Bachelor of Business (Marketing & Management)

The Bachelor of Business is one of the most popular and dynamic degrees offered by The University of Newcastle. The Marketing and Management majors cover knowledge that is necessary in numerous job functions in a business setting – an excellent all round choice for those who wish to progress in a business management career.  

Year 1 - PSB Foundation Programme
Semester 1 Semester 2
English for Tertiary Studies 1 English for Tertiary Studies 2
Mathematics 1 Mathematics 2
Economics 1 (Microeconomics) Economics 2 (Macroeconomics)
Accounting 1 Accounting 2
Year 2 - University of Newcastle Degree Programme
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Accounting for Decision Makers Information and Communication in Business Finance
Managing the Organisation Foundations of Law Consumer Behaviour
Microeconomics for Business Decisions Principles of Marketing Marketing Research
Business Decision Making General Elective Introduction to Human Resource Management
Year 3 - University of Newcastle Degree Programme
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Macroeconomics in the Global Economy Organisations, Politics and Society Strategic Marketing Management
Services Marketing Integrated Marketing Communications Tourism Marketing
Business Strategy Leadership and Entrepreneurship Organisational Structures and Design
General Elective General Elective Managing Organisational Change

Bachelor of Commerce

In our Bachelor of Commerce programme, we offer two areas of specialisation.

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

The Bachelor of Commerce, with a major in Accounting, is the first step to becoming a fully qualified accountant. This programme embodies solid theoretical studies that are complemented with real-world applications. As accountancy is at the very heart of all organisations, this programme offers enormous scope and opportunities. Graduates may apply for membership of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) and for entry to the CA Programme of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Year 1 - PSB Foundation Programme
Semester 1 Semester 2
English for Tertiary Studies 1 English for Tertiary Studies 2
Mathematics 1 Mathematics 2
Economics 1 (Microeconomics) Economics 2 (Macroeconomics)
Accounting 1 Accounting 2
Year 2 - University of Newcastle Degree Programme
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Accounting for Decision Makers Accounting Practice Finance
Managing the Organisation Information and Communication in Business Financial Accounting
Microeconomics for Business Decisions Foundations of Law Management Accounting
Business Decision Making Principles of Marketing Company Accounting
Year 3 - University of Newcastle Degree Programme
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Macroeconomics in the Global Economy Organisations, Politics and Society Issues in Financial Accounting
Law of Business Organisations Accounting Theory Taxation
Business Strategy General Elective Auditing and Assurance Principles
Advanced Management Accounting General Elective General Elective

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Financial Accounting)

The Bachelor of Commerce, with majors in Finance and Financial Accounting, is designed for those who wish to pursue a specialised education in Accountancy and Finance. Whilst providing a general foundation on business studies, specific focus will be apparent in the areas of accounting and finance.

Year 1 - PSB Foundation Programme
Semester 1 Semester 2
English for Tertiary Studies 1 English for Tertiary Studies 2
Mathematics 1 Mathematics 2
Economics 1 (Microeconomics) Economics 2 (Macroeconomics)
Accounting 1 Accounting 2
Year 2 - University of Newcastle Degree Programme
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Financial Accounting Accounting and Decision Making Costing Principles and Method
Introduction to Management and Organisational Behaviour Foundations of Law Human Resource Management
Microeconomics 1 Introduction to eBusiness Macroeconomics 1
Statistics for Business Marketing Principles Planning, Control and Performance Evaluation
Year 3 - University of Newcastle Degree Programme
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Business Finance Auditing Theory and Method Entrepreneurship
Corporate Accounting and Reporting Investment Financial Accounting Theory Construction
Corporate Financial Decision Making Law of Business Organisations International Finance
Corporate Financial Regulation and Control Reconstruction of Accounting Taxation in Australia

Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations & Journalism)

The Bachelor of Communication degree prepares students to work creatively and analytically in the communication and cultural industries, as well as for further study and research in the discipline. Graduates will have an understanding of the theory practice continuum that operates within communication, and will be critically and analytically aware of the cultural, economic and social significance of communication in a complex and rapidly changing global environment.

Year 1 - PSB Foundation Programme
Semester 1 Semester 2
English for Tertiary Studies 1 English for Tertiary Studies 2
Mathematics 1 Mathematics 2
Economics 1 (Microeconomics) Economics 2 (Macroeconomics)
Accounting 1 Accounting 2
Year 2 - University of Newcastle Degree Programme
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Introduction to Digital Communication Introduction to Journalism Media, Structures and Practices
Introduction to Professional Writing Introduction to Public Relations Practice Media, Law and Ethics
Introduction to Communication Studies Foundations of Media Production General Elective
Managing the Organisation General Elective Public Affairs and Communication
Year 3 - University of Newcastle Degree Programme
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Magazine Journalism International Media Studies Communication, Creativity and Cultural Production
Public Relations Issues and Strategies Broadcast Journalism Journalism
Communication and Discourse Editing Multimedia Publications Consumer Behaviour
Media Interviews Audience Studies Advanced Public Relations Studies

Bachelor of Information Technology (I.T. Applications & Business Information Systems)

The unique combination of I.T. Applications and Business Information Systems in this multi-disciplinary programme is designed to develop individuals as technically competent and creative I.T. professionals. This programme exposes individuals to the use of I.T. in various settings, and equips them with the skills and abilities to develop application solutions, build robust business systems, as well as problem-solving skills, teamwork, social and professional responsibility to address real-world problems and needs of modern organisations.

Year 1 - PSB Foundation Programme
Semester 1 Semester 2
English for Tertiary Studies 1 English for Tertiary Studies 2
Mathematics 1 Mathematics 2
Economics 1 (Microeconomics) Economics 2 (Macroeconomics)
Accounting 1 Accounting 2
Year 2 - University of Newcastle Degree Programme
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Internet Communication Visual Programming Discrete Mathematics
Managing the Organisation Foundations in Information Technology 1 Applications Programming
Accounting for Decision Makers Principles of Marketing Systems and Software Development
Microeconomics for Business Decisions Information and Communication in Business Web Multimedia
Year 3 - University of Newcastle Degree Programme
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Database Management Systems Advanced Software Development Information Technology Project
Systems and Network Administration Contemporary Issues in Information Technology Information Technology Applications
eCommerce Web Database Interfacing Strategic Business Systems
Information Systems Programming Knowledge Management The Information Resource

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (International Business)

This is an accelerated degree programme offered to full-time students, consisting of 39 courses (123 credits), and awarded by the California State University, Long Beach, USA.

Each academic year is divided into three terms, each lasting approximately 15 weeks. This programme prepares students for the increasingly competitive and inter-dependent international business world with which they must cope today. It equips individuals with a broad and global perspective which is highly demanded by multinational firms, government agencies and varied international organisations.

U.S. University General Education Programme at PSB Academy
Step 1
Composition 1 Critical Reasoning Introduction to American Government
Interpersonal Communication Introduction to Law and Business Transactions Finite Mathematics
Modernization in Global Perspective Introduction to Computer Systems and Applications General Biology
Calculus for Business General Physics Principles of Microeconomics
World Literature Elementary Financial Accounting Early U.S. History
Introduction to Asian Literature and Culture Introduction to Ethics  
Introduction to Visual Arts Principles of Macroeconomics  
CSULB Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (International Business) Degree at PSB Academy
Step 2
Cost Accounting for Managers Principles of Management International and Comparative Management
Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business International Business International Accounting
International Legal Environment of Business Management Information Systems Japan and the U.S. in the 20th Century
Business Finance Marketing Business Strategy and Policy
Organization Behaviour International Marketing International Finance
Business Ethics Business Statistics Family Stress and Coping
Business Communications Managerial Economics  

 

 

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