University of Adelaide

What you'll study

The Bachelor of Business combines core business fundamentals with specialist major options and applied projects. Typical first-year units introduce principles of accounting, microeconomics, business statistics/quantitative methods, management fundamentals and business law. In later years you choose a major and study more focused topics; common majors include Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Human Resource Management, Business Analytics and International Business.

• Core topics: financial accounting, managerial accounting, micro- and macro-economics, business law, organisational behaviour, statistics for business and ethical decision-making.
• Major-specific topics: for example, a Marketing major normally covers consumer behaviour, digital marketing, brand management and marketing research; an Accounting major covers financial reporting, tax, auditing and management accounting; Business Analytics covers data analysis, predictive modelling and data visualisation.
• Capstone and practical units: industry projects, consulting-style assignments and case studies are commonly used to integrate learning across subjects and develop workplace skills such as communication, teamwork and problem solving.
• Electives and cross-disciplinary options: you can choose elective units from other faculties (such as economics, IT or languages) to tailor the degree to your interests and career goals.

Entry requirements

Entry is based on academic achievement plus any additional requirements set for specific majors. Domestic applicants typically receive an offer on the basis of their senior secondary qualification (or equivalent), while mature-age applicants may use recognised prior study or work experience.

• International applicants should meet the university's English language requirements or provide an accepted English test score, and have an equivalent secondary school qualification.
• Some streams (for example, accounting) may require completion of particular prerequisite units or demonstrate numeracy competence; check the Adelaide Business School guidance for the major you intend to study.
• Pathways are available through foundation or enabling courses, and there are credit arrangements for recognised diplomas or exchange agreements with partner institutions.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business move into a wide range of entry-level professional roles across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. The degree is designed to equip you with practical business skills and industry-ready capabilities.

• Common job roles: business analyst, marketing coordinator, junior accountant (with further professional study), finance or investment assistant, HR officer, project officer and sales or product roles.
• Further study and professional accreditation: many graduates progress to postgraduate coursework or professional qualifications (for example in accounting, finance or human resource management) to meet registration or chartered status requirements.
• Employability support: the university provides career services, internship and industry project opportunities that help students build networks and practical experience prior to graduation.

Why study at University of Adelaide

The Bachelor of Business is delivered by the university's business faculty, which combines applied teaching with research-informed content and links to Adelaide's commercial and government sectors. Students benefit from small-group teaching in key units, industry guest lectures, and opportunities for work-integrated learning.

• Industry connections: the program emphasises real-world projects and partnerships with local and national employers to develop practical skills employers look for.
• Flexible study pathways: options to major, take electives across disciplines, undertake honours or progress to postgraduate courses make it suitable for a range of career aims.
• Global opportunities: study abroad and exchange arrangements are available for students seeking international experience as part of their degree.