CQUniversity's Bachelor of Business (course code CL86) is a three-year degree offered across CQU's Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Rockhampton campuses, plus online delivery. It sits at CQU's most accessible entry threshold of the three majors covered on this site, lower than both Engineering (ATAR/SR 69) and Nursing (ATAR/SR 70), making it a realistic option for students with a solid but not exceptional secondary school record.
Acceptance Rate
CQU does not publish a specific acceptance rate for the Bachelor of Business, consistent with standard Australian practice of not reporting a US-style admit-rate percentage. The published entry threshold is a minimum ATAR or Selection Rank (SR) of 60, the most accessible of CQU's three majors covered here (Engineering requires 69, Nursing requires 70).
Because CQU's admission model runs on meeting published thresholds rather than comparative ranking, clearing the 60 ATAR/SR bar plus the general English proficiency requirement is generally sufficient for an offer, subject to seats being available in your intake.
Fees and Cost of Attendance
Based on CQU's official course handbook and its international tuition fee schedule:
| Cost item | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| International indicative first-year fee (2026) | ~$35,250 |
| Program length | 3 years full-time (144 credit points), 6 years part-time |
CQU reviews tuition annually, and the exact figure on your own offer letter is what applies, not the indicative rate above. Living costs are not separately published by CQU for this course; the Australian Government's financial-capacity requirement for the student visa (subclass 500) for 2026 is AUD $29,710/year for a single applicant, a useful regulatory floor for budgeting. Rockhampton carries meaningfully lower living costs than CQU's metropolitan Brisbane, Melbourne, or Sydney locations, without any difference in the underlying CRICOS-registered qualification. For CQU's full cost comparison across Engineering and Nursing, see the CQUniversity guide.
Admission Requirements
- Completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with an ATAR/Selection Rank of at least 60
- Certified academic transcripts, with certified English translations if not originally in English
- Evidence of English proficiency (see below)
- Completed international application with supporting documents (passport copy, financial documentation to support the Confirmation of Enrolment and visa process)
- CQU does not charge an application fee for most direct applications, but agent- or portal-based applications may carry a processing fee; confirm with your specific application channel
CQU does not publish a university-wide application deadline for international undergraduate courses; intakes run on a rolling basis tied to term start dates, with Term 3, 2026 listed as the next confirmed start.
How to Get Into CQU's Business Program
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Clear the ATAR/SR 60 threshold, the most accessible of CQU's three covered majors, making Business a realistic target for a broad range of academic profiles.
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Choose your campus deliberately. Business is offered across Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Rockhampton, and online; Rockhampton carries materially lower living costs than the three metropolitan options, without any difference in the underlying qualification.
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Clear the IELTS 6.0 bar with margin. Business coursework carries a real reading and writing load in case studies and reports, so aim above the stated minimum rather than exactly at it.
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Apply with a complete document set the first time. CQU processes international offers on a rolling basis tied to term start dates, so incomplete applications are the most common cause of delay, not competitive rejection.
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Check CQU's current international scholarships for Business, since merit-based partial tuition reductions vary by intake and are worth factoring into your overall budget.
English Proficiency Requirement (IELTS/TOEFL)
The Bachelor of Business uses CQU's general undergraduate English proficiency threshold: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components, or the equivalent TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic score. This is well below Nursing's roughly IELTS 7.0 registration-linked requirement, since Business carries no external professional registration body setting a higher bar. For CQU's full IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo breakdown across all study levels, see CQUniversity's complete requirements guide.
Career Outcomes
Bachelor of Business graduates move into roles across accounting, marketing, human resource management, logistics and supply chain management, business analytics, and general management, reflecting the degree's broad elective structure. According to the Australian Government's QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey (a third-party government data source, not a CQU-published figure), CQU's undergraduate full-time employment rate sits in the low-to-mid 80s percent range across recent survey years.
Because the Bachelor of Business is a CRICOS-registered qualification, graduates are eligible to apply for Australia's subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa (Post-Higher Education work stream) after finishing their degree, currently granting 2 years of post-study work rights for bachelor's-level graduates under the rules in place since the 1 July 2024 reform (age limit generally 35 or under at time of application). Always confirm current visa settings directly on homeaffairs.gov.au, since migration policy changes periodically.
FAQ
What ATAR or Selection Rank do I need for CQU's Bachelor of Business? A minimum ATAR/Selection Rank of 60, the most accessible of CQU's three majors covered here.
How much does CQU's Bachelor of Business cost for international students? The 2026 indicative international first-year fee is approximately AUD $35,250, reviewed annually.
What IELTS score do I need? IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or the equivalent TOEFL/PTE score.
Which campuses offer the Bachelor of Business? Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Rockhampton, and online delivery.
Does CQU's Bachelor of Business qualify for Australia's post-study work visa? Yes. It's a CRICOS-registered qualification, meeting the core eligibility requirement for the subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa's Post-Higher Education work stream, currently granting 2 years of post-study work rights for bachelor's-level graduates under the rules effective since 1 July 2024.