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Overview
The Bachelor of Digital Enterprise combines the strengths of business and information technology to prepare you for careers shaped by innovation and rapid digital change. You will develop a strong foundation in management, marketing, digital product development, and data-driven decision-making, while also gaining core IT capabilities in web development, systems, networking, and applications.
This unique mix enables you to understand how organisations operate, create value and compete in modern digital environments. Designed for flexibility, the degree lets you tailor your studies to your interests with a wide selection of business and IT units, and you can study online or on campus.
Whether you want to design smarter solutions, lead digital transformation or build new ventures, this course equips you with the practical insight and creative mindset needed to thrive in today's connected world.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Digital Enterprise are equipped for a wide range of roles at the intersection of business and technology. You will be prepared to contribute to digital transformation, manage innovative projects and support organisations as they adapt to emerging technologies. Depending on your study focus, you may move into areas such as digital business development, web and application design, systems and data analysis, or entrepreneurial and consultancy work across government, industry and the not-for-profit sector.
This combination of business insight and technical capability creates strong demand for graduates who can bridge strategic thinking with digital expertise, opening pathways in management, marketing, ICT, analytics, start-up development and broader innovation roles in Australia and internationally.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline, subject to meeting criteria. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.
Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2026 is AUD $31,208.00. This equates to $3,901.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia. See 2026 Higher Education International Annual Tuition Fees.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
What will I study?
The Bachelor of Digital Enterprise consists of core and elective units. The combination of core business and IT units creates a powerful set of knowledge and skills, while a capstone unit is designed to prepare you for the workplace. In addition, you can choose specialist electives from an extensive list of management, marketing and information technology units.
Course structure
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Common Unit | Common units totalling 10 credit points as detailed below. CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability (removed from 2020) | |
| Core Units (18 units) | 180cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 180 credit points as detailed below. COM105 Business Communications ENT103 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals (replaces ENT101 (5cp) and ENT102 (5cp) from 2026) See further information included in the transitional arrangements below. HIT137 Software Now HIT140 Foundations of Data Science (replaces STA101 from 2021) HIT164 Computing Fundamentals MAN105 Introduction to Management MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing (replaces BCO101 from 2020) ACT205 Accounting for Managers ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems (replaces MAN310 from 2020) HIT226 Mobile Web Structures HIT234 Database Concepts HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2020) BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise (replaces MKT201 from 2020) BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation (replaces MAN306 from 2020) BUS306 Contemporary Issues and Trends (replaces BUS201 from 2020) HIT363 Enterprise IT Management HIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design |
| Specialist Electives (6 units) | 60cp | Specialist Elective Capstone unit totalling 10 credit points selected from the following: Students may take additional units from the capstone specialist electives. |
| 240cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure) (240cp)
- A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units.
- A minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above.
- See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.
If course commenced prior to 2023:
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2026
ENT101 and ENT102 have been replaced by ENT103 from 2026.
- Students who have completed both ENT101 and ENT102 should NOT complete ENT103
- Students who have NOT completed either ENT101 or ENT102 should complete the new unit ENT103
- Students who have completed ENT101 prior to 2026 must complete ENT102 in 2026
- Students who have completed ENT102 prior to 2026 must complete ENT101 in 2026
ENT101 and ENT102 will be offered for a final time in 2026. ENT101 will only be available to students who have completed ENT102; ENT102 will only be available to students who have completed ENT101.
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2021
HIT140 Foundations of Data Science replaces STA101 Statistics 1 from 2021. Students who have already completed STA101 will not be required to complete HIT140.
MKT103 Foundations of Marketing recoded from BCO101 from 2020. Students who have already completed BCO101 will not be required to complete MKT103.
Study plan
STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| COM105 Business Communications | CO | IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO |
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | CO | HIT137 Software Now | CO |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing (recoded from BCO101 from 2020) | CO | HIT140 Foundations of Data Science (replaces STA101 from 2021) | CO |
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | ENT103 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals (replaces ENT101 and ENT102 from 2026) OR Students who have completed either ENT101 or ENT102 prior to 2026 should complete the remaining 5cp unit in 2026 | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| HIT226 Mobile Web Structures | CO | BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends | CO |
| HIT234 Database Concepts | CO | HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm | CO |
| ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems | CO | Specialist elective 1 | SE |
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | Specialist elective 2 | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise | CO | BUS304 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends | CO |
| HIT363 Enterprise IT Management | CO | Specialist elective 4 | SE |
| HIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design | CO | Specialist elective 5 | SE |
| Specialist elective 3 | SE | Specialist elective 6 | SE |
Specialist Elective Availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester |
| BUS420 Business Project HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications HIT237 Building Interactive Software HIT326 Database Driven Web Applications HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering ENT201 Economics for Entrepreneurship FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economics MAN203 Comparative Management Systems MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry | BUS420 Business Project HIT401 Capstone Project HIT274 Network Engineering Applications HIT339 Enterprise Applications HRM306 Global Human Resources BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation LAW105 Introduction to Business Law LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Business LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management MKT205 Communication across Cultures and Markets MKT308 Brand and reputation Management | LAW105 Introduction to Business Law |
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ||
| HIT137 Software Now | CO | ||
| HIT140 Foundations of Data Science (replaces STA101 from 2021) | CO | ||
| ENT103 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals (replaces ENT101 and ENT102 from 2026) OR Students who have completed either ENT101 or ENT102 prior to 2026 should complete the remaining 5cp unit in 2026 | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| COM105 Business Communications | CO | BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends | CO |
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | CO | Specialist elective 1 | SE |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing (recoded from BCO101 from 2020) | CO | Specialist elective 2 | SE |
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | Specialist elective 3 | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems | CO | BUS304 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends | CO |
| HIT226 Mobile Web Structures | CO | HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm | CO |
| HIT234 Database Concepts | CO | Specialist elective 4 | SE |
| BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise | CO | Specialist elective 5 | SE |
| Year 4 | |||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | ||
| HIT363 Enterprise IT Management | CO | ||
| HIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design | CO | ||
| Specialist elective 6 | SE | ||
Specialist Elective Availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester |
| BUS420 Business Project HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications HIT237 Building Interactive Software HIT326 Database Driven Web Applications HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering ENT201 Economics for Entrepreneurship FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economics MAN203 Comparative Management Systems MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry | BUS420 Business Project HIT401 Capstone Project HIT274 Network Engineering Applications HIT339 Enterprise Applications HRM306 Global Human Resources BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation LAW105 Introduction to Business Law LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Business LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management MKT205 Communication across Cultures and Markets MKT308 Brand and reputation Management | LAW105 Introduction to Business Law |
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SUMMER SEMESTER
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ||||
| HIT137 Software Now | CO | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| COM105 Business Communications | CO | HIT140 Foundations of Data Science | CO | ||
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | CO | ENT103 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals (replaces ENT101 and ENT102 from 2026) | CO | ||
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | BUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and Trends | CO | ||
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
| HIT226 Mobile Web Structures | CO | HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm | CO | ||
| HIT234 Database Concepts | CO | Specialist elective 1 | SE | ||
| ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems | CO | Specialist elective 2 | SE | ||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | Specialist elective 3 | SE | ||
| Year 4 | |||||
| BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise | CO | Specialist elective 5 | SE | ||
| HIT363 Enterprise IT Management | CO | Specialist elective 6 | SE | ||
| HIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design | CO | ||||
| Specialist elective 4 | SE | ||||
Specialist Elective Availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester |
| BUS420 Business Project HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications HIT237 Building Interactive Software HIT326 Database Driven Web Applications HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering ENT201 Economics for Entrepreneurship FIN207 International Business Finance and the Economics MAN203 Comparative Management Systems MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry | BUS420 Business Project HIT401 Capstone Project HIT274 Network Engineering Applications HIT339 Enterprise Applications HRM306 Global Human Resources BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation LAW105 Introduction to Business Law LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Business LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management MKT205 Communication across Cultures and Markets MKT308 Brand and reputation Management | LAW105 Introduction to Business Law |
Entry requirements
Quota
Assumed Knowledge:
Stage 2 Mathematical Methods or equivalent.
Admission criteria
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
- Australian Defence Force (ADF) members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
- Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
- Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
- Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
- Current School Leaver Pathways:
- Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
- School recommendation program
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
International entry pathway
International applicants who have completed the CDU Foundation Studies Program and achieved a minimum mark of 65% in the Foundation English units A and B are eligible to apply.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the standard English language proficiency requirements for Higher Education courses at Charles Darwin University (CDU) and provide evidence as part of their application.
You can meet the minimum English language requirement by providing evidence of one of following:
| Previous study in English |
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| AHPRA Registration | Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). |
| English Test^ | Completion of an approved English Test within two years of commencement, with the minimum scores shown below. |
| Primary language pathway | Completion of six years of primary and/or secondary schooling in a recognised English-speaking country*, including at least two years between years 7-12. |
Additional information about accepted tests and the evidence requirements is available on the English language proficiency requirements page.
^English tests - approved tests and minimum scores
| Undergraduate and postgraduate pathway program requirement | Postgraduate requirement (HDR and coursework) | |
| CDU ELICOS - English for Academic Purposes | Successful completion of EAP003 | Successful completion of EAP004 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test | Overall minimum: 6.0 No band below: 6.0 | Overall minimum: 6.5 No band below 6.0 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Overall minimum: 50 No score below: 50 | Overall minimum: 58 No score below: 50 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Overall minimum: 60 Minimum writing score: 21 | Overall minimum: 79 Minimum writing score: 21 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | Overall minimum: 169 No skill below: 169 | Overall minimum: 176 No skill below: 169 |
Information about test validity, accepted combined test results, IELTS One Skill Retake and evidence requirements is available on the English language proficiency requirements page.
*Recognised English-speaking countries:
| Standard List | Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America. |
| Extended List | Bermuda, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Fiji, Kenya, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Seychelles, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe. |
All previous studies must have been delivered in English (medium of instruction was English). Applicants who have studied at an institution from a coutnry on the extended list must provide confirmation that their study was completed within the last five years.
For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to the CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30) | Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3 |
| IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake) | A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of B2. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
ATAR profile
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Assumed knowledge
Stage 2 Mathematical Methods or equivalent
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I loved the whole process of learning how to pitch, working on business models, figuring out solutions to problems—they’re all really helpful skills to have in business.
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I genuinely believe Darwin is the land of opportunities if you leverage your strengths, abilities and skills.
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Course details
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.
Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
Student profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students that commenced this course and passed the census date in Semester 1, 2025.
| Applicant background (Semester one intake 2025) | No. of Students | % of all Students |
|---|---|---|
| A. Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | <5 | N/P |
| B. Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | N/P |
| C. Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) | <5 | N/P |
D. Recent secondary education
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | <5 | N/P |
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra offer conditional on minimum ATAR) | <5 | N/P |
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) | <5 | N/P |
| International students | <5 | N/P |
| All students | <5 | N/P |
Notes
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.
Additional information
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
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How to apply
There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.
Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.
SATAC
SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC, NSW or TAS.
MyNextCourse
Direct applications are available to students who have completed a CDU or BIITE course at a Certificate III level or higher. Most CDU and BIITE enabling programs are also accepted through this process.
International applications
Applications must be submitted online through our application portal, Studylink. You'll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.
You may be able to lodge a direct application; however, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you cannot submit a direct application via the application portal, please apply through one of our registered agents.
Apply through StudyLink or through an Agent.
International applicants currently studying year 12 in Australia should apply via SATAC.
If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.
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