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I love the idea of studying business as it opens so many doors and opportunities for future employment and growth.
Studying a degree in Business will give you the knowledge and skills to take your passion and develop it into a career. Use our University’s connections with local industry to get a real-world advantage while studying with us.
- Get hands-on experience with corporate internships, guest lectures from local business leaders, and current case studies from businesses in Tasmania and around the world
- Fast-track your studies and complete in two years with our accelerated study mode. Find out more
- Gain a qualification recognised by all the major professional bodies in business and economics.
- Learn from the best with industry experts and teaching staff recognised as international leaders in their field
- Access to the Bloomberg Lab, a real-time financial data system used by global business and financial professionals. We’re one of a small number of institutions able to offer this resource.
Majors available | Hobart | Launceston | Cradle Coast | Distance |
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Accounting | Accounting is available in Hobart | Accounting is available in Launceston | Accounting is available in Cradle Coast | Accounting is available by Distance |
Business Economics | Business Economics is available in Hobart | Business Economics is not available in Launceston | Business Economics is not available in Cradle Coast | Business Economics is available by Distance |
Finance | Finance is available in Hobart | Finance is not available in Launceston | Finance is not available in Cradle Coast | Finance is available by Distance |
Human Resource Management | Human Resource Management is available in Hobart | Human Resource Management is not available in Launceston | Human Resource Management is not available in Cradle Coast | Human Resource Management is available by Distance |
Management | Management is available in Hobart | Management is available in Launceston | Management is not available in Cradle Coast | Management is available by Distance |
Marketing | Marketing is available in Hobart | Marketing is available in Launceston | Marketing is not available in Cradle Coast | Marketing is available by Distance |
Hospitality Management | Hospitality Management is available in Hobart | Hospitality Management is not available in Launceston | Hospitality Management is not available in Cradle Coast | Hospitality Management is available by Distance |
Tourism Management | Tourism Management is available in Hobart | Tourism Management is not available in Launceston | Tourism Management is not available in Cradle Coast | Tourism Management is available by Distance |
Important note: Not all majors can be completed in 2 years with our accelerated study mode. If you want to complete your major or degree in 2 years please let us know via U.Connect@utas.edu.au so that we can help you to plan your studies.
Key contacts
Current student enrolment questions and advice | UConnect |
Course Coordinator | Dr Seedwell Sithole |
Major Coordinator - Accounting | Dr Terese Fiedler |
Major Coordinator - Business Economics | Dr Clinton Levitt |
Major Coordinator - Finance | Dr Xiaohu Deng |
Major Coordinator - Human Resource Management | Dr Farveh Farivar |
Major Coordinator - Management | Dr Toby Newstead |
Major Coordinator - Marketing | Dr Rajesh Rajaguru |
Major Coordinator - Hospitality Management | Mr Alistair Chong |
Major Coordinator - Tourism Management | Mr Alistair Chong |
Catalyst Program
Are you a high achiever and want to get the most out of your University experience? The Catalyst Program combines your Bachelor degree with scholarships, extracurricular experiences, special events, and networking opportunities. It was created for outstanding students, just like you. Learn more about the Catalyst Program
Course objectives
The Bachelor of Business is an accredited course of study. The aim is to enable students to critically apply routine discipline knowledge, while understanding the theoretical underpinnings, and to clearly communicate discipline advice and ideas. Students develop skills in problem solving and decision making for straight forward situations in practice, using social, ethical, economic, regulatory, and global perspectives. Bachelor of Business graduates will be able to contribute to their profession and to society within a culture of independent lifelong learning. The Bachelor of Business provides the opportunity for graduates to acquire an understanding of business and to develop a coherent body of knowledge in various majors, which will allow them to meet the entry requirements necessary for associate membership of the relevant professional bodies.
Practical experience
Learn beyond the classroom
Studying in Tasmania, our whole Island becomes your campus. Speak with your unit coordinator about how you can gain practical experience by volunteering in research initiatives, becoming an ambassador, or taking part in a work experience program.
Study overseas at one of our partner institutions
Our international exchange program offers opportunities to study at universities around the world, and it counts towards your degree. Exchange can allow you to have an affordable educational and cultural experience in a foreign country for a semester, or a full year. To facilitate this, we offer a range of scholarships and financial assistance. You may also be eligible for OS-HELP Loans or scholarship funding to assist with their airfares, accommodation and other expenses.
UPDATE (MARCH) 2021: Please note, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Face-to-Face Study Abroad & Exchange programs have been postponed until 2022.
Alternative Virtual Exchange Opportunities can be found on our Virtual Overseas Experiences tab. For more information please contact Global.Mobility@utas.edu.au
Find out more about Student Exchange.
Become a Student Ambassador
Improve your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, meet new people, inspire and help others, and developing lasting friendships and networks as a student ambassador. Our ambassadors proudly represent the University throughout Tasmania in schools, at University and community events, and support a range of recruitment and engagement activities. Through the Student Ambassador Program you will have many opportunities for training and professional development, experience in real-world community engagement and outreach, networking, and public speaking, plus end up with a key point of distinction on your CV.
Work placement
The University of Tasmania is integrated into all areas of industry locally, nationally and internationally be it through research or work placement programs. Talk to your course coordinator about finding an opportunity to take part in a work experience, placement, or extracurricular activities including one of the corporate internships mentioned above during your degree.
Career outcomes
Our graduates have exceptional career outcomes. 76% of our undergraduate business and management students find full-time employment within 4 months of graduating, which is above the national average (Source: 2018 Graduate Outcomes Survey).
Our Business course gives you both job-specific and transferrable skills. You’ll gain job-specific skills in your major area of studying so you’re ready to enter the workforce in accounting, banking and finance, human resource management, marketing, management, hospitality management or tourism management.
Transferrable skills set you up for long-term success. We embed the principals of entrepreneurship and innovation and teach you critical thinking, strategic analysis, and evidence-based decision making, so you can adapt as the job market evolves.
Careers requiring business skills are growing fast, with the employers demanding formal qualifications and advanced finance, economic and analytical skills. Here are some of the careers projected to grow into 2024.*
- Advertising and Marketing Professionals 21.7%
- Human Resource Professionals 15.7%
- Accountants 9.7%
- Finance Managers 8.9%
*Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business five Year projections from May 2019 to May 2024.
Postgraduate study
If you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.
Course structure
Entry requirements
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
Applications are NOW OPEN. Scholarships and bursaries that are available for application are listed below, check for closing dates.
Here are some and bursaries to consider:
- Relocation Bursary for the Bachelor of Business to Launceston and Cradle Coast campuses
- Destination Australia Scholarship (Domestic students)
- Vice-Chancellor’s University of Tasmania Access Scholarship
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 13 8827 (13 UTAS)
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
- Online
- Online enquiries