Bachelor of Business

University of Newcastle

Australia, Newcastle

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University of Newcastle

Australia , Newcastle

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

001133A

Campuses

Newcastle City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Jul-2024

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 35,845 / year

Next Intake 22-Jul-2024

Bachelor of Business

About

Learn business locally. Do business globally.

The Bachelor of Business gives students a broad understanding of Australian and global business environments. Students graduate with practical skills and attributes that are highly valued by employers in a range of disciplines including human resource management, leadership, tourism management, entrepreneurship and innovation, politics, marketing, industrial relations and international business. Our business graduates go on to exciting, stimulating and lucrative careers in the private, government and not-for-profit sectors in Australia and internationally.

The Newcastle Business School is hands-on and practical in its approach to learning and teaching. You will have the opportunity to gain local and international workplace experience through work integrated learning projects, industry placements and guest lectures from business professionals. Our international immersion and placement opportunities run annually to countries such as China, Fiji and Kenya.

When you study a Bachelor of Business degree 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 select your courses from seven business-related majors.

In your first year of the business degree you will complete courses from a broad range of disciplines. This initial year of business studies gives you a strong grounding in business principles and equips you with a set of core business development skills before you choose your major. You will develop skills in the following areas:

accounting
management
law
marketing
microeconomics
finance
business decision making

In the second and third years of your business degree, you'll undertake courses relevant to your chosen specialty. Each of our seven majors provide specialist skills to succeed within that field.

Business majors

The Bachelor of Business degree is designed to allow you to choose from eight majors from a range of business fields. Our majors are at the cutting-edge of business trends and will provide you with the knowledge and experience required in a dynamic, modern workplace.

You can also choose to study a double major. This allows you to pursue courses from multiple areas of interest and broaden your range of career options after graduation.

For more information on the difference between a single and double major see the program plans.

View all 7 business majors available in this degree

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Politics and International Relations Major

Human Resource Management Major

International Business Major

Leadership and Management Major

Marketing Major

Tourism & Event Management Major

Advanced study options

Honours Degree

There are many benefits of commencing a business research degree at The University of Newcastle.

You'll develop high level analytical and research skills, along with expertise in your research area.
You'll set yourself apart in the highly competitive, global job market.
We're a highly ranked research University with a world class research community.
We have highly experienced personnel with backgrounds in both professional services and academia.
We have extensive facilities and generous scholarships offered to Honours students.
Most importantly, making a significant and original contribution to your chosen field is a rewarding, intellectually engaging and highly satisfying achievement

People who study here do well

Honours graduates at Newcastle Business School are prepared for demanding career opportunities in their chosen field or for further postgraduate research, such as an award at masters or postgraduate level.

We're hands-on and responsive in the way we teach

The Honours degree at the Newcastle Business School is a practical program. Students performing qualitative research are encouraged to implement primary data collection strategies while quantitative research students are required to use analysis tools and methods that are widely used in the professional workforce.

A great environment for study

The Newcastle Business School utilises all three of The University of Newcastle's campuses offering plenty of flexibility in learning and a variety of equipment and assistance. The environment in the Honours program makes sure you're among like-minded and innovative students while being mentored by passionate and supportive academic staff.

World-class research

The University is ranked in the world's top three percent of universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2015) and consistently ranks in Australia's top 10 universities for research funding and outcomes (ERA 2012). This enables Newcastle Business School Honours students to immerse themselves in a pioneering research environment that is constantly challenging boundaries in all fields.

A place of opportunity

The Newcastle Business School offers ten Honours scholarships of $5,000 per student each year. The program also presents opportunities in pursuing challenging careers with multinational companies and in the public sector. Recent graduates have secured positions with Macquarie Bank and the Reserve Bank of Australia. Upon completion of the Honours program, any student that is awarded first class honours will become eligible for a further faculty scholarship to commence a Research Higher Degree.

The Bachelor of Business is also available as a combined degree:

You can also enrol in a combined degree program. A combined degree is a customised study plan which allows you to simultaneously complete a related degree alongside your Bachelor of Business. We offer the following degree combinations with the Bachelor of Business.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) / Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) / Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) / Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) / Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer Systems) / Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics) / Bachelor of Business

Business (Honours) program handbook Apply

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Career

91.1% of Business and Management graduates found employment within four months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-2021). Take a look at the options below to find out more about your business career opportunities.

Careers by major

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The following list provides some example jobs relevant to graduates majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Some of these jobs may require further study, experience or a combination of both.

Account Manager
Brand Manager
Business Analyst
Business Development Manager
Business Intelligence Developer
Business Process Analyst/Operations Research Analyst
Business Relationship Manager
Compliance Officer
Entrepreneur
Executive Manager
Management Consultant
Managing Director/ General Manager
Risk Analyst

More Options

Not all graduates will use their degree in the same way. The transferable skills gained through university study allow graduates to pursue a broader range of career pathways. The list below demonstrates some of the broader possibilities for Entrepreneurship and Innovation graduates. Again, some of these job may require further study or experience.

Campaign Manager
Change Management Consultant
Market Research Analyst
Mediator
Police Officer
Production Director / Manager (Artistic)
Project Manager
University Lecturer/Academic

Politics and International Relations

The following list provides some example job titles that may be available to graduates with a major in Politics and International Relations. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.

Access and Equity Advisor
Business Analyst
Business Relationship Manager
Compliance Officer
Executive Manager
Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
Governance Coordinator
Immigration Officer
Industrial Relations Officer
Lobbyist
Managing Director/ General Manager
Media Officer
Media Officer
Multicultural Community Liaison
Parliamentarian/Member of Parliament/Politician
Policy Officer/Analyst
Political Advisor
Political Scientist
Public Relations Officer
Research Officer
Resource and Regulatory Compliance Manager
Social Researcher
Social Scientist
Speechwriter
Trade Union Official
University Lecturer/Academic

Archivist
Campaign Manager
Community Development Worker
Development Manager (International Aid)
Editorial Assistant
Foreign Correspondent
Grants Officer
Historian
International Admissions Officer
Journalist
Lawyer
Management Consultant
Mediator
Office Administrator
Project Worker
Writer

Human Resource Management

The following list provides some example jobs available to graduates of a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.

Access and Equity Advisor
Careers Counsellor
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Officer
Industrial Relations Officer
Learning and Development Consultant
Organisational Development Manager
Payroll Supervisor
Recruitment Consultant
Remuneration Consultant
Resource and Regulatory Compliance Manager
Trainee Manager
Training and Development Manager
Training Officer
University Lecturer/Academic

Arts Administrator
Arts Manager
Change Management Consultant
Client Service Manager
Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
International Exchange Coordinator
Mediator
Office Administrator
Operations Manager
Policy Officer/Analyst
VET Teacher
Work Health and Safety Officer

International Business

The following list provides some examples of job titles that might be suitable for a Bachelor of Business graduate, majoring in International Business. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.

Business Analyst
Business Relationship Manager
Entrepreneur
Executive Manager
Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
Managing Director/ General Manager
Project Manager
Resource and Regulatory Compliance Manager
Retail Account Manager
Risk Analyst
Tourism Manager
Trainee Manager
University Lecturer/Academic

Business Development Manager
Change Management Consultant
Contracts Administrator
International Exchange Coordinator
Management Consultant
Office Administrator
Operations Manager
Procurement/Sourcing Manager

Management

The following list provides some example jobs available to graduates of a Bachelor of Business majoring in Management. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.

Business Development Manager
Business Intelligence Developer
Business Relationship Manager
Entrepreneur
Executive Manager
Managing Director/ General Manager
Organisational Development Manager
Parliamentarian/Member of Parliament/Politician
Player Development Manager
Production Director / Manager (Artistic)
Project Manager
Resource and Regulatory Compliance Manager
Retail Account Manager
Tourism Manager
Trainee Manager
University Lecturer/Academic

Arts Administrator
Arts Manager
Branch Manager (Banking)
Business Analyst
Change Management Consultant
Church Administrator
Cinema/Theatre Managers
Client Service Manager
Contracts Administrator
Events Manager
Facilities Manager
Festival/Events Co_ordinator
Management Consultant
Media Planner
Mediator
Office Administrator
Operations Manager
Portfolio Manager
Procurement/Sourcing Manager
Production Planner
Real Estate Appraiser and Researcher
Sports Administrator
Supply Chain Manager

Marketing

The following list provides some example jobs available to Bachelor of Business graduates majoring in Marketing. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.

Account Manager
Brand Manager
Business Analyst
Business Development Manager
Campaign Manager
Category Marketing Manager
Communications Consultant
Corporate Partnerships Officer
Entrepreneur
Executive Manager
Integrated Communications Specialist
International Admissions Officer
Managing Director/ General Manager
Market Research Analyst
Marketing Communications Manager
Marketing Consultant
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Manager
Marketing Operations Officer
Media Analyst
Media Planner
Publications Officer/Editor
Recreation Officer
Recruitment Consultant
Retail Account Manager
Trainee Manager
University Lecturer/Academic

Bank Officer/Customer Service Officer
Branch Manager (Banking)
Business Relationship Manager
Cinema/Theatre Managers
Client Service Manager
Community Liaison Officer
Events Manager
Festival/Events Co_ordinator
International Aid/Development Worker
International Exchange Coordinator
Office Administrator
Operations Manager
Public Relations Manager
Public Relations Officer
Real Estate Appraiser and Researcher
Research Manager
Research Officer
Sales Representative
Sports Administrator
Tourism Manager
Tourist Information Officer
Travel Consultant

Tourism and Event Management

Graduates with a Tourism and Events Management Major will be able to pursue a variety of careers in the tourism and events industries for government roles, and those in private and public enterprise. Graduates will gain foundational principles of innovation in leisure experience design, knowledge of how to market and manage tourist destinations, how tourism policy is formulated, and how to embed sustainability as key principle of tourism and event strategy. Graduates will also learn the operational skills central to the positions of event managers and consultants, or conference and convention centre managers.

Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a list of sample job titles that might be suitable for graduates with the knowledge gained in the Tourism and Event Management Major. Some of these roles will depend upon the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, and the combination of other majors and electives studied, for example some may require further study.

Community Project Officer
Cultural Development Officer
Events Manager
Festival/Events Coordinator
Media Planner
Policy Officer/Analyst
Project Manager
Social Scientist
Tourism Manager
Tourist Information Officer
Trainee Manager
University Lecturer/Academic
Business Relationship Manager
Client Service Manager
Cultural Heritage Officer
Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
Grants Officer
Museum Visitor Services Coordinator
Office Administrator
Operations Manager
Recreation Officer
Tour Guide
Travel Consultant

Some of these jobs will depend upon the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, and the combination of other majors and electives studied, for example some may require further study.