Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business

An arts and business degree will teach you to analyse and understand the business world, while developing a range of critical thinking skills, expanding your world view.

This degree provides insight into management, operations, marketing, accounting, economics and finance, while you study the traditional areas of arts including history, literature, philosophy and the disciplines of social sciences; cultural studies, sociology and politics.

In the Bachelor of Business, you will gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections. You will develop core skills across all business functions, as you build specialist knowledge in a chosen field to excel in today's dynamic and complex business environment.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Arts: Creative writing, English literatures, geography, global communications, history, Indigenous studies, international relations, legal studies, philosophy, politics, sociology, theatre studies. Bachelor of Business: Accountancy, , economics, finance, human resource management, international business, legal studies, management, marketing, public relations, sports marketing and management, supply chain management, sustainable business.

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Arts: Art historian, historian and heritage specialist in government policy, business administration and management, consultancy, publishing, teaching, marketing, working for international aid organisations, work in unions and non-government welfare agencies, diplomacy, university lecturing and research, archives and librarianship, journalism, advertising. Bachelor of Business: Accountant, advertising executive, analyst, auditor, banker, brand/product manager, business adviser, economist, event manager, exporter/importer, financial controller, fund manager, HR manager consultant, insurance broker, market researcher, OHS officer, policy adviser, public relations coordinator, stockbroker, supply chain manager.

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Business: The University of Wollongong has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools. Majors are recognised by peak professional bodies in Australia and overseas: Accountancy major: Graduates are eligible for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, the Institute of Public Accountants, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Finance major: This course has been accepted into the CFA Institute Affiliation Program.

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Human resource management major: Accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Marketing major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society and The Communication Council. Public relations major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Public Relations Institute of Australia. Supply chain management major: Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia and the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society Singapore.

Practical experience

Bachelor of Business: Optional internship with course credit.

Honours

Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.