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Bachelor of Business

CRICOS Course Code: 084523M

  • Course duration

    156 weeks

  • Delivery Mode

    Face-to-face

  • Location

    Sydney Campus
    Canberra Campus

Course view

The Bachelor of Business course provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the core concepts necessary to pursue a successful professional career in business, as well as the practical application of these concepts. Students have the option to take a broad course of study across the key areas of business practice, or to specialise in human resource management (HRM) or management.

Students study in small classes which use a range of contemporary teaching methods including the use of practical case studies, simulations and applied projects.

The HRM Major has met the criteria for course accreditation and is currently accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Accreditation is reviewed every three years by the AHRI National Accreditation Committee.

Students applying for this course can be assured that the quality of core units map onto the AHRI Model of Excellence for HR Practitioners and Academics, a recognised benchmark of HR best practice and standards.

Program description

The WIN Bachelor of Business degree is a quality program for the start of a dynamic and exciting business career. It is a flexible business degree which offers a wide range of study opportunities and subject choices, allowing you to construct a program of study that best meets your interests and future work plans. You can choose to specialise in Human Resource Management or Management. Completion of this course prepares you for employment in local, national and government organisations. Elective subjects can be selected from a variety of disciplines including Interactive Media, Professional Accounting and Information Technology.

course structure before July 2025 semester

Bachelor of business course structure

Semester 1
Subjects per Semester: 4

FDN111 - Principles of Accounting 1A - Core
FDN113 - Economics for Business - Core
FDN114 - Principles of Marketing - Core
FDN124 - Management and Organisation - Core

Semester 2
Subjects per Semester: 4

FDN121 - Business Law - Core
MAN241 - Organizational Behaviour - Core
FDN123 - Business Statistics and Data Analysis - Core
BUS101 - Principles in ICT - Core

Semester 3
Subjects per Semester: 4

MAN231 - Major - Major
MAN351 - Major - Major
Elective/Sub Major - Elective/Sub Major
Elective/Sub Major - Elective/Sub Major

Semester 4
Subjects per Semester: 4

MAN352 - Major - Major
HRM221 - Major - Major
Elective/Sub Major - Elective/Sub Major
Elective/Sub Major - Elective/Sub Major

Semester 5
Subjects per Semester: 4

MAN232 - Major - Major
HRM353 - Major - Major
Elective/Sub Major - Elective/Sub Major
Elective/Sub Major - Elective/Sub Major

Semester 6
Subjects per Semester: 4

MAN363 - Major - Major
MAN360 - Major - Major
Elective/Sub Major - Elective/Sub Major
Elective/Sub Major - Elective/Sub Major

new course structure after July 2025

Bachelor of Business Business Analyst Major
Semester 1 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. BPA111 – Accounting Concepts and Practices
  2. BPA112 – Business Analytics
  3. MAN233 – Business Communication
  4. FDN124 – Management & Organisations
Semester 2 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. FDN121 – Business Law
  2. MAN241 – Organisational Behaviour
  3. Elective – Elective 1
  4. Elective – Elective 2
Semester 3 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. FDN114 – Principles of Marketing
  2. FDN113 – Economics for Business
  3. BIT113 – Business Requirements Modelling
  4. ICT117 – Database Design
Semester 4 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. ICT119 – ICT Project Management
  2. BAU111 – Data Science & Decision Making
  3. Elective – Elective 3
  4. Elective – Elective 4
Semester 5 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. BAU211 – Developing Functional & System Specifications
  2. BAU212 – Testing and Quality Assurance
  3. Elective – Elective 5
  4. Elective – Elective 6
Semester 6 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. BAU311 – Deployment & End User Management
  2. BAU312 – Business Analyst Engaged Project
  3. Elective – Elective 7
  4. Elective – Elective 8
Total Credit Points for the Course: 240
Bachelor of Business (HR Major)
Semester 1 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. BPA111 – Accounting Concepts and Practices
  2. BPA112 – Business Analytics
  3. MAN233 – Business Communication
  4. FDN124 – Management & Organisations
Semester 2 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. FDN121 – Business Law
  2. MAN241 – Organisational Behaviour
  3. Elective – Elective 1
  4. Elective – Elective 2
Semester 3 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. FDN114 – Principles of Marketing
  2. FDN113 – Economics for Business
  3. MAN352 – Managing Across Cultures
  4. MAN351 – Human Resource Management
Semester 4 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. MAN231 – Ethics and Business
  2. MAN232 – Managing Change
  3. Elective – Elective 3
  4. Elective – Elective 4
Semester 5 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. HRM221 – Managing Employment Relations
  2. HRM353 – Talent & Reward Management
  3. Elective – Elective 5
  4. Elective – Elective 6
Semester 6 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. HRM360 – HR Strategy
  2. HRM363 – HR Engaged Project
  3. Elective – Elective 7
  4. Elective – Elective 8
Total Credit Points for the Course: 240
Bachelor of Business (Management Major)
Semester 1 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. BPA111 – Accounting Concepts and Practices
  2. BPA112 – Business Analytics
  3. MAN233 – Business Communication
  4. FDN124 – Management & Organisations
Semester 2 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. FDN121 – Business Law
  2. MAN241 – Organisational Behaviour
  3. Elective – Elective 1
  4. Elective – Elective 2
Semester 3 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. FDN114 – Principles of Marketing
  2. FDN113 – Economics for Business
  3. MAN352 – Managing Across Cultures
  4. MAN351 – Human Resource Management
Semester 4 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. MAN231 – Ethics and Business
  2. MAN232 – Managing Change
  3. Elective – Elective 3
  4. Elective – Elective 4
Semester 5 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. MAN365 – Leadership and Management
  2. MAN366 – Corporate Responsibility & Risk Management
  3. Elective – Elective 5
  4. Elective – Elective 6
Semester 6 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. MAN361 – Strategic Management
  2. MAN354 – Management Engaged Project
  3. Elective – Elective 7
  4. Elective – Elective 8
Total Credit Points for the Course: 240

Entry requirements

Applications are assessed on previous studies and other academic qualifications and experience.

To satisfy the general entrance requirements for admission to a course, applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:

  • A formal qualification considered equivalent to an Australian Year 12
  • An approved foundation studies program
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • Completed [or partially completed] course from a university, college or other accredited tertiary institution
  • Completed [or partially completed] TAFE college course or other accredited
  • Post-secondary institution, including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate


In addition, international students must be 18 years of age or over at the time that they commence the course for which they have applied.

For more information, please view our admission criteria.

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Scholarships at WIN Higher Education

Equity Scholarships: For students with financial need or other disadvantages. Awarded any time during your course of study.

Merit Scholarships: Based solely on academic excellence. Awarded at any time during your course.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Patricks College students are encouraged to apply for our Fee Exemption Scholarships Available at Application

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