Bachelor of Business

This degree will develop your adaptability, innovative approach and ability to problem-solve through a wide range of perspectives. Co-created with industry to deliver the skills you need for the future, it will transform your thinking on responsible, sustainable enterprises that succeed in the rapidly changing business climate. You will apply core business and commerce skills, including accounting, economics, management and analysis to 21st century challenges, guided by academics with industry experience and hands-on, practical projects.

You can choose from over 20 majors; so whether you want to be an accountant, economist, manager or entrepreneur, start here and customise as you go. Plus, every business student has the opportunity to take a local or global study or internship experience and partnership, and participate in BusinessPLUS, which offers mentoring and workshops including networking and career mapping.

Griffith offers a number of admission pathways to your preferred degree. If you don’t meet the minimum ATAR/selection rank for this degree, you will automatically be considered for a place in the Diploma of Business/Bachelor of Business. This means you may receive an offer into the Bachelor of Business which is conditional on successful completion of the Diploma of Business at Griffith University. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Business you will be transferred into the second year of the Bachelor of Business program. More information about Undergraduate Diplomas.

Note: Fast-track options are available by studying over three trimesters.

Areas of study

Majors: Accounting, Asian business, behavioural science, business analytics, economics, employment relations, events, finance, financial planning, financial crime investigation and compliance, government and international relations, human resource management, innovation and entrepreneurship, international business, logistics and supply chain management, management, marketing, real estate and property development, sport management, sustainable business, taxation, tourism and travel. Languages available as a second major or minor: Chinese, French,* German,* Indonesian,* Italian, Japanese, Korean,* Modern Greek,* Russian,* Spanish. 
*Via cross-institutional study.

Career opportunities

Depending on your major, accountant; economist; financial planner; advertising, event, marketing or tourism manager; international and Asian business specialist; business owner or entrepreneur; employment relations expert; exporter; human resources manager; real estate agent and property developer; sports manager; sustainable business consultant; information technology professional.

Professional recognition

Depending on your major, you may be eligible to join the following professional bodies: Australian Marketing Institute, Australian Human Resources Institute, Australian Market and Social Research Society, Australian Society of Sport Administrators, Institute of Public Accountant , The Tax Institute, Economic Society of Australia (Queensland), The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Pacific Asia Travel Association, Sports Management Association of Australia and New Zealand, Institute of Public Administration Australia. 

Griffith Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, ensuring your degree is recognised internationally, and the Human Resources major is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.