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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Digital Enterprise

Key details

Duration

3 year/s full-time
6 year/s part-time
3 year/s full-time

Intake

Semester 1, Semester 2
On campus - Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
Online - No
Important Dates

Locations

CDU Waterfront Darwin, Online
CDU Waterfront Darwin, Danala - Education and Community Precinct

Credit points required

240

Course code

WDIGE1
SATAC codes
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Overview

The Bachelor of Digital Enterprise is a flexible, cutting-edge degree that combines management, marketing and information technology. It will give you a powerful, modern skillset in today's competitive, global business environment.

During the course, you'll combine practical and theory-based learning to develop knowledge and skills in:

  • global management and marketing
  • social and mobile aspects of business
  • digital product innovation and development
  • data and business analytics.

This focused combination of skills will equip you to strategically design and manage successful businesses, and give you a unique professional advantage.

You'll have the flexibility to tailor your studies to suit your goals. In addition to studying an important set of core subjects, you'll choose from a wide range of elective subjects in business and IT.



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 2024 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.

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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
Waterfront walking

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
CDU student smiling

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
Waterfront walking

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 Bachelor of Digital Enterprise is made up of core and elective units. The combination of core business and IT units create a powerful set of knowledge and skills, while a capstone unit is designed to prepare you for the workplace. In addition, you can choose specialist electives from an extensive list of management, marketing and information technology units. If studying on-campus, IT units will be delivered from the Casuarina campus or can be undertaken online.

Course structure


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
Common Unit

 
 Common units totalling 10 credit points as detailed below.



CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability (removed from 2020)

 
Core Units

(18 units)
180 cpCompulsory Core units totalling 180 credit points as detailed below. 



COM105 Business Communications

HIT137 Software Now

HIT140 Foundations of Data Science (replaces STA101 from 2021)

HIT164 Computing Fundamentals

MAN105 Introduction to Management

MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing (replaces BCO101 from 2020)

ACT205 Accounting for Managers

HIT226 Mobile Web Structures

HIT234 Database Concepts

HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm

IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2020)



ENT101 Enrepreneurship Fundamentals - Part A (5 cp)

ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals - Part B (5 cp)

(replaces MAN204 Project Management (10 cp) from 2020)



BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (replaces MKT201 from 2020; available from 2021)

BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation (replaces MAN306 from 2020; available from 2021)

BUS306 Contemporary Issues and Trends (replaces BUS201 from 2020; available from 2021)

ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems (replaces MAN310 from 2020; available from 2021)

HIT363 Enterprise IT Management

HIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design

 
Specialist Electives

(6 units)
60 cp

Specialist Elective Capstone unit totalling 10 credit points selected from the following:



One of:

BUS420 Business Project (replaces BCO401 from 2021)

HIT401 Capstone Project



Specialist Elective units totalling 50 credit points selected from the unit listed below.Students should select units carefully to ensure a minimum of 60cp at 300 level is completed across the degree.



HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications

HIT237 Building Interactive Software

HIT274 Network Engineering Applications

HIT326 Database Driven Web Applications

HIT339 Enterprise Applications

HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering

HRM306 Global Human Resources (replaces HRM201 from 2020; available from 2021)

BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation (replaces HRM302 from 2020; available from 2021)

ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (replaces HRM304 from 2020; available from 2021)

LAW105 Introduction to Business Law

LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Owners, Managers and Professionals (new title from 2021)

FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economics of Globalisation (replaces MAN206 from 2020; available from 2021)

MAN203 Comparative Management Systems (replaces MAN212 from 2020; available from 2021)

LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management (replaces MAN308from 2020; available form 2021)

MKT205 Communication across Cultures and Markets (replaces MKT202 from 2020; available form 2021)

MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation (replaces MKT203 from 2020; available from 2021)

MKT308 Brand and reputation Management (replaces MKT303 from 2020; available from 2021)

MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry (replaces MKT304 from 2020; available from 2021)

Students may take additional units from the capstone specialist electives.

Electives

(0 units)
0 cpThere are no elective units available in this courses

 
 240Total 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 from 2021

HIT140 Foundations of Data Science replaces STA101 Statistics 1 from 2021. Students who have already completed STA101 will not be required to complete HIT140.

MKT103 Foundations of Marketing recoded from BCO101 from 2020. Students who have already completed BCO101 will not be required to complete MKT103.

Study plan


Students commencing in Semester 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or 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:
-    ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
-    maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
-    check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.

Legend:CU = Common UnitCO = Core UnitSE = Specialist ElectiveE = Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
COM105 Business CommunicationsCOIAS201 Cultural CapabilitiesCO
HIT164 Computing FundamentalsCOHIT137 Software NowCO
MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing (recoded from BCO101 from 2020)COHIT140 Foundations of Data Science (replaces STA101 from 2021)CO
MAN105 Introduction to ManagementCOENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals - Part A (5cp) and
ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals - Part B (5cp)
CO
Year 2
HIT226 Mobile Web StructuresCOBUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and TrendsCO
HIT234 Database ConceptsCOHIT238 The Mobile ParadigmCO
ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and SystemsCOSpecialist elective 1SE
ACT205 Accounting for ManagersCOSpecialist elective 2SE
Year 3
BUS303 Global Digital EnterpriseCOBUS304 Evidence Based Strategy CreationCO
HIT363 Enterprise IT ManagementCOSpecialist elective 4SE
HIT381 Human Computer Interaction DesignCOSpecialist elective 5SE
Specialist elective 3SESpecialist elective 6SE



Students commencing in Semester 2

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or 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:
-    ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
-    maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
-    check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
 

Legend:CU = Common UnitCO = Core UnitSE = Specialist ElectiveE = Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  IAS201 Cultural CapabilitiesCO
  HIT137 Software NowCO
  HIT140 Foundations of Data Science (replaces STA101 from 2021)CO
  ENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals - Part A (5cp) and
ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals - Part B (5cp)
CO
Year 2
COM105 Business CommunicationsCOBUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and TrendsCO
HIT164 Computing FundamentalsCOHIT238 The Mobile ParadigmCO
MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing (recoded from BCO101 from 2020)COSpecialist elective 1SE
MAN105 Introduction to ManagementCOSpecialist elective 2SE
Year 3
ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and SystemsCOBUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation CO
HIT226 Mobile Web StructuresCOSpecialist elective 3CO
HIT234 Database ConceptsCOSpecialist elective 4SE
BUS303 Global Digital EnterpriseCOSpecialist elective 5SE
Year 4
ACT205 Accounting for ManagersCO  
HIT363 Enterprise IT ManagementCO  
HIT381 Human Computer Interaction DesignCO  
Specialist elective 6SE  


Students commencing in Summer Semester (International students)

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in Summer Semester and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or 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:
-    ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
-    maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
-    check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.

Semester 1Semester 2Summer Semester
Year 1
    IAS201 Cultural CapabilitiesCO
    HIT137 Software NowCO
Year 2
COM105 Business CommunicationsCOHIT140 Foundations of Data Science CO  
HIT164 Computing FundamentalsCOENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals - Part A (5cp) and
ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals - Part B (5cp)
CO  
MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing COBUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and TrendsCO  
MAN105 Introduction to ManagementCOBUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation CO  
Year 3
HIT226 Mobile Web StructuresCOHIT238 The Mobile ParadigmCO  
HIT234 Database ConceptsCOSpecialist elective 1SE  
ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and SystemsCOSpecialist elective 2SE  
ACT205 Accounting for ManagersCOSpecialist elective 3SE  
Year 4
BUS303 Global Digital EnterpriseCOSpecialist elective 5SE  
HIT363 Enterprise IT ManagementCOSpecialist elective 6SE  
HIT381 Human Computer Interaction DesignCO    
Specialist elective 4SE    

 

Entry requirements

Quota

Assumed Knowledge:

Stage 2 Mathematical Methods or equivalent.

Admission criteria

Admission requirements 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 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the 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.

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 ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of B2.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA 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, 2023

ATAR based offers onlyATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
Lowest rank to receive an offer<5<5
Median rank to receive an offer<5<5
Highest rank to receive an offer<5<5

Notes
"<5" indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.

Assumed knowledge

Stage 2 Mathematical Methods or equivalent

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

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Business student Ben Tyler on Casuarina campus

I genuinely believe Darwin is the land of opportunities if you leverage your strengths, abilities and skills.

Ellie

CDU student

CDU International students

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

Business student Ben Tyler on Casuarina campus

I genuinely believe Darwin is the land of opportunities if you leverage your strengths, abilities and skills.

Ellie

CDU student

CDU International students

Course details

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

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, 2023.

Applicant background (Semester one intake 2023)No. of Students% of all Students
A. Higher education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)
<5N/P
B. Vocational education and training (VET) study<5N/P
C. Work and life experience
(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)
<5N/P
D. Recent secondary education
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR

(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)

<5N/P
  • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered

(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra offer conditional on minimum ATAR)

<5N/P
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor

(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)

<5N/P
International students<5N/P
All students<5N/P

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

Can offers be deferred?
Yes
Award
Bachelor of Digital Enterprise
Faculty/College
Faculty of Arts and Society
Sector
HE
Area of study
Business

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

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How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC, NSW or TAS.

MyNextCourse

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.

Apply through StudyLink or through an Agent.

International applicants currently studying year 12 in Australia should apply via SATAC.

If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.

SATAC codes

Location
SATAC Code
CDU Waterfront Darwin (CSP)
184061
Online (CSP)
184061
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee

CRICOS codes

Location
CRICOS Code
CDU Waterfront Darwin
0101047
Danala - Education and Community Precinct
0101047

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