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Overview
About this course
Get ready for a range of business roles. You’ll build skills you can use in finance, human resources, management consulting, hospitality and information technology. You’ll also learn how businesses work and put business ideas into practice.
You’ll build a strong base of business knowledge. You can choose electives that match your interests. You may also gain workplace experience through an internship or placement. This can help you build skills and confidence for your career.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
test and assess business ideas in real-world situations
show your knowledge of business practices and principles
understand how social, cultural, ethical and sustainability issues affect business
find, assess and simplify information to solve business problems
work in a team, lead others, communicate with stakeholders and manage different roles
use critical thinking and reflection to assess complex business situations.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally recognised bachelor’s degree.
The confidence, skills and knowledge to put a business plan in place and manage it.
The ability to motivate and manage others in the workplace.
Job prospects across a wide range of industries.
Industry knowledge and a strong network of peers.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:
a NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent
a Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or equivalent
a completed Certificate IV or higher vocational qualification.
You must also:
attend a pre-admission interview. TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs. We’ll make sure your LLND skills match the demands of the course. We can create a plan that supports your study success.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements, you may still be eligible to apply through our mature age or disadvantage entry provisions.
Note:
Your certificates, transcripts and other evidence of entry requirements must be certified by a Justice of the Peace or other authorised officer.
Completion requirements
During your study, you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
a keen interest in business
an interest in managing people and organisations
a driven and goal-oriented attitude
a computer or laptop to access study materials and complete your assessments.
You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.
Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities).
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: business owner, business development manager, commercial analyst, communications manager, human resources manager or recruitment manager, marketing consultant, hospitality manager and hotel general manager.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
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Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Bachelor of Business does not have any post-graduate courses.
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Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or credit transfer. If you’re successful you’ll get your qualification faster.
Subjects
Subjects in this course
Not all subjects are available at every TAFE NSW location each semester. Check with your preferred campus to see which subjects are available.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
Note: Some courses offer the opportunity to choose subjects from the complete suite of Higher Education electives that are delivered by TAFE NSW. Once you’ve enrolled, contact your Course Coordinator to discuss tailoring your course to align with your interests and goals.
TAFE NSW services
Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home
LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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