Successful businesses can be started with one simple idea. But how do you become that person who develops a new product or service everyone wants? We know how. You develop your creative thinking superpower. Challenging the status quo. Seizing opportunities. And being disruptive. It's exciting.
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.
ECU has been recognised as Australia's #1 business school for teaching in the Australian Financial Review BOSS magazine Best Business Schools list 2024.
ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 19 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!
Our postgraduate students have rated us 5 stars for their overall experience in the latest Good Universities Guide. More 5-star ratings included: skills development, student support and teaching quality.
Our hospitality and tourism studies have received international recognition, ranking 33rd globally in the 2026 Shanghai Rankings, up from 40th in 2025.
The 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject includes a top 250 ranking for ECU's business and economics studies.
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.
Our undergraduate courses in Business or Law disciplines have been developed in consultation with industry, so you know you'll be acquiring skills that future employers are looking for.
We're also responsive to industry needs, offering niche market courses tailored to industry demands.
Bachelor of Commerce major subjects like Accounting are well-regarded by industry; the Accounting major is professionally accredited by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Institute of Public Accountants.
Our practical, hands-on approach to learning will also give you opportunities to participate in work placements, internships, study tours and more.
If you already know what you're interested in, choose a discipline.
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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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.
It is a childhood dream for me to be studying Law
I came here from Kazan, Russia with a teaching degree in Technology and Enterprise. It is a childhood dream for me to be studying Law. ECU's flexible study options, approachable lecturers, and support services play a big part in making this dream come true, as I have children, work, and elderly parents to care for. It was also an honour to represent ECU in the AAT National Mooting Competition.
The atmosphere at ECU was friendly and welcoming. Over the course of my degree, I have made some lifelong friends through volunteer groups, social events and classes.
Whilst studying at ECU, I was an ambassador for the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI). This helped me to successfully apply for the AHRI internship program, which secured me an internship in the HR department at CGG.
After my three weeks interning at CGG, I was offered a contract with the company, where I worked whilst I completed my studies. This has provided a great opportunity to apply the theory I learnt throughout my degree.
I graduated from ECU feeling confident, and with the ability to be versatile in my career
I began studying at another uni but transferred to ECU because of the smaller class sizes and personable lecturers who made me feel valued and supported. ECU provided a well-rounded degree, allowing me to analyse problems through critical thinking. I also loved interacting with students from different age groups and backgrounds.
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
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.
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 for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
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.