Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce
The University of Newcastle
CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Combining the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Commerce equips you with a diverse set of skills that you can apply across the global business and finance sector. Practical learning is embedded in both degrees. You’ll be exposed to industry-relevant areas of study in finance, accounting and economics and learn from case studies of real business situations.
This program provides students with the opportunity to increase the depth and breadth of their study in relevant disciplines within business and commerce while completing two degrees over four years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
Core courses and a major sequence from both awards must be undertaken. For additional information about this degree, refer to 482200 Bachelor of Business and 482300 Bachelor of Commerce.
Areas of study
Accounting, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, governance, human resource management, international business, leadership and management, marketing, natural resources and hazards, politics and international relations, sustainability, tourism and event management.
Career opportunities
Business development manager, digital marketing analyst, employee relations manager, human resources officer, international affairs officer, marketing coordinator, product and brand manager, tourism and events agent. Accountant, auditor, policy analyst, financial analyst, mortgage broker, stockbroker, investment banker, economic analyst, risk analyst, political advisor, statistician.
Professional recognition
The Newcastle Business School is in the top 3 business schools in NSW, accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB, earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs.
The Commerce accounting major is designed to provide accreditation with the major professional bodies in accounting, including CPA Australia, CA Australia and New Zealand, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Association of International Accountants (AIA).
Practical experience
Students will complete 140 hours of supervised placement within their third year of study that will enable them to apply knowledge developed throughout their studies and acquire new knowledge and professional networks to support career readiness. The professional experience placement course provides an opportunity to undertake workplace experience in the desired career field, including business analysis, consulting, project management, marketing, and business development.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced.
If you have not previously studied Mathematics Advanced (or equivalent) or have limited knowledge, we strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available both on campus and online, to complete before starting your degree.
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Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University provides a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. Regardless of your age or experience, there is a place for you.
Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.