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Bachelor of Business Administration

Outline

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Curtin University Colombo is an internationally recognised qualification that develops broad business knowledge and practical skills, preparing you to become a highly adaptable and future‑ready business professional. You’ll graduate cross‑skilled across multiple business areas, ready to thrive in today’s dynamic and competitive global marketplace.

During your degree, you’ll study three in‑demand specialisations that allow you to personalise your learning, expand your career options, and enhance your marketability in international business:

International Management
Gain the skills to manage global operations in cross‑cultural and cross‑national environments. You’ll learn how international and local factors influence management, leadership, and organisational success – preparing you for a career in multinational companies and emerging markets.

Digital Marketing
Explore the fast‑growing world of digital business. Learn how to manage retail and e‑commerce platforms, design impactful digital marketing strategies, and leverage social media to drive engagement and growth.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Designed for enterprising minds, this stream equips you with the tools to launch your own venture or innovate within an organisation. You’ll develop problem‑solving, planning, and management skills while practising creativity, design thinking, and prototyping to bring entrepreneurial ideas to life.

Career information

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in organisations across the globe. With a focus on strategic management, marketing, and finance, this course will help you build the skills to excel in business consulting, project management, entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership.

Accreditation

Curtin University is globally recognised for its business and management education through accreditation by AACSB. The Bachelor of Business Administration is offered by Curtin University and delivered at Curtin University Colombo, giving students the opportunity to earn a degree from a globally accredited institution while studying locally. This ensures graduates benefit from international standards of teaching and recognition, combined with the unique learning environment of Curtin University Colombo.

Careers

  • Entrepreneur
  • Business partner
  • Digital marketing specialist
  • International business consultant
  • Business development manager
  • Retail manager
  • Sales manager

Industries

  • Start-ups
  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Diplomacy
  • Public Sector
  • Procurement
  • Finance and insurance

Course outline

Qualification
Bachelor of Business Administration


CRICOS code
018007A

Application intake

Semester 1 – 2026
Orientation week: Monday 09 to Friday 13 February
Semester Start: Monday 16 February
Semester End: Friday 12 June

Duration
3 Years full-time


Location
Curtin University Colombo




Semester 2 – 2026
Orientation week: Monday 13 to Friday 17 July
Semester start: Monday 20 July
Semester end: Friday 13 November

*Application close two weeks before orientation.
*Above dates are subject to change.

Academic entry requirements

Minimum requirements for degree programs

Points are assigned on the basis that: A*/A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, S/E=1

Study areaSpecialisationMinimum pointsCourse prerequisites
BusinessBusiness Administration5 No prerequisites

English entry requirements

A minimum of a C grade in GCE O-Level English; or a GCE A-Level General English is required. Sri Lankan O-Level and A-Level English results must have been issued within five years of the application date to Curtin University Colombo.

OR

A minimum of any one of the accepted English proficiency tests as specified in the table below. The test must have been undertaken within two years of your application to study at Curtin University Colombo.

IELTS (International English Language Test System)
Writing and Speaking6.0
Reading and Listening6.0
Overall6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT (Internet Based Test)
Reading and Listening13
Speaking18
Writing21
Overall79
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic)
Listeining and Reading59
Speaking and Writing59
Overall69

Course fee structure

YearSemester 1Semester 2
Year 1$4,210$4,210
Year 2$4,357$4,357
Year 3$4,510$4,510
Total$26,154
YearSemester 1Semester 2
Year 1$4,425$4,425
Year 2$4,649$4,649
Year 3$4,738$4,738
Total$27,624

** Course fees apply to degrees completed in Sri Lanka and are subject to review.


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If you meet the entry requirements for this degree, you can apply now for the next intake.

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