89.2% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023 - Undergraduate Business and Management
Degree overview
Make your mark on the global economy
Business and commerce are the foundations of our global economy. And there are countless opportunities to forge a solid career in these fields when you combine the Bachelor of Business with the Bachelor of Commerce.
Through courses in your chosen majors, you will gain insight into the interplay between the financial, legal, political and economic systems and how these factors influence the contemporary business environment, both in Australian and global contexts.
Industry placements will build your workplace confidence and prepare you for the real world beyond your studies.
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Career opportunities
Embedding commerce and business into a combined degree program with practical experiences in diverse industries makes you extremely employable in both the public and private sectors.
Depending on your chosen areas of study, careers might include:
- business development executive
- data and business analyst
- market research analyst
- government advisor
- marketing manager
- entrepreneur
Course overview
You will establish a firm understanding of the contemporary business environment and undertake studies in a range of disciplines. You'll have the opportunity to double-major, selecting one major from each of the business and commerce programs.
You will develop skills in the following areas:
- accounting
- management
- law
- marketing
- microeconomics
- finance
- business decision making
Student experience
Career-ready placement at KPMG 1:27
Hear from international student Heidi, who completed her career-ready placement with KPMG Newcastle.
Career-ready placements
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.
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Living on the Central Coast
The Central Coast offers a relaxed and convenient lifestyle with access to beautiful beaches and national parks. Our campuses have industry-leading facilities all within beautiful bushland.
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Campus Life
Our campuses are welcoming, inspiring, and collaborative places for students, staff, and the community. Explore our beautiful campuses and discover what it’s like to study at the University of Newcastle.
Read more
Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Read more
Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
Read more
榴莲成人app下载ing at Central Coast campus
Living on the Central Coast
The Central Coast offers a relaxed and convenient lifestyle with access to beautiful beaches and national parks. Our campuses have industry-leading facilities all within beautiful bushland.
Read more
Campus Life
Our campuses are welcoming, inspiring, and collaborative places for students, staff, and the community. Explore our beautiful campuses and discover what it’s like to study at the University of Newcastle.
Read more
Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Read more
Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
Read more
Student showcase
The power of Work Integrated Learning 2:20
Thinking of completing or hosting a Work Integrated Learning opportunity? Hear firsthand from Alumnus Martin and Enigma Managing Director Pete about the opportunities available to you.
Real-world experience - Bachelor of Business student Will at Fresh Marketing 1:00
As part of his degree, Bachelor of Business graduate Will interned with Newcastle-based boutique marketing agency Fresh Marketing. He gained hands-on campaign experience and made valuable industry contacts – giving him a leg up in a competitive industry.
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Apply as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the , the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the .
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs.
The EQUIS accreditation measures our performance against rigorous international standards which validates the high quality and professional relevance of our education programs and research.
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
The association of international accountants
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