Business β€” your degree risk

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Business

High risk

What this path costs β€” and when it works

Largest international cohort = most competition, weakest visa match. Specialise or pair with data.

Your path to PR

Study

~4 yrs (typical)

Path to PR

485 β†’ points-tested skilled (189/190/491) or employer (482β†’186)

Points-competitive; employer route ~2 yrs work

From here it depends on your pathway and conditions

Invitations often need ~85–90 points for 189; points rules tightening in 2026.

Source: Skilled migration / SkillSelect β€” Dept of Home Affairs Β· as of 2026-06-13

Visa pathway

Not on the skilled occupation list Β· 2-year post-study work visa

Source: Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) β€” Dept of Home Affairs Β· as of 2026-06-13Β·methodology

AI exposure

Estimate
high β€” Generalist business roles are highly exposed to AI; specialists fare better.

Source: OECD AI exposure / Felten occupational AI-exposure indexΒ·methodology

ROI

A$40,000 tuition Β· A$63,000 median starting salary Β· 3.8-yr payback

Source: QILT GOS 2024 Β· CRICOS (tuition) Β· as of 2026-06-13Β·methodology

Where to study Business

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