Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of Business

You will immerse yourself creatively, critically and practically when you study a double degree in creative arts and business at UOW. Practising artists and designers will develop a unique edge in managing their talents for professional purposes.

Discover where art and business intersect and how you can mark your mark in a connected and competitive business world.

As you learn alongside experts in their fields, you will explore themes in the creative industries as you build the practical commercial, business and administrative skills essential for a career in arts administration, publishing, musical entrepreneurship or management of performing arts centres, museums, theatres or galleries.

You will grow your knowledge across core skills in many business functions essential to the contemporary arts and creative industries, as well as specialist knowledge in a chosen field. You will learn to think and work creatively as you apply your business skills in the creative industries.

Design your degree to meet your career aspirations as you complete common theory and practice-based work complemented by individual majors. By expanding your specialisation, you will carve out a career of your choice and gain highly competitive skills in a global workplace.

Throughout this double degree, you will gain hands-on experience, develop your portfolio and make meaningful professional connections.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Business: Accountancy, business law, economics, finance, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, public relations, sustainable business, supply chain management. Bachelor of Creative Arts: Art history, creative arts, creative production, creative writing, design, design history, media arts, music, photography, technical theatre, theatre, visual arts, visual arts and design.

Career opportunities

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. Bachelor of Creative Arts: Author, scriptwriter, publisher, speech writer, editor, graphic designer, web designer, multimedia work, musician, design consultant, artist, curator, exhibition coordinator, gallery director, photographer, illustrator, actor, set designer, lighting/sound technician, stage manager, director, radio and television, arts administrator and manager, teacher (on completion of further studies).

Practical experience

Bachelor of Creative Arts: Portfolio of work; Bachelor of Business: Optional internship with credit.

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.

The Bachelor of Business majors are recognised by the relevant 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. Financial planning major: Approved by the national Financial Adviser Standards and
Ethics Authority. Graduates of the degree are also eligible for entry into the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification Program offered by the Financial Planning Association. 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.

Honours

Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.