Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Global Studies

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 4.0F/P
Campus: Melbourne (VIC)
Intl. Tuition: A$36,624 (2027-28)

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

Summary based on information from the university.

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Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and a world leader in café culture, food diversity, live music and the arts. Students consistently rate it as one of the best cities in the world to live and study.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 35,037
Staff Ratio: 18.0:1
International: 17.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 81.0%; of graduates employed

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$36,624; per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates Community Engagement Students must complete a structured community engagement through voluntary work in a non
for
profit organisation plus one semester of overseas study/internship in third year. Recent Year 12 graduates Community Engagement Students must complete a structured community engagement through voluntary work in a non
for
profit organisation plus one semester of overseas study/internship in third year. Applicants with Higher Education study Community Engagement Students must complete a structured community engagement through voluntary work in a non
for
profit organisation plus one semester of overseas study/internship in third year. Applicants with VET study Community Engagement Students must complete a structured community engagement through voluntary work in a non
for
profit organisation plus one semester of overseas study/internship in third year. Applicants with work and life experience Community Engagement Students must complete a structured community engagement through voluntary work in a non
for
profit organisation plus one semester of overseas study/internship in third year. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Regional adjustments Our Access ACU scheme encourages applicants to access opportunities at ACU. There are a few ways to receive adjustment points depending on where you live or where you attended school. These are automatically applied through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre
there is no need to apply separately. For further information, please see Adjustment factors Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in Art Creative Practice, Business Management, Classical Studies, Drama, Product Design and Technologies, Economics, Environmental Science, any English, Geography, History: Renaissance Italy, History: Australian History, Health and Human Development, History: Revolutions, Industry and Enterprise, Literature, any LOTE, Legal Studies, Music Repertoire Performance, Music Inquiry, Music Composition, Media, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religion and Society, Art Making and Exhibiting, Sociology, Texts and Traditions, Visual Communication Design or Extended Investigation equals 1 aggregate point per study. A study score of 40 in Art Creative Practice, Business Management, Classical Studies, Drama, Product Design and Technologies, Economics, Environmental Science, any English, Geography, History: Renaissance Italy, History: Australian History, Health and Human Development, History: Revolutions, Industry and Enterprise, Literature, any LOTE, Legal Studies, Music Repertoire Performance, Music Inquiry, Music Composition, Media, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religion and Society, Art Making and Exhibiting, Sociology, Texts and Traditions, Visual Communication Design or Extended Investigation equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in Art Creative Practice, Business Management, Classical Studies, Drama, Product Design and Technologies, Economics, Environmental Science, any English, Geography, History: Renaissance Italy, History: Australian History, Health and Human Development, History: Revolutions, Industry and Enterprise, Literature, any LOTE, Legal Studies, Music Repertoire Performance, Music Inquiry, Music Composition, Media, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religion and Society, Art Making and Exhibiting, Sociology, Texts and Traditions, Visual Communication Design or Extended Investigation equals 1 aggregate point per study. A study score of 40 in Art Creative Practice, Business Management, Classical Studies, Drama, Product Design and Technologies, Economics, Environmental Science, any English, Geography, History: Renaissance Italy, History: Australian History, Health and Human Development, History: Revolutions, Industry and Enterprise, Literature, any LOTE, Legal Studies, Music Repertoire Performance, Music Inquiry, Music Composition, Media, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religion and Society, Art Making and Exhibiting, Sociology, Texts and Traditions, Visual Communication Design or Extended Investigation equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Non
Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent.

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 35,037; Total students
Staff Ratio: 18:1; Students per staff
International Students: 17%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative): 8.0/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and a world leader in café culture, food diversity, live music and the arts.
Students consistently rate it as one of the best cities in the world to live and study.

What Students Love

Rich arts & cultural scene
Great café culture
Diverse international food scene
Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students35,037

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students17%

Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 81%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Not offered; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management.
Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.