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Bachelor of Business
Your passport to industry
Learn to think differently. Stretch your mind and gain new skills. The Bachelor of Business equips you with the practical knowledge you need to succeed in industry. After one year of broad business education, students specialise with a major in Accounting, Digital Marketing, Management, or Marketing.
DURATION
3 years (6 trimesters) full-time or equivalent part-time
INTAKES
March, July, November
VTAC CODE
9470194732 (DFP), 9470194733 (IFP)
UAC CODE
570110
LOCATION
Melbourne, Sydney
AQF LEVEL
Level 7
| DURATION 3 years (6 trimesters) full-time or equivalent part-time | |
| INTAKES March, July, November | |
| VTAC CODE 9470194732 (DFP), 9470194733 (IFP) | |
| UAC CODE 570110 | |
| LOCATION Melbourne, Sydney | |
| AQF LEVEL Level 7 |
DURATION
3 years (6 trimesters) Full-Time
INTAKES
March, July, November
CRICOS CODE
067439D (VIC), 072668D (NSW)
LOCATION
Melbourne, Sydney
AQF LEVEL
Level 7
| DURATION 3 years (6 trimesters) Full-Time | |
| INTAKES March, July, November | |
| CRICOS CODE 067439D (VIC), 072668D (NSW) | |
| LOCATION Melbourne, Sydney | |
| AQF LEVEL Level 7 |
GET READY FOR THE REAL WORLD OF WORK
Start your career with a Bachelor of Business at MIT’s Sydney or Melbourne Campus next semester. You’ll spend one year mastering the fundamentals of business before specialising with a major in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Management or Accounting.
Put what you’ve learned to the test in the final-year capstone project where you work with real clients to solve their business problems.
Graduate with the skills you need to thrive. This well-rounded business degree prepares you for a wide range of roles.
MIT graduates are ready for the future of business, thanks to our cross-faculty approach. Become a business leader with world-class problem solving, professional collaboration and project management skills.
Read more about the majors
THIS COURSE INCLUDES:
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
We put theory into action at every stage. This keeps things exciting and prepares you for the workplace.
DESIGN YOUR LEARNING
Choose electives from marketing, accounting, or entrepreneurship to create your dream career path.
SKILLS FOR TOMORROW
Get ready to lead in the rapidly changing world of business with the skills to adapt and respond quickly.
READY TO LEAD
Graduate with the analytical skills and knowledge to build processes that drive change in business.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Analyse, predict and respond to challenges with innovation and insight.
GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE
Be prepared for the challenges of working in an increasingly connected and global economy.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
We put theory into action at every stage. This keeps things exciting and prepares you for the workplace.
DESIGN YOUR LEARNING
Choose electives from marketing, accounting, or entrepreneurship to create your dream career path.
SKILLS FOR TOMORROW
Get ready to lead in the rapidly changing world of business with the skills to adapt and respond quickly.
READY TO LEAD
Graduate with the analytical skills and knowledge to build processes that drive change in business.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Analyse, predict and respond to challenges with innovation and insight.
GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE
Be prepared for the challenges of working in an increasingly connected and global economy.
CAREER PATHS
The Bachelor of Business is designed to prepare graduates for entering the workforce in entry-level positions in the professions of accounting, management or marketing and beyond.
Visit each page to explore more.
COURSE DETAILS
BUILDING TOMORROW’S EXPERTS
The world is rapidly evolving, and businesses need support to help them adapt and respond to an ever-changing environment.
We’re building the next generation of business leaders who understand how to lead, collaborate and connect within their organisations and with stakeholders.
When you study a Bachelor of Business at MIT, you’ll learn what it means to be innovative and creative in a business environment, with the marketing, finance and tech skills to back up your plans..
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AND ACCREDITATION
MIT’s courses are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) TEQSA is Australia’s independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education in Australia.
Individual majors are accredited by the relevant professional bodies. Visit those pages for further information.
Bachelor of Business - Major in Accounting
Bachelor of Business - Major in Digital Marketing
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Business course comprises common core units, a major stream and elective units. All students complete general business education in their first year before choosing a major. This allows for a more informed choice.
This course contains 10 specialisation units relevant to each major offered in the Bachelor program and four elective units which are designed to complement the common core units and provide extra depth.
To graduate from the degree students must complete 360 credit points overall. Each unit is worth 15 credit points, and full-time students undertake four units per trimester.
As you progress through your course, your knowledge will become more focussed on your chosen major field. This is put into action in your final year industry-based project.
A typical course outline might look like:
Trimester 1
Core
Core
Core
Core
Trimester 2
Core
Core
Core
Core
Trimester 3
Major stream
Major stream
Major stream
Major stream
Trimester 4
Major stream
Major stream
Elective
Elective
Trimester 5
Major stream
Major stream
Major stream
Core
Trimester 6
Major stream
Elective
Elective
Industry project
Four units per trimester is a full time load. All units are the same weight.
COURSE UNITS
Bachelor of Business
Common Core Units
- AIM100 Academic Integrity Module
- BB101 Business Communications
- BB103 Management Principles
- BB104 Introductory Accounting (CPA accredited unit)
- BB105 Marketing Principles
- BN110 Information Technology for Users in Organisations (CPA accredited unit)
- BB106 Economic Principles (CPA accredited unit)
- BB107 Commercial Law (CPA accredited unit)
- BB108 Business Statistics (CPA accredited unit)
- BB313 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
Mandatory for all majors
Additional ten courses depending on selected major.
- BB330 Industry Based Capstone Project* (Prerequisite: must have successfully completed a minimum of 12 units)
Visit each course page to find out units for:
Please note:
- The third year Industry Project is mandatory. During the project, a personal development session will be offered to help you source and execute the project.
- If a third party is required to find a project, you will incur a fee. An indicative fee is $350 plus GST.
- The program is available for each intake; however, some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements.
- Not all units of study are available every trimester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.
- Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Read more about the majors
AQF Level 7
Summary:
Graduates at this level will have broad knowledge and skills for professional work and/or further learning.
Knowledge:
Graduates at this level will have broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in one or more disciplines or areas of practice [K1]
Skills:
Graduates at this level will have well-developed cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to:
- Analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities [S1]
- Analyse, generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems [S2]
- Transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others [S3]
Application of knowledge and skills:
Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility: Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility:
- In contexts that require self-directed work and learning [A1]
- Within broad parameters to provide specialist advice and functions [A2]
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements including prerequisites for their chosen course, and;
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirement for their chosen course, and;
Domestic Applicants must be 17 years of age as at the commencement date of their chosen course or unit.
Admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education
Applicants with recent secondary education are those who completed Year 12 within the last two years. You’ll need to satisfy the following requirements:
- Successful completion of your Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) or the equivalent in your state or territory, or
- Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate.
Prerequisites for students from Victoria:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English in VCE or equivalent;
Prerequisites for students from New South Wales:
Band 2 or higher in any English in HSC;
Admission Criteria for Non-year 12 Applicants
Non-year 12 Prerequisite
Compulsory: As for Year 12 or equivalent.
Applicants with higher education study
Applicants are eligible for admission if they’ve completed full-time equivalent higher education study (the number of units or courses will vary depending on your previous institution; however, this is equivalent to 4 units at MIT).
If you don't meet this requirement, we'll assess your admission on the basis of your previous academic history, which may include your higher education study results, Year 12 or equivalent study scores, and your personal statement.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). You must also meet any pre-requisites prescribed for the course.
Applications with Work and Life Experience
1. Requirements for applicants who did not complete Year 12:
Applicants under this category will be assessed on a case-by-case basis on one or more of the following
- Substantial relevant work experience that demonstrates that you’ve satisfied the entry requirements for the course, or
- Completion of any relevant non-formal courses, and
- A personal statement outlining your motivation to study the course and details of personal circumstances, including your life and work experience. You should provide any aspect of your personal history that may support your application, including community service, work experience, and achievements.
2. Requirements for applicants who completed Year 12 more than two years ago:
Applicants who completed their Year 12 studies more than two years ago but have not completed any VET or higher education studies are assessed according to their Year 12 results.
Applicants with Bridging and enabling course
You're eligible to apply if you've completed a Foundation Studies or Tertiary Preparatory program at a university, TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Additional Information
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are assessed in the same way as applicants under the above categories.
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications
Applicants with overseas qualifications need to establish whether their qualifications are equivalent to Australian qualifications. VTAC will advise MIT of the level of course in terms of the Australian Qualifications Framework according to NOOSR (the National Office for Overseas Skills Recognition) guidelines.
The Admissions Officer at MIT will then assess whether the qualification is suitable for entry into that course according to the course entry requirements.
English Language Requirements
Applicants with overseas qualifications must satisfy English language requirements in addition to meeting the academic requirements for the course.
Applicants with the following qualifications/English Language Tests may satisfy English requirements.
First Language English
If you completed Senior Secondary or Tertiary studies from a country where English is the first language.
Independent English Language Test Score
You need to achieve the minimum scores, as shown below.
IELTS Academic
Overall score 6.0
(no band less than 5.5)
TOFEL ibt
Overall score 60-78 with minimum scores: Reading 12, Listening 11, Speaking 17, Writing 20
PTE Academic
Overall score 50 with (no score less than 46)
Cambridge CAE
CAE score of 169 ( no band less than 162)
Pathways
TAFE/VET Diploma and Advanced Diploma graduates may be eligible to apply for Credit Transfer. You can get up to one year credit transfer for a relevant Diploma and up to 1.5 years for a relevant Advanced Diploma.
Credit Transfer
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer .
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
For further information, see the links below:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Entry Requirements
For detailed information on academic requirements, visit the entry requirements page.
English Language Requirements
For detailed information on English requirements, click here.
For further information, see the links below:
Credit Transfer
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer .
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDENT PROFILE
The table below gives an indication of the peer cohort for new students at Melbourne Institute of Technology. It provides data on students who commenced Bachelor of Business in the academic year 2020. This includes those admitted through all offer rounds, across both Melbourne and Sydney Campus, and international students studying Bachelor of Business at Melbourne Institute of Technology.
| Applicant background | Full year intake [2020] | |
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| (A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 37 | 26.62% |
| (B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study | L/N | L/N |
(C) Recent secondary education
| - | - |
| - | - |
| 100 | 71.94% |
| (D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above) | L/N | L/N |
| International Students | 99 | 71.22% |
| All Students | 139 | 100.0% |
Applicant background - Full year intake [2020]
[Number of students | Percentage of all students]
(A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)
37
26.62%
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study
L/N
L/N
(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
-
-
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
-
-
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
100
71.94%
(D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above)
L/N
L/N
International
Students
99
71.22%
All Students
139
100.0%
Applicant background - Full year intake [2020]
[Number of students | Percentage of all students]
(A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)
37
26.62%
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study
L/N
L/N
(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
-
-
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
-
-
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
100
71.94%
(D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above)
L/N
L/N
International
Students
99
71.22%
All Students
139
100.0%
Notes:
L/N - Low numbers: the number of students is less than 5.
N/A - Data not available for this item.
N/P - Data not published for this item.
Read our institute-wide student profile
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Bachelor of Business?
A Bachelor of Business gives you real world skills and learning opportunities through industry projects. You’ll get to work with industry clients during your degree. All students on the Bachelor of Business choose a major after their first year. These include accounting, digital marketing, management and marketing.
Where can I work with a Bachelor of Business?
A Bachelor of Business will get you a foot in the door at many companies. The specialism you choose as part of your degree will help you hone your skills and decide your direction.
Is a Bachelor of Business worth it?
A Bachelor of Business gives you a solid grounding to enter any industry. The skills and knowledge from a Bachelor of Business provides a strong framework whether you want to join a leading company or be an entrepreneur.
The final year capstone industry-based projects will be on a real application in industry or an organisation. This project will allow you to bring together and strengthen the knowledge and skills you have gained during the course.
Which major is the best for a Bachelor of Business?
All students complete broad business units in the first year of study before confirming which major they want to select. This allows students to choose from a well-informed position.
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1: Check the course entry requirements.
- Make sure you meet the entry requirements for your chosen course.
Step 2: What to include with your application?
- Evidence of completion of your previous studies that is award certificates or transcript with completion confirmed.
- Proof of identity—for example, your passport or birth certificate or citizenship.
- Evidence of English language skills (if you completed studies from a non-English speaking country).
- Proof of your permanent residency or citizenship if you were born overseas.
Certifying your academic documents
You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.
Step 3: Apply
Apply direct to MIT using our direct Application Portal. The following applicants should apply directly:
- Postgraduate applicants
- Non-current Year 12 applicants
Current Year 12 students (VIC)
If you are a Year 12 student from VIC, you should apply through VTAC. VTAC applications are made online through the VTAC website. To learn more about the application process, visit VTAC.
Current Year 12 students (NSW)
If you are a Year 12 student from NSW, you should apply through UAC. UAC applications are made online through the UAC website. To learn more about the application process, visit the UAC website
WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED
The application processing time for direct applications is five working days after receiving the application at MIT. It may take longer during peak periods.
If you applied through VTAC, offers are released at different times. For more information on VTAC offer rounds and important dates, please visit the VTAC page.
Depending on your application method, if your application is successful, you will receive:
- Offer through your VTAC account if you applied through VTAC
- Offer by email if you applied directly to MIT.
How to accept your offer
Whether you received a direct offer or VTAC offer, you will need to attend the Offer acceptance and Enrolment on the date specified in your offer to accept your offer and enrol in units.
Deferment of offer
You can defer up to 12 months. If you wish to defer studies, you must do so before the offer acceptance and enrollment date.
PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION
Before applying, make sure you:
- Meet the course entry requirements for the course you want to apply for.
- Have all your details ready—for example, your educational history, personal details, academic transcripts and award certificates.
What to include with your application?
- Certified copies of your academic documents such as your results and award certificates;
- Certified copy of your passport and visa copy if you have a visa;
- Evidence of English language skills test-for example, IELTS, PTE and TOEFL;
- Employment-related documents such as employment letter and resume (where applicable).
Uploading your documents
You must upload all requested documents at the time of the application.
Credit Transfer
If you are looking to apply for a credit transfer, you must submit the following supporting documents with your credit application:
- Certified copy of relevant award certificates and results for any studies that you have completed;
- Unit descriptions;
- Credit Transfer Application Form - download and complete
- For further information about credit transfer, click here.
Certifying your academic documents
You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.
Offshore international students must apply through an MIT authorised agent in their home country.
Contact us
Phone our friendly student recruitment team on 1800 648 669.
enquiries@mit.edu.au
BUILDING TOMORROW’S EXPERTS
The world is rapidly evolving, and businesses need support to help them adapt and respond to an ever-changing environment.
We’re building the next generation of business leaders who understand how to lead, collaborate and connect within their organisations and with stakeholders.
When you study a Bachelor of Business at MIT, you’ll learn what it means to be innovative and creative in a business environment, with the marketing, finance and tech skills to back up your plans.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AND ACCREDITATION
MIT’s courses are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) TEQSA is Australia’s independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education in Australia.
Individual majors are accredited by the relevant professional bodies. Visit those pages for further information.
Bachelor of Business - Major in Accounting
Bachelor of Business - Major in Digital Marketing
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Business course comprises common core units, a major stream and elective units. All students complete general business education in their first year before choosing a major. This allows for a more informed choice.
This course contains 10 specialisation units relevant to each major offered in the Bachelor program and four elective units which are designed to complement the common core units and provide extra depth.
To graduate from the degree students must complete 360 credit points overall. Each unit is worth 15 credit points, and full-time students undertake four units per trimester.
As you progress through your course, your knowledge will become more focussed on your chosen major field. This is put into action in your final year industry-based project.
A typical course outline might look like:
Trimester 1
Core
Core
Core
Core
Trimester 2
Core
Core
Core
Core
Trimester 3
Major stream
Major stream
Major stream
Major stream
Trimester 4
Major stream
Major stream
Elective
Elective
Trimester 5
Major stream
Major stream
Major stream
Core
Trimester 6
Major stream
Elective
Elective
Industry project
Four units per trimester is a full time load. All units are the same weight.
COURSE UNITS
Bachelor of Business
Common Core Units
- AIM100 Academic Integrity Module
- BB101 Business Communications
- BB103 Management Principles
- BB104 Introductory Accounting (CPA accredited unit)
- BB105 Marketing Principles
- BN110 Information Technology for Users in Organisations (CPA accredited unit)
- BB106 Economic Principles (CPA accredited unit)
- BB107 Commercial Law (CPA accredited unit)
- BB108 Business Statistics (CPA accredited unit)
- BB313 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
Mandatory for all majors
Additional ten courses depending on selected major.
- BB330 Industry Based Capstone Project* (Prerequisite: must have successfully completed a minimum of 12 units)
Visit each course page to find out units for:
Please note:
- The third year Industry Project is mandatory. During the project, a personal development session will be offered to help you source and execute the project.
- If a third party is required to find a project, you will incur a fee. An indicative fee is $350 plus GST.
- The program is available for each intake; however, some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements.
- Not all units of study are available every trimester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.
- Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Read more about the majors
AQF Level 7
Summary:
Graduates at this level will have broad knowledge and skills for professional work and/or further learning.
Knowledge:
Graduates at this level will have broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in one or more disciplines or areas of practice [K1]
Skills:
Graduates at this level will have well-developed cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to:
- Analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities [S1]
- Analyse, generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems [S2]
- Transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others [S3]
Application of knowledge and skills:
Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility: Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility:
- In contexts that require self-directed work and learning [A1]
- Within broad parameters to provide specialist advice and functions [A2]
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements including prerequisites for their chosen course, and;
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirement for their chosen course, and;
Domestic Applicants must be 17 years of age as at the commencement date of their chosen course or unit.
Admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education
Applicants with recent secondary education are those who completed Year 12 within the last two years. You’ll need to satisfy the following requirements:
- Successful completion of your Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) or the equivalent in your state or territory, or
- Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate.
Prerequisites for students from Victoria:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English in VCE or equivalent;
Prerequisites for students from New South Wales:
Band 2 or higher in any English in HSC;
Admission Criteria for Non-year 12 Applicants
Non-year 12 Prerequisite
Compulsory: As for Year 12 or equivalent.
Applicants with higher education study
Applicants are eligible for admission if they’ve completed full-time equivalent higher education study (the number of units or courses will vary depending on your previous institution; however, this is equivalent to 4 units at MIT).
If you don't meet this requirement, we'll assess your admission on the basis of your previous academic history, which may include your higher education study results, Year 12 or equivalent study scores, and your personal statement.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). You must also meet any pre-requisites prescribed for the course.
Applications with Work and Life Experience
1. Requirements for applicants who did not complete Year 12:
Applicants under this category will be assessed on a case-by-case basis on one or more of the following
- Substantial relevant work experience that demonstrates that you’ve satisfied the entry requirements for the course, or
- Completion of any relevant non-formal courses, and
- A personal statement outlining your motivation to study the course and details of personal circumstances, including your life and work experience. You should provide any aspect of your personal history that may support your application, including community service, work experience, and achievements.
2. Requirements for applicants who completed Year 12 more than two years ago:
Applicants who completed their Year 12 studies more than two years ago but have not completed any VET or higher education studies are assessed according to their Year 12 results.
Applicants with Bridging and enabling course
You're eligible to apply if you've completed a Foundation Studies or Tertiary Preparatory program at a university, TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Additional Information
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are assessed in the same way as applicants under the above categories.
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications
Applicants with overseas qualifications need to establish whether their qualifications are equivalent to Australian qualifications. VTAC will advise MIT of the level of course in terms of the Australian Qualifications Framework according to NOOSR (the National Office for Overseas Skills Recognition) guidelines.
The Admissions Officer at MIT will then assess whether the qualification is suitable for entry into that course according to the course entry requirements.
English Language Requirements
Applicants with overseas qualifications must satisfy English language requirements in addition to meeting the academic requirements for the course.
Applicants with the following qualifications/English Language Tests may satisfy English requirements.
First Language English
If you completed Senior Secondary or Tertiary studies from a country where English is the first language.
Independent English Language Test Score
You need to achieve the minimum scores, as shown below.
IELTS Academic
Overall score 6.0
(no band less than 5.5)
TOFEL ibt
Overall score 60-78 with minimum scores: Reading 12, Listening 11, Speaking 17, Writing 20
PTE Academic
Overall score 50 with (no score less than 46)
Cambridge CAE
CAE score of 169 ( no band less than 162)
Pathways
TAFE/VET Diploma and Advanced Diploma graduates may be eligible to apply for Credit Transfer. You can get up to one year credit transfer for a relevant Diploma and up to 1.5 years for a relevant Advanced Diploma.
Credit Transfer
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer .
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
For further information, see the links below:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Entry Requirements
For detailed information on academic requirements, visit the entry requirements page.
English Language Requirements
For detailed information on English requirements, click here.
For further information, see the links below:
Credit Transfer
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer .
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDENT PROFILE
The table below gives an indication of the peer cohort for new students at Melbourne Institute of Technology. It provides data on students who commenced Bachelor of Business in the academic year 2020. This includes those admitted through all offer rounds, across both Melbourne and Sydney Campus, and international students studying Bachelor of Business at Melbourne Institute of Technology.
| Applicant background | Full year intake [2020] | |
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| (A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 37 | 26.62% |
| (B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study | L/N | L/N |
(C) Recent secondary education
| - | - |
| - | - |
| 100 | 71.94% |
| (D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above) | L/N | L/N |
| International Students | 99 | 71.22% |
| All Students | 139 | 100.0% |
Applicant background - Full year intake [2020]
[Number of students | Percentage of all students]
(A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)
37
26.62%
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study
L/N
L/N
(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
-
-
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
-
-
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
100
71.94%
(D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above)
L/N
L/N
International
Students
99
71.22%
All Students
139
100.0%
Applicant background - Full year intake [2020]
[Number of students | Percentage of all students]
(A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)
37
26.62%
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study
L/N
L/N
(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
-
-
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
-
-
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
100
71.94%
(D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above)
L/N
L/N
International
Students
99
71.22%
All Students
139
100.0%
Notes:
L/N - Low numbers: the number of students is less than 5.
N/A - Data not available for this item.
N/P - Data not published for this item.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Bachelor of Business?
A Bachelor of Business gives you real world skills and learning opportunities through industry projects. You’ll get to work with industry clients during your degree. All students on the Bachelor of Business choose a major after their first year. These include accounting, digital marketing, management and marketing.
Where can I work with a Bachelor of Business?
A Bachelor of Business will get you a foot in the door at many companies. The specialism you choose as part of your degree will help you hone your skills and decide your direction.
Is a Bachelor of Business worth it?
A Bachelor of Business gives you a solid grounding to enter any industry. The skills and knowledge from a Bachelor of Business provides a strong framework whether you want to join a leading company or be an entrepreneur.
The final year capstone industry-based projects will be on a real application in industry or an organisation. This project will allow you to bring together and strengthen the knowledge and skills you have gained during the course.
Which major is the best for a Bachelor of Business?
All students complete broad business units in the first year of study before confirming which major they want to select. This allows students to choose from a well-informed position.
Read more about the related courses:
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1: Check the course entry requirements.
- Make sure you meet the entry requirements for your chosen course.
Step 2: What to include with your application?
- Evidence of completion of your previous studies that is award certificates or transcript with completion confirmed.
- Proof of identity—for example, your passport or birth certificate or citizenship.
- Evidence of English language skills (if you completed studies from a non-English speaking country).
- Proof of your permanent residency or citizenship if you were born overseas.
Certifying your academic documents
You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.
Step 3: Apply
Apply direct to MIT using our direct Application Portal. The following applicants should apply directly:
- Postgraduate applicants
- Non-current Year 12 applicants
Current Year 12 students (VIC)
If you are a Year 12 student from VIC, you should apply through VTAC. VTAC applications are made online through the VTAC website. To learn more about the application process, visit VTAC.
Current Year 12 students (NSW)
If you are a Year 12 student from NSW, you should apply through UAC. UAC applications are made online through the UAC website. To learn more about the application process, visit the UAC website
WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED
The application processing time for direct applications is five working days after receiving the application at MIT. It may take longer during peak periods.
If you applied through VTAC, offers are released at different times. For more information on VTAC offer rounds and important dates, please visit the VTAC page.
Depending on your application method, if your application is successful, you will receive:
- Offer through your VTAC account if you applied through VTAC
- Offer by email if you applied directly to MIT.
How to accept your offer
Whether you received a direct offer or VTAC offer, you will need to attend the Offer acceptance and Enrolment on the date specified in your offer to accept your offer and enrol in units.
Deferment of offer
You can defer up to 12 months. If you wish to defer studies, you must do so before the offer acceptance and enrollment date.
PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION
Before applying, make sure you:
- Meet the course entry requirements for the course you want to apply for.
- Have all your details ready—for example, your educational history, personal details, academic transcripts and award certificates.
What to include with your application?
- Certified copies of your academic documents such as your results and award certificates;
- Certified copy of your passport and visa copy if you have a visa;
- Evidence of English language skills test-for example, IELTS, PTE and TOEFL;
- Employment-related documents such as employment letter and resume (where applicable).
Uploading your documents
You must upload all requested documents at the time of the application.
Credit Transfer
If you are looking to apply for a credit transfer, you must submit the following supporting documents with your credit application:
- Certified copy of relevant award certificates and results for any studies that you have completed;
- Unit descriptions;
- Credit Transfer Application Form - download and complete
- For further information about credit transfer, click here.
Certifying your academic documents
You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.
Offshore international students must apply through an MIT authorised agent in their home country.
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INDUSTRY PROJECTS
Our degrees include guaranteed work experience for all students
The Bachelor of Business teaches you essential business principles and prepares you for the real world of work through industry projects.
You’ll work with an industry client and use what you’ve learned. Apply your skills to analysis, design, development and implementation and project management. Tackle and solve genuine problems using technical and creative skills. The Industry Experience unit gives you the opportunity to test your skills and get deeply involved with projects with 150 hours of placement.
Previous students have been completed projects for Australia Post, Officeworks, Woolworths and IoT technology.
Recent industry projects included in a Bachelor of Business:
- HEALTH AND SAFETY :Development of Market Segmentation and Analysis for an OH&S App to send warnings if tradies are taking undue risks.
- RIDE-SHARE FINANCIAL MODELING : Developing a three financial statements forecast financial model for a ride-share company.
- ENVIRONMENTAL PRICING MODEL :Analysing pricing models and researching an HR payroll system for an environmentally-driven project.
- SANITATION : Developing a marketing plan and digital marketing strategy for an environmentally sustainable Sanitation Project.
- UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGY : Using the Internet of Things to alert authorities if a surfer or diver is attacked by a shark. Considering the financial implication of different designs.
- TRAVEL: Research and integration of a customer relationship management system for the travel industry.
OUR STAFF ARE LEADING INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Professor Jay Hays
Deputy Head of School - School of Business | Course Coordinator Undergraduate Programs
Creator of numerous innovations and recipient of international awards, Professor Jay Hays brings a lifetime of international and cross-cultural experience to MIT, having lived and worked outside of Australia in Germany, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America.
Jay has held senior positions in academia, private industry, and the public sector running programs and projects across the globe. Trusted consultant and advisor to executives and management teams, Jay has a broad portfolio of strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills and knowledge, with particular strengths in planning, business process re-engineering, and professional development. Jay’s areas in research, teaching, and consulting span leadership and leadership development; organisational effectiveness and change; teamwork and collaboration; and sustainability. He is a recognised authority in professional and practice-based learning / Work-Integrated Learning.
Author of two books, two research monographs, and 60+ peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, Jay remains research-active and is a keen supervisor of Higher Degree by Research students. His current research and curricular activities focus on development of higher-order thinking capabilities and dispositions, disruptive development, and sustainable learning and education.
Professor SIVA K. K. MUTHALY
Coordinator – Master of Business Research & Discipline Leader Marketing and Digital Marketing
Siva is a passionate educator with more than thirty years in academia, specialising in marketing, research and innovation.
He has published widely on social media, digital marketing, international entry mode strategies and their ramifications for developing economies of the ASEAN region.
He has a passion for qualitative and quantitative research as the beating heart of the marketing discipline.
At MIT, he is the Coordinator – Master of Business Research & Discipline Leader Marketing and Digital Marketing and has been instrumental in leading the faculty to offer new market-driven courses.
Before teaching at MIT, Siva held senior academic positions at RMIT, Swinburne, Monash and the University of Newcastle. He was Dean of Business in a leading private university in Malaysia. Outside of academia, he has consulted to companies including Mercedes Benz.
OUR STAFF ARE LEADING INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Meet
Professor Jay Hays
Deputy Head of School - School of Business | Course Coordinator Undergraduate Programs
Professor Jay Hays
Deputy Head of School - School of Business | Course Coordinator Undergraduate Programs
Professor Jay Hays
Deputy Head of School - School of Business | Course Coordinator Undergraduate Programs
Creator of numerous innovations and recipient of international awards, Professor Jay Hays brings a lifetime of international and cross-cultural experience to MIT, having lived and worked outside of Australia in Germany, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America.
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Meet
Professor Siva K. K. Muthaly
Coordinator – Master of Business Research & Discipline Leader Marketing and Digital Marketing
Professor Siva K. K. Muthaly
Coordinator – Master of Business Research & Discipline Leader Marketing and Digital Marketing
Professor Siva K. K. Muthaly
Coordinator – Master of Business Research & Discipline Leader Marketing and Digital Marketing
Siva is a passionate educator with more than thirty years in academia, specialising in marketing, research and innovation. He has published widely on social media, digital marketing, international entry mode strategies and their ramifications for developing economies of the ASEAN region.
Read more...
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