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, information systems, human resources 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 the needs of industry, you can confidently pursue a successful career as a highly adaptable and 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 three options shown below.

Option 1: A third business specialisation

You can select another business specialisation from the list above to improve your international business outlook.

Option 2: An arts, design or science specialisation

You can select a specialisation from another of Curtin's study area (for example, Chinese Language, Digital Design, Environmental Planning, Journalism, Social Justice or Web Media) to help you enter a specific industry.

Option 3: Four elective units

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

Step C: Choose your capstone experience

Choose a capstone experience unit to further your practical skills and international business knowledge.

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.

Business Internship: You’ll have the opportunity to gain work experience with an external employer or work on a real industry project related to your area of study, in Australia or internationally. These projects have defined objectives, with activities a graduate in that role would be expected to complete. On an internship, you could:

• conduct research or data analysis
• scope the viability of new projects
• support the implementation of new systems
• revise marketing strategies
• assist with an upcoming event.

Note that selection for internships is a competitive process. 

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

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: Visit regions, countries and organisations in Australia or overseas to experience different ways of doing business.*

* Note that opportunities may 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