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Join the next generation of leaders and professionals with the right set of skills for the trends facing business and government
When you study business or government at Griffith, you'll have the opportunity to learn from first hand experiences overseas and in the work place to ensure you graduate job ready, and with the soft skills sought by today’s employers. With first world-class resources and technology-rich spaces and expert staff who are thought leaders in their field, Griffith Business School is one of the country's leading business educators. Choose from degrees spanning Asian studies, government and international relations, tourism, commerce, event and sport management, entrepreneurship and a suite of business specialisations.
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- Employment relations and human resources
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- Government and international relations
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- International business
- Logistics and supply chain management
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- MBA
- Property and real estate
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- Sustainable business
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Study business and government at Griffith
I’m ready for the future of business
Meet Caitlene Hillman, Griffith business student and AFR top 100 future leader. International opportunities during her degree have given her first-hand experience of current trends, ensuring she’s job ready for the future of business.
Be job ready
Today’s employers are looking for graduates with soft skills and adaptability to change, often learned on the job. When you study business or government at Griffith, you have the opportunity to develop these skills and graduate with a head start in the employment market. The BusinessPLUS and Leadership Programs cater for beginners as well as offering more advanced skills. You’ll attend career skills workshops combined with mentoring, internships and industry engagement projects that introduce you to the networks you’ll rely on later.
Be ready for the future of business
In today’s business landscape, purposeful, value-driven companies outperform the market; climate change is tied to fiscal policy; and rapid technological innovation is commonplace. As a Griffith business or government student, you will have opportunities for first hand experiences of these trends within international, national and local settings in the work environment and in the classroom. You’ll graduate with skills and knowledge of the adaptability required for organisations to prosper today and into the future.
Learn from leaders
When you study business at Griffith, you're studying among the world's best. Griffith Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - International, meaning your degree is recognised globally as a high-quality program. For the past three years, we have ranked in the global top 100 for politics and international studies and we are recognised experts in Asian studies, international business, tourism, sport management, finance and financial planning. Our students think we're great too, rating us above the national average in the latest Student Experience Survey.
Build foundations for your future
Through industry placements and work-integrated-learning, you'll be primed for the workplace as you develop skills and benefit from experiences which will complement your classroom studies. You'll also learn from industry guest lecturers and discover how business theory applies on the job. Take advantage of opportunities which will enable you to develop a global outlook and build international networks through our overseas student exchange programs and international internships.
Expand your prospects
You can multiply your options with a double degree or double major and design the career that's right for you. A double degree or double major shows employers a highly motivated graduate with a broad range of skills and perspectives. Combine your studies in business, commerce or government with another area that's important to you and build a career of distinction.
Study in state-of-the-art facilities
Our world-class amenities include two advanced financial trading centres that provide real-time access to global financial markets combined with the sophisticated analytical tools used by investment professionals. You'll also have access to a range of individual and group study areas, collaboration zones and specialised teaching spaces.
Scholarships
BusinessPLUS scholarships
We offer three new BusinessPLUS scholarship categories this year, which seek to reward potential as well as excellence - so it’s worthwhile investigating whether you might qualify to receive one. Scholarships can cover tuition fees, education and living expenses. You can apply if you are coming straight from year 12, or if you have left high school and are applying to start an undergraduate university degree. They add to over 600 scholarships available at Griffith. You can also apply for multiple scholarships with just one application; we’ll match you with the Griffith University scholarship you are eligible for and it's free.
What is BusinessPLUS?
When you study Business at Griffith you get more than just a high-quality degree. You get the BusinessPLUS advantage. BusinessPLUS is a program designed to give Griffith business school students the skills and networks they will later rely on in the workplace. Open to any Griffith Business School student, the program caters for beginners as well as those who have more advanced skills. BusinessPLUS combines skills based, career management training with opportunities for internships, our mentoring program and industry engagement projects that introduce you to the business networks you’ll rely on later.
Advance your career
Our business and government degrees can prepare you for exciting careers in a wide range of industries and professions. Depending on your degree, you may find opportunities in all levels of government departments or agencies, private enterprise, consultancy, politics, tourism, marketing, management, finance or not-for-profit organisations.
Student story
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Griffith Bachelor of Business graduates
Founders of Sabo Skirt
20 Dec 2019
Griffith PhD candidate awarded grant to research ethical decision making in Indigenous financial markets
09 Dec 2019
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Key dates
Monday 28 October — Saturday 15 February
Trimester 3: Teaching and exams
Includes study and exam period from Monday 3 February to Saturday 15 February.
Tuesday 28 January — Thursday 30 January
Mature Student Open Evenings
No matter whether you’re returning to university after a few years off, starting study for the first time or looking for a postgraduate degree to further your career, we can help you find the right study path.
Monday 17 February — Friday 21 February
Trimester 1: Orientation
Get the right start and find out everything you need to know about starting at Griffith.
Monday 24 February
Trimester 1: Teaching and exams
Includes study and exam period from Thursday 28 May to Friday 6 June.
Friday 8 May — Saturday 9 May
Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo to talk to our expert advisers about your study goals, life at Griffith, online study options and more.
Monday 11 May — Thursday 14 May
Mature Student Open Evenings
No matter whether you’re returning to university after a few years off, starting study for the first time or looking for a postgraduate degree to further your career, we can help you find the right study path.
Wednesday 13 May — Thursday 14 May
Gold Coast Careers Festival
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Gold Coast Careers Festival to talk to our expert advisers about your study goals, life at Griffith, online study options and more.
Thursday 21 May
Cairns Youth and Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Gold Coast Careers Festival to talk to our expert advisers about your study goals, life at Griffith, online study options and more.
Monday 22 June — Wednesday 24 June
Trimester 2: Orientation
Get the right start and find out everything you need to know about starting at Griffith.
Monday 29 June — Saturday 10 October
Trimester 2: Teaching and exams
Includes study and exam period from Thursday 1 October to Saturday 10 October.
Saturday 18 July — Sunday 19 July
Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO)
TSXPO is for anyone considering further study. Talk to our academic and professional staff about our degrees, flexible study options, admission pathways, how to apply, scholarships and support services. Entry is free.
Tuesday 21 July
Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo to talk to our expert advisers about your study goals, life at Griffith, online study options and more.
Monday 3 August
Townsville Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Townsville Careers Expo to talk to our expert advisers about your study goals, life at Griffith, online study options and more.
Sunday 9 August
Open Day
On Open Day, you’ll find general information about all our degrees at each campus, as well as essential information about student support services, admissions, scholarships and postgraduate studies. It’s a great time to get to know our campuses, experience life at Griffith, explore your study options and find the information you need to make a decision about your future.
Monday 14 September — Thursday 17 September
Mature Student Open Evenings
No matter whether you’re returning to university after a few years off, starting study for the first time or looking for a postgraduate degree to further your career, we can help you find the right study path.
Monday 19 October — Friday 23 October
Trimester 3: Orientation
Get the right start and find out everything you need to know about starting at Griffith.
Saturday 12 December — Thursday 17 December
Explore your options
If your OP or ATAR result changes your direction, chat online with our expert study advisers to explore your study options. Find out about admissions pathways, entry requirements and changing your preferences.