Open Universities
The Open Access Pathway for the Bachelor of Business at La Trobe University, studied through Open Universities Australia (OUA), is designed to offer flexible entry without needing a minimum ATAR or extensive prior qualifications. This means that students who may not have achieved a high ATAR score or do not have traditional academic qualifications can still pursue a Bachelor of Business degree through this pathway.
The pathway allows you to start by studying a small number of specific subjects.2 These subjects are carefully selected to provide a solid foundation in business principles and practices. By successfully completing these subjects, you demonstrate your ability to handle the academic demands of the degree.
Once you successfully complete these subjects, you gain entry into the full Bachelor of Business degree and receive credit for those subjects. This means that you will not have to retake these subjects when you progress to the full degree, allowing you to save time and money. Additionally, the credit you receive will count towards your overall degree requirements, bringing you closer to graduation.
La Trobe Business Open Access Pathway Subjects
To gain entry into the Bachelor of Business degree through the Open Access Pathway, you must successfully complete two of the following four core business subjects:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Key Area of Study |
| BUS1001 | Data Analytics Concepts | Introduces fundamental data analysis, statistical methods, and tools essential for modern business decision-making. |
| BUS1BUE | Economic Issues and Public Policy | Covers core economic principles, how markets function, and the role of government policy in the economy. |
| BUS1SBY | Sustainability | Explores environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and how businesses can operate ethically and sustainably. |
| MGT1OBE | Organisational Behaviour | Focuses on understanding human behaviour within organisations, including motivation, teamwork, leadership, and culture. |
The Pathway Advantage
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No Upfront ATAR/Entry Requirement: You don't need a specific ATAR or selection rank to enrol in these individual subjects.
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Credit Towards Your Degree: Since these are all core subjects from the first year of the full degree, you won't be studying extra content. Once you complete the required two subjects successfully, they count directly towards your Bachelor of Business degree.
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Flexibility: As OUA subjects, they are studied 100% online, allowing you to manage your study load and start date to suit your personal and professional schedule.
You can enrol in these subjects one by one, giving you the chance to ease into university study and confirm it's the right path for you before committing to the full degree.5