Have you ever wondered why some brands are so successful? What makes them tick? Or why some companies are so well managed while others are not? What is their secret?

The Bachelor of Business (with majors in Management and Marketing) is a programme which will groom you to be more business-savvy in order to prepare for the exciting challenges in the new economy. It is an excellent all-rounded choice for those who wish to progress in a business management career. This programme is one of the most popular and dynamic degrees offered by The University of Newcastle, Australia (UON).

The University's Accolades

• Awarded an Overall Maximum Rating of 5-Stars
  (QS Stars, 2011)
• Ranked 11th in Australia
  (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2011 - 2012)
• Among the Top 15 Australian universities for research
  (Excellence in Research for Australia, ARC 2011)
• 60th University in the Asia-Pacific
  (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Rankings 2011)
• Over 2,000 University of Newcastle students currently enrolled in PSB Academy

Your Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this programme, you will be equipped to take advantage of career opportunities in the following professions:

• Business Management
• Retail Management
• Advertising & Promotions Management
• Industrial Relations
• Marketing
• Small & Medium Enterprise Management
• Foreign Economic Relations
• International Trade
• International Marketing & Investments
• Tourism & Hospitality Management

Programme Structure

• This programme consists of 32 modules
• 2 semesters in Year 1; 3 trimesters in Year 2 and 3
• 4 modules are taught in each semester / trimester by both University faculty and local lecturers

This programme is specially designed with the objective of giving students with GCE 'O' Levels or its equivalent a head start to a bachelor's degree programme. Year 1 consists of bridging components to prepare students for further undergraduate studies. Year 2 and 3 represent an accelerated programme which allows a typical 3-year programme to be completed in 2 years.

Students may also enjoy the benefit of transferring or completing their studies on campus in Australia.

Modules Outline

Delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and are subject to change.

Assessment and Examination

Assessments may include assignments, tests, projects, and final examinations.

Duration

The programme can be completed within 3 years. For students granted with exemptions, this programme may be completed within 2 years.

Intakes

Local Application (Fees, Entry Requirements & Exemptions)

The entry requirements for local students are:

• A minimum of 5 GCE 'O' level credits including English (Second languages are excluded).

An applicant for a place at the University of Newcastle who does not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Details of this policy can be found here.

Applicants without the required average grades may apply, but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the university.

Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements of this degree and possess the following qualifications may be exempted from Year 1:

• GCE 'A' levels (minimum 3 'A' level passes including Mathematics, excluding General Paper) and meeting the minimum entry requirement of the programme; or
• Diploma from a local polytechnic or other recognised institutions; or
• Higher NITEC

Applicants with Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas in related studies from polytechnics or other recognised institutions may be considered for advance standing into the Year 2 courses.
 

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent programmes. Please contact your Programme Consu for more details.

* All fees are inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
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International Application (Fees, Entry Requirements & Exemptions)

 For entry requirements of international students, please click here.

* All fees are inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Module fee excludes textbooks
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Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/program/10039.html.

Enquiry Form

To find out more about the programme, please fill up the form below:

- updated on September 2012