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Ozford Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor of Business

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    3.0F/P

  • Campus

    Melbourne (VIC)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    TBD

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Business at Ozford Institute of Higher Education in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and a world leader in café culture, food diversity, live music and the arts. Students consistently rate it as one of the best cities in the world to live and study.

The University at a Glance

Staff Ratio

18.0:1

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Business
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Business topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Business
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of a current or previously approved Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Higher School Certificate (HSE) or equivalent. OR Satisfactory completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) including English. Entry requirements Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency appropriate to undergraduate study through one of the following: • IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5, or an approved equivalent
  • • eligible prior study completed in Australia in English
  • • completion of a recognised qualification taught and assessed in English
  • • a CRICOS-listed English qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.0
  • or • successful completion of an approved EAP program of at least 10 weeks with an outcome equivalent to IELTS 6.0. Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of a current or previously approved Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Higher School Certificate (HSE) or equivalent. OR Satisfactory completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) including English. Entry requirements Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency appropriate to undergraduate study through one of the following: • IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5, or an approved equivalent
  • • eligible prior study completed in Australia in English
  • • completion of a recognised qualification taught and assessed in English
  • • a CRICOS-listed English qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.0
  • or • successful completion of an approved EAP program of at least 10 weeks with an outcome equivalent to IELTS 6.0. Applicants with Higher Education study Entry requirements Completion of higher education study deemed equivalent by Ozford Institute of Higher Education. Applicants must also demonstrate the capacity to succeed in the course. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over at the time of Application/Enrolment, not only by commencement. Applicants with VET study Entry requirements Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework qualification at Certificate IV level or above. Applicants must also demonstrate the capacity to succeed in the course. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over at the time of Application/Enrolment, not only by commencement. Applicants with work and life experience Work and life experience Applicants may be considered on the basis of another qualification, or a combination of study and relevant professional experience, assessed by Ozford as demonstrating the capacity for undergraduate study. Mature-age applicants may also be considered on the basis of demonstrated capacity for higher education study through professional experience, subject to approval by the Academic Leadership team where required.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Staff Ratio

18:1

Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and a world leader in café culture, food diversity, live music and the arts. Students consistently rate it as one of the best cities in the world to live and study.

  • Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and a world leader in café culture, food diversity, live music and the arts.
  • Students consistently rate it as one of the best cities in the world to live and study.

What Students Love

  • Rich arts & cultural scene
  • Great café culture
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Active music scene

University Stats

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

  • Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management.
  • Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Healthcare
  • Business
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,082/mo
Food & Groceries£375/mo
Transport£110/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,781
Annual living costs£21,377/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,255/month (housing $1,370, food $475, transport $140). Melbourne's cultural scene, café culture and liveability rankings justify the cost for most students.

  • Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,255/month (housing $1,370, food $475, transport $140).
  • Melbourne's cultural scene, café culture and liveability rankings justify the cost for most students.