Bachelor of Business

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective skills to work independently and in teams.
• Critical thinking and analytical problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of theories, models and concepts relevant to Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Politics and International Relations; Human Resource Management; International Business; Leadership and Management; Marketing; or Tourism and Event Management.
• Proficiency in the utilisation of information and technology in business.
• Business skills that incorporate understanding of ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.

Admission requirements

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Australian Human Resources Institute

Australian Marketing Institute

Politics Major - 2021

From 2021, the Governance, Policy and Political Economy major will be replaced with the Politics and International Relations major.

All students will transition from the Governance, Policy and Political Economy major to the Politics and International Relations major from Semester 1, 2021. All courses completed toward the Governance, Policy and Political Economy major will count toward the Politics and International Relations major. All students must complete the new compulsory course POLI3180 Policy, Politics and Government unless they have already completed POLI2180 Politics, Policy and Government.

Tourism Major - 2021

From 2021, the Tourism Management major will be discontinued and replaced with the Tourism and Event Management major.

Students who have completed 30 units or more toward the Tourism Management major by the end of 2020, will be given an opportunity to complete this major. These students will be advised to complete remaining compulsory courses by the end of 2021.

Students who have completed 20 units or less toward the Tourism Management major by the end of 2020, will be required to transition to the new Tourism and Event Management major in Semester 1, 2021.

Sports Management Major - 2021

The Sports Management major will be discontinued from 2021.

Students who have completed 20 units or more toward the Sports Management major by the end of 2020 will be given an opportunity to complete this major. These students will be advised to complete LEIS3001 Sports Leadership by the end of 2021, and the remaining compulsory courses by the end of 2022. Three of the remaining Compulsory courses will be replaced with new courses in 2021 as indicated below:

• LEIS2000 Sports Operations Management replaced with LEIS2001 Event Operations Management
• LEIS3000 Managing Events replaced with LEIS3003 Event Strategy and Leadership
• LEIS2100 Volunteer Management replaced with LEIS3100 Volunteer Management

Students who have completed 10 units toward the Sports Management major by the end of 2020 will not be able to complete this major. These students may choose to complete the new Tourism and Event Management major from Semester 1, 2021.

Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. However, the Faculty suggests the following course options that may complement your program or major.

A full list of courses that are available to study as an elective can be found in the course handbook.

Honours is available to students as a separate program with a duration of one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) to those who meet the entry requirements. For more information about Honours please follow the link below:

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-business-honours

All students can access free academic skills and support provided by Academic Learning Support through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the Faculty or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.