Bachelor of Business

A qualification in business equips graduates with universally sought-after skills and offers opportunities in so many diverse roles and industries. The Bachelor of Business is ideal for those who want to make a tangible contribution to the success and growth of a business, push boundaries and challenge the status quo. A degree in business can fast-track your climb up the corporate ladder in any sector.

The ICMS Bachelor of Business is designed to position you for business success in any industry, with a focus on future-proofing you for adaptability in a rapidly changing world.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects are built into your degree, meaning you’ll have an organised internship as part of your degree.

The Bachelor of Business offers:

26-subjects in total

• 12 core business subjects
• 12 elective subjects
• 2 WIL (Work Integrated Learning) subjects

Our impressive network of industry partners provide invaluable industry insight and experience. When it is time to embark on your industry training, we work closely with them to find a suitable placement that is the best fit for your skills, interests and professional goals. Your industry training could take you to a major city, regional area in Australia or an international city. Not only is this an invaluable experience, it is also a chance to grow your professional network. For many of our graduates this experience introduces them to their future employers.

The teaching of this course integrates the practical experience of industry specialists with a more formal academic approach, providing you with a practical perspective on today’s business sector.

The Bachelor of Business is career-focused, and aims to develop contemporary knowledge and skills needed for success. This means:

• real-world assessments: no exams
• industry relationships
• developing 21st century skills, such as digital literacy
• everybody gets to complete a work placement in a business that aligns to their preferred industry
• access to personal study assistance and wellness support
• an emphasis on professionalism which includes: business cards, interview preparation, wearing 'business attire' in class, setting up LinkedIn profiles, access to the Career Hub, mentoring from high achieving students and alumni, working with your Work Integrated Facilitator on your CV.

In your final year of the Bachelor of Business, you will have the opportunity to participate in a ‘capstone’ subject, which allows you to choose a special area of focus within business, as a major project to test your abilities in addressing contemporary issues or problems in your area of interest.

Areas of study

Business subjects include business law, creativity and innovation, data informed decision making, economics, ethics, financial literacy, global citizenship, leadership, marketing, management, sustainability and profit. Electives provide a broad pool of choices so that you can craft your degree to suit your individual tastes and career aspirations.

Career opportunities

Business manager, franchisee, business owner/founder, business analyst, business development, management consultant, retail buyer, marketing manager, sales representative, entrepreneur, office manager, supply chain manager, human resources manager, retail account manager, warehouse manager.

Practical experience

A minimum of 600 hours.

Fees and charges

Visit the ICMS website for current fee information.