Avondale University
3 years full-time, equivalent part-time
The Bachelor of Business is a 3-year undergraduate degree designed to equip students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge across accounting, human resources, marketing, and business administration. Ideal for students seeking a comprehensive business education with real-world internship experience and a Christian worldview perspective.
Applicants must meet at least one entry requirement: Australian or New Zealand secondary education with ATAR of 60+, International Baccalaureate Diploma with 24+ points, New Zealand NCEA Level 3 results, approved entrance exam scores, or equivalent qualifications. Applicants must be 18 years or older and not current Year 12 students. VET graduates with Certificate III or higher, university attendees with 2+ completed units, or those with overseas qualifications meeting specific standards are also eligible. English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5 minimum) required for non-English speakers.
The Bachelor of Business consists of 24 units (144 credit points) including 8 Business Core Units covering organizations, accounting, IT systems, economics, statistics, law, finance, and strategic responses. Three Christian Studies Core Units provide ethical and spiritual foundations. Students select from major areas including Accounting (financial reporting, corporate accounting, management accounting, auditing, tax law), Human Resource Management (organizational behavior, HR management, diversity, employee relations), Marketing (consumer behavior, marketing communication, digital marketing, B2B marketing), or Business Administration. An optional Entrepreneurship Minor covers innovation, new ventures, and business development. Elective units allow customization of study paths.
Avondale University offers a distinctive business education combining rigorous academic training with Christian values and ethical business practice. Experienced lecturers provide dynamic, personalized learning in small class sizes, fostering creativity and innovation. The university's emphasis on practical experience through mandatory internships, combined with exposure to real-world business environments, ensures graduates develop both theoretical knowledge and practical workplace skills. The integration of Christian worldview and professional ethics throughout the curriculum prepares graduates to be responsible business leaders.
Graduates pursue diverse career paths across all business sectors. Accounting majors advance to roles such as financial analyst, controller, CFO, auditor, or management accountant. Human Resource Management graduates progress to talent management, diversity and inclusion, or HR business partner roles. Marketing graduates become brand managers, marketing operations managers, or chief marketing officers. Business Administration graduates leverage broad skills across multiple industries. Entrepreneurship-focused graduates launch startups, work in innovation roles, or become venture managers and consultants.
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