University of Technology Sydney

What you'll study

The Bachelor of Business provides a core foundation in the functional areas of business followed by specialist study in one or two chosen majors. Core topics typically include accounting and finance fundamentals, micro- and macro-economics, organisational behaviour, marketing principles, business law, quantitative methods and business analytics. Students then progress into major-specific subjects that deepen technical and applied skills.

• Typical core subjects: Foundations of Accounting, Principles of Economics, Quantitative Methods for Business, Principles of Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Business Law and Ethics.
• Typical major subjects (examples):
  • Accounting: Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Taxation and Audit fundamentals.
  • Finance: Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Financial Markets and Institutions.
  • Marketing: Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Brand Management and Marketing Analytics.
  • Human Resource Management: Employment Relations, Talent Management and Workplace Change.
  • Business Analytics: Data Management, Predictive Analytics and Decision Modelling.
  • International Business: Global Strategy, Cross‑cultural Management and Trade Policy.
• Capstone and industry practice: The degree commonly includes a capstone unit or industry project where students work on real business problems, and opportunities for internships, industry-linked assessments and site visits to Sydney’s business precincts.
• Structure and flexibility: The program is usually delivered over three years full‑time (or part‑time equivalent). Students can combine majors or choose elective units from other faculties, and may pursue exchange or study‑abroad semesters with partner institutions.

Entry requirements

Entry to the Bachelor of Business is through standard undergraduate admission pathways. Domestic applicants typically enter with a senior secondary school qualification (or equivalent) and an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or through recognised alternative pathways such as vocational qualifications or previous tertiary study.

• International applicants must hold a secondary qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 and meet the university’s English language requirements; recognised tests such as IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent are accepted at the levels specified by UTS.
• Mature‑age and advanced standing: Applicants with relevant work experience or completed tertiary study can apply for admission on a non‑school leaver basis or seek credit for prior learning where applicable.
• Subject prerequisites: There are generally no strict subject prerequisites for entry to the degree overall, though certain majors (for example, quantitative majors such as Finance or Business Analytics) assume competence in mathematics and quantitative reasoning.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business move into a wide range of roles across the private, public and not‑for‑profit sectors. The degree equips students with practical skills prized by employers, including analytical thinking, commercial awareness and communication.

• Typical entry‑level roles: business analyst, marketing coordinator, HR officer, junior accountant (with further professional study), financial analyst, project administrator, sales executive and operations officer.
• Progression: with experience and additional professional qualifications or postgraduate study, graduates move into senior specialist or management positions such as management consultant, finance manager, marketing manager, human resources manager or strategy lead.
• Entrepreneurial pathways: the program’s industry links and practical project work also support graduates seeking to launch startups or take roles in small business management.

Why study at University of Technology Sydney

UTS Business School is known for its strong industry engagement and practice‑based teaching. Studying at UTS gives students access to frequent industry briefs, guest lectures from practitioners, professional networking events and opportunities to work on live projects with employers based in Sydney’s commercial precinct.

• Industry connections: embedded industry projects, internships and partnerships with local and international businesses help students build workplace experience and professional contacts.
• Applied learning: teaching emphasises case studies, teamwork, data skills and digital tools used in contemporary business practice.
• Location and resources: the university’s city campus places students close to major employers and business hubs, and students can access career services, entrepreneurship support and discipline‑specific labs and centres.