Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Global Studies
Course information for - 2025 entry
International
- Domestic
- International
- Domestic
- International
Offered at 2 locations
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
- Duration
- 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
- CRICOS Code
- 074605C
- IELTS
- 6.0 overall score (with individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading)
- Fees (first year)*
- $31312
- Start dates
- February 2025, July 2025, February 2026, July 2026, February 2027, July 2027
Overview
Gain practical business skills alongside a deep appreciation of the complex global landscape in which professionals, businesses and organisations operate. The Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Global Studies double degree will give you a strong understanding of the fundamentals of business as well the challenges and opportunities presented by globalisation. Build your knowledge of different places, workplaces and contexts and develop your leadership and cross-cultural understanding through overseas travel.
Study at our English-speaking campus in Italy for a semester, or at a partner university around the world, consider an internship, or choose to study International Development and join the International Development Global Experience study tour.
You’ll get to broaden your skills at home by completing an international semester, as well as a professional business placement here in Australia. Additionally, Microsoft certification is embedded into your business units, so you'll graduate with a strong foundation in the Microsoft programs favoured by employers.
A further opportunity is you can opt to study a Diploma in Languages in either Spanish or Italian alongside your degree to enhance your employability.
Professional experience
You will have the unique opportunity to study abroad at one of ACU’s 60 partner institutions around the world and gain valuable international work experience via one of our overseas internship partner organisations.
Additionally, you’ll complete up to 150 hours or a minimum of 100 days of professional experience including community engagement.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- private and public sectors
- global or multinational organisations
- accounting
- administration
- banking
- business analysis/development
- business management
- communications
- computing
- financial management
- human resource management
- international business
- international marketing
- management consultancy
- marketing
- recruitment and staff development
- sales
- international business
- social enterprise
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Global Studies, a student must complete 320 credit points (cp).
Course map
Graduate statement
AQF framework
Exit Points
Students who have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Business Administration or Diploma in Liberal Arts can exit with that award.
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.
International students must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:
| State | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
New South Wales | Assumed knowledge: English (2 units of English (any) (Band 3) |
Queensland | English (Units 3 & 4, C) |
Victoria | Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL |
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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International applicants
If you’re an international applicant you’ll need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate.
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You’ll also need to comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy , including the English Language Proficiency requirements.
If you’re an international student completing one of the following qualifications, you will need to apply for admission through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) and be assessed on your performance in these studies (i.e. your ATAR or equivalent):
an Australian Year 12 qualification (either outside or in Australia)
an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
English language requirements
Overall score of 6.0. Individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading.
Adjustment factors
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you
Pathways
Pathways into course for international applicants
If you don’t currently meet the direct entry requirements for admission to your chosen program, don’t worry. Our range of pathway programs can help you build the language proficiency, academic skills and confidence you need to succeed.
Find out more about English language programs
Further study
Graduates with Bachelor's degrees may be eligible for entry into honours courses, or to a range of postgraduate coursework programs, eg Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and, through them and/or with relevant work experience, to Master's degree programs.
Fees
Course costs
- Unit fee: $3914
- Average first year fee: $31312
- Estimate total cost: $125248
The Tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. Fees are reviewed annually.
Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
How to apply
International applicants
Deferment
Yes. See Defer your offer.
Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 33% of the program online.
Staff Profile
Dr Haydn Aarons
Course Coordinator for Global Studies and Discipline Deputy Head of School, Social Sciences
Dr Haydn Aarons is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology, and Course Coordinator for Global Studies, as well as Discipline Deputy Head of School, Social Sciences at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. A sociologist with specific interests in religion, cultural consumption, health, and rural communities, he has been teaching and researching in Sociology for over twenty years, specialising in quantitative research methods, particularly survey data. Widely published on a range of sociological topics, he has earned national recognition for his work on rural and regional health.