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
Year 1
- Finance decision making
- Markets and legal framework
- Communication, culture and indigenous perspectives in business
- Strategic career design
- Analytics for decision making
- Introduction to business information systems
- Discovering marketing
Year 2
- Introduction to finance principles
- Project management
- Human resource management
- Introduction to global business
- Marketing across borders
- Responsible management in Asia
- Business and sustainable development
- Entrepreneurship
Year 3
- Managing change
- Management of innovation
- Digital public relations & storytelling
- Digital marketing strategy
- Enhancing your business mind
- International management
- Managing social media platforms
- Elective module
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
Sri Lankan A/L
Completion of Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level with an aggregate calculated from your best three subjects (excluding General English) completed in one sitting. See table below
London A/L
Completion of GCE A-Levels from a UK examination authority (Cambridge, Edexcel or equivalent) and achieve the required aggregate as specified in table 1. Evidence of English competency must be provided.
OR
Completion of the Curtin University foundation program (Information Technology, Engineering or Business streams).
OR
Any other alternative qualification recognised by Curtin University.
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 area | Specialisation | Minimum points | Course prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Business Administration | 5 | 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 Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading and Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT (Internet Based Test) | |
|---|---|
| Reading and Listening | 13 |
| Speaking | 18 |
| Writing | 21 |
| Overall | 79 |
| PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) | |
|---|---|
| Listeining and Reading | 59 |
| Speaking and Writing | 59 |
| Overall | 69 |
Course fee structure
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $4,210 | $4,210 |
| Year 2 | $4,357 | $4,357 |
| Year 3 | $4,510 | $4,510 |
| Total | $26,154 | |
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 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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