Have you ever wondered what it takes for a business to thrive in today's competitive landscape? How do you target your market, recruit the right people, develop new products and services, deliver efficiently, and control cash flow? At Le Cordon Bleu Australia, we turn that curiosity into capability. Our Bachelor of Business Administration gives you the professional skillset needed to deal with challenges in the corporate world, with a distinct focus on the dynamic hospitality sector.
This comprehensive degree provides you with a deep understanding across a range of hospitality and business disciplines, fostering practical skills appropriate for a broad range of careers. Theory and practice are given equal emphasis to provide the knowledge and skills needed to start or manage a business. You will be guided by industry-connected academics in a professional learning environment, ensuring you graduate as a globally-focused, multi-skilled, and career-ready leader.
Curious to see if this is your path? Request the full program brochure and start imagining your future as a business leader.
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a comprehensive three-year degree that develops a deep understanding across a range of hospitality and business disciplines, fostering practical skills appropriate for a broad range of careers. This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to work as a business professional in the hospitality sector and beyond.
This program offers you a range of options in terms of course structure. You can select one Minor and up to nine Electives if you wish, or even two Majors and no Electives, with a range of choice in between. Theory and practice are given equal emphasis to provide the knowledge and skills needed to start or manage a business, with greater online study options for those who need to fit study in between work and life.
Structured learning: Progress through a three-year program that builds foundational knowledge in Year 1, deepens your expertise in Year 2, and culminates in strategic leadership skills in Year 3.
Flexible study options: Choose from a range of majors, minors, and electives to tailor your degree to your career goals, with greater online study options available.
Hands-on training: Master business concepts through practical workshops, case studies, and theory sessions, with a strong emphasis on real-world application.
Hospitality focus: Benefit from Le Cordon Bleu's world-renowned expertise in hospitality, with curriculum designed to prepare you for leadership in this dynamic industry.
Nationally recognised: This qualification is accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework and meets industry standards nationwide.
Le Cordon Bleu is a global leader in culinary and hospitality education, renowned for blending classical techniques with modern business innovation. Our Bachelor of Business Administration combines time-honoured business principles with practical, industry-focused training to prepare you for a successful career in the corporate world, with a distinct focus on hospitality.
How you will learn.
The program is delivered over 3 years of full-time study, with part-time equivalent options available.
You will study full-time or part-time, with a minimum of 20 hours per week on campus and self-paced learning.
You will progress through three distinct study years, each with a blend of core business subjects and elective units.
While the program is intensive, the structured progression allows you to build your skills and confidence step by step, with support from world-class academics throughout your journey.
Each year is broken down into practical and theory modules, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, and knowledge-based assessments.
Teaching staff guide your learning, run practical classes, and provide personalised feedback to help you refine your techniques.
Practical workshops take place regularly, allowing you to apply what you have learned in a real business environment, with additional consultation time available to address any questions or challenges.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Master core business disciplines: From accounting principles and practice to management and organisational behaviour, you will learn the skills that underpin contemporary business.
Develop real-world business skills: You will learn to analyse business data, understand business information systems, and apply design thinking to solve complex business problems.
Create and implement business strategies: You will develop skills in strategic management, decision making, and leadership, preparing you to guide organisations to success.
Tailor your expertise: Choose from a range of majors and minors to specialise in areas that align with your career aspirations, whether in hospitality, marketing, finance, or human resources.
Build a professional portfolio: Complete a range of practical projects and assessments that demonstrate your ability to apply business theory to real-world scenarios.
Every skill you learn is designed to build your confidence and prepare you for a successful and fast-paced world of mordern business. Book a campus tour today and experience our teaching facilities for yourself.
Intakes: January, May & August
CRICOS Code: 107448A
Tuition Fees (over 3 years): AU$53,088 for Australian students. AU$61,676 for International students
Duration: 3 Years
Study Load: Full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne, the program is delivered in association with Holmesglen Chadstone Campus (also available in Sydney)
Age: Must be 18 years of age when the program commences
English Proficiency: 6.0 Academic IELTS with no band score below 5.5
Academic Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Australia Year 12 or equivalent interstate/overseas secondary education with ATAR of 60 or higher, or its country equivalent.
Do you have a passion for business and a drive to lead? This course is designed for people like you. Whether you want to become a Business Owner, Business Consultant, Business Strategist, Business Development Manager, Business Analyst, Project Manager, or Business and Workplace Advisor, this qualification gives you the foundation to make it happen.
You will gain the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to start or manage a business, lead a team, create innovative strategies, and build a successful career. If you are ready to become a knowledgeable and employable graduate with highly transferable business skills, this is where your journey begins.
Talk to an education expert today to see if your goals align with what this course offers.
CAREER OUTCOME
Business Owner
Business Consultant
Business Strategist
Business Development Manager
Business Analyst
Project Manager
Business and Workplace Advisor
To apply for a Bachelor of Business Administration, applicants must complete the application process, which includes providing certified academic transcripts and other relevant documentation.
Each trimester is delivered across 13 weeks with a mid-trimester break (Week 6) and holiday breaks are scheduled for a period of time of 1 to 6 weeks starting at the conclusion of each Study Period.
For more detailed information on how to apply for this program please click here.
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Applicants who wish to forge a career in the modern business world are encouraged to consider this undergraduate degree. Applicants will become knowledgeable and employable graduates with highly transferable business skills learned through career-focused activities.
Admission criteria:
Successful graduates will gain a Bachelor of Business Administration. Selected major(s) will be included on the testamur/parchment.
Assessment methods vary and include a combination of examinations, tests, essays, reflective journals, reports, projects, and other written assignments, oral presentations, classroom discussions and activities.
You can apply for Academic Credit, a process that recognises prior study, skills and knowledge. Graduates from recognised institutions providing evidence of their previous studies and industry experience can apply for this. If you would like to apply for this, please visit here for more information.
Eligible Australian citizens can access FEE-HELP for all or part of their tuition fees. Access to FEE-HELP is subject to confirmation by the Australian government. For more information on how to apply for FEE-HELP please click here.
This program is available at Le Cordon Bleu Melbourne. The program at Le Cordon Bleu Melbourne is delivered in association with Holmesglen, Chadstone Campus.
Melbourne has a population of almost 4.3 million and is currently Australia’s fastest growing city. It is home to residents from more than 140 nations, making it one of the world’s most harmonious and culturally diverse cities.
The city is a ‘foodie’s paradise’ and Melbourne is justly recognised as the culinary capital of Australia. Cafés and restaurants serve up the world’s cuisines in a vast array of settings and at mostly accessible prices.
Le Cordon Bleu Melbourne's Institute of Culinary Arts has been delivering cuisine and patisserie programs in Melbourne since July 2015 at the Holmesglen Moorabbin Campus. It is located in the heart of the bayside region of Melbourne, approximately 30 minutes from the city centre. Le Cordon Bleu study programmes are conducted in fully-equipped kitchens, as well as bakery and restaurant facilities.
Le Cordon Bleu's Higher Education programs are taught at its Chadstone campus, approximately 20 minutes from Melbourne's city centre. While it is a residential suburb with parks and leafy green spaces, Chadstone is predominantly known for hosting Chadstone Shopping Centre - the largest mall in the Southern Hemisphere. This shopping centre is a major draw for both local residents and tourists, offering a wide array of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
As part of the one-on-one tour you will view our state-of-the-art teaching facilities, learn about our unique Culinary arts and have the opportunity to talk directly to Le Cordon Bleu representatives.
You can book a campus tour either individually, as a small group, or for your whole school class.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Fees: Free
The Le Cordon Bleu business degree is industry-specific which is why I chose it, after looking at the subjects my parents felt the practicality of the subjects would really benefit my future career.
As an alumni it’s really good to know you have these great connections all over the world, it’s a massive community. Everywhere you go you find these great people in the industry who are also from Le Cordon Bleu.
If someone had told me that eight years after graduating I would have worked in six or seven hotels, with each position different and better than the previous, I would never have believed them.
The practical side of the degree got me the job as a hospitality manager and the business theory helped me launch my online business.
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