Bachelor of Business (The University Of Newcastle, Australia)
Course Information
Description
The bachelor of business course helps students to establish a strong grounding in business principles and equips them with a set of core business development skills in their first academic year before they choose their major.
Students will advance with any one of the following specialised majors:
- International Business (Single Major): Students will develop a deeper understanding of global markets, which is also highly valued in sectors such as finance, manufacturing, IT and energy and resources.
- Leadership and Management & Marketing (Double Majors): Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the complex structure and operations of organisations, while also learning strong planning and leadership skills. A major in marketing will also broaden your understanding about communicating with customers, as well as delivering goods and services that provide value
Course Highlights
Choice of Majors
Choice of International Business or a double major in Leadership and Management & Marketing
Advanced Standing
Stand to receive module exemptions with a relevant polytechnic diploma qualification subject to University’s approval.
Australian and Asian Expert Perspectives
Taught by University faculty and Singapore-based lecturers, with a good mix of doctorates from reputable universities and field professionals.
Double-Accredited Business School
Accredited by EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation is awarded to only the top 5% of the world’s business schools.
Open to A-Level graduates
Entry Requirements
Local Qualifications
- GCE A Level (Minimum 3 subjects in H2 level or 2 subjects at H2 level and up to 2 subjects at H1 level); OR
- 3-year Diploma from local Polytechnic; OR
- PSB Academy Diploma in Business Administration; OR
- Other diploma or equivalent qualifications would be assessed on a case-by-case basis
- Entry requirements (program code 40027) for international students can be found here.
Minimum Age Requirement
- 16 years old
English Language Requirements (Language Proficiency)
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.
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement through one of the following methods:
- English Language Tests
1. GCSE – English Language or Literature
- IGCSE – A level English or Humanities
- Overall Score: Minimum Grade C
2. IELTS Academic
- Overall Score: 6.0
- Section minimums are: 6.0 R/L/S/W
3. TOEFL IBT
- Overall Score: 60
- Minimum Individual Skills Test: R: 13, L: 12, S: 18 and Writing: 21
4. PTE Academic (GSE)
- Overall Score: 50
- Section Minimum: 54
5. PSB Certificate in Academic English (PSB CAE)
- Students must obtain 60% or more in each of the 4 Each of the 4 exams is of equal weighting.
English language test scores must be less than 2 years old at the date of application to the University of Newcastle.
The English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy will outline in detail what UON’s requirements are for admission. Applicants should review the Flowchart and Requirements tables (accessible in from the Policy – Associated Information) for additional information on the variety of qualifications and/or recognised English exams will satisfy the requirements.
International Qualifications:
- See course webpage for more information
Career Opportunities
Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:
- Accountancy & Financial Management
- Banking & Financial Services
- Business Development & Consultancy
- Business Operations
- Digital Marketing & E-commerce
- Human Resource Management
- Hotel Services & Management
- Food Services & Events Management
- Market Research
- Management
- Public Relations & Corporate Communications
- Recreation Planning & Management
- Tourism & leisure
- Transportation & Logistics Management
- Warehouse and Inventory Management
Modules
Core Modules
- Accounting for Decision Makers
- Business Decision Making
- Foundations of Law
- Foundations of Marketing
- Introduction to Finance
- Introduction to Management
- Microeconomics for Business Decisions
International Business Major
- Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiations
- International Business Strategy
- International Human Resource Management
- International Marketing
- International Trade Logistics
- Global Trade and Finance
- Managing International Business Risk
Leadership & Management and Marketing Major
- Advanced Innovation Management
- Business Venturing
- Consumer Behaviour
- Digital and Social Media Marketing
- Knowledge Management
- Leadership and Ethics
- Leading Organisational Change
- Marketing Research
- Services Marketing
- Strategic Business Management
- Strategic Marketing Management
- International Marketing
Electives
- Elective modules offered will be subject to availability in each term as approved by the University.
Delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and are subject to change.
Modules Per Trimester
4
Modes of Assessment
Assessment of this programme may include assignments, projects, and final examinations.