Program Overview

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Bachelor of Business Program

The Bachelor of Business equips students for the ever-evolving professional landscape by providing them a comprehensive range of applied skills and knowledge necessary to thrive as future business leaders. This program offers an applied approach to business education, encompassing crucial areas such as innovation, business analytics, marketing, management, and finance.

Description

The Bachelor of Business equips students for the ever-evolving professional landscape by providing them a comprehensive range of applied skills and knowledge necessary to thrive as future business leaders. This program offers an applied approach to business education, encompassing crucial areas such as innovation, business analytics, marketing, management, and finance. Furthermore, students have the opportunity to delve deeper into their areas of interest through a selection of majors and minors. The six distinctive majors available within the program cater to diverse career aspirations, specifically: innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing, leadership and management, human resources management, international relations, and international business. Students can choose up to two majors, or instead undertake one major and up to two minors, providing skills across three areas of business.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will have:

1. Effective oral and written communication skills.
2. Effective skills to work independently and in teams.
3. Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
4. Knowledge of theory, models, and concepts relevant to Innovation and Entrepreneurship; International Relations; Human Resource Management; International Business; Leadership and Management; or Marketing.
5. Proficiency in the utilization of information and technology in business.
6. Business skills that incorporate understanding of ethical, economic, regulatory, and global perspectives.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme. The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. The overall minimum English language proficiency requirement is 6, with a sub-test minimum of 6.

Assumed Knowledge

Mathematics (any level)

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Business (HRM major) is accredited by the Australian Human Resource Management Institute (AHRI).

Career-Ready Placements

Students will complete 140 hours of supervised placement, applying knowledge gained throughout their studies to acquire new skills and enhance their career readiness, while expanding their professional networks.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Business requires students to successfully complete 240 units, which is comprised of:

• 60 units of Core Courses
• 10 units from the Career-ready placement Course List
• 10 units from the Business Course List
• And one of the following pathways:
  • Pathway A: two 80 unit Business majors
  • Pathway B: one 80 unit Business major and two 40 unit Business minors
  • Pathway C: one 80 unit Business major, one 40 unit Business minor, and 40 units of electives
  • Pathway D: one 80 unit Business major and 80 units of electives
  • Pathway E: one 80 unit Business major and one 80 unit Commerce major

Program Structure

The program structure includes:

Core

Complete the following core courses to fulfill the requirements of this program:

• ACCT1001: Fundamentals of Accounting
• BUSN1010: Analytics in Business
• FINN1001: Fundamentals of Finance
• INOV1001: Design Thinking: Creativity in Action
• MNGT1001: Introduction to Management and Sustainability
• MKTG1001: Foundations of Marketing

Career-Ready Placement Course List

Choose 10 units from the following course list to fulfill the requirements of the program:

• BUSN3002: Industry Placement
• BUSN3004: Career-Ready Industry Led Project Lab
• BUSN3500: International Work Placement in Business

Business Course List

Choose 10 units from the following course list to fulfill the requirements of the program:

• BUSN1002: Business Communications
• ECON1111: Economics for Business Decisions
• LEGL1001: Foundations of Law
• BUSN2001: Ethical Principles for Responsible Business
• ACCT3005: Business Analysis and Valuation
• BUSN3600: International Study Experience

Business Majors

• MAJ0226: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• MAJ0223: Marketing
• MAJ0221: Leadership and Management
• MAJ0222: Human Resource Management
• MAJ0225: International Relations
• MAJ0224: International Business

Business Minors

• MIN0121: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• MIN0118: Marketing
• MIN0116: Leadership and Management
• MIN0117: Human Resource Management
• MIN0120: International Relations
• MIN0119: International Business

Commerce Majors

Students must complete at least one of the Business majors. Students have the option of completing a second major chosen from the Commerce majors:

• MAJ0218: Accounting
• MAJ0220: Economics
• MAJ0219: Finance

Electives

Complete 80 units of electives to fulfill the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you.

Transition Arrangements

From Semester 1, 2025, the Bachelor of Business [40027] Program has been placed into Teach-Out and replaced with the Bachelor of Business [50034]. Students who have been transferred from the older program [40027] should refer to the Transition Arrangements document for more detailed information.

Availability

The program is available in the following semesters and campuses:

• Semester 1: Gosford, Newcastle City Precinct
• Semester 2: Newcastle City Precinct

AQF Level

The Bachelor of Business is a Level 7 Bachelor Degree.

Study Areas

The program is offered in the following study areas:

• Accounting and Finance
• Business and Entrepreneurship

Units to Complete

The program requires the completion of 240 units.

College

The program is offered by the College of Human and Social Futures.

Full-Time Duration

The full-time duration of the program is 3 years.

Maximum Time to Complete

The maximum time to complete the program is 8 years.

Term Type

The program is offered in semesters and trimesters.

Locations of Offer

The program is offered in the following locations:

• Gosford
• Newcastle City Precinct
• Ourimbah
• Singapore PSB