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Program handbook
Description
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.
Students should refer to the separate program handbook entries for specific information about the programs:
Details
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| AQF level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree | |||||
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| CRICOS Code | 102643E |
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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.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
320 units
Program duration
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 10 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 Commerce/Bachelor of Business Analytics requires students to successfully complete 320 units, which is comprised of:
- 160 units of core courses;
- One 60 Commerce unit major (20 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.
Students must not exceed a maximum of 100 units at any level in each of the component programs.
Students must only complete courses that form part of the program and must not complete more than 320 units.
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Program planner
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Additional documents
- 2023 Transition Arrangements 140.8 KB
Transition arrangements
Program Revisions 2024
From Semester 1, 2024 there are changes to the core course requirements of the Bachelor of Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Analytics program. BUSA3004 has been removed from the core course list and a 10 unit Career-ready placement course list has been added to the program.
Any further questions should be directed to your program advisor.
Program Revisions 2022
From 2022 ECON2003 Introductory Econometrics will replace STAT2020 Predictive Analytics in the Bachelor of Business Analytics Core course requirements. Transition arrangements are as follows:
- Students who have completed STAT2020 Predictive Analytics prior to 2022 will continue to count STAT2020 as a core course toward their Bachelor of Business Analytics and will not be required to complete ECON2003 Introductory Econometrics.
- Students who have not completed STAT2020 Predictive Analytics prior to 2022 will complete ECON2003 Introductory Econometrics as a core course toward their Bachelor of Business Analytics.
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 |
| ACFI1002 | Accounting Practice |
| 10 units |
| ACFI1003 | Introduction to Finance |
| 10 units |
| BUSA1001 | Introduction to Business Information Systems |
| 10 units |
| ECON1001 | Microeconomics for Business Decisions |
| 10 units |
| ECON1002 | Macroeconomics in the Global Economy |
| 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 |
| BUSA2001 | Big Data Analytics |
| 10 units |
| BUSA2002 | Data Visualisation for Decision Makers in Business |
| 10 units |
| ECON2003 | Predictive Modelling in Business |
| 10 units |
| BUSA3001 | Artificial Intelligence in Business |
| 10 units |
| BUSA3002 | Business Intelligence and Data Management |
| 10 units |
| BUSA3003 | Business Process Modelling |
| 10 units |
Majors
Choose one major from the following to fulfil the requirements of this program.
Accounting
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ACFI1001 | Accounting for Decision Makers |
| 10 units |
| ACFI1002 | Accounting Practice |
| 10 units |
| ACFI2003 | Management Accounting |
| 10 units |
| ACFI2011 | Financial Accounting for Reporting Entities |
| 10 units |
| ACFI3001 | Accounting Theory |
| 10 units |
| ACFI3004 | Taxation |
| 10 units |
| ACFI3005 | Auditing and Assurance |
| 10 units |
| ACFI3009 | Contemporary Accounting Issues |
| 10 units |
Economics
| Compulsory | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ECON1001 | Microeconomics for Business Decisions |
| 10 units |
| ECON1002 | Macroeconomics in the Global Economy |
| 10 units |
| ECON2001 | Intermediate Microeconomics |
| 10 units |
| ECON2002 | Intermediate Macroeconomics |
| 10 units |
| ECON3008 | International Macroeconomics |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
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Complete 30 units from the following course list. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BUSN3001 | Project in Business | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ECON3003 | Global Trade and Finance |
| 10 units |
| ECON3006 | Environmental Economics |
| 10 units |
| ECON3009 | Urban Property Economics |
| 10 units |
| ECON3011 | Introduction to Health Economics and Finance |
| 10 units |
Finance
| Compulsory | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ACFI1001 | Accounting for Decision Makers |
| 10 units |
| ACFI1002 | Accounting Practice |
| 10 units |
| ACFI2070 | Business Finance |
| 10 units |
| ACFI2080 | Corporate Finance |
| 10 units |
| ACFI3130 | Derivative Securities |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
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Students must complete 30 units from the following course list. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ACFI3006 | Personal Financial Planning |
| 10 units |
| ACFI3008 | Financial Analysis and Valuation |
| 10 units |
| ACFI3018 | Portfolio Management |
| 10 units |
| ACFI3019 | Funds Management | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ACFI3140 | International Finance |
| 10 units |
| ACFI3190 | Financial Institutions Risk Management |
| 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 |
Electives
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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 |
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 Commerce / Bachelor of Business Analytics
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