Bachelor of Business

Whether you aim to build your career in small, medium or large enterprises, or launch a business of your own, you must learn to identify opportunities, rise to challenges and adapt to change. The UNE Bachelor of Business is uniquely positioned to help you start or pivot your business career.

Our hands-on teaching and mentoring program will develop and hone your financial, critical analysis, decision-making and communication skills. You will learn to identify opportunities, evaluate the options, make informed decisions and measure outcomes. These skillsets are in high demand in dynamic work environments across a variety of sectors.

Why study the Bachelor of Business with UNE?
The experts in the UNE Business School have carefully curated this program to bolster your skills in creative thinking, critical analysis, communication and strategic decision making. Throughout this course, you will build your understanding of regional and global business trends, while assessing ethical, social and environmental implications of business decisions. You'll learn how to apply contemporary business theory to hypothetical and real-world case studies, consolidating the knowledge you've gained by putting it into practice.

Many of our students come to us with pre-existing qualifications, and we recognise your hard work and knowledge. If you already have an approved diploma from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) you may be eligible for Advanced Standing (credit), which reduces the cost and length of your studies.

Likewise, if you are a member of the Australian Defence Force, you may be eligible to enter into this course based on your military qualifications and Defence Force work experience, with Advanced Standing. Find out more about our entry requirements in the admission section.

With UNE, you can learn with the experts in a supportive, collaborative environment. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so you know you are in good hands.

What makes our course different?
Strengthening your skills and knowledge by studying this course will give you an edge in the dynamic and competitive world of business. At UNE you will have the opportunity to:

• Choose from a broad range of majors, preparing you to pursue a diverse range of vocational paths. Mix-and-match major/s and/or minors to build your own unique skillset, securing your future prospects in the rapidly changing world of business.
• Qualify for admission to the major professional accounting bodies of Australia. Completion of the Accounting major plus four additional units meets admission requirements for CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
• Become an accredited HR expert. Our Human Resource Management major is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
• Complete a work placement and have it count towards your degree, so you can apply your academic knowledge to the real world.
• Start up your own business as part of our Business in Action unit where you will be mentored through the start-up phase with our SMART Region Incubator. Benefit from the knowledge and support within this lively entrepreneurial network.
• Study on campus or online, balancing your studies with your work and personal commitments. You can even choose to study on campus but take some units online, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study program to meet changing needs.

Majors

• Accounting*
• Agribusiness
• Business Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Economics
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Informatics and Digital Literacy†
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing

Minors

• Business Analytics
• Entrepreneurship

*If you choose the Accounting major and want to complete all units needed for entry to professional accounting bodies, you cannot complete two majors.

†If you choose the Information and Digital Literacy major you cannot complete two majors.

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.