The Bachelor of Business prepares you for the challenges of an Australian Defence Force (ADF) career by developing key business management skills. As you progress through the ADF, you may be called on to manage the nation's critical security resources, from finances and personnel to aircraft, ships and tanks. You may be involved in business areas such as acquisition and procurement, project management, logistics and the management of people.
Overview
- Program Code
4405
- UAC Code
450010
- Total units of credit (UOC)
144
- Campus
UNSW Canberra
- Indicative Enrolments
200
Why choose this degree?
The Bachelor of Business uses the world-class academic expertise of UNSW researchers to develop a sophisticated knowledge of strategy, leadership and other managerial concepts.
Who should choose this degree?
The Bachelor of Business is designed for ADF personnel looking to develop key business management skills.
Degree Structure
Degree HandbookCareer Opportunities
- Maritime aviation warfare officer
- Helicopter pilot
- Intelligence officer
- Logistics officer
- Air combat officer (mission aircrew)
- Human resource manager
Assumed Knowledge
English
Entry requirements
- 2020 Lowest Selection Rank 1
80.00 + Defence Selection
- 2021 Guaranteed Entry 2
N/A
- 2020 A levels 3
13 + Defence Selection
- 2020 IB Diploma 4
29 + Defence Selection
- 2020 Lowest ATAR 5
76.95
1. 2020 Lowest Selection Rank
The 2020 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2020.
2. 2021 Guaranteed Entry
Find more information on Guaranteed Entry here.
3. 2020 A levels
The 2020 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subject. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.
4. 2020 IB Diploma
The 2020 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2020. It is to be used as a guide only.
5. 2020 Lowest ATAR
The 2020 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
Additional selection criteria
Undergraduate entry to the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is open to Australian residents who are members of the Australian Defence Force and selected members of overseas Armed Forces. Trainee Officers are selected by one of the three services (Navy, Army or Airforce) in the Australian Defence Force and must also meet academic entry requirements for UNSW Canberra at ADFA. Applying for ADFA is a dual application process. As selection for the Australian Defence Force is a competitive process, which can take up to 12 months, it is preferable that you apply to Defence Force Recruiting in Year 11. Visit this site for more information on both application processes.
How to apply
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the ‘Apply’ section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January.
Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
Fees
- 2020 Indicative First Year Fee
$11,155*
The Australian Defence Force covers tuition fees for defence students.