Bachelor of Business
at University of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
A three-year business degree at the University of Canberra with specialisations in accounting, accounting and finance, business economics, government, management, marketing, human resource management and international business. No prerequisites; Mathematics Advanced and English Advanced are recommended.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UC Bachelor of Business for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60.15 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students specialise in accounting, accounting and finance, business economics, government, management, marketing, human resource management or international business, around a common business core. UC also offers the Bachelor of Business (Sport Management), Bachelor of Business Informatics and Bachelor of Government.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as graduate analysts, marketing coordinators and HR officers across small-business and corporate employers.
- Common destinations include retail-banking graduate programmes, FMCG marketing rotations and management consulting boutiques.
- Many alumni progress into business development, brand management and operations leadership roles within five years.
Professional accreditation
- CA ANZ and CPA Australia (accounting)
- AHRI (human resources)
- AMI (marketing)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate analyst in APS departments (Finance, Home Affairs, Defence APS, Services Australia)
- Graduate Administrative Officer in ACT Government (GAAP program)
- Marketing or communications coordinator at Canberra-based NGOs and peak bodies
- Sport administration officer at the AIS, Capital Football, ACT Brumbies and Canberra Capitals
- Tourism officer at VisitCanberra and ACT tourism operators
- HR or business graduate at Canberra-based corporates and consultancies
Graduate starting salary
$58,000 - $72,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Depending on specialisation, graduates can pursue membership of CA ANZ and CPA Australia (accounting), the Australian Human Resources Institute (HR) or the Australian Marketing Institute (marketing). Many graduates join the Australian Public Service or Canberra businesses.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who want a more applied business degree with mandatory internship
- Those willing to participate in small-group case discussions and team consulting
- People targeting APS or ACT Government graduate analyst programs
- Students drawn to the Sport Management specialisation linked to the AIS, Brumbies and Capitals
- Those comfortable with both qualitative case-study writing and basic quantitative tasks
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting deep accounting and CPA accreditation (Commerce is the better fit)
- Those who avoid team-based consulting and presentation work
- Anyone uncomfortable with the mandatory internship and reflective reporting
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Business as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Canberra website and on UAC before applying.