Our Bachelor of Business will help you navigate the world of business across a range of industries and occupations. You will develop skills in creative thinking and critical analysis, communication and business decision making. You will be able to develop and lead ethical, social and environmental solutions to meet business challenges.
Whether you are creating your own micro multinational, small business or large scale enterprise, we believe that your ability to understand business, solve problems and adapt to change is fundamental to success.
The core units of this degree, accounting, business analytics, economics, ethics, management and marketing will give you a strong foundation in business. We use real business case studies to analyse business data, strategy and management practices. Our units use current business research and industry experts to understand regional and global business trends. We value what you already know about the world of business and through our program of study help you to take your learning beyond university into your chosen career.
Our Bachelor of Business offers you a number of majors which can help you to build your career profile. You can choose one or two majors in Accounting*, Agribusiness, Analytics and Informatics*, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance*, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management and Marketing.
Completion of the Accounting major plus four additional units (see Course Rules and
Plans) will qualify you for admission to the major professional accounting bodies (CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)). Choose this option if you want an understanding of accounting but also want a broad set of business skills.
You can also study accounting in the
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The Human Resource Management Major is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
If you see international opportunities in your future, you can also choose to study a language within your elective units (only available if you study only one major) - Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese and Spanish are all available. You may also like to consider an international exchange and study a trimester at one of UNE's partner universities to build your global perspective. Alternatively undertake OSSE300 our Overseas Study Experience unit and have the opportunity to travel overseas with fellow students on a guided tour of large multi-national businesses in Asia.
If you choose only one major, you need to choose a further 8 units, which can be chosen from any discipline across the university in order to truly broaden your learning experience.
When you graduate, your major (or majors) will be identified on your testamur and transcript. For example, if you choose the major in Human Resource Management you will graduate with a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management). Or, if you take two majors such as International Business and Accounting, you will graduate with a Bachelor of Business (International Business) (Accounting).
With online learning support and optional Trimester 3 units, you can accelerate your degree or combine it with periods of full-time employment.
For the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to the real world, undertake WORK300 Work Integrated Learning which allows you to complete a work placement and have it count towards your degree.
If you are keen on starting up your own business, you can do this as part of our BUS399 Business In Action unit where you will be mentored through the start-up phase. The Business School operates its own Smart Region Incubator which provides a supportive community for start-ups in the region. As students you can be part of this lively entrepreneurial network.
*Candidates may study the Analytics and Informatics major at the Armidale campus (on campus or online) under Rule (a). Study at UNE Sydney Campus is only available for full-time on campus international students admitted under rule (e), completing the Accounting, Analytics Informatics, or Finance majors.