Earn a Prestigious Southern Cross University Degree—Right Here at NSBM!
Southern Cross University
Australia
Southern Cross University (SCU) is an Australian public university, with campuses at Lismore and Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales, and at Coolangatta, the most southern suburb of the Gold Coast in Queensland. It is ranked in the top 100 young universities globally (THE 2024) and is one of Australia’s most innovative universities. The Southern Cross constellation symbolises a guiding light for the curious and shines through everything we do. Unbounded by convention, the university has forged its own path to excellence through academic rigor and a commitment to shaping the future.
With a vibrant community of over 80,000 graduates and world-class research, SCU tackle both local and global challenges with new and exciting solutions. SCU programs immerse students in cutting-edge practice, whether reimagining the way sustainability is taught in schools, shaping regenerative agriculture practices for more resilient farms, or developing the next generation of nurses and allied health professionals. Over 90% of SCU graduates secure employment within four months, and they earn above the national median graduate salary (QILT 2019-2022)
Quick Facts
Founded: Established as a university on 1 January 1994
Alumni: Over 75,000 alumni globally
Rankings & Recognition: Ranked Top 150 Young Universities globally (Times Higher Education)
Achieved “world standard” or above in 23 key research areas
Student Support: Rated 5-star for student support and overall experience by the Good Universities Guide
Excellent Graduate Employability
At Southern Cross University, they invest in your success.
Undergraduates enjoy an 82.8% full-time employment rate, while postgraduate coursework alumni achieve an impressive 92.6% within months of graduating—placing SCU among Australia’s top-performing universities for outcomes.
With a Southern Cross University degree obtained through NSBM, you’re not just earning a qualification—you’re building a future full of opportunities.
Available Degree Programmes
NSBM Green University and Southern Cross University Australia have partnered to offer an international business degree pathway delivered at NSBM.
Through this collaboration, students begin their Bachelor of Business at NSBM’s Green University and, upon successful completion of Year 1, transition into the second and third years of Southern Cross University’s program.
You’ll get to study locally and graduate globally, earning an internationally recognised Australian qualification, without the need to study abroad.
Year 1 - Bachelor of Business (NSBM)
Year 2 and 3 - Bachelor of Business (Southern Cross University)
Year 1 - Bachelor of Business (NSBM)
*NSBM students completing the Bachelor of Science in Management will receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for the following units in the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Business.
| Unit | Unit Code | Unit | Unit Code |
| Financial Literacy for Business | ACCT1001 | Economics for Decision Making | ECON1001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Culture of Dialogue | COMM1005 | Introduction to Business Analytics | STAT1001 |
| A Culture of Enquiry | COMM1004 | Introduction to Business Law | LEGL1003 |
| Business Practice and Impact | BUSN1008 | Applied Artificial Intelligence | COMP1005 |
Year 2 and 3 - Bachelor of Business (Southern Cross University)
| Year 2 | Year 3 | ||
| Course | Unit Code | Course | Unit Code |
| Marketing and Sales | MRKT1002 | Strategic Marketing | MRKT3001 |
| Finance for Business | ACCT2007 | Competitive Strategy | BUSN3001 |
| Digital Marketing Strategies | MRKT2007 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | BUSN3003 |
| Service Design Thinking | BUSN2010 | Understanding the Business Environment | HRMT2001 |
| International Business | BUSN3004 | Innovation Ecosystems | BUSN3010 |
| Organisational Stakeholder Management | HRMT2002 | Sustainable Business Management | BUSN3002 |
| Consumer Behaviour | HRMT2001 | Professional Work Experience (double weighted) – Capstone | BUSN3012 |
| Professional Development for the Workplace | BUSN2001 | ||
Explore Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University’s main campuses are located at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour, with branch campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. The University’s Hotel School has campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
