Course overview
This degree will equip you with the practical skills, values, and knowledge to thrive in the evolving economy. In your first year, you’ll complete discovery subjects and learn core skills critical to successful business operations and apply them to practical challenges using the principles of sustainability, inclusiveness and equity. In your second year, you will be able to choose 1 or 2 majors from over 20 options, and have the choice to complete them online, so you can study wherever it suits you. You'll have the opportunity to gain experience through a series of internships and placements where you'll be able to apply your knowledge to practical business situations and problems. In your last year, you will develop the skills and knowledge to ensure that you graduate confident and ready for a successful career in business. Plus, every business student has the chance to participate in BusinessPLUS, which offers mentoring and workshops including networking and career mapping. So no matter your goal in business, this degree will equip you for the career opportunities the new economy brings. For further information visit Bachelor of Business at GU.
Combined diploma/degrees: Refer to entry under Griffith University for: D Business/B Business. Depending on major, this program can be combined with the following courses at TAFE Qld: D Event Management; D Business/D Marketing and Communication. Refer to entry for the diploma under TAFE Qld. For Brisbane South (Nathan) and Gold Coast, refer to entries under Griffith College for: D Business/B Business; D International Tourism and Hotel Management/B Business.
Combined diploma/degrees: Refer to entry under Griffith University for: D Business/B Business. Depending on major, this program can be combined with the following courses at TAFE Qld: D Event Management; D Business/D Marketing and Communication. Refer to entry for the diploma under TAFE Qld. For Brisbane South (Nathan) and Gold Coast, refer to entries under Griffith College for: D Business/B Business; D International Tourism and Hotel Management/B Business.
Course record
Majors
Behavioural science; business analytics; employment relations; events; financial crime investigation and compliance; human resource management; innovation and entrepreneurship; international business; logistics and supply chain management; management; marketing; real estate and property development; sport management; tourism and travel. Languages are available as a second major: Chinese, French*, German*, Indonesian*, Italian, Japanese, Korean*, Modern Greek* and Spanish. *Via cross-institutional study.
Career Opportunities
This holistic business degree gives you the foundation to take your career just about anywhere. Through your extensive practical experience opportunities, you’ll graduate with strong business networks and the authentic knowledge to apply your skills to a broad range of business environments of all stripes and sizes. You’ll be prepared to work in a variety of roles relevant to your chosen specialisation(s) in not-for-profit, government and corporate organisations, as well as in startups and entrepreneurial enterprises. Depending on your major, you could work across many fields, including advertising, event management and marketing, international business specialist, a business owner or entrepreneur, in employment relations, export, human resources management, in tourism, real estate and property development, sport management, in sustainable business, information technology, and many more.
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
24-25Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Student profile
Total students78
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