Key Details
Course abbreviation:
BBus
AQF Level:
7
CRICOS Course Code:
117423J
2026 Starting Dates:
15th March, 3rd May, 5th July, 23rd August, 25th October or 9th January.
Duration:
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time, 2 years fast-tracked
Credit Points:
144
Units:
24
Mode:
Face-to-face only
Required English:
IELTS 6·0
Course Fee:
$2,500 per unit or $60,000 per course plus ancillary fees.
Work placement:
Not applicable
Overview
The Bachelor of Business gives you the skills and knowledge to set up and run a business prudently, ethically and sustainably. You will learn to engage successfully with staff to maximize their potential. You will gain a range of skills that let you thrive in a global and dynamic economy.
The Bachelor of Business at MHE focuses on the tools, knowledge and skills which modern managers need. They know that problem-solving and critical thinking skills help them navigate competitors and economic threats. They also value resilience and an agile mindset when they meet the inevitable setbacks.
Growing a business takes analysis and innovative thinking. Communication, emotional intelligence and negotiation are crucial for strong relationships with team members and stakeholders. Sustainability is critical for long-term planning. Adapting to new cultures, technologies and industries helps to strengthen and integrate a business. As a graduate in MHE’s Bachelor of Business, you will use these crucial skills to build a firm foundation for a successful career.
Majors
You have a choice of four majors:
Accounting is the universal language of business. This major is accredited by Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Graduates of the Bachelor of Business with a Major in Accounting can find employment as:
- General Accountants – OSCA 221111
- Auditors – OSCA 221213
- Finance Officers – OSCA 132211
- Management Accountants – OSCA 221112
- Taxation Accountants – OSCA 221113
With this major, you will become an agile, adaptable leader. This major lays a critical foundation for a competitive initiative. Set inspiring targets, devise insightful strategies, unite teams and chart your corporate journey to success. Graduates of the Bachelor of Business with a Major in Business Management can find employment as:
- Human Resources Advisor – OSCA 222131
- Marketing Specialists – OSCA 221534
- Business Analysts – OSCA 223432
- Organisation and Methods Analyst – OSCA 224712
Position yourself as an essential asset for any trailblazer with big plans. Transform your ideas into creative products or services. With this major, you will become the crucial link between tactical goals and thriving innovation. Graduates with a Bachelor of Business with a Major in Project Management can find employment as:
- Construction Project Managers – OSCA 131131
- Procurement Officers – OSCA 571331
- Contract Administrators – OSCA 511131
- Project Administrators – OSCA 511231
In today’s economy, cyber risk is business risk. Safeguard your key assets, financial viability, customer trust and brand reputation. This future-proof major makes you the heart of strategic defence and ongoing continuity for your business. Graduates with a Bachelor of Business with a Major in Cyber Security Management can find employment as:
- Cyber Security Analysts – OSCA 271133
- Chief Information Security Officer – OSCA 113132
- Cyber Security Operations Coordinators – OSCA 271136
- Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialists – OSCA 271132
- Penetration Testers – OSCA 271137
Course Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the BBus will be able to:
- Integrate theoretical and technical knowledge required to function effectively in a range of business environments.
- Utilise different approaches to engaging with and managing people in diverse global contexts.
- Exploit a variety of digitally based technologies to locate and analyse relevant information and data to enable evidence-based decisions.
- Exercise, critical reasoning and creativity in planning, problem solving and communicating that encourages forward thinking and innovation.
- Critically evaluate issues relating to business ethics, sustainability and social responsibility in addressing complex business challenges.
- Employ culturally and socially aware leadership principles to develop collaborative, agile and resilient organisations.
Career Outcomes
Business
Management
Major:
- Human Resources Officer, Marketing Coordinator, Business Analyst.
Accounting
Major:
- General Accountant, Auditor, Banker, Taxation Professional, Financial Officer.
Project
Management
Major:
- Project Manager, Team Leader, Procurement Officer, Contracts Administrator.
Cybersecurity
Management
Major:
- Penetration Tester, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Operations Coordinator.
Entry Requirements
Academic or Work Experience Requirements:
One of the following:
- Successful completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of at least 60, including Mathematics General 2 (or equivalent in any other state or territory of Australia or any other country).
- VET diploma (AQF 5) in a cognate discipline.
- Completion of a Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation at any institution (or equivalent) with an ATAR of at least 60.
- Successful completion of a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (or equivalent).
- Being over 21 years of age on the date of the first class and able to demonstrate propensity for tertiary studies through submission of a portfolio and a detailed résumé and/or an interview.
English Requirements
If your previous education was not completed in English, one of the following dated not less than two years before the date of application:
- IELTS 6.0 overall, each macroskill 5.5 or equivalent
- TOEFL (paper based) score of at least 550.
- TOEFL iBT score of at least 70 with macro-skill scores of at least:
- Listening – 11
- Speaking – 16
- Reading – 11
- Writing – 20.
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) score of at least 50 with no macro-skill score lower than 48.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced English Test level B1, with an overall score of 169 and no macro-skill score less than 162.
- Or any other academic English language proficiency test considered equivalent by MHE.
English Requirements
If your previous education was not completed in English, one of the following dated not less than two years before the date of application:
- Successful completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of at least 60, including Mathematics General 2 (or equivalent in any other state or territory of Australia or any other country).
- TOEFL (paper based) score of at least 550.
- TOEFL iBT score of at least 70 with macro-skill scores of at least:
- Listening – 11
- Speaking – 16
- Reading – 11
- Writing – 20.
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) score of at least 50 with no macro-skill score lower than 48.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced English Test level B1, with an overall score of 169 and no macro-skill score less than 162.
- Or any other academic English language proficiency test considered equivalent by MHE.
Course Requirements
You will complete the Bachelor of Business in twelve study blocks full-time or equivalent part-time. This is generally done over three years, with four blocks per year. The fifth and sixth blocks of each year are optional and let you reduce the length of the course to two years.
A full-time study load consists of two units per block. Each unit is worth six credit points. Each unit has four hours per week of lectures and two hours of tutorial per week for six weeks. Each unit should require ten hours per week of study, including time spent in classes. If a unit has a final exam, it will be in the seventh week of the block.
There are no nested courses or exit awards.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Business, students must achieve satisfactory grades in twenty-four units (one hundred and forty-four credit points), consisting of:
- Fourteen compulsory core units (eighty-four credit points), including one discipline-specific capstone project
- One major, consisting of eight units (forty-eight credit points)
- Two unspecified elective units (twelve credit points).
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing means giving you credit for parts of the course you have already learned before you enrol. This learning might have been in education or on-the-job.
When you apply to study with MHE, you may also apply for advanced standing and provide evidence of which parts of the course you already understand. MHE will look at your educational or employment background to decide if you are eligible.
Eligibility for advanced standing in the Bachelor of Business is normally limited to a maximum of twelve units in the first four trimesters. Please see the Advanced Standing Policy and Advanced Standing Procedures for further information.
Course Structure
| Year 1 | Block 1 | ACC101 | Business Accounting |
| ECO102 | Economics Essentials for Business | ||
| Block 2 | MGT103 | Management Fundamentals | |
| MGT104 | Academic and Professional Skills | ||
| Block 3 | FIN105 | Business Finance | |
| XXX106 | Major Unit 1 | ||
| Block 4 | STA107 | Business Statistics | |
| MGT108 | Organisational Behaviour | ||
| Year 2 | Block 5 | MGT201 | Leadership and Change Management |
| BCL202 | Business Law | ||
| Block 6 | MGT203 | Business Analytics and Decision Making | |
| XXX204 | Major Unit 2 | ||
| Block 7 | MGT205 | Strategic Management | |
| BCL206 | Corporate Law | ||
| Block 8 | XXX207 | Major Unit 3 | |
| XXX208 | Major Unit 4 | ||
| Year 3 | Block 9 | MGT301 | Corporate Governance and Ethics |
| XXX302 | Major Unit 5 | ||
| Block 10 | XXX303 | Major Unit 6 | |
| XXX304 | Major Unit 7 | ||
| Block 11 | CAP308 | Contemporary Issues in Practice | |
| XXX305 | Major Unit 8 | ||
| Block 12 | Unspecific Elective 1 | ||
| Unspecific Elective 2 |
Majors
You have a choice of four majors. Each major requires you to complete eight units.
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Business Management
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Project Management
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Accounting
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Cybersecurity Management
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MGT106 Contemporary Marketing
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PJM106 Introduction to Project Management
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ACC106 Financial Accounting
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CYS106 Introduction to IS Security and Cyber Threats
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MGT204 Advertising and Marketing Communications
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PJM204 Project Methodologies and Concepts
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ACC204 Management Accounting
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CYS204 Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance
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MGT207 Managing Workforce Performance
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PJM207 Project Process and Modelling
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ACC207 Financial Reporting and Practice
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CYS207 Security Awareness and Ethical Hacking
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MGT208 Business Systems Integration
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PJM208 Project Cost Management and Scheduling
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ACC208 AIS and Emergent Technologies
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CYS208 Risk Assessment and Security Planning
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MGT302 Organisational Resilience
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PJM302 Risk Management
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ACC302 Corporate Accounting
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CYS302 Cybersecurity Risk and Vulnerability
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MGT303 International Business Strategy
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PJM303 Project Procurement and Resourcing
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ACC303 Taxation Law
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CYS303 Penetration Testing Tools and Techniques
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MGT304 Digital Creative Enterprise and Innovation
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PJM304 Stakeholder Management
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ACC304 Audit and Assurance Services
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CYS304 Incident Response and Digital Forensics
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MGT305 Creativity and Innovation
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PJM305 Project Closure, Review and Learnings
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ACC305 Financial Statement Analysis and Advisory Services
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CYS305 Cloud Security and Visualisation
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Unspecific Electives
You are required to complete two of the following units:
- MGT306 Enterprise Leadership
- MGT307 Globalisation and Sustainable Futures
- MGT309 Quality Assurance Management
- MGT310 Digital Transformation in Business
- MGT311 Resourcing for the Future Workforce
- ACC312 Accounting Theory and Practice
- MGT313 Managing Across Cultures
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