Bachelor of Business (Small Business Management)

About the course

This Bachelor of Business majoring in Small Business Management builds core business knowledge while developing entrepreneurial capability for starting or growing a venture. You’ll study management, business law, governance and social responsibility, and apply strategic thinking to real business challenges. The program includes practical learning such as testing a start-up idea and completing an industry project or internship, preparing you for a business career at bachelor level in business and commerce.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting or leading small and growing businesses across many industries. Typical opportunities include business advisor, business development manager, entrepreneur and operations manager, applying skills in planning, marketing, governance and community-focused enterprise. The combination of business fundamentals and applied project or internship experience supports pathways into launching a venture or moving into management and advisory positions, aligned to bachelor-level study in business and commerce.

Living Costs in Sunshine Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,148 - 1,518	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 977 - 1,292
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 271 - 359

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)