SCMS-B BBA Dual Degree Program with Deakin University (Australia)
Dual Degree with Bachelor of Business Administration Honours / Honours with Research Collaboration with Deakin University, Australia
BBA Course in Abroad Through a Dual Degree Pathway
The Symbiosis BBA Dual Degree Program at SCMS Bengaluru allows students to complete part of their BBA in India and continue their studies abroad. Recognized among the top dual degree colleges in Bangalore, the program offers global exposure, international curriculum, and career-focused education including options like Bachelor of Business Analytics in Australia.
Bachelor of Business Analytics in Australia
Deakin University, a renowned Australian university, and Symbiosis International (Deemed University) SIU, a leader in higher education in India through a new initiative have launched a dual degree offering from the year 2024. The dual degree agreement allows students enrolled in Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Bengaluru (SCMS-B), a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) to articulate into Deakin University, with recognition for prior learning achieved at SCMS-B. This offering will allow students to study first two years at SCMS-B and the subsequent two years at Deakin University. After two years at each institution, students earn dual degrees, combining Deakin’s global connection and research excellence with Symbiosis’s dynamic learning environment.
Undergraduate Courses in Abroad with Global Career Opportunities
This 2+2 dual degree program will allow the students to obtain a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from SCMS-B and a Bachelor of Business Analytics degree from Deakin University. At SCMS-B the students will be offered exciting options to pursue majors, minors, multidisciplinary, and Ability and Skill enhancement courses. Students can choose majors and minors from Marketing, Finance and Human Resources. As the students transition to Deakin University, they will be exposed to a world of analytics, offering them a basket of core and elective units. The new offerings will extend brilliant opportunities for ambitious Indian students to get a two-year work visa (Extension is subject to the policy changes of the Australian Government), opening avenues for global career outcomes. The ease of mobility and accessibility is being facilitated by the two institutions in alignment with their commitment to providing quality education, skilling, and research pathways to help shape successful future outcomes for Indian students.
FAQ's
1. What is the Symbiosis BBA Dual Degree Programme at SCMS Bengaluru?
Ans: - The Symbiosis BBA Dual Degree Programme, formally known as the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours/Honours with Research) – Dual Degree in collaboration with Deakin University, Australia, enables students to complete their undergraduate studies through a unique international pathway. Students undertake the first two years of study at SCMS Bengaluru and subsequently complete the final two years at Deakin University, Australia. The programme is designed for students seeking global exposure, international academic experience, and access to world-class higher education.
2. Does the programme offer a Bachelor of Business Analytics in Australia option?
Ans: - Yes. As part of the Dual Degree pathway, students have the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Business Analytics at Deakin University, Australia, subject to meeting the prescribed academic, language proficiency, and transfer requirements.
3. Is this programme suitable for students planning to study BBA abroad after Class 12?
Ans: - Yes. The programme is an ideal option for students who aspire to pursue higher education abroad after completing Class 12. It allows students to commence their studies in India and seamlessly transition to Australia, providing them with international exposure, multicultural learning experiences, and globally recognised qualifications that enhance their academic and career prospects.
4. How does the 2+2 Symbiosis BBA Dual Degree Programme with Deakin University work?
Ans: - Under the 2+2 Dual Degree structure, students complete the first two years of their BBA programme at SCMS Bengaluru and the final two years at Deakin University, Australia. Upon successful completion of all programme requirements, students are awarded a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours/Honours with Research) from SCMS Bengaluru and a Bachelor of Business Analytics from Deakin University, thereby earning both Indian and international qualifications.
5. What are the eligibility criteria for transition to Deakin University after successful completion of two years at SCMS Bengaluru?
Ans: - To transition to Deakin University after completing two years at SCMS Bengaluru, students must satisfy the prescribed academic and English language proficiency requirements. Students must successfully complete all examinations with a minimum CGPA of 6.25 and have no active backlogs at the time of transfer. In addition, they must achieve an overall IELTS score of at least 6.0, or an equivalent score in another approved English language proficiency test, as specified by the University. Fulfilment of these requirements is mandatory for progression to the international phase of the programme.