Business Administration

Overview

Overview

This course is designed to help you become a highly adaptive business professional, with skills and knowledge in a wide range of sectors.

You’ll begin by studying a suite of core units in business. You'll explore value-creation in business, learn to use financial information to make informed and responsible decisions, and develop business intelligence and analytical capabilities to interpret data. This will provide you with a strong base to build on as you progress through the course.

You'll also study a suite of core units in management, gaining a foundational understanding of key business areas such as marketing, finance and project management. You'll learn about the key activities, tools, and strategies of each area, and gain an insight into technological advancements and influencing trends.

In your first year, our expert staff will help you design your degree to suit your career goals. You’ll choose two business specialisations that align with your unique interests. You'll then choose between an optional third specialisation from selected areas in business, arts, design or science; or four elective units.

In your final year you'll undertake a capstone experience to gain valuable industry experience. This unit 'caps' off your study, enabling you to put your skills and knowledge into practice and helping provide a smooth transition from study to the workforce.

As a graduate of this course, you’ll be well-prepared for employment in a broad range of sectors in the dynamic business industry. With a diverse skillset that employers value and the ability to pivot to industry needs, you can confidently pursue a career as a highly adaptable, in-demand business professional.

Customise your course

Step A: Choose two business specialisations

Choose two of the following specialisations to study:

• Accounting for Business Decisions
• Advertising Management
• Applied Finance
• Business Law and Policy
• Business Project Management
• Business Strategy
• Corporate Governance
• Employment Relations
• Event Management
• Fashion Marketing
• Information Systems in Business
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• International Management
• Marketing Foundations
• Property Investment
• Public Relations
• Small Business Start-up
• Social Leadership and Ethics
• Social Media and Digital Marketing
• Supply Chain and Marketing Distribution
• Taxation Law
• Tourism and Hospitality Essentials
• User Experience for Business Optimisation
• Workforce Management.

Step B: Complement your business specialisations

Select one of the two options shown below.

Option 1: A third specialisation

Choose another business specialisation from the list above.

Or, diversify your skill set and choose a specialisation from selected areas in arts, design or science - for example, Construction Management, Digital Design, Environmental Planning, Journalism, or Surveying and Spatial Sciences.

View our full list of specialisations. 

Option 2: Four elective units

You can choose four elective units from any course offered at Curtin, provided you meet the unit prerequisites.

Step C: Choose your capstone experience

Put your skills into practice through a final-year capstone experience.

Choose one:

Business Internship

This internship gives you experience in a professional working environment and opportunities to apply your learning to real business situations. During your internship, you’ll be guided by both an academic advisor and an industry professional. By immersing yourself in the day-to-day operations of your host organisation, you can develop your business skills, enhance your career readiness, and nurture both personal and professional growth.

Business and Law International Experience 
Complete your degree while travelling the world by studying a short course with one of Curtin's exchange partners.*

Business Study Tour
Join a dynamic study tour where you'll apply your academic learning in real-world settings. Through site visits, guest lectures and team projects, you'll connect with industry leaders, gain fresh perspectives, and tackle real business challenges. Whether local or international, each tour blends cultural activities with hands-on learning, helping you build leadership, problem-solving, and global insights – all guided by Curtin's academic staff.

Enhancing Your Business Mind 
Designed in consultation with industry, this unit aims to equip you with skills needed to succeed in the business environment. The content is designed around you, the student, to be fun, engaging, stimulating, and educational all at once. The unit will push you out of your comfort zone (in the most supportive way of course) to teach you things that you didn’t realise you needed to know – your first job outside of university is a big step in your career and we want you to feel confident in your ability to have a positive impact on your new team’s environment.

Interactive Study Tour
Our Interactive Study Tour allows you to have a study abroad experience from home! You'll collaborate with fellow students from Curtin's global campuses to develop strategies for dealing with current and emerging global problems.

*Opportunities can vary according to academic performance and international travel restrictions.

What you'll learn

• apply discipline knowledge to solve business problems and create business solutions that consider the changing global business environment
• examine responsible business practices in local and global business settings and how this should inform responsible business decision making
• demonstrate cultural competency through business decision making that considers cultural diversity and ways of working that are respectful and responsible
• apply theoretical knowledge to create innovative solutions valued by business stakeholders in real-world workplace settings
• use relevant technologies to extract and communicate information that solves business problems in ways that demonstrate professional integrity and responsible business practice