About JCU Business
Develop specialised business skills and benefit from targeted professional development with JCU’s tailored degrees. JCU Business supports you to enter the business sphere equipped with real-world industry experience and access to relevant networks. Gain an in-depth understanding of the contemporary issues, trends and ideas that influence modern enterprise and contribute your own fresh perspectives as you discover innovative new methods and strategies of doing business.
Make your mark in business intelligence and information systems, hospitality and tourism management, human resources management, international business, management, digital marketing, or sports and events management.
The skills you gain in business strategy, entrepreneurial development, data-driven decision making, people management, international marketing and creating human experiences are highly transferrable across industries and essential to growing sustainable businesses.
Local, national and international business markets are under constant pressure to adapt, diversify and modernise their operations to meet customer needs. With a JCU Business qualification, you’ll be ready today for tomorrow.
Study Business at University
Do you want a degree that opens up endless career opportunities in different fields? Do you want a degree that provides you with skills that employers in all industries look for? A business degree is exactly that. Studying business is a choice that ensures you will always be a desirable employee and have access to a variety of roles in any field you’re interested in. You can end up working as a manager, entrepreneur, consultant or advisor, in marketing, public relations, tourism or other business areas. The world of business is always looking for new people with the skills and experience it takes to succeed, and that’s exactly what you’ll be able to bring to the table.
Choose to study business at JCU to secure your future career.
Studying Business at JCU
No matter what education you’ve previously had, JCU is bound to have a business pathway that suits your goals. From a one-year Diploma of Higher Education through to a range of master’s degrees, you can choose to study in a field of your choice. The one-year diploma is an excellent pathway into higher education for those who aren’t qualified for our bachelor’s degrees yet. As an undergraduate, you can choose to study a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science or Law, Bachelor of Commerce and more. Postgraduates can study for a Graduate Certificate or a Master’s degree in a number of even more specialised fields, such as Business Administration, Conflict Management and Resolution, Governance and Leadership and many more.
Why Study Business?
Why is it such a good idea to study business at university? The reasons are many, and here are just a few of them.
- A degree in business provides you with key skills that make you a valuable asset to companies in numerous industries, and a desirable employee for many businesses
- You will graduate with many transferable skills and strong business knowledge, as studying business is a choice that makes you highly employable
- Studying business is a great introduction to the world of business
- You will have the skills and knowledge necessary to start your own business and become your own boss and be successful at it, too, if that’s what you dream of
- Business is an excellent choice for those who aren’t sure what their future career aspirations are, because you will graduate with skills and experience applicable to many roles and different industries, giving you the flexibility to explore many career options after graduation
Why Study at JCU?
For the best Business Bachelor’s degree, you want to choose JCU. The degrees at JCU are superior for many reasons, including:
- Offering a range of different majors and degrees to choose from
- Providing many opportunities for networking and making business connections
- Giving real-life work experience
- Being taught by industry professionals and expert lecturers
- Providing excellent outcomes, with full-time employment and high median salaries for previous graduates
- Offering flexibility to study part or full time in Brisbane, Townsville, Cairns and online, depending on the degree
If you want to study for a Master or Bachelor of Business in QLD, apply to study at JCU through the online portal.
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Gain a solid foundation for university study as you build academic skills, confidence and knowledge. Take classes relevant to your study goals and get a taste of university life in this qualification designed to help you meet the entry requirements of your desired degree. Enter university prepared for success after this one-year course.
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Combine the diverse, transferable skills of an arts degree with the practical knowledge of business studies to build a critical understanding of life and work in the Tropics. Develop a solid foundation of sociocultural contexts to underpin your learning in business operations and strategies, making you a well-rounded professional. Graduate with advanced communication and research skills to stand out in any field.
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Kickstart your career with real-world industry experience and knowledge across the business sphere. Be ready today for tomorrow by learning how to analyse current trends to predict future priorities. Pursue profit and manage loss by developing effective strategies that are fit-for-purpose and unique to a business’s needs. Become a professional who can lead an organisation, support its strategy and innovate its operations.
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Explore the important and challenging work of balancing profit, policy and conservation. Develop your expertise in economic principles, sustainability practices and quantitative scientific methods. Emerge with organisational and critical analysis skills that will see you well-equipped to work within the fields of environmental policy, sustainability consulting or international business.
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Give your career a far-reaching, competitive start with this double business and law degree. Pair your business insight in accounting, economics, management, marketing or tourism, with a strong understanding of legal principles to bring unparalleled expertise to future roles. You'll gain practical experience through real-world case scenarios, internships and mock trials in 'moot' e-court facilities. This course is an approved qualification to practise law in Queensland.
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With an advanced understanding of human behaviour and motivation, a Bachelor of Business — Bachelor of Psychological Science will empower you with the skills to maximise your employability and stand out in your future workplace. Your critical thinking, decision-making skills and knowledge of business operations will be bolstered by an understanding of what motivates employees and how to create healthy, productive work environments.
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Boost your employability with JCU Commerce. Get a head start with tailored industry experience and build your network through practical learning opportunities. In assisting individuals at tax time or navigating trade with international businesses, your studies will equip you with the knowledge and skills to drive success in a diverse career.
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Be equipped to pursue new professional roles or areas of industry as you enhance your career with a specialisation in business administration. Develop contemporary management and leadership skills and learn how to strategically analyse, plan and implement decisions in the workplace. Graduate eligible for positions in management, consultancy and market research.
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Gain a global perspective and harness your understanding of international markets to inform business practice. JCU's online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Global is your first step towards becoming the leader tomorrow’s business will demand.
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Gain the knowledge and practical skills to analyse, manage and resolve conflicts in a range of workplace, community and interpersonal settings. You will engage with authentic conflict scenarios and learn from leading industry practitioners in this flexible course.
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Develop the ability to guide businesses towards success in times of change and uncertainty. Be equipped with the skills identified by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) as essential for managing projects and contributing to the prosperity, health, safety and sustainability of tropical communities. As a graduate of the first degree in Australia to emphasise skill development in strategy, risk and asset management, you will have a competitive edge as a professional who can reach
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JCU's online Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global is designed for aspiring leaders who want to thrive in a contemporary business environment and immediately apply their knowledge to drive growth and obtain an advantage.
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Advance your career in business with this flexible course tailored to suit your professional interests, whether in economics, marketing, international business, or entrepreneurship. Learn alongside leading industry experts with opportunities for real-world learning and networking in domestic and international settings.
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Advance your career in business with this flexible course tailored to suit your professional interests, whether in economics, marketing, international business or entrepreneurship. Learn alongside leading industry experts with opportunities for real-world learning and networking in domestic and international settings.
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The increasing complexity of today’s global economy presents opportunities for business leaders who know what to look for. At JCU our 100% online MBA Global gives you the edge over your competition. Fast-track your career with flexible study you can balance around your life.
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