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Business

In business, the big idea is king. Challenging existing business models and disrupting traditional markets requires a certain mindset. We encourage and develop that kind of thinking in our business courses. Because finding new ways of doing things can really take you places.

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Creative thinkers made here.
Creative thinkers made here.

Why study at ECU?

  • QILT - Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching

    Top in WA for Business & Management

    Ranked WA's top public uni for undergraduate Business & Management studies.

    QILT is an independent Australian government survey.

  • AACSB logo

    One of the world's top schools for Business

    The Business disciplines at ECU are accredited by AACSB International. Less than six per cent of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold this prestigious accreditation.

  • AFR Best Business schools

    WA's top business school for postgraduate studies

    ECU has again made the Australian Financial Review BOSS magazine's Best Business Schools list, ranking best in WA and second in Australia for quality.

  • The Good Universities Guide - teaching quality

    The highest quality teaching

    ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 17 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!

  • Shanghai Ranking 2020 logo

    Hospitality & Tourism ranked 26th in the world

    ECU's hospitality and tourism studies has received international recognition in the Shanghai Rankings 2023 survey, placing in the top 30 universities globally.

  • THE World University Rankings Top 100 Young

    One of the world's young guns

    We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.

  • The World University Rankings

    Business and Economics in global top 250

    The 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject includes a top 250 ranking for ECU's business and economics studies.

Courses

Choose from a wide range of undergraduate courses and majors in business and management, all developed in consultation with industry. Postgraduate options include niche market courses also tailored to industry demands, such as project management courses, giving our students the practical skills employers are seeking.

Need some help deciding what to study?

Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.

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Creative thinkers start here

Experience Business at ECU.

Explore your options through the following media

  • Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pi-Shen Seet teaches students to learn from the mistakes of the past in thinking about the future.

  • WA Regional General Manager for Siemens Limited, Andrew McCluskey, discusses why he decided to study an MBA at ECU.

Scholarship opportunities to reduce your expenses

Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.

A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.

Realise your dream

Do you have any questions about the Business study discipline?

Student stories

  • Anthony Donetta

    ECU Sport Management graduate

    It gives you a platform to establish yourself

    Sport Management graduate Anthony Donetta talks about a work integrated learning placement with West Perth Football Club that led to employment at the club.

  • Jarni Lee

    Jarni McGuire

    ECU Bachelor Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations

    ECU offers a high level of support for my studies

    The skills I have developed throughout my time at ECU have been invaluable. I was fortunate enough to complete an internship within the ECU's Corporate Marketing and Events Team, which gave me the opportunity to apply my learnings from my studies in a real world environment.

    Balancing family, work and study has been the biggest obstacle during my studies, however ECU offers a high level of support to enable me to keep pursuing my studies and move forward with a smile on my face.

  • Serena Stevens

    Serena Stevens

    ECU South West Accounting student

    My work placement at AMD Chartered Accountants will help me prepare for my future career

    I already had a strong finance background and wanted to extend my knowledge. ECU's South West Campus has allowed me to pursue studies while still living in Bunbury. The ongoing support from lecturers has been phenomenal and I’ve made friends for life.

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.

ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.