In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing business world – shaped by rapid technological advancements, shifting global markets, evolving consumer expectations, and emerging challenges like sustainability and digital disruption – adaptability is more valuable than ever.
Professionals are expected to pivot quickly, solve complex problems, and lead through uncertainty.
Whether you're aiming for a career in business management, planning an entrepreneurial venture, or focusing on a specialisation like human resources or tourism marketing, a business degree offers the perfect foundation.
It equips you with critical thinking, strategic decision-making, and practical skills to navigate a landscape that’s constantly evolving.
The UniSC Bachelor of Business gives you the freedom to fully customise your study experience, including where you want to study. There is the option to study on campus or through our flexible online format.
Choose a major that matches your goals
The backbone of UniSC’s business degree is its core courses, designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a positive impact across a changing economy.
You’ll gain essential knowledge in areas like accounting, economics, management, information systems, marketing, business law, and governance. But it’s our business majors that give you the flexibility to build a degree that meets your specific career goals.
Where business meets healthcare – Scott Russell's shaking up the industry
After more than a decade in the tech sector, Scott Russell majored in Management and used his business degree to develop the skills needed to take his medtech start-up to market, applying the leadership strategies he learned throughout the program.
UniSC’s Bachelor of Business offers a wide range of majors – each designed to help you specialise in an area that excites you.
Tailor your learning by selecting a business major in one of these areas:
- Digital Futures – Ideal for students excited about emerging technologies, digital innovation, and helping organisations thrive in a fast-changing world.
- Economics and Finance – Suited to students who want to analyse markets, guide investment decisions, and shape economic policy with data-driven insight.
- Human Resource Management – Ideal for those passionate about people and organisational culture, with a focus on recruitment, development, and workplace wellbeing.
- Marketing – A great fit for creative thinkers who want to build brands, engage audiences, and lead campaigns that deliver results.
- Small Business Management – For aspiring entrepreneurs and self-starters ready to run their own business or drive innovation within small enterprises.
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management – For those who want to create memorable experiences, grow destination appeal, and contribute to a vibrant tourism industry.
- Business Administration – Perfect for future leaders who want to manage teams, drive strategy, and improve operational efficiency across industries.
As part of the UniSC Bachelor of Business, we also have a dedicated course focused on preparing you for the workforce, where you'll build a digital portfolio and graduate well-equipped to land your dream job in business.
Jake Black is everyone’s mate but mostly he’s Your Mates
With UniSC’s strong industry connections and expert academics (many of whom are award-winning researchers and thought leaders in marketing), Jake Black used his major in Marketing to help a prominent local business succeed during COVID while others closed their doors.
Go further with elective subjects
At UniSC, you can enhance your business degree with a wide range of electives. These subjects allow you to:
- Deepen your expertise within your major.
- Explore emerging areas like sustainability, environmental science or cyber security.
- Gain complementary skills such as international business, accounting, design or communication studies.
Electives give you the chance to design a course experience that reflects your personal interests and evolving career goals.
Double degrees: twice the opportunity
Want to broaden your skill set and career potential even further? UniSC offers exciting double degree options that allow you graduate with two qualifications – without doubling your study time.
Some of our most popular combinations include:
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Creative Industries – Perfect for those preparing for careers in media, entertainment or creative and strategic roles.
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Behavioural Science – Great for students interested in consumer behaviour, HR, or organisational psychology.
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Design – A powerful combo for those eyeing roles in UX, advertising, marketing, brand or digital content.
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws – Ideal for careers in corporate governance, policy, and commercial law.
A double degree can help you stand out in competitive job markets and open doors across industries.
Accreditation and industry relevance
At UniSC, we’re proud to be an accredited member of AACSB, meaning our business degrees have earned international recognition with the most prestigious professional accreditation a business school can earn. This means your business degree meets the highest benchmarks for quality, relevance, and graduate outcomes.
During your studies, you’ll also have the opportunity to complete at least 96 hours of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) – also known as work experience, or placement – which is your chance to step into the workplace, build professional networks, and apply everything you’ve learned at uni in a real-world setting.
To top it off, you’ll showcase your achievements in a final presentation, helping you to graduate confident, capable, and job-market ready.
Your future in business starts here
Whether you want to launch your own venture, work for a global company, or make a difference in your local community, the UniSC Bachelor of Business gives you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to get there. With the option to study online or on campus, you can design a pathway that suits your lifestyle and your ambitions.
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