89.2% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023 - Undergraduate Business and Management
Degree overview
Are you driven by data?
The quality, quantity and diversity of data available to businesses and the world over has never been greater. With many organisations relying on the expertise of business analysts to inform decision-making and strategic direction. As a result, career opportunities in this area have boomed.
The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Analytics is a practical and flexible degree, with core courses designed to give you a thorough overview of business and commerce environments along with key analysis insights.
You will be equipped to make a smooth transition from the classroom to the boardroom, by acquiring skills that employers value.
World top 175
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for business and economics
World top 150
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for Business Administration
Career opportunities
The demand for business analysts continues to thrive with over 20% projected job growth for business analysts by 2024.
You could use your skills to inform strategic business direction or financial and economic trends in jobs such as:
- Commercial Analyst
- eCommerce Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Digital Solutions Developer
- Financial Manager
Course overview
This combined degree program provides students with the opportunity to increase the depth and breadth of their study in relevant disciplines within Commerce and Business Analytics whilst completing two awards over four years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
A combined degree program enhances the academic and professional qualities gained in each separate degree. At the same time, it recognises the increasing need for students to graduate with multidisciplinary skills.
Student experience
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Career-ready placements
Students will complete 140 hours of supervised placement within their third year of study that will enable them to apply knowledge developed throughout their studies and acquire new knowledge and professional networks to support career readiness. The professional experience placement course provides an opportunity to undertake workplace experience in the desired career field, including business analysis, consulting, project management, marketing, and business development.
Studying at Newcastle City campus
Living in Newcastle
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Campus Life
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Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
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Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
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How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Apply as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language 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.
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs.
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