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The Bachelor of Business at UNSW Canberra is tailored for future leaders of the Australian Defence Force and those pursuing careers in defence-related industries. Delivered at the prestigious Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), this program integrates core business disciplines with strategic and military studies, preparing graduates for leadership and operational roles in Defence and beyond. With small class sizes, personalised teaching, and exclusive access to national strategic resources, the degree combines academic rigour with real-world relevance in a unique Defence context.
Ranking: Top 20 Worldwide QS World University Rankings, 2025 & Best Australian university for entrepreneurs Crunchbase venture capital start-up data, 2021
Course overview:
Year 1: Organisational Behaviour, Business Economics, Introduction to Accounting, Foundations of Management, Business Law, Fundamentals of Data Analysis, along with electives
Year 2: Leadership, Data Analytics and Visualisation, Introductory Business Ethics, Project Management, along with electives
Year 3: Human Resource Management, Business Capstone, Business Strategy Implementation, Logistics Management, along with electives
Defence Integration:
Curriculum integrates military operations and strategic business thinking
Hands-on Learning:
Business simulations, practical problem-solving, and real-world Defence business challenges
Exclusive Resources:
Access to the ADFA’s nationally significant Academy Library Special Collections
Personalised Instruction:
Small class sizes ensure direct engagement with academic staff
Further Study:
Pathway to postgraduate qualifications in leadership, logistics, and Defence management
Career Pathways:
Direct pipeline to ADF leadership, strategic consultancy, and public sector roles
Support Services:
Defence-sponsored education with additional access to UNSW Canberra career support and mentoring
Ranked:
IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest). Academic version, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI only, Online version not accepted TOEFL: 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking). TOEFL iBT Home Edition accepted Accreditation: AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)Your personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.Acquisition and ProcurementLogistics ManagementProject ManagementDefence and Security LeadershipPeople ManagementGovernment and Public sector business roles
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