Business courses
48 business qualifications in Australia, from certificates to the degree, compared side by side: cost, duration, providers and where each one leads.
- Qualifications
- 48
on this page
- Providers
- 1,542
across all qualifications
- Median pay
- $58,200–$109,400
across roles in this field
- Employment growth*
- +14%
1 of 8 roles in shortage
Which of these is right for you?
We don't recommend one provider over another, but four things usually decide which qualification is the right one to start with.
- How much time can you give it?
- A certificate usually runs months, not years, and gets you working sooner. A degree is a multi-year commitment, but it's the only route into a registered profession like pharmacist.
- Do you want to study online, on campus, or both?
- Check each qualification's study modes below. Some are online only, some require placements or on-campus units even in a mostly online course.
- What's your entry point?
- If you're starting from school leaver or career change with no background in the field, the lowest rung on the ladder is usually the realistic start, not the top qualification.
- Which role are you aiming for?
- Some roles need one specific qualification. Others accept several. The roles section below says which qualification on this page actually gets you there.
The business qualifications
48 qualifications, from certificates through to a degree. Each links through to cost, duration and the providers that teach it.
Certificates and diplomas
Certificate III in Business
511 providersThis qualification is the起步 step into office and administrative work, covering the everyday skills employers expect from someone in a business support role.
Certificate IIIAdministration OfficerView qualification →Certificate IV in Business
366 providersThis qualification suits people who already handle a mix of administrative and operational work and want to take on more responsibility, including supervising or guiding others.
Certificate IVView qualification →Diploma of Business
409 providersThis diploma suits people who already know their area of work and want the skills to manage the people, money and resources around them.
DiplomaView qualification →
Degrees
Bachelor of Business
53 providersBachelor degree2 to 3 yearsView qualification →Diploma of Business
24 providersDiploma0.67 to 1 yearView qualification →Bachelor of Commerce
22 providersBachelor degree2 to 3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
13 providersBachelor degree3 yearsExternal AuditorFinancial AccountantFinancial AnalystView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
12 providersBachelor degree3 yearsDigital Marketing SpecialistView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Management)
8 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business Analytics
8 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Diploma in Business
8 providersDiploma1 yearView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
7 providersBachelor degree2 to 3 yearsHR AdministratorHR AdvisorRecruiterView qualification →Bachelor of Business Administration
6 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship)
5 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
5 providersBachelor degree3 yearsExternal AuditorFinancial AccountantFinancial AnalystView qualification →Bachelor of International Business
5 providersBachelor degree2 to 3 yearsView qualification →Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
5 providersGraduate certificate0.5 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
4 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Diploma of Commerce
4 providersDiploma0.67 to 1 yearView qualification →Associate Degree in Business
3 providersAssociate Degree2 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Event Management)
3 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
3 providersBachelor degree2 to 3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (International Business)
3 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
3 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business Information Systems
3 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Digital Business
3 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
3 providersGraduate certificate0.5 yearsView qualification →Undergraduate Certificate in Business
3 providersOther Undergraduate Award Course0.5 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)
2 providersBachelor degree4 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours)
2 providersBachelor degree4 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness)
2 providersBachelor degree2 to 3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance)
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Enterprise)
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business (Property)
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsHR AdministratorHR AdvisorRecruiterView qualification →Bachelor of Business majoring in International Business
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business majoring in Management
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsDigital Marketing SpecialistView qualification →Bachelor of Business majoring in Sports Management
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Business Analytics
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Bachelor of Fashion Business
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Diploma of Business (Accounting)
2 providersDiploma1 yearView qualification →Diploma of Business (Entrepreneurship)
2 providersDiploma1 yearView qualification →Diploma of Business (Marketing)
2 providersDiploma1 yearView qualification →Diploma of Business Studies
2 providersDiploma2 yearsView qualification →Graduate Certificate in Business
2 providersGraduate certificate0.5 yearsView qualification →
What business study leads to
The 8 roles where a business qualification is a recognised route in, which qualification on this page it is, and what else you need.
External Auditor
Enter through the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) or the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting). Complete the accounting major and relevant professional subjects. Professional designations, statutory audit sign-off and tax-agent registration have further requirements; this route does not confer them.
Median salary for the role
$109,400
A year, before tax. Median for everyone in the occupation, not a graduate starting salary. Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO Occupation data, February 2026.
Financial Accountant
Enter through the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) or the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting). Complete the accounting major and relevant professional subjects. Professional designations, statutory audit sign-off and tax-agent registration have further requirements; this route does not confer them.
Median salary for the role
$104,200
A year, before tax. Median for everyone in the occupation, not a graduate starting salary. Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO Occupation data, February 2026.
Financial Analyst
Enter through the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) or the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting). Complete the accounting major and relevant professional subjects. Professional designations, statutory audit sign-off and tax-agent registration have further requirements; this route does not confer them.
Median salary for the role
$109,200
A year, before tax. Median for everyone in the occupation, not a graduate starting salary. Indicative estimate, not yet verified against official Jobs and Skills Australia / ABS data, Estimate.
HR Administrator
Enter through the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) or the Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management. Complete the human-resources major and relevant workplace learning. Employer requirements apply; senior HR management usually requires subsequent experience.
Median salary for the role
$76,800
A year, before tax. Median for everyone in the occupation, not a graduate starting salary. Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO Occupation data, February 2026.
HR Advisor
Enter through the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) or the Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management. Complete the human-resources major and relevant workplace learning. Employer requirements apply; senior HR management usually requires subsequent experience.
Median salary for the role
$102,400
A year, before tax. Median for everyone in the occupation, not a graduate starting salary. Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO Occupation data, February 2026.
Recruiter
Enter through the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) or the Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management. Complete the human-resources major and relevant workplace learning. Employer requirements apply; senior HR management usually requires subsequent experience.
Median salary for the role
$102,400
A year, before tax. Median for everyone in the occupation, not a graduate starting salary. Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO Occupation data, February 2026.
Digital Marketing Specialist
Enter through the Bachelor of Business (Marketing) or the Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing. Choose digital-marketing coursework and develop a practical portfolio. The career option does not reclassify a general marketing degree as a dedicated digital-marketing qualification.
Median salary for the role
$101,800
A year, before tax. Median for everyone in the occupation, not a graduate starting salary. Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO Occupation data, February 2026.
Administration Officer
The direct route is the Certificate III in Business. An ordinary business-administration training route; job-specific systems and employer requirements vary.
Median salary for the role
$58,200
A year, before tax. Median for everyone in the occupation, not a graduate starting salary. Indicative estimate, not yet verified against official Jobs and Skills Australia / ABS data, Estimate.