Degree Programs Offered
The University of Newcastle in Sydney offers the following programs:
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Business
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)
- Master of Professional Accounting/ Master of Business
- ELICOS
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
The Business Administration and Business programs are designed to provide students with a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills which will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in business management in the corporate and public sectors. These programs offer grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, finance, organisational behaviour, economics, marketing and management. The University is offering the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration as a pathway program into the Master of Business program.
Master of Business Administration
Students completing business administration programs have career opportunities such as managerial positions in an exstensive range of commercial and public sector organisations. The MBA program consists of twelve courses. Nine of these can be completed in Sydney; the remaining courses are available for study online through GradSchool.
Master of Business
The Business Administration and Business programs are designed to provide students with a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills which will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in business management in the corporate and public sectors. These programs offer grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, finance, organisational behaviour, economics, marketing and management. Analytic and problem solving skills are emphasised through an applied understanding of the theoretical framework within which today's managers must operate, as well as the acquisition of practical skills in teamwork, writing, presentation and time-management. The ability to cope with rapid organisational and technological change is developed through and understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems and organisational change and development.
Master of Professional Accounting
The Master of Professional Accounting program is designed for students with a degree in a field other than accounting who wish to obtain a sound introduction to accounting concepts and procedures. The program will encompass studies in financial and management accounting, finance, taxation, business law and auditing.
Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)
The Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) program is designed for students with a degree in a field other than accounting who wish to obtain a sound introduction to accounting concepts and procedures. The program will encompass studies in financial and management accounting, finance, taxation, business law and auditing.
Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business
The Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business is designed for students with a degree in a field other than Accounting who wish to obtain a sound introduction to accounting and business concepts and procedures. The program encompasses study in finance, general management, taxation law and auditing, marketing, human resources management, International business, E-business and entrepreneurship.
ELICOS
The University is also offering a preparatory ELICOS program for International students at the Sydney location. For more information on the university's ELICOS and pathway programs visit the English Language and Foundation Studies website.

