Why Bachelor of Digital Business?
Use your business and digital skills to help any modern organisation overcome challenges and thrive.
Our 100% online digital business degree will teach you how to embrace technologies such as machine learning, blockchain, marketing automation and artificial intelligence to help businesses grow and solve problems.
Delivered in partnership with Accenture, one of the world's largest business management firms, you’ll learn from leading experts in the field. Develop the digital business skills for the future – ready to fill known and emerging skills gaps.
Overview
Understand the crucial role of technology within businesses. Our Bachelor of Digital Business combines business and digital technology, so you’ll be ready to address modern workplace challenges. Learn directly from Accenture’s top digital and business minds, along with Adelaide University academics to get the best of both worlds.
Explore advanced digital and business principles throughout your studies. Learn how to use marketing automation to convert customers, when to use artificial intelligence to streamline processes, how cloud systems make collaboration easier and how technology can be the difference between business growth and decline.
Completing your degree 100% online means you’ll be able to fit your studies around your life. Get ready to build the skills you’ll need to succeed in business, in a way that suits you.
Key features
Discover how emerging technologies are revolutionising the way we do business. - Implement problem-solving approaches such as design thinking, Agile and business communication.
- Choose from several work-integrated learning options in your third year of study.
- Gain digital skills that are industry-endorsed and in demand.
- Build a professional network of digital business leaders and entrepreneurs.
- Build a hybrid skillset of digital know-how and business acumen.
What you'll learn
Your studies will provide you with comprehensive digital and business knowledge. Understand how emerging technologies can help shape organisations and be ready to apply principles of advanced leadership, stakeholder management, change management and digital project management.
In your first year, cover business fundamentals including topics on accounting for business, principles of economics, marketing principles and information technology. Be introduced to key elements of digital business – exploring digital technologies in business today and their disrupting impact across industries.
Second year will build your knowledge on cloud platforms, entrepreneurship for social and market impact, digital solution methodologies, organisational behaviour, project management strategies and designing digital solutions to tackle business problems.
In third year deepen your knowledge on digital solutions, risk management and governance, strategic management, business practices, international business environments, decision making and the value of digital business transformation. You’ll also have the chance to interview for Accenture’s graduate program – where you’ll learn, grow and develop in a supportive environment and work on real projects with real clients.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 120 to 132 units for Core courses, and
- 12 to 24 units for Electives
Complete 120 to 132 units comprising:
- 120 units from Core courses, and
- 0 to 12 units from Core selective courses
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UO Accounting for Business
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ACCT1005
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6
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UO Management Accounting
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ACCT2004
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6
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UO Exploring Digital Technology in Business
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Course code
BUSI1019
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6
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UO Introduction to Digital Disruption in Business
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BUSI1020
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6
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UO Designing Digital Solutions
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BUSI2014
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6
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UO Organisational Behaviour
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BUSI2017
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6
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UO Management and Organisation
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BUSI2019
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6
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UO Project Management: Principles and Strategies
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BUSI2020
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6
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UO Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact
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BUSI2021
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6
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UO Digital Solution Methodologies
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BUSI2023
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6
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UO Digital Business Solutions
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BUSI3025
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6
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UO Digital Business Value
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BUSI3026
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6
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UO Managing Decision Making
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BUSI3031
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6
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UO Strategic Management
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BUSI3033
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6
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UO Principles of Economics
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ECON1010
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6
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UO International Business Environments
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IBUS3008
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6
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UO Information Technology Fundamentals
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INFO1020
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6
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UO Cloud Platforms
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INFO2028
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6
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UO Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange
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MARK1013
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6
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UO Risk Management and Governance
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INFO3020
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6
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UO Business Internship 30 Days
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BUSI3036
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12
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UO Business Practicum
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BUSI3037
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6
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UO Virtual Industry Internship
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BUSI3041
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6
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BUSI3041 - UO Virtual Industry Internship (6 units) and BUSI3037 - UO Business Practicum (6 units) or BUSI3041 - UO Virtual Industry Internship (6 units) and Elective or BUSI3037 - UO Business Practicum (6 units) and Elective or BUSI3036 - UO Business Internship 30 Days (12 units) or |
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12
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Complete 12 to 24 units comprising:
- 6 units from Program electives - year 1, and
- 6 units for all Program electives - year 2, and
- 0 to 24 units from Program electives
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UO Problem Solving and Programming
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Course code
COMP1021
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6
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UO Professional Practice in Data Analytics
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INFO1023
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6
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UO Business Law
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Course code
LAWS1018
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6
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UO Consumer Behaviour
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Course code
MARK1011
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6
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UO System Requirements and User Experience
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INFO1025
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6
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UO Business Intelligence
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INFO2022
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6
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UO Foundations of Human Resource Management
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HRES2012
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6
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UO Marketing Analytics
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MARK2009
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6
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Elective 1
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AUXX1011
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AUXX1012
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AUXX1013
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AUXX1014
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6
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Program electives - Students can choose AU Online courses subject to meeting prerequisite requirements
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BUSI3041 - UO Virtual Industry Internship (6 units) and BUSI3037 - UO Business Practicum (6 units) or BUSI3041 - UO Virtual Industry Internship (6 units) and Elective or BUSI3037 - UO Business Practicum (6 units) and Elective or BUSI3036 - UO Business Internship 30 Days (12 units) or |
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Career outcomes
Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Digital Business provides a versatile skillset applicable to many roles. You might become a business development manager, finding opportunities for growth in digital markets and developing partnerships. Maybe you will work as a systems or process analyst, identifying inefficiencies and ways to streamline processes using your digital expertise. Perhaps you’ll prepare a global business to take on emerging technologies as a digital transformation lead.
You might also pursue the following careers:
- Business analyst
- Business change consultant
- Ecommerce manager
- Entrepreneur
- Transformation consultant.
Industry trends
There is growing demand for professionals with digital skills. A RMIT report predicts Australian businesses alone will need to invest $1.5 billion in digital skills training to address the current skills gap (RMIT, 2023). The report also reveals three in five surveyed businesses have employees who lack or have outdated digital skills. This skills gap presents an exciting opportunity for digital business graduates. Your skillset will be extremely valuable to companies looking to build a competitive workforce.
Your study experience and support
Studying 100% online with Adelaide University means joining a dynamic community of learners – all supported by dedicated teams committed to your success. From day one to graduation, you’ll have access to comprehensive academic, student and technical support teams to ensure you get the most out of your online learning journey.
Student support services
Need help with enrolments, managing your study load, or setting your academic goals? Our student support team is here to assist. They’re your first point of contact for advice and are available seven days a week, including out-of-hours and on weekends. Get the help you need – when it suits you.
As an online student, you’ll also have access to our specialised on-campus student support services. Whether you’re looking for career advice, health and wellbeing support, international student assistance, accessibility services, or something else, we’ve got you covered. Visit the Support webpage to explore the services available.
Online academic support
From understanding course content to tackling assignments, writing, and referencing, our expert academics are here to guide you. Available seven days a week, they’ll provide personalised support to help you progress through your studies.
Tech support
We’ve got your back when it comes to technology. Our IT support team is available 24/7 to resolve any tech challenges you might face. With fast response times and tailored solutions, we’ll ensure nothing stands in your way. You’ll also enjoy free access to software downloads required for your program.
Study hours
Adelaide University’s 100% online programs offer the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. You can engage with course materials at any time that works for you – there’s no need to log in at set times. To stay on track, we recommend setting aside 10 to 15 hours per week for each course, but you can adapt your schedule and your study load to suit your needs.
Assessment
All assessments, including exams (if required) are conducted 100% online – so you’ll never need to travel to submit an assignment or sit an exam. Depending on your program, your assessments might include:
- An industry-relevant project or case study
- An online presentation
- Essays and reports.
