Bachelor of Business
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Business |
| Deakin course code | M325 |
| Course Credit Points | 24 |
| Course version | 2 |
| Faculty | |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2018 to 2019 |
| Final Intake | Offered to continuing students only. The final intake to this course was in teaching period 2, 2019. Students should contact Student Central for course, course map and enrolment information. |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS code | 095262C Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Fees and charges
Course overview
The Bachelor of Business has a strong practical focus, provides work integrated learning opportunities and equips you with the skills you need to get the job you want.
The course is designed to encourage you to learn through real experiences, which will help you integrate your knowledge, consolidate skills, tackle real problems, and reflect on the experience to develop your professional identity.
This degree will challenge you to take responsibility for your own learning, to engage with people through community and business, and to see yourself as a global citizen.
Indicative student workload
As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Evaluate, analyse and apply business theory and practice for real world business problems. |
| Communication | Communicate in a coherent manner using a variety of platforms for a range of purposes and audiences. |
| Digital literacy | Use a range of digitally based technologies to communicate and create solutions to business issues |
| Critical thinking | Evaluate information, exercise and express sound judgement, ideas and reflection in relation to a range of business issues. |
| Problem solving | Create solutions to a diverse range of authentic business challenges and problems. |
| Self-management | Manage independent work and study, reflect on own performance, take personal responsibility for actions, and plan for future development needs. |
| Teamwork | Interact and collaborate with others from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. |
| Global citizenship | Engage and apply business knowledge in different environments and contexts reflecting social, sustainability, ethical, economic and global perspectives. |
Approved by Faculty Board
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Business students must pass 24 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:
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DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
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11 credit points of core units*
- one Work Integrated Learning course elective
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one 6 credit point Bachelor of Business major
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6 credit points of open units
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Level 3 - at least 6 credit points (4 credit points must be course grouped to a Faculty of Business and Law undergraduate degree)
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Level 1 - no more than 10 credit points
The 11 credit points of core units must include:-
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7 credit points of foundation units
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3 credit points of Career Skills (transferable skills) units
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a one credit point capstone unit
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University's vocabulary.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in first trimester of study
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin [previously coded MAI010] |
Core units
Seven credit points of Foundation units:
| MAA104 | Financial Literacy |
| MAE203 | The Global Economy |
| MIS203 | Managing Information in the Digital Age |
| MMK101 | Marketing Fundamentals |
| MMM132 | Management |
| MMM241 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| MMM267 | Business Logistics |
Plus three credit points of Personal Skills units:
| MMM111 | Managing Self and Others |
| MMM211 | Team Dynamics |
| MMM311 | Global Mindset and Citizenship |
Plus one credit point Capstone unit:
| MMM315 | Business Management Capstone |
Course elective units
Plus one credit point Work Integrated Learning (WIL) unit chosen from:
| MWL305 | Business for Social Impact |
| MWL316 | Consultancy Experience |
| MWL317 | Entrepreneurship Experience |
| MWL318 | Internship |
| MWL319 | International Consultancy Experience |
or an approved 1 credit point international learning experience (i.e. Study program, Student exchange, Overseas short course).
The above WIL units replaced the following WIL units which are no longer available for enrolment:
MWL201 Community Based Volunteering
MWL203 Work Based Learning
MWL301 Team Internship
MWL303 Business Internship
MWL313 Industry Based Learning (3 mth)
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin.