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Overview
The Bachelor of Business provides a flexible qualification where you can develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of business and commerce through global and local contexts. You will be supported to be innovative thinkers and able to meet the challenges of a changing business world.
This student-centred course provides you with the career and professional skills needed in a variety of business fields. Communication, presentation and problem-solving skills are emphasised throughout the course. You will be supported to develop fundamental business knowledge and understanding, with the opportunity to specialise in particular areas of interest.
You can specialise in your chosen area of interest by selecting from the following single or double majors:
- Strategic Marketing and Communication
- International Management and Logistics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Strategic Marketing and Communication, and International Management and Logistics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Strategic Marketing and Communication
- International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation
In addition, if you have completed eligible prior study through one of CDU's specified VET pathways, you may choose to complete one of the following majors.
- Tourism and Destination Management
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Work Health and Safety
- Hospitality Management
The course is fully flexible, with full or part time study options. You can study online from anywhere or face-to-face on-campus. The course is suitable for a broad range of students who are seeking a successful career in business.
This course meets the needs of industry and the community. You will have a wide choice of units based upon your personal and career interests.
Career opportunities
The Australian Government predicts strong industry demand for business degree graduates from a wide range of sectors. As a Bachelor of Business graduate, you will be qualified to pursue a range of exciting domestic and international career opportunities, which include business planning and management, brand management, marketing, market research, business analysis, e-commerce, human resource management, and many others.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.
Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2025 is AUD $28,376.00. This equates to $ $3,547.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
What will I study?
The course consists of common units, core units and specialist electives. You can specialise in your chosen area of interest by selecting from the following single or double majors:
Course structure
- Strategic Marketing and Communication
- International Management and Logistics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Strategic Marketing and Communication
- International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation
In addition, if you have completed eligible prior study through one of CDU's specified VET pathways, you may choose to complete one of the following majors.
- Tourism and Destination Management
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Work Health and Safety
- Hospitality
Credit from your previous VET pathway studies will be credited towards the Bachelor of Business, leaving two years of study to complete.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (12 units) | 110cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 110 credit points as detailed below. COM105 Business and Communication Skills ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise ENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals - Part A (5 cp) ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals - Part B (5 cp) LAW105 Introduction to Business Law MAN105 Introduction to Management MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing QAB105 Business Research Methods ACT205 Accounting for Managers IAS201 Cultural Capabilities MAN203 Comparative Management Systems BUS420 Business Project |
| Specialist Electives (6-12 units) | 60-120cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 60-120 credit points as detailed below. Students select from a single major, double major or a customised selection. International Management and Logistics (60 credit points) Entrepreneurship and Innovation (60 credit points) DOUBLE MAJORS: Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics (120 credit points) International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation (120 credit points) VET PATHWAY MAJORS: Hospitality Management (20-30 credit points) 30 credit points of block credit obtained through completion of SIT40416 contributes towards this major. 40 credit points of block credit obtained through the completion of SIT50416 contributes towards this major. Human Resource Management (20-30 credit points) 30 credit points of block credit obtained through completion of BSB41015 contributes towards this major. 40 credit points of block credit obtained through the completion of BSB50618 contributes towards this major. Project Management (20 credit points) 40 credit points of block credit obtained through completion of BSB51415 contributes towards this major. Tourism and Destination Management (20 credit points) 40 credit points of block credit obtained through completion of SIT50116, SIT50416 or SIT50316 contributes towards this major. Workplace Health and Safety (20 credit points) 40 credit points of block credit obtained through completion of BSB51319 contributes towards this major. Customised Selection (60 credit points) Any specialist elective combination of 3 units (30cp) from 200 level units selected from any of the majors above |
| Electives (1-7 units) | 10-70cp | General Elective units totalling 10 to 70 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. Students must ensure they take a minimum of 60cp at 300 level or above across the degree. Students completing a Single Major complete 70cp of general elective units. To search for units available across the University-s disciplines, please visit www.cdu.edu.au/units. When selecting electives, choose units at a suitable level. The first number in each unit code indicates the year level at which the subject is taught. Undergraduate units are coded at 100 to 300 level, therefore units coded as BUS1xx, BUS2xx and BUS3xx would be first, second and third year units respectively. Within the whole course, you must ensure you complete no more than 100 credit points at 100 level, and at least 60 credit points at 300 level or above. |
| 240cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure) (240cp)
- A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units.
- A minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above.
- See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.
If course commenced prior to 2023:
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2021
LWA205 Commercial Law (available for 2021) has been replaced by LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Owners, Managers and Professionals.
Additional information for students transferring from WBUS01 into WBUS02 Bachelor of Business.
Summary of unit changes
Students who transfer into the WBUS02 will be mapped according to the following table. Units with the same unit code have credit applied automatically (duplicate units). Other WBUS01 units map as follows (note that not all these units are equivalent).
| Pre- S2 2020 unit code/title | Course changes |
| BCO101 Fundamentals of Marketing | MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing (equivalent) |
| BCO401 Business Project | BUS420 Business Project (equivalent) |
| BUS201 Business Ethics | Specialist Elective - Customised Selection major OR general elective |
| CUC100 Academic Literacies through Exploring Sustainability | General elective |
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (not equivalent) |
| ECO105 Business Economics | ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise (equivalent) |
| ECO204 Current Macroeconomic Issues | Specialist Elective - Customised Selection major OR general elective |
| ECO205 Management Economics | Specialist Elective - Customised Selection major OR general elective |
| ECO207 Labour Market Issues | Specialist Elective - Customised Selection major OR general elective |
| ECO305 Economics of Southeast Asia | Specialist Elective - Customised Selection major OR general elective |
| ECO308 Economics of Globalisation | FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economics of Globalisation (equivalent) |
| ECO309 Economics of Entrepreneurship | ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (equivalent) |
| HRM201 Human Resource Management | Specialist Elective - Customised Selection major OR general elective |
| HRM302 International Human Resource Management | HRM306 Global Human Resources (equivalent) |
| MAN204 Project Management | BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends (not equivalent) |
| MAN206 Managing Change | ENT202 Innovation Strategy and Systems (not equivalent) |
| MAN212 Organisational Behaviour | MAN203 Comparative Management Systems (equivalent) |
| MAN306 Business Strategy | BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation (equivalent) |
| MAN308 Operations Management | LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management (equivalent) |
| MAN310 New Venture Planning and Development | BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation (equivalent) |
| MKT201 Consumer Behaviour | MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation (equivalent) |
| MKT202 Marketing Communications | MKT205 Communication Across Cultures and Markets (equivalent) |
| MKT203 Marketing Research | Specialist Elective - Customised Selection major OR general elective |
| MKT303 International Marketing | MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry (equivalent) |
| MKT304 Services Marketing | MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management (not equivalent) |
Study plan
STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
SINGLE MAJOR
The below study plan is to be used for students commencing in Semester 1 and undertaking the following majors:
- Strategic Marketing and Communication
- International Management and Logistics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise | CO |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO |
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | QAB105 Business Research Methods | CO |
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | ENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part A (5cp) and ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part B (5cp) | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | Elective | E |
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | CO | Elective | E |
| Strategic Marketing and Communication major: MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation (SE) and Elective International Management and Logistics major: FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economic of Globalisation (SE) and Elective Entrepreneurship and Innovation major: ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (SE) and ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems (SE) | SE/ E | Strategic Marketing and Communication major: MKT205 Communication across cultures and markets (SE) and BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy creation (SE) International Management and Logistics major: LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Owners, Managers and Professionals (SE) and HRM306 Global Human Resources (SE) Entrepreneurship and Innovation major: BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation (SE) and Elective | SE/ E |
| Year 3 | |||
| Elective | E | BUS420 Business Project | CO |
| Strategic Marketing and Communication major: MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry (SE) and Elective and Elective International Management and Logistics major: BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) and MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry (SE) and Elective Entrepreneurship and Innovation major: BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) and Elective and Elective | SE/ E | Strategic Marketing and Communication major: BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends (SE) and MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management (SE) and Elective International Management and Logistics major: LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management (SE) and Elective and Elective Entrepreneurship and Innovation major: BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends (SE) and BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation (SE) and Elective | SE/ E |
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
DOUBLE MAJOR
The below study plan is to be used for students commencing in Semester 1 and undertaking the following double majors:
- Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics
- Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise | CO |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO |
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | QAB105 Business Research Methods | CO |
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | ENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part A (5cp) and ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part B (5cp) | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics double major: MKT205 Communication across cultures and markets (SE) and BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy creation (SE) and LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Owners, Managers and Professionals (SE) and LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management (SE) Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: MKT205 Communication across cultures and markets (SE) and BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy creation (SE) and Elective and Elective International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Owners, Managers and Professionals (SE) and HRM306 Global Human Resources (SE) and BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation (SE) and Elective | SE/ E |
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | CO | ||
| Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics double major: MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation and FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economic of Globalisation Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation and ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economic of Globalisation and ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability | SE | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry | SE | BUS420 Business Project | CO |
| BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise | SE | BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends | SE |
| Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics double major: Elective and Elective Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems (SE) and Elective International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems (SE) and Elective | SE/ E | Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics double major: MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management and HRM306 Global Human Resources Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management and BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation and LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management | SE |
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
VET PATHWAY MAJOR (CERTIFICATE IV)
The below study plan is to be used for students commencing in Semester 1 and undertaking the following VET Certificate IV pathway majors:
- Human Resource Management
Students who have completed the below specified Certificate IV receive a total of 40 credit points in credit transfers consisting of:
30 credit points of Specialist Electives
10 credit points of Electives (general)
Human Resource Management major:
BSB41015 Certificate IV in Human Resources
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise | CO |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | QAB105 Business Research Methods | CO |
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | ENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part A (5cp) and ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part B (5cp) | CO |
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation | SE |
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | CO | BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends | SE |
| Elective | E | HRM306 Global Human Resources | SE |
| Elective | E | Elective | E |
| Year 3 | |||
| BUS420 Business Project | CO | ||
| Elective | E | ||
| Elective | E | ||
| Elective | E | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
VET PATHWAY MAJOR (DIPLOMA)
The below study plan is to be used for students commencing in Semester 1 and undertaking the following VET Diploma pathway majors:
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Tourism and Destination Management
- Workplace Health and Safety
Students who have completed one of the below specified Diplomas, according to each major, receive a total of 80 credit points in credit transfers consisting of:
LAW105 Introduction to Business Law
40 credit points of Specialist Electives
30 credit points of Electives (general)
Human Resource Management major:
BSB50618 Diploma of Human Resources Management
Project Management major:
BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management
Tourism and Destination Management major:
SIT50116 Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management, or
SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management, or
SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management
Work Health and Safety major:
BSB51415 Diploma of Workplace Health and Safety
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise | CO |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | QAB105 Business Research Methods | CO |
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | ENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part A (5cp) and ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part B (5cp) | CO |
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | Elective | E |
| Year 2 | |||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | Project Management major: BUS420 Business Project (CO) and LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management (SE) and Elective and Elective Workplace Health and Safety major: BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends (SE) and HRM306 Global Human Resources (SE) and Elective and Elective Toursim and Destination Management major: BUS420 Business Project (CO) and MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management and Elective and Elective Human Resource Management major: BUS420 Business Project (CO) and HRM306 Global Human Resources (SE) and BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation (SE) and Elective | CO/ SE/ E |
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | CO | ||
| Project Management major: BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) and Elective Workplace Health and Safety major: BUS420 Business Project (CO) and Elective Toursim and Destination Management major: BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) and Elective Human Resource Management major: Elective and Elective | CO/ SE/ E | ||
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
SINGLE MAJOR
The below study plan is to be used for students commencing in Semester 2 and undertaking the following majors:
- Strategic Marketing and Communication
- International Management and Logistics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise | CO | ||
| LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO | ||
| QAB105 Business Research Methods | CO | ||
| ENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part A (5cp) and ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part B (5cp) | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | Elective | E |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | Elective | E |
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | Strategic Marketing and Communication major: MKT205 Communication across cultures and markets (SE) and BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy creation (SE) International Management and Logistics major: LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Owners, Managers and Professionals (SE) and HRM306 Global Human Resources (SE) Entrepreneurship and Innovation major: BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation (SE) and Elective | SE/ E |
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | Elective | E |
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | CO | Elective | E |
| Strategic Marketing and Communication major: MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation (SE) and Elective International Management and Logistics major: FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economic of Globalisation (SE) and MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry (SE) Entrepreneurship and Innovation major: ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability and ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and systems | SE/ E | Strategic Marketing and Communication major: BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends (SE) and MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management (SE) International Management and Logistics major: LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management (SE) and Elective Entrepreneurship and Innovation major: BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation (SE) and BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends (SE) | SE/ E |
| Year 4 | |||
| BUS420 Business Project | CO | ||
| Elective | E | ||
| Strategic Marketing and Communication major: MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry (SE) and Elective International Management and Logistics major: BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) and Elective Entrepreneurship and Innovation major: BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) and Elective | SE/ E | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
DOUBLE MAJOR
The below study plan is to be used for students commencing in Semester 2 and undertaking the following double majors:
- Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics
- Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise | CO | ||
| LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO | ||
| QAB105 Business Research Methods | CO | ||
| ENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part A (5cp) and ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part B (5cp) | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics double major: MKT205 Communication across cultures and markets (SE) and BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy creation (SE) and LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Owners, Managers and Professionals (SE) and LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management (SE) Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: MKT205 Communication across cultures and markets (SE) and MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management (SE) and BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy creation (SE) and Elective International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Owners, Managers and Professionals (SE) and HRM306 Global Human Resources (SE) and LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management (SE) and Elective | CO/ SE/ E |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | ||
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | ||
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | CO | BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends | SE |
| Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics double major: ACT205 Accounting for Managers (CO) and MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation (SE) and FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economic of Globalisation (SE) Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: ACT205 Accounting for Managers (CO) and ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (SE) and MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation (SE) International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: ACT205 Accounting for Managers (CO) and ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (SE) and FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economic of Globalisation (SE) | CO/ SE | Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics double major: BUS420 Business Project (CO) and MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management (SE) and HRM306 Global Human Resources (SE) Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: BUS420 Business Project (CO) and BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation (SE) and Elective International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: BUS420 Business Project (CO) and BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation (SE) and BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation (SE) | CO/ SE/ E |
| Year 4 | |||
| MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry | SE | ||
| Elective | E | ||
| Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics double major: BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) and Elective Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems (SE) and BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems (SE) and BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) | CO/ SE/ E | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
VET PATHWAY MAJOR (CERTIFICATE IV)
The below study plan is to be used for students commencing in Semester 2 and undertaking the following VET Certificate IV pathway majors:
- Human Resource Management
Students who have completed one the below specified Certificate IV receive a total of 40 credit points in credit transfers consisting of:
30 credit points of Specialist Electives
10 credit points of Electives (general)
Human Resource Management major:
BSB41015 Certificate IV in Human Resources
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CO | ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise | CO | |
| CO | ENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part A (5cp) and ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part B (5cp) | CO | |
| CO | QAB105 Business Research Methods | CO | |
| CO | LAW105 /a> Introduction to Business Law | CO | |
| Year 2 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation | SE |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends | SE |
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | HRM306 Global Human Resources | SE |
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | Elective | E |
| Year 3 | |||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | BUS420 Business Project | CO |
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | CO | Elective | E |
| Elective | E | Elective | E |
| Elective | E | Elective | E |
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
VET PATHWAY MAJOR (DIPLOMA)
The below study plan is to be used for students commencing in Semester 2 and undertaking the following VET Diploma pathway majors:
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Tourism and Destination Management
- Workplace Health and Safety
Students who have completed one of the below specified Diplomas, according to each major, receive a total of 80 credit points in credit transfers consisting of:
LAW105 Introduction to Business Law
40 credit points of Specialist Electives
30 credit points of Electives (general)
Human Resource Management major:
BSB50618 Diploma of Human Resources Management
Project Management major:
BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management
Tourism and Destination Management major:
SIT50116 Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management, or
SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management, or
SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management
Work Health and Safety major:
BSB51415 Diploma of Workplace Health and Safety
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise | CO | ||
| ENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part A (5cp) and ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part B (5cp) | CO | ||
| QAB105 Business Research Methods | CO | ||
| Elective | E | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | Project Managementmajor: LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management (SE) and Elective and Elective and Elective Workplace Health and Safety major: BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends (SE) and HRM306 Global Human Resources (SE) and Elective and Elective Toursim and Destination Management major: BUS420 Business Project (CO) and MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management and Elective and Elective Human Resource Management major: BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation (SE) and HRM306 Global Human Resources (SE) and Elective and Elective | CO/ SE/ E |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | ||
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | ||
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | ||
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | CO | ||
| Project Managementmajor: BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) and BUS420 Business Project (CO) Workplace Health and Safety major: BUS420 Business Project (CO) and Elective Toursim and Destination Management major: BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) and Elective Human Resource Management major: BUS420 Business Project (CO) and Elective | CO/ SE/ E | ||
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SUMMER SEMESTER
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
NOTE: Students commencing in Summer Semester who are undertaking a VET pathway should contact fas@cdu.edu.au for customised study plan.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
SINGLE MAJOR
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| QAB105 Business Research Methods | CO | ||||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ||||
| LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO | ||||
| Elective 1 | E | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise | CO | ||
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | ENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part A (5cp) and ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part B (5cp) | CO | ||
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | Elective 2 | E | ||
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | Elective 3 | E | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | CO | Elective 5 | E | ||
| Strategic Marketing and Communication major: MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation (SE) and Elective 4 International Management and Logistics major: FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economic of Globalisation (SE) and Elective 4 Entrepreneurship and Innovation major: ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability and ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and systems | SE/E | Strategic Marketing and Communication major: MKT205 Communication Across Cultures and Markets (SE) and BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy creation (SE) International Management and Logistics major: LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Owners, Managers and Professionals (SE) and HRM306 Global Human Resources (SE) Entrepreneurship and Innovation major: BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation (SE) and Elective 4 | SE/E | ||
| Year 4 | |||||
| Elective 6 | E | BUS420 Business Project | CO | ||
| Strategic Marketing and Communication major: MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry (SE) and Elective 7 International Management and Logistics major: BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) and MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry Entrepreneurship and Innovation major: BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (SE) and Elective 7 | SE/E | Strategic Marketing and Communication major: BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends (SE) and MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management International Management and Logistics major: LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management (SE) and Elective 7 Entrepreneurship and Innovation major: BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends (SE) and BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation (SE) | SE/E | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
DOUBLE MAJOR
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| QAB105 Business Research Methods | CO | ||||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ||||
| LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO | ||||
| Elective | E | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise | CO | ||
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | ENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part A (5cp) and ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Part B (5cp) | CO | ||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | ||
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | CO | BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation | SE | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
| MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry | SE | BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends | SE | ||
| Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics double major: MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation (SE) and FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economic of Globalisation Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation and ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economic of Globalisation and ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability | SE/E | Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics double major: MKT205 Communication Across Cultures and Markets (SE) and LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Owners, Managers and Professionals (SE) and LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management (SE) Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: MKT205 Communication Across Cultures and Markets (SE) and Specialist Elective International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Owners, Managers and Professionals (SE) and HRM306 Global Human Resources (SE) and BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation (SE) | SE/E | ||
| Year 4 | |||||
| BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise | SE | BUS420 Business Project | CO | ||
Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics double major: Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: | SE/E | Strategic Marketing and Communication an d International Management and Logistics double major: MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management and HRM306 Global Human Resources (SE) Strategic Marketing and Communication and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management and BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation (SE) International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation double major: LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management (SE) | SE | ||
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Business are dependent of the single or double major award streams you are applying for; these are listed in the two blocks below.
For the customised selection or the following award streams:
- Strategic Marketing and Communication
- International Management and Logistics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Strategic Marketing and Communication and International Management and Logistics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Strategic Marketing and Communication
- International Management and Logistics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The admission requirements for the above are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the ACIKE Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
- Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
- Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
- Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
- Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
- Current School Leaver Pathways:
- Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
- School recommendation program
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
For the following majors the entry requirements are as follows:
Tourism and Destination Management - successful completion of the VET qualification
- SIT50122 - Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management or
- SIT50422 - Diploma of Hospitality Management or
- SIT50322 - Diploma of Event Management.
Human Resource Management - successful completion of the VET qualification
- BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resources
- BSB50320 - Diploma of Human Resources Management
Hospitality Management - successful completion of the VET qualification
- SIT40422 - Certificate IV in Hospitality or
- SIT50422 - Diploma of Hospitality Management
Project Management - successful completion of the VET qualification
- BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management.
Workplace Health and Safety - successful completion of the VET qualification
- BSB51319 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety
International entry pathway
International applicants who have completed the CDU Foundation Studies Program and achieved a minimum mark of 65% in the Foundation English units A and B are eligible to apply.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study. From 2025 ALL applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application. For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
English language proficiency requirements - Domestic students
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
English language proficiency requirements - International students
Course specific English language proficiency requirements for International students are included below.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30) | Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3 |
| IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake) | A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of B2. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
ATAR profile
The following table represents the ATAR and selection rank profile for applicants offered a place on the basis of their ATAR in semester 1, 2024
| ATAR based offers only | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 59.30 | 61.00 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 66.30 | 66.00 |
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 84.90 | 89.65 |
Notes
"<5" indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
I loved the whole process of learning how to pitch, working on business models, figuring out solutions to problems—they’re all really helpful skills to have in business.
Ben
CDU student
I genuinely believe Darwin is the land of opportunities if you leverage your strengths, abilities and skills.
Ellie
CDU student
I loved the whole process of learning how to pitch, working on business models, figuring out solutions to problems—they’re all really helpful skills to have in business.
Ben
CDU student
I genuinely believe Darwin is the land of opportunities if you leverage your strengths, abilities and skills.
Ellie
CDU student
Course details
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
Student profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students that commenced this course and passed the census date in Semester 1, 2024.
| Applicant background (Semester one intake 2024) | No. of Students | % of all Students |
|---|---|---|
| A. Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 13 | .0 |
| B. Vocational education and training (VET) study | 10 | .0 |
| C. Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) | <5 | N/P |
D. Recent secondary education
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | <5 | N/P |
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra offer conditional on minimum ATAR) | <5 | N/P |
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) | <5 | N/P |
| International students | 8 | .0 |
| All students | 31 | .0 |
Notes
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.
Additional information
Contact details
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Direct applications are available to students who have completed a CDU or BIITE course at a Certificate III level or higher. Most CDU and BIITE enabling programs are also accepted through this process.
International applications
Applications must be submitted online through our application portal, Studylink. You'll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.
You may be able to lodge a direct application; however, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you cannot submit a direct application via the application portal, please apply through one of our registered agents.
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If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.
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