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Business

In business, the big idea is king. Challenging existing business models and disrupting traditional markets requires a certain mindset. We encourage and develop that kind of thinking in our business courses. Because finding new ways of doing things can really take you places.

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Creative thinkers made here.
Creative thinkers made here.

Why study at ECU?

  • QILT - Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching

    Top in WA for Business & Management

    Ranked WA's top public uni for undergraduate Business & Management studies.

    QILT is an independent Australian government survey.

  • AACSB logo

    One of the world's top schools for Business

    The Business disciplines at ECU are accredited by AACSB International. Less than six per cent of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold this prestigious accreditation.

  • AFR Best Business schools

    WA's top business school for postgraduate studies

    ECU has again made the Australian Financial Review BOSS magazine's Best Business Schools list, ranking best in WA and second in Australia for quality.

  • The Good Universities Guide - teaching quality

    The highest quality teaching

    ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 17 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!

  • Shanghai Ranking 2020 logo

    Hospitality & Tourism ranked 26th in the world

    ECU's hospitality and tourism studies has received international recognition in the Shanghai Rankings 2023 survey, placing in the top 30 universities globally.

  • THE World University Rankings Top 100 Young

    One of the world's young guns

    We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.

  • The World University Rankings

    Business and Economics in global top 250

    The 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject includes a top 250 ranking for ECU's business and economics studies.

Courses

Choose from a wide range of undergraduate courses and majors in business and management, all developed in consultation with industry. Postgraduate options include niche market courses also tailored to industry demands, such as project management courses, giving our students the practical skills employers are seeking.

Need some help deciding what to study?

Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.

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Experience Business at ECU.

Explore your options

  • WA Regional General Manager for Siemens Limited, Andrew McCluskey, discusses why he decided to study an MBA at ECU.

  • Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pi-Shen Seet teaches students to learn from the mistakes of the past in thinking about the future.

Scholarship opportunities to reduce your expenses

Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.

A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.

Realise your dream

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Student stories

  • Faisal Ishaq

    ECU MBA International student

    I wanted a complete package for the business world

    Master of Business Administration International student Faisal Ishaq discusses why he decided to study an MBAI, and why he enjoys studying at ECU and living in Perth.

  • Belinda Jansen Van Vuuren

    Belinda Jansen Van Vuuren

    ECU Master of Project Management

    The support from ECU's lecturers, learning consultants and dedicated librarians was amazing.

    I chose ECU as this degree has not only been developed in consultation with industry experts, but is also accredited by the Australian Institute of Project Management, and the Project Management Institute.

    The support from ECU's lecturers, learning consultants and dedicated librarians was amazing. Other than enhancing my project management skills, this degree has taught me valuable time management skills, taught me to think outside the box and seek better solutions, to be proactive and lead a team while having limited authority to do so.

  • Tendai Muchemwa

    ECU International Hospitality Management

    It's something to go for...

    Master of International Hospitality Management student, Tendai Muchemwa talks about the value of his Work Integrated Learning placement.

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.

ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.