Bachelor of Business

Our Bachelor of Business is ideal for:  

• Early-mid level professionals who are either working full, or part-time, looking to gain the relevant business skills and knowledge to future proof and pursue a successful career in business.  
• Mid-level professionals, who are either working full or part-time, looking to gain proficiency in business fundamentals, successfully navigate business teams, and fill in knowledge gaps within their career.  

Looking for the on-campus program? Ideal for school leavers, you can find the on-campus version of our Bachelor of Business here. 

Globalisation and advancements in technology are revolutionising the way we live and the methods in which businesses operate. How can you step up and lead in this era of rapid change and drive impact in your role or organisation? 

No matter where you’re at in your learning or career journey, our Bachelor of Business will equip you with in-demand digital and industry-relevant skills to tackle the future of work.  

So why study business with us? 

• Flexibility in learning 

With the flexibility to customise your degree, you’re able to study a choice of majors, minors, or a unique combination of courses that align with your personal or professional interests and ambitions. Designed 100% online, you won’t be locked into sitting through traditional lectures or tutorials. Have full control over your study and change, pause, or even accelerate your program to suit your needs. Study anywhere, anytime around your work and life commitments.  

• Graduate with a career-focused degree 

Our Bachelor of Business is focused on sustainable, high growth disciplines to future-proof your career. With an emphasis on research, analysis, and problem solving, you’ll delve into ideation, solution generation, and testing. Partnering with some of the industry’s most iconic brands, gain confidence in your industry-relevant and best practice skills and graduate with a highly recognised degree with employers.  

• Learn vital interdisciplinary skills 

Step away from a traditional business degree and gain hybrid skills that extend into other areas outside of business, such as IT or health, and open the doors to diverse career opportunities with a breadth of knowledge.  

For more information about this program's unique online learning experience, as well as answers to key frequently asked questions, click here.

2022 indicative fees

In 2022, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$3,985 to AU$14,630*.

Additional expenses

• Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$315 maximum fee for 2022.
• Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Annual fee adjustment

Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

Defer your payment

You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.

Paying your fees and applying for refunds

For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.

Commonwealth supported places

If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.

Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set on an annual basis by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.

How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?

The Australian Government has introduced changes to university funding and student contribution fees under its Job-ready Graduates Package. 

The fees in the table below apply to students commencing their program in 2022. Fees for continuing students are available at fees for Commonwealth supported students.

Each course (subject) falls into a band. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.

Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.

You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at Fees for Commonwealth supported students.

Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2022 for commencing students

• Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture: Student contribution band by course (subject): $3,985 per standard year.  Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2022: $498 per standard (12 credit point) course
• Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology: Student contribution band by course (subject): $8,021 per standard year. Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2022: $1,002 per standard (12 credit point) course
• Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science: Student contribution band by course (subject): $11,401 per standard year. Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2022: $1,425 per standard (12 credit point) course
• Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture: Student contribution band by course (subject): $14,630 per standard year. Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2022: $1,828 per standard (12 credit point) course.

Fee assistance

HECS-HELP Loans

The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.

SA-HELP Loans

You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.

How does a HELP loan work?

If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.

You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.

For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.

Additional expenses

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2022 is $315.

For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.

^Fees typically increase each year and may change without notice. Total fees are estimates and should only be used as a guide.

• You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) and Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL and the required ATAR of 70 or equivalent. 

  • This means that if you receive an ATAR equal to or above this and meet the course prerequisites, we will guarantee you an offer in this course. 

  • If you receive an ATAR below this guarantee, you may still receive an offer, depending on the availability of places in this course and whether you are eligible to receive any adjustment factors.  

• Minimum entry outside of year 12, with the requirement of having successfully completed Year 12 over 2 years ago

  • Successful completion of an Australian higher education diploma (or equivalent overseas qualification); or 

  • Successful completion of at least four courses (subjects) at an Australian associate degree (or equivalent) and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree; or 

  • successful completion of at least two courses (subjects) at an Australian undergraduate level (or equivalent) and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree.

  • Successful completion of two courses from Open Universities Australia; or 

  • Students also must have completed Year 12, work and life experience are not considered. 

  • Work and life experience do not provide any additional consideration for entry to this program.  You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with higher education study, you may sit the STAT multiple-choice if you: 

    • are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and 

    • have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and 

    • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program 

    • STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of the study and can be used to meet Year 12 English prerequisites. You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents. 

      Learn more about RMIT STAT results including minimum STAT scores required to meet prerequisites.

English Language 

Local and international students are required to provide current evidence of English language proficiency for admission to RMIT University. You can provide your results from one of these three options: 

1. An accepted English language proficiency test, or 
2. An accepted English language provider, or 
3. A recognised Australian or international qualification. 

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit the English language requirements and equivalency information. 

Australian Student Visas 

RMIT’s Online Bachelor of Business does not meet Australian student visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study. For more details on RMIT’s on-campus programs visit rmit.edu.au.