Southern Cross University
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Develop comprehensive business expertise across multiple disciplines including accounting, finance, marketing, and AI. This degree combines theoretical knowledge with 200 hours of professional work experience, preparing you for diverse corporate careers or entrepreneurial ventures.
Domestic students require an ATAR of 70 or equivalent. International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with IELTS Overall Score of 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component). No specific inherent requirements apply. Alternative pathways are available for those not meeting standard entry requirements, including fee-free academic preparation programs and diploma pathways.
The Bachelor of Business comprises 24 units (288 credit points) of core business subjects. First-year units include Applied Artificial Intelligence, Culture of Enquiry, Culture of Dialogue, Economics for Decision Making, Introduction to Business Law, Financial Literacy for Business, Business Practice and Impact, and Introduction to Business Analytics. Second-year studies cover Consumer Behaviour, Marketing and Sales, Professional Development for the Workplace, International Business, Service Design Thinking, Digital Marketing Strategies, Organisational Stakeholder Management, and Finance for Business. Third-year units include Competitive Strategy, Innovation Ecosystems, Understanding the Business Environment, Strategic Marketing, Sustainable Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Professional Work Experience. The optional Accounting specialisation replaces some core units with specialized accounting courses including Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Taxation, Management Accounting, Company Law, Advanced Taxation, Auditing, and Investments and Portfolio Management.
Southern Cross University is ranked in the global top 600 universities for Business and Economics (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026) and holds 5-star ratings for undergraduate overall experience, skills development, student support, and teaching quality (Good Universities Guide 2026). The university's innovative Southern Cross Model features shorter six-week units designed around immersive, interactive learning with active discussion-based teaching replacing traditional lectures. Students benefit from diverse teaching approaches including tutorials, online activities, video-linked classes, and podcasts, with flexible online options available.
Graduates develop professional, critical thinking, and communication skills applicable across diverse sectors. Career opportunities include running your own business, working in government agencies and industry associations, or pursuing corporate careers in accounting, finance, marketing, public relations, international business, human resources, business analytics, and tourism and events. The Accounting specialisation pathway leads to professional designations as Certified Practising Accountants, Chartered Accountants, or Tax Practitioners, opening specialized career trajectories in accounting and financial services.
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