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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.