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Join the new way of thinking for the next generation of business and government leaders and professionals; with the right set of skills for the trends facing the new economy.

A career in business and government offers a transferable set of skills that are relevant across a wide variety of industries and sectors. Studying at Griffith ensures you will graduate with the new skills and new values for the new opportunities that the new economy offers. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from internships, mentors, community projects and a variety of local or global experiences. Plus, Griffith Business School holds AACSB International accreditation – awarded to just 5% of the worlds business schools, which means your degree will be recognised globally for it’s quality.

Choose from degrees spanning accounting, finance, marketing, government and international relations, tourism, commerce, event and sport management, entrepreneurship and a suite of business specialisations.

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Bachelor of

Business

Degree code 1632

With over 20 majors to choose from, find the right mix of specialisations to help you reach your career goals. Whether you want to be an accountant with marketing knowledge, or an entrepreneur who understands finance and economics, the Bachelor of Business is for you.

Starting March 2022

Location Gold Coast, Brisbane, Online

Indicative Fee $14,000* CSP

Master of

Business Administration

Degree code 5158

Ranked #1 globally by Corporate Knights, our MBA prepares you for today's business world. With core values of sustainable practice and responsible leadership, you'll be ready to take the next step in your career towards becoming an adaptable and ethical leader.

Starting March 2022

Location Gold Coast, Brisbane, Online

Indicative Fee $38,500

Master of

Business

Degree code 5632

This degree is designed to help you master essential business concepts and provide you with the frameworks and creative problem solving skills to enable you to operate effectively in the dynamic, global business economy.

Starting March 2022

Location Gold Coast, Brisbane, Online

Indicative Fee $28,500

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Study business and government at Griffith

Join the new way of thinking

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The world is catching up with a clear shift away from outdated business practices. The new Bachelor of business is a genuine alternative to traditional business degrees. It’s a whole new way of thinking for a whole new generation of future business professionals.

Practical learning

You can earn credit towards your degree and get job-ready through the extra-curricular activities, industry experiences and business professional development we offer.

Study your way

Build your studies around you. Get the flexibility of studying on-campus, online, part-time or full-time, over two or three trimesters per year. No matter where you are, you’ll get the access, support and assistance you need to succeed.

Multiply your options

Double your career opportunities without doubling your study time. A double degree will give you an edge in the getting a job and build a career that is as unique as your interests.

Education excellence

You are getting a high-quality education. Griffith ranks in the top 7 in Australia for overall educational experience for undergraduates in the QILT 2019 Student Experience Survey.

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 through co and extra-curricular programs and activities and graduate with a head start in the employment market. We’ll also learn how to challenge conventions and think creatively to solve problems. The BusinessPLUS and Leadership Programs cater for beginners as well as offering more advanced skills. You’ll have the opportunity to take part in 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 and social change is tied to fiscal policy; and rapid technological innovation is commonplace. As a Griffith business or government student, we’ll prepare you for the future of business through opportunities and practical 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 few years, we have ranked in the global top 150 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 international student exchange programs and 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. Our lecture theatres and seminar rooms are all equipped with the video conferencing capability which makes playback easy. You'll also have access to a range of individual and group study areas, collaboration zones and specialised teaching spaces that are all fitted with the latest collaboration technology so you can engage online with your classmates.

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.