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- Program learning outcomes
- Details
- Admission information
- Credit transfer
- Professional recognition
- Academic requirements for program completion
- Program plans
- Additional documents
- Transition arrangements
- Program structure
- Suggested electives
- Honours
- Additional information
- International students
- Additional support
Program handbook
Description
The Bachelor of Business is a three year full-time (or equivalent part-time) program which starts with broad core courses and then progresses to one of the seven major sequences of study offered in the degree:
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation;
- Politics and International Relations;
- Human Resource Management;
- International Business;
- Leadership and Management;
- Marketing;
- Tourism and Event Management.
The program has a practical orientation, with students learning from case studies of real business situations.
All majors are available for study at Newcastle City. Majors offered at Ourimbah are Human Resource Management, Leadership and Management, and Marketing.
Program learning outcomes
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.
Details
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Program code | 40027 | ||||||||
AQF level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree | ||||||||
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CRICOS Code | 001133A |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.
The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.
For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
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.
Professional recognition
Australian Human Resources Institute
The Bachelor of Business (HRM major) is accredited by the Australian Human Resource Management Institute (AHRI) https://www.ahri.com.au/
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
240 units
Program duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The Bachelor of Business requires students to successfully complete 240 units, which is comprised of:
- 70 units of core courses;
- One 70 unit major (10 units of Core courses also count towards the major for a total of 80 units)
- 10 units from the Career-ready placement course list;
- 90 units of electives; and
- PSB Singapore students will take 100 units of electives.
Students must complete a minimum of 40 units at each level (1000, 2000, 3000).
Students must not exceed 100 units at 1000 level.
Students must only complete courses that form part of the program and must not complete more than 240 units.
Majors
Students must complete at least one major sequence to fulfil the requirements of their program. Some core courses may count towards specific majors as listed below.
Students may utilise their elective courses to undertake a double major. Students must ensure that each major has 60 units of unique courses.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Core course LEGL1001 counts towards this major. To fulfil the requirements of this major, students must complete 40 units of compulsory courses and 30 units from the course list (with a minimum of 10 units at the 2000 level). When selecting elective courses, students must ensure to select a minimum of 10 units at the 3000 level.
Politics and International Relations
Core course LEGL1001 counts towards this major. To fulfil the requirements of this major, students must complete 20 units of compulsory courses and 50 units from the course list (with a minimum of 10 units at the 1000 level and 10 units at the 2000 level).
Human Resource Management
Core course MNGT1001 counts towards this major. To fulfil the requirements of this major, students must complete 50 units of compulsory courses and 20 units from the course list.
International Business
Core course MNGT1001 counts towards this major. To fulfil the requirements of this major, students must complete 40 units of compulsory courses and 30 units from the course list.
Leadership and Management
Core course MNGT1001 counts towards this major. To fulfil the requirements of this major, students must complete 30 units of compulsory courses and 40 units from the course list (with a minimum of 10 units at the 2000 level).
Marketing
Core course MKTG1001 counts towards this major. To fulfil the requirements of this major, students must complete 30 units of compulsory courses and 40 units from the course lists.
Tourism and Event Management
Core course MNGT1001 counts towards this major. To fulfil the requirements of this major, students must complete 40 units of compulsory courses and 30 units from the course list (with a minimum of 10 units at the 2000 level).
All majors are available for study at Newcastle City. Majors offered at Ourimbah are Human Resource Management, Leadership and Management, and Marketing.
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
Prospective student degree planner
If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.
Additional documents
- 2021 Transition Arrangements 146.4 KB
- 2023 Transition Arrangements 183.5 KB
- International Business major and requisites.pdf 171.4 KB
Transition arrangements
Program Revisions 2023
From Semester 1, 2023 the Bachelor of Business program has been revised to remove 10 units of electives, which has been replaced by a 10 unit Career-ready placement course.
Students who commenced prior to 2023 will not be required to undertake 10 units from the Career-ready placement course list and will retain 10 units of electives. Continuing students may choose to take a course from the Career-ready placement course list as an elective.
Leadership and Management Major
From Semester 1, 2023 students undertaking the Leadership and Management major will be required to complete 30 units of compulsory courses and 40 units of directed courses. Students who have completed 10 units of electives to meet the requirements of the major, these 10 units will continue to count towards their program.
Marketing Major
From Semester 1, 2023 students undertaking the Marketing major will be required to complete 30 units of compulsory courses and 40 units of directed courses. Students who have completed 10 units of electives to meet the requirements of the major, these 10 units will continue to count towards their program.
Any further questions should be directed to your program advisor.
Program Revisions 2021
This program was revised in 2021, please refer to the 2021 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more detailed information. Any further questions should be directed to your program advisor.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
ACFI1001 | Accounting for Decision Makers |
| 10 units |
ACFI1003 | Introduction to Finance |
| 10 units |
ECON1001 | Microeconomics for Business Decisions |
| 10 units |
LEGL1001 | Foundations of Law |
| 10 units |
MKTG1001 | Foundations of Marketing |
| 10 units |
MNGT1001 | Introduction to Management |
| 10 units |
STAT1060 | Business Decision Making |
| 10 units |
Career-ready placement Course List
Choose 10 units from the following course list to fulfil the requirements of the program. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
BUSN3002 | Industry Placement |
| 10 units |
BUSN3500 | International Work Placement in Business |
| 10 units |
Major
Students may utilise their elective courses to undertake a double major. Students must ensure that each major has 60 units of unique courses.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
LEGL1001 | Foundations of Law |
| 10 units |
MNGT1002 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| 10 units |
MNGT2002 | Business Venturing |
| 10 units |
MNGT2007 | Ideation in Enterprise |
| 10 units |
MNGT3016 | Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategy |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 30 units from the following course list (with a minimum of 10 units at the 2000 level and a minimum of 20 units at the 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MNGT2004 | Managing Innovation |
| 10 units |
MNGT2006 | Decision Making under Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
MNGT3002 | Knowledge Management |
| 10 units |
MNGT3007 | Social Entrepreneurship |
| 10 units |
MNGT3008 | Advanced Innovation Management |
| 10 units |
MNGT3009 | Business Development and Growth |
| 10 units |
Human Resource Management
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
IRHR1002 | Dynamics of People and Work in Organisations |
| 10 units |
MNGT1001 | Introduction to Management |
| 10 units |
IRHR2010 | Introduction to Industrial Relations |
| 10 units |
IRHR2270 | Introduction to Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
IRHR3000 | Applied Human Resource Management and Employment Relations |
| 10 units |
LEGL3111 | Employment Law |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Complete 20 units from the following course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
BUSN3001 | Project in Business | Not currently offered | 10 units |
IRHR3035 | Managing Diversity |
| 10 units |
IRHR3040 | Negotiation and Advocacy |
| 10 units |
IRHR3510 | Human Resource Development |
| 10 units |
IRHR3540 | International Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
International Business
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirements of this major. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
IBUS1000 | Managing International Business Risk |
| 10 units |
MNGT1001 | Introduction to Management |
| 10 units |
IBUS2001 | Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiations |
| 10 units |
IBUS2003 | International Trade Logistics |
| 10 units |
IBUS3000 | International Business Strategy |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 30 units from the following course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
ACFI3140 | International Finance |
| 10 units |
BUSN3600 | International Study Experience |
| 10 units |
ECON3003 | Global Trade and Finance |
| 10 units |
IRHR3540 | International Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
MKTG3060 | International Marketing |
| 10 units |
POLI3140 | The Politics of Globalisation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
POLI3160 | Global Power and World Order |
| 10 units |
Leadership and Management
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirements of this major. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MNGT1001 | Introduction to Management |
| 10 units |
MNGT2005 | Leadership and Ethics |
| 10 units |
MNGT3011 | Leading Organisational Change |
| 10 units |
MNGT3012 | Strategic Business Management |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 40 units from the following course list (with a minimum of 10 units at the 2000 level and a minimum of 20 units at the 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
IRHR2270 | Introduction to Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
MNGT2002 | Business Venturing |
| 10 units |
MNGT2006 | Decision Making under Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
BUSN3001 | Project in Business | Not currently offered | 10 units |
IRHR3035 | Managing Diversity |
| 10 units |
IRHR3040 | Negotiation and Advocacy |
| 10 units |
IRHR3510 | Human Resource Development |
| 10 units |
MNGT3002 | Knowledge Management |
| 10 units |
MNGT3008 | Advanced Innovation Management |
| 10 units |
MNGT3009 | Business Development and Growth |
| 10 units |
Marketing
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirements of this major. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MKTG1001 | Foundations of Marketing |
| 10 units |
MKTG2010 | Marketing Research |
| 10 units |
MKTG2101 | Consumer Behaviour |
| 10 units |
MKTG3000 | Strategic Marketing Management |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 40 units from the following course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
BUSN3001 | Project in Business | Not currently offered | 10 units |
MKTG3002 | Digital and Social Media Marketing |
| 10 units |
MKTG3003 | Creating and Managing Brands |
| 10 units |
MKTG3004 | Advertising and Marketing Communications Strategy |
| 10 units |
MKTG3040 | Services Marketing |
| 10 units |
MKTG3060 | International Marketing |
| 10 units |
Politics and International Relations
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
LEGL1001 | Foundations of Law |
| 10 units |
POLI2203 | International Political Economy and Global Development |
| 10 units |
POLI3180 | Politics, Policy and Government |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 50 units from the following course list (with a minimum of 10 units at 1000 level, 10 units at 2000 level, and 30 units at 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
POLI1010 | Australian Politics and Government |
| 10 units |
POLI1020 | Introduction to Politics |
| 10 units |
POLI2001 | Ideas in Political Science | Not currently offered | 10 units |
POLI2200 | The Global Politics of Indigenous People |
| 10 units |
POLI3002 | Power and the State |
| 10 units |
POLI3140 | The Politics of Globalisation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
POLI3150 | Issues in International Relations |
| 10 units |
POLI3160 | Global Power and World Order |
| 10 units |
POLI3203 | Democracy in the 21st Century: Local Power, Policy and Participatory Politics |
| 10 units |
Tourism and Event Management
Compulsory | |||
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Complete all Compulsory courses for the major. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
LEIS1000 | Leisure and Tourism Behaviour |
| 10 units |
MNGT1001 | Introduction to Management |
| 10 units |
TOUR2003 | Tourism and Sustainability |
| 10 units |
LEIS3003 | Event Strategy and Leadership |
| 10 units |
TOUR3003 | Destination Management and Marketing |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 30 units from the following course list (with a minimum of 10 units at the 2000 level and a minimum of 20 units at the 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
LEIS2001 | Experience Design and Management |
| 10 units |
TOUR2001 | Tourism and Cultural Heritage |
| 10 units |
LEIS3100 | Volunteer Management |
| 10 units |
TOUR3004 | Strategic Management for Tourism |
| 10 units |
Discontinued major - 2021
Only available to students who commenced prior to 2021.
Sports Management
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirements of this major | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
LEIS1000 | Leisure and Tourism Behaviour |
| 10 units |
MKTG1001 | Foundations of Marketing |
| 10 units |
LEIS2001 | Experience Design and Management |
| 10 units |
LEIS3001 | Sports Leadership | Not currently offered | 10 units |
LEIS3003 | Event Strategy and Leadership |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 10 units from the following course list | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
LEIS3100 | Volunteer Management |
| 10 units |
Directed Courses | |||
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Choose 20 units from the following course list. Note: Students can only count one of BUSN3001, BUSN3002, BUSN3500 or BUSN3600 towards the major. They may choose the other courses as electives. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
BUSN3001 | Project in Business | Not currently offered | 10 units |
BUSN3002 | Industry Placement |
| 10 units |
BUSN3500 | International Work Placement in Business |
| 10 units |
BUSN3600 | International Study Experience |
| 10 units |
MKTG3040 | Services Marketing |
| 10 units |
EDUC4014 | PE Studies 7 - Sports Coaching |
| 10 units |
EDUC4015 | Sociology of Health and Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity |
| 10 units |
Electives
Electives 90 unit requirement | |
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Complete 90 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. 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. | 90 units |
Suggested electives
A full list of courses that are available to study as an elective can be found in the course handbook.
Code | Title | Units |
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CHIN2500 | Business English and Chinese | 10 units |
ECON1002 | Macroeconomics in the Global Economy | 10 units |
ESLA2000 | Academic English for International Students | 10 units |
INFO1010 | Introduction to Information Systems | 10 units |
INFT2150 | Business Analysis | 10 units |
Honours
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. Further information regarding Honours can be located here.
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
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.
International students
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.
Additional support
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 College 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.
Bachelor of Business
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