Bachelor of Business

Business continues to be one of the most popular qualifications – and for good reason. A qualification in business equips graduates with universally sought-after skills and offers opportunities in so many diverse roles and industries.

The Bachelor of Business is ideal for those who want to make a tangible contribution to the success and growth of a business, push boundaries and challenge the status quo.

Whether you choose to stay local or are ready to go global, a degree in business can fast-track your climb up the corporate ladder in any sector.

The ICMS Bachelor of Business is designed to position you for business success in any industry, with a focus on future-proofing you for adaptability in a rapidly changing world.

The Bachelor of Business offers 26 subjects in total:

• 14 core business subjects
• 10 elective subjects
• 2 WIL (Work Integrated Learning) subjects

Bachelor of Business subjects focus on developing core business skills such as marketing; agile leadership and innovation problem solving, collaboration and managing people; strategic planning and innovative problem solving; and of course financial literacy.

Our goal is to develop business leaders ready to take advantage of all that an international business career can offer.

Business subjects are supplemented by elective subjects from a range of business areas. Your choices might include electives in marketing, international tourism, entrepreneurship and innovation, hospitality management, sports management, and event management. You could also pick from specialist contemporary areas of business such as leadership, innovation or project management. This allows you to build a personalised educational experience that reflects your interest and ambitions.

At ICMS we believe that the best learning experience combines practical and real world experience with a strong academic foundation. Our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program is built into your degree and will prepare you for future success in the business world.

As part of WIL, you’ll complete a Professional Placement Preparation Program, then two trimesters of professional placement.

We have an impressive network of industry partners. These leading companies provide our ICMS community with invaluable industry insight and experience. When it is time to embark on your professional placement, we work closely with them to find a suitable placement that is the best fit for your skills, interests and professional goals.

As part of your Bachelor of Business journey, your professional placement could take you to a major city, regional area or regional area in Australia. You could even take up a position in an international city. It is all part of finding the best placement for you.

Not only is this an invaluable experience, it is also a chance to grow your professional network. For many of our graduates this experience introduces them to their future employers.

Business and Entrepreneurship students have gained valuable experience with placements at: 

• Allianz 
• Australian Defence Force 
• Blackmores 
• Chobani 
• Coca-Cola Amatil 
• Deloitte 
• Heinemann Australia 
• IAE Global/Eduhouse 
• Moët Hennessy 
• Nova Entertainment 
• NRMA 
• Optimum Insurance 
• Tag Heuer 
• Volvo Car Australia Pty Ltd 
• Witchery Head Office 
• World Business Forum (WOBI) 

These are just some of the many organisations where ICMS students have gained practical experience. Read more.

The Bachelor of Business is career-focused, and aims to develop contemporary knowledge and skills needed for success. This means:

• Real-world assessments instead of exams for most subjects.
• Strong industry connections.
• Developing 21st century skills, such as digital literacy
• Every degree student gets to complete a professional placement in a business that aligns with the industry they’re interested in.
• Access to personal study assistance and wellness support.
• An emphasis on professionalism which includes: interview and resume preparation, wearing business attire in class, setting up LinkedIn profiles, access to our Careers Hub, and mentorship from high-achieving students and alumni.

In your final year, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Capstone subject which will test your abilities in addressing contemporary issues or problems in the career or industry you’re working toward.

There is no better preparation to steer your own destiny in any sector of the business arena than with a Bachelor of Business.

Upon successful completion of the ICMS Bachelor of Business you will able to:

• Apply broad theoretical and technical business knowledge to real-world problems, demonstrating deep understanding within a range of business contexts. 
• Conduct research and critically evaluate data to inform and justify decision-making in diverse business contexts.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex and unpredictable challenges in a range of business environments, using critical analysis and creative problem-solving techniques.
• Evaluate issues related to Ethics, Law, Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Governance, considering their implications within evolving global business contexts. 
• Formulate strategies to address routine and complex business challenges, applying innovation, digital tools and emerging technologies in diverse business contexts.
• Communicate and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders, using appropriate communication methods and professional standards to suit a range of different business contexts. 
• Apply teamwork and collaboration skills, management principles, and motivational strategies to lead and participate in diverse teams across a range of business environments. 
• Reflect on and evaluate personal performance to cultivate a professional identity, embracing values, and career aspirations, and exercising professional judgment in diverse business contexts.