SCMS-B BBA Dual Degree Program with Deakin University (Australia)
2+2 Symbiosis BBA Dual Degree with Deakin University, Australia
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.
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.
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.
Cost Estimate for the Dual Degree Program
| Scenario 1 - SIU 25 % Scholarship in the first two years | |
| Academic Fee | |
| Year 1 (Bengaluru) | ₹ 5,25,000 |
| Year 2 (Bengaluru) | ₹ 5,25,000 |
| Year 3 (Australia) | AUD 39,800 |
| Year 4 (Australia) | AUD 39,800 |
| Accommodation Charges | |
| Year 1 (Bengaluru) | ₹ 1,63,400 |
| Year 2 (Bengaluru) | ₹ 1,63,400 |
| Year 3 (Australia) | AUD 24500 |
| Year 4 (Australia) | AUD 24500 |
| Scenario 2 - SIU 25 % Scholarship in the first two years + 20 % Scholarship on a WAM of 60 from Deakin from third year | |
| Academic Fee | |
| Year 1 (Bengaluru) | ₹ 5,25,000 |
| Year 2 (Bengaluru) | ₹ 5,25,000 |
| Year 3 (Australia) | AUD 31,840 |
| Year 4 (Australia) | AUD 31,840 |
| Accommodation Charges | |
| Year 1 (Bengaluru) | ₹ 1,63,400 |
| Year 2 (Bengaluru) | ₹ 1,63,400 |
| Year 3 (Australia) | AUD 24500 |
| Year 4 (Australia) | AUD 24500 |
| Scenario 3 - SIU 25 % Scholarship in the first two years 25 % + Scholarship on a WAM of 65 from Deakin from third year | |
| Academic Fee | |
| Year 1 (Bengaluru) | ₹ 5,25,000 |
| Year 2 (Bengaluru) | ₹ 5,25,000 |
| Year 3 (Australia) | AUD 29,850 |
| Year 4 (Australia) | AUD 29,850 |
| Accommodation Charges | |
| Year 1 (Bengaluru) | ₹ 1,63,400 |
| Year 2 (Bengaluru) | ₹ 1,63,400 |
| Year 3 (Australia) | AUD 24500 |
| Year 4 (Australia) | AUD 24500 |
* The overseas students health cover charges will be over and above this
** AUD is Australian Dollars
*** Students transitioning to Deakin need to pass the IELTS with a minimum score of 6
**** Subject to change
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FAQ's
1. What is the Symbiosis BBA Dual Degree Program at SCMS Bengaluru?
Ans: - The Symbiosis BBA Dual Degree Program allows students to begin their undergraduate studies at SCMS Bengaluru and complete part of their degree at an international partner university. It is designed for students who want global exposure and access to quality undergraduate courses in abroad.
2. Can I pursue a BBA Course in Abroad through this program?
Ans: - Yes, this program provides a pathway to pursue a BBA course in abroad after completing the initial phase at SCMS Bengaluru. Students can transfer to a partner university overseas, subject to eligibility criteria and admission requirements.
3. Does the program offer a Bachelor of Business Analytics in Australia option?
Ans: - Depending on the partner university and specialization selected, students may have the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Business Analytics in Australia as part of their international study pathway.
4. Is this program suitable for students planning BBA study abroad after 12th?
Ans: - Yes, the Symbiosis BBA Dual Degree Program is ideal for students who wish to start their BBA in India and later continue their BBA course in abroad, gaining an internationally recognized qualification and global career opportunities.
5. How does the 2+2 Symbiosis BBA Dual Degree with Deakin University work?
Ans: - The 2+2 Symbiosis BBA Dual Degree allows students to complete the first two years of their BBA at SCMS Bengaluru and the final two years at Deakin University, Australia. Upon successful completion, students earn a Bachelor of Business Administration from SCMS-B and a Bachelor of Business Analytics in Australia from Deakin University, gaining global exposure and international career opportunities.