Bachelor Accelerator Program: Partner Universities, Courses Available, Deadlines, Eligibility, Fees

Bachelor Accelerator Program with UpGrad is a blended bachelor’s degree allowing international students to pursue the first year of their education online followed by the second and third year on-campus in Australia. A successful completion of BAP will provide you a direct entry into the second year of Bachelor of Business degree with partnering Australian business schools.

Some of the top ranking universities participating in Bachelor Accelerator Program by upGrad are Swinburne University of Technology (ranks #20) and University of Canberra (ranks #24). You will be studying 36 weeks online (20-25 hours per week) and will invest around 3 Lakhs INR on the program fee. The course batch starts from May 17, 2021.

Why Bachelor Accelerator Program with upGrad?

• Study year 2 and 3, on-campus with Australian Universities.
• Dedicated English coaching support for IELTS preparation.
• Counsellors to help and assist the admission application process to Australian universities.
• Cost savings of up to 20 Lakhs INR as compared to traditional three year bachelors from Australian universities pursued on-campus mode.
• Offers post-study work visa opportunities.
• Business Leadership Institute awards a diploma to those who successfully complete the online program.

Who is the Bachelor Accelerator Program designed for?

Students who are ready to complete their 12th standard education (2021) or have already completed their education are a best fit for the program. If you wish to acquire a skill set like leadership, management, strategic planning, operations, entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, agility, team building, leadership communication, operational, and process improvement, BAP can be your choice.

How to Get into a Bachelor Accelerator Program with upGrad?

To get into BAP with upGrad you need to:

• Enroll with the course by paying the first year fees. You can either submit the complete fees in one installment or choose EMI plans.
  • The EMI plan available is no cost EMI and standard EMI
  • No cost EMI- 22,916 INR for 12 month
  • Standard EMI- 33,076 INR for 9 months at a rate of interest of 11%.
• Have completed 12th class education or must be completing 12th class in 2021.
• Receive conditional admission offer from partner universities.
• Complete your bachelor accelerator program with upGrad.
• Obtain your Diploma from Business Leadership Institute (RTO)
• Submit evidence language proficiency through exams like IELTS, TOEFL, etc.

Bachelor Accelerator Program: Eligible Courses for Transfer

At both Swinburne University of Technology and University of Canberra, students with upGrad’s BAP diploma can choose from the following courses to transfer to:

University	Program	Duration	Majors	Application Link
Swinburne University of Technology	Bachelor of Business	2 years	Accounting, business administration, finance, economics, innovation, logistics and SCM, marketing, sports management, etc	Apply Now
Swinburne University of Technology	Bachelor of Accounting	2 years	Accounting	Apply Now
University of Canberra	Bachelor of Business	2 years	Entrepreneurship & innovation, HRM, international business management, marketing, sports management, etc	Apply Now
University of Canberra	Bachelor of Event & Tourism Management	2 years	-	Apply Now

Bachelor Accelerator Program Structure

You will study online BAP in India with upGrad and BSchool. BSchool is a global online business school creating short courses, qualifying, and accelerator programs. On completion of your complete year of education with upGrad, you will be awarded a Diploma of Leadership & Management (AQF Level 5) by Business Leadership Institute. BLI is an accreditation partner of BSchool and a registered training institute in Australia.

When you enroll for the Bachelor Accelerator Program, a conditional offer is made by the Australian universities, which is confirmed after your Diploma is awarded and it is ensured that you fulfill all the requirements. With a confirmed acceptance letter from partner universities you can transfer to study in Australia on-campus with the university of your choice.

About upGrad

upGrad is a India’s higher edtech leader providing individuals with over 100+ courses with some of the top ranking global universities. It allows individuals to develop their professional potential in an engaging learning environment. upGrad takes a wide-stack approach of leveraging technology, content, marketing, and services to offer high-standard education. Through partnerships with universities abroad as well as with academics to offer industry relevant and rigorous programs, upGrad helps students to build a unique and better portfolio.

Online education allows students to pursue their education at an affordable cost with a flexibility of pursuing part of their program in India and then transferring to foreign university campus. In addition to being affordable, the accelerator programs offered by upGrad provide graduates with post study work opportunities in their destination country.

Learning Experience with upGrad?

The upGrad learning experience is known for its

• Industry relevant curriculum which is designed and taught by experts.
• Small group coaching sessions
• For effective execution and planning of your learning a dedicated student success manager is allocated to each student.
• A discussion portal allowing you to learn and solve your doubts
• Support for obtaining Australian student visa and for getting admission with Australian universities is provided.

About Partner Universities

Two of the partner universities for Bachelor Accelerator Program with upGrad are Swinburne University of Technology and University of Canberra.

Swinburne University of Technology

Placed among the top 3% of the world universities, Swinburne University of Technology is also ranked #45 among ‘Top 50 Under 50’ 2021 rankings by QS. The university is also considered among the best universities in the world for 12 subjects like Business and Management. The university’s faculty of business and law is accredited by the Association to advance collegiate schools of business (AACSB) internationally.

Admission to Swinburne University of Technology requires international students to have at least 6.0 to 7.0 on their IELTS exam, or 79-95 on their TOEFL score. upGrad helps students with language proficiency and applications. The CRICOS provider code for the university is 00111D.

University of Canberra

Among the world's top 1% of universities as per Times Higher Education, University of Canberra (UC CRICOS provider code-00212K) is also ranked in the world's top 20 young universities. The university is home to ambition, innovation, and experience-based learning. It is also dedicated to providing immersive learning while focusing on employability outcomes for its graduates. To get admission with UC, students must have 6.0 on their IELTS or 60-78 on their TOEFL exam.

International applicants can choose to study the bachelors accelerator program as it allows them to pursue one-year of their education within home grounds and spend a lot less than what is required to study and live in Australia.

Additionally, you can opt for upGrad Alumni Benefits like upGrad Rise, an alumni exclusive initiative focusing on live lectures with holistic learning workshops and industry insights. You can also take advantage of networking opportunities even after you have graduated from the course.