology for Business
• HC1021 Interpersonal & Electronic Communication
• HC1031 Managing People & Organisations
• HC1062 Decision Making & Problem Solving
• HC1072 Economics and International Trade
• HC1010 Accounting for Business
• HC1082 Marketing
• HA2027 Business & Corporations Law
• HC1052 Organisational Behaviour
• HC2121 Comparative Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
• HC3131 Integrated Business Management Project

Specialisations shown in the handbook (each made up of four units) include areas such as Information Systems (e.g. Systems Analysis and Design, Database Design and Use, Strategic Information Systems Management), Accounting (e.g. Principles of Financial Management, Accounting Principles and Practices), Marketing (e.g. Buyer Behaviour, Marketing Research, Marketing Communications), Aviation Management, Management, Digital Business, Hospitality Management and others. Electives may be chosen from Holmes’ bachelor units provided prerequisites are met; elective and specialisation offerings are subject to demand and may not be available every study period.

Entry requirements

Academic entry requires successful completion of an Australian Year 12, a Certificate IV or equivalent, or an approved tertiary preparation or foundation program. English entry can be satisfied by successful completion of study in English at Australian Year 12 or higher, by study at a recognised Australian institution with at least a 50% pass rate in a recent semester, or by IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Applicants should consult Holmes’ Admissions Requirements Policy and Procedures for full details.

Career prospects

The course prepares graduates for a range of entry‑level business roles. Graduate positions listed by Holmes include Business Analyst, Marketing Coordinator, Human Resources Officer, Operations Supervisor, Project Coordinator and Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner. Typical career progression and future pathways cited include Business Development Manager, Marketing Manager, HR Manager, Management Consultant and senior management or executive roles.

Scholarships & funding angle

The Bachelor of Business is FEE‑HELP eligible. Holmes provides information on government funding and maintains a fees page and a policies page with detailed fee and admissions information; students are advised to consult those resources and the Admissions team for personalised advice.