Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Arts

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA):

GA1: Intellectual rigour

• Apply critical analysis, reasoning and reflexivity to social and cultural situations and problems.
• Construct persuasive independent arguments incorporating a range of perspectives and evidence.
• Critically evaluate and apply practical and responsible business solutions from a range of related disciplines to both inform and justify critical decisions.

GA2: Creativity

• Develop innovative and creative responses to contemporary and historical social, environmental and cultural issues.
• Apply knowledge and skills in devising solutions to challenges related to business.

GA3: Ethical practice

• Investigate and evaluate issues with reference to principles of social justice and equity and according to ethical conventions.
• Develop and apply recognised ethical frameworks to influence responsible business behaviours within an organisational context.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

• Analyse societal and cultural perspectives in chosen disciplines of study.
• Apply disciplinary knowledge to diverse contexts.
• Demonstrate and apply in-depth and responsible discipline-specific knowledge and skills within a local, regional and global perspective.

GA5: Lifelong learning

• Access, evaluate, and present information using academic conventions to inform decision-making and action.
• Exercise autonomy and accountability in business contexts through self-directed learning, professional reflection, and evaluation of ongoing learning.

GA6: Communication and social skills

• Communicate effectively in academic and professional settings in a variety of forms, including working autonomously or collaboratively.
• Prepare and deliver, individually and/or in a team, well developed and justified discipline-specific advice through both written and oral communication.
• Investigate and identify a broad range of responsible leadership practices in the management of people and self.

GA7: Cultural competence

• Demonstrate commitment to multicultural perspectives as well as specifically developing the ability to engage in a culturally competent way with Indigenous peoples.
• Demonstrate cultural capability by respectfully engaging with Indigenous peoples, reflecting on cultural perspectives, and applying culturally responsive practices in local, national, and international settings, as applied in business and social situations.

Innovation, entrepreneurship, digital communication, and human values are key qualities required by the responsible leaders of tomorrow. These qualities are valued by businesses that not only aim for growth and financial success, but also endeavour to make positive societal impact and lead with purpose.

The Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Arts develops these qualities, combining business skills with a focus on human cultures, creative and critical thinking, and communication.

You will choose an Arts major in Humanities, Creative Writing or Social Sciences, backed by either core Business units covering foundational knowledge such as business law, economics, finance, and marketing or you may elect to specialise in Accounting.

This double degree is a pathway to multiple career options, from journalism to policy development, product management to design, public relations to accounting and finance, and beyond.

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Arts, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points) comprising:

• 22 Core Business units or Accounting Specialisation (264 credit points), AND
• 1 Arts major (96 credit points) and
• 2 Arts Option units (24 credit points).

Choose your subjects

Majors

Students choose one of the following Arts majors:

• Humanities
• Creative Writing
• Social Sciences

Additionally, students can choose an optional Business specialisation:

• Accounting

Exit points

Students may be eligible to exit with a Bachelor of Business after completing the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), as per the Bachelor of Business Schedule of Units.

Students may be eligible to exit with a Bachelor of Arts after completing the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), as per the Bachelor of Arts Schedule of Units.

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Indicative total fee $68,024

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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ATAR 70 or equivalent.

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English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows. Don’t meet the English language requirements? View our English language programs.

• Overall: 6.0
• Listening: minimum 5.5
• Reading: minimum 5.5
• Speaking: minimum 5.5
• Writing: minimum 5.5

Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.

The core Business units course progression includes professional work experience (either an internship or industry project) in a relevant business organisation.