Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Business Administration

Course information for - 2025 entry

Offered at 3 locations

Duration
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
CRICOS Code
074588K
IELTS
Overall score: 7.0 Individual score of: 7.0 in all test sittings
Fees (first year)*
$32736
Start dates
February 2026, February 2027

Overview

The Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Business Administration will prepare you to meet the evolving business management expectations of contemporary health services.

Health is increasingly seen as a business and registered nurses are increasingly moving from bedside care into middle management roles early in their careers where they are expected to take leadership roles in multi-disciplinary teams. As a nurse, you will be required to contribute to the success of that business through effective management of staff and financial resources.

Graduates can pursue a range of careers in government and/or private hospitals, management, education and research, health promotion, and a wide range of occupations that require an understanding of business processes.

Professional experience

Students will undertake clinical placements for nursing only. These placements will occur across a variety of clinical units throughout the course in hospitals and community facilities.

As part of your course, you will be placed in a range of organisations to integrate the theory you learn with practical workplace experiences (placements). As part of your enrolment, you must complete the Faculty of Health Sciences pre-placement requirements. To ensure you meet these requirements you need to start as soon as possible. Visit ACU’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) website www.wil.acu.edu.au to view your Pre-Placement Requirements checklist.

Professional recognition

Eligible graduates can apply for registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Please refer to the Registration Standards for Nursing and Midwifery on the Ahpra website .

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Business Administration is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. 

Careers

Graduates can pursue a range of careers in:

  • government and private hospitals
  • management
  • education and research
  • health promotion
  • a wide range of occupations that require an understanding of business processes.

Course details

Course structure

Course map

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Please note: Course maps are subject to change.

Commencing Semester 1

  • Business Administration Specified UnitsBUSN104Money Matters

    CAMPUS ATTENDANCE. (Inc: ACCT110, BUSD104)

    10 cp
  • Business Administration Specified UnitsBUSN112Managing Markets

    CAMPUS ATTENDANCE. (Inc: MKTG100, BUSD112)

    10 cp
  • Interdisciplinary Learning UnitsHLSC120Indigenous Health and Culture

    CAMPUS ATTENDANCE.

    10 cp
  • Interdisciplinary Learning UnitsHLSC122Evidence for Practice

    CAMPUS ATTENDANCE.

    10 cp
  • Business Administration Specified UnitsBUSN113Managing People and Organisations

    CAMPUS ATTENDANCE. (Inc: MGMT100, BUSD113)

    10 cp
  • Business Administration Specified UnitsITEC100Information Technology in Action

    CAMPUS ATTENDANCE. (Inc: BUSN111, ITED100)

    10 cp
  • Interdisciplinary Learning UnitsBIOL121Human Biological Science 1

    CAMPUS ATTENDANCE.

    10 cp
  • Interdisciplinary Learning UnitsHLSC111The Person, Health and Wellbeing

    CAMPUS ATTENDANCE.

    10 cp

All units are delivered in multi-mode unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in this unit.

Graduate statement

Insight

As an ACU graduate you have personal insight founded on an understanding of who you are as a professional, a citizen and a scholar. You embrace change and growth through critical self-awareness and learning autonomy. You are empowered to seek truth and meaning, drawing on the principles of justice, equity, and the dignity of all human beings.

Empathy

As an ACU graduate you value human dignity and diversity. This appreciation is founded on deep reflection, and empathy. You have experience of Indigenous Knowings and perspectives and can engage respectfully when working alongside Australia's First Peoples. You can connect with people and cultures and work with community in ways that recognise the dignity of the human person and all cultures.

Imagination

As an ACU graduate you utilise imagination and innovation to solve problems. You critically analyse information from a range of sources to creatively solve practical problems and use critical thinking to make decisions and advance the common good. You appreciate the role of innovation and creative thinking in developing a better future for each person and community.

Impact

As an ACU graduate you recognise your responsibility to work for social justice and a sustainable world founded on a commitment to human dignity and the common good. You lead change through respectful collaboration and effective communication of ideas to diverse peoples, groups and communities in local and global contexts. You are empowered to positively impact your profession and the community.

AQF framework

Double Bachelor - Bachelor/Bachelor - AQF Level 7

Additional course information

Students will complete 350 credit points consisting of 210 credit points of Bachelor of Nursing units, 120 credit points of Bachelor of Business Administration units and 20 credit points from University Core Curriculum units.

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent.

StatePrerequisites

New South Wales

Assumed knowledge: Nil

Queensland

Assumed knowledge: English (Units 3 & 4, C).

Victoria

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

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International applicants

Applicants require the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate and must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

Applicants for Nursing courses should carefully review the details outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy to check how they must demonstrate their English Language Proficiency.


Adjustment factors

If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.

Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.

Learn more about adjustment factors

Inherent requirement

There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.

Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you

Pathways

Pathways into course for international applicants

If you don’t currently meet the direct entry requirements for admission to your chosen program, don’t worry. Our range of pathway programs can help you build the language proficiency, academic skills and confidence you need to succeed. 

Find out more about English language programs 

Find out more about the ACU Foundation Studies program 

Find out more about Diploma pathways 

Further study

An honours year is available to meritorious students, with a grade point average of 5.5, who meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours).

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers a suite of postgraduate coursework degrees in nursing. Specialties include mental health nursing, clinical nursing, clinical education, health administration as well as leadership and management in health care.

Graduates may also be eligible to progress to postgraduate coursework degrees within the Faculty of Law and Business.

Fees

Course costs

  • Unit fee: $4092
  • Average first year fee: $32736
  • Estimate total cost: $143220

The tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. Fees are reviewed annually.

Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.

Payment options

You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.

Explore your options

Scholarships

You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.  

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How to apply

International applicants

Brisbane

Apply through QTAC

QTAC code

Direct application

Apply now

Deferment

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 33% of the program online.

Staff Profile

Miss Nicole Blakey

Lecturer, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine

Miss Blakey is a Registered nurse with postgraduate qualifications in Critical Care Nursing. Whilst working overseas she became involved in Intensive Care postgraduate clinical education and simulated learning which continue to be strong interests today. In addition to her position as an undergraduate lecturer at ACU, Miss Blakey continues to work in the clinical environment.

Dr Alexander Campbell

Lecturer, Peter Faber Business School, Faculty of Law and Business

Dr Campbell is an alumnus of Griffith University and the University of Queensland. He is a seasoned marketing and communication professional who has two decades of experience with strong business acumen. He has substantial experience in business management, holding senior positions within organisations that include responsibilities and accountabilities across departments for sales, marketing, finance, production and commercial. In addition to his role as a marketing lecturer, and early career researcher at ACU, Dr Campbell currently serves as a Director of Product Marketing for a SaaS company.

 

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