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The Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Newcastle provides students with a robust foundation in business, economics, and commerce, alongside real-world professional experience. The program offers high flexibility—students can choose from multiple business-related majors, including the ability to double major or combine a major with two minors, even from the Bachelor of Business. The curriculum is designed to develop analytical, financial, and strategic competencies essential for a global commercial environment.
This program includes a mandatory 140-hour supervised placement, ensuring practical engagement with industry and the development of professional networks.
University-specific rankings and accreditations:
AACSB-accredited Newcastle Business School (top 5% of business schools globally)
Course overview:
Core Courses: Fundamentals of Accounting, Analytics in Business, Economics for Business Decisions, Fundamentals of Finance, Design Thinking: Creativity in Action, Introduction to Management and Sustainability.
Majors: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Management, International Relations, International Business
Minors: Accounting, Economics, Finance
Supervised Placement:
140-hour industry placement in Year 3 in areas such as consulting, finance, marketing, or business analysis
Capstone Project:
Integration of academic knowledge with real-world challenges
Student Societies:
Active engagement through clubs, competitions, and events
Optional Global Experiences:
Study abroad and short-term international business immersion
Opportunity to double major or combine majors and minors for tailored outcomes
Access to postgraduate pathways (e.g., Master of Professional Accounting, MBA)
Eligibility for accounting professional accreditation
89.2% of graduates employed within four months of completing the degree
Study location: Newcastle City & Central CoastIELTS: overall minimum 6.0CBSE: Average English plus 4 best externally examined subjectsYour personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.AACSB & EQUIS accredited business schoolStudy abroad option availableThe Bachelor of Business (HRM major) is accredited by the Australian Human Resource Management Institute (AHRI)AccountantEconomistFinancial analystConsultantBusiness development managerProject managerMarketing and digital strategistEntrepreneurBusiness analyst
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