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Why study at ECU?

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    One of the world's top schools for Business

    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.

  • AFR Best Business schools

    WA's top business school for postgraduate studies

    ECU has again made the Australian Financial Review BOSS magazine's Best Business Schools list, ranking best in WA and second in Australia for quality.

  • The Good Universities Guide - teaching quality

    The highest quality teaching

    ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 18 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!

  • The Good Universities Guide - teaching quality

    A 5-star postgrad experience

    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.

  • Shanghai Ranking 2020 logo

    Hospitality & Tourism ranked 41st in the world

    ECU's hospitality and tourism studies has received international recognition in the Shanghai Rankings 2024 survey, placing in the top 50 universities globally.

  • THE World University Rankings Top 100 Young

    One of the world's young guns

    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.

  • The World University Rankings

    Business and Economics in global top 250

    The 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject includes a top 250 ranking for ECU's business and economics studies.

Courses

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.

Business & Law Disciplines

If you already know what you're interested in, choose a discipline.

Need some help deciding what to study?

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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Scholarship opportunities to reduce your expenses

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.

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Student stories

  • It's something to go for...

    Master of International Hospitality Management student, Tendai Muchemwa talks about the value of his Work Integrated Learning placement.

  • Seize every opportunity; go to network events, meet new people, and expand your horizons

    I chose ECU because I wanted to combine my passion for Computer Science with Accounting. As a direct relation to my studies, I now work at Deloitte as a Forensic Analyst. This involves a deep understanding of computer databases, whilst applying Accounting knowledge.

    Alex Dafel
  • Current, practical and right on trend

    Master of Business Administration student and small business owner Anna Abelha chats about her decision to study an MBA, and why she enjoys studying at ECU.

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

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.

Fees & Scholarships

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

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.

ECU Experience

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.