Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
Why study the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business at UNE?
This degree combines excellent communication and analytical skills with solid business knowledge and has been developed in response to increasing student demand and employer preference for recruitment of combined degree graduates.
Career Opportunities
A Bachelor of Arts component is, in many ways, the most valuable degree of all. This is because Arts graduates are not as restricted in what they can undertake relative to those with highly specialised degrees. Examples of career paths include management, public relations, foreign affairs, education, business, human resources, research, psychology and archaeology. The employability of Arts graduates is a reflection of the skills they acquire during their study and this is becoming widely acknowledged.
The Bachelor of Business component provides career opportunities in the financial sector, public relations, tourism, personnel and human resource management, publishing and editing, as well as a range of public sector opportunities including policy advisers, planning, foreign affairs, trade and industry and investment advisers.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 122013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
For more information, click hereNew domestic students to UNE apply to study off campus direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
International Students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BA/BBus | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2012 ATAR | 72.55 | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 OP | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Subject to meeting advanced standing rules, candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Business on completion of 48 credit points towards the Business component, of which at least 36 credit points must be from UNE Business School. Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exist with the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points towards the Arts component. Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Diploma in Business or the Advanced Diploma in Arts must reapply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University or external accreditation body requirements. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International Students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. Recommended studies: Mathematics is desirable for majors in the economics and quantitative areas. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of faculty/college and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
White (BCC 1) and Peacock Blue (BCC 120) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 192 credit points comprising:
Bachelor of Arts component – 96 credit points including one Major or one Combined Major with not more than 36 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300 or 400 level; and
Bachelor of Business component – 96 credit points including one Major with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level and at least 18 credit points at 300-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points | Credit Points |
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| Bachelor of Arts component: | 96 cps | |
| ONE Major or ONE Combined Major | 36 to 72 cps | |
| Elective Units | 24 to 60 cps | |
| Bachelor of Business component: | 96 cps | |
| Core Units | 60 cps | |
| ONE Major | 36 cps | |
| Total | 192 cps | |
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Approved Majors
Bachelor of Arts component:
Ancient History
Archaeology
Asian Studies
Australian History
Chinese
Classical Languages
English
Film and Media Studies
French
Gender Studies
German
History
Human Bioscience
Human Geography
Indigenous Studies
Indonesian
International History
International Studies
Islamic Studies
Italian
Japanese
Linguistics
Music
Peace Studies
Philosophy
Physical Geography
Political Studies
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Studies in Religion
Theatre and Performance
Writing
Bachelor of Business component:
Agribusiness
Applied Finance
Business Economics
Decision Support Tools for Business
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
International Business
Management
Marketing
Professional Accounting
Sustainability
Combined Majors
Bachelor of Arts component:
Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business.
Exit Pathways
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Business on completion of 48 credit points towards the Business component, of which at least 36 credit point must be from the UNE Business School.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points towards the Arts component. Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Diploma in Business or the Advanced Diploma in Arts must reapply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University or external accreditation body requirements.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
The Bachelor of Arts component provides students with a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies from across the University, with a strong focus on aspects of human culture and achievement. Majors for the Bachelor of Arts can be found at the following web address: The course aims to provide students with: ? a sound basis of knowledge in their chosen areas of study ? the ability to apply the knowledge they have acquired ? the ability to communicate effectively in a range of ways ? the ability to work both independently and collaboratively ? the skills to connect across geographical, disciplinary, social and cultural boundaries ? an understanding of the value of ethical behaviour. The Bachelor of Business component has been designed to create contemporary professionals with a solid grounding in the core business fields of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Organisational Development, Management and Marketing needed for organisational survival and success. These skills will enable you to respond effectively to the challenges of the ever-changing global business environment in a socially responsible way. The course will prepare you to take on a role as a future manager with leadership responsibilities for creating a more inclusive and sustainable global economy. Our teaching is predicated on presenting management theory that is 'tested' in the workplace. We use case studies of real business situations to explain the theory. Our assessment is aimed at testing your ability to apply this theory in the 'real' world. So whether you are just finishing high school or already have significant business experience, our degree is designed to enable you to take your learning beyond the university, to become valued corporate citizens or leaders in the modern business world.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
BA: Graduates will possess a body of knowledge relevant to their fields of study, and a firm grasp of the principles, practices, and boundaries of their discipline. This knowledge will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities and will be assessed throughout the degree through a range of different activities.
BBus: Students will learn about the Management discipline and practise responding to real case situations.
BBus: Graduates will demonstrate a solid grounding in, and critical engagement with, the core business fields of accounting, economics, finance, organisational development, management and marketing. This broad base of knowledge, delivered through a 'real-world' based approach, will prepare graduates for the challenges of professional practice and ensure they are able to contribute to organisational survival and success.
Communication Skills
BA: Graduates will possess a high standard of oral, visual and written communication skills relevant to their fields of study, including, where applicable, the possession of these skills in languages other than English. These skills will be taught and practised in lectures, tutorials and online activities. Students will recognise the importance of continuing to develop their oral, visual, and written communication skills, and be able to use appropriate communication technologies.
BBus: Students are required to demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, using diverse written, verbal and visual methods as appropriate; read, critique and judge the value and contribution of written work; and present well-reasoned arguments and illustrate when necessary with relevant examples.
Global Perspectives
BA: Students will be taught how the disciplines in their major and other fields of study have developed both nationally and internationally over time. Students will be assessed on their capacity to understand the implications of international events for their areas of study.
BBus: Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of operating in a global economy; describe the opportunities and threats for managers operating in a global context; and provide solutions to global strategic management case scenarios.
Information Literacy
BA: Graduates will be able to recognise relevant information and to use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access and use information. Through assessment tasks, they will learn how to critically evaluate the sources, values, and validity of information, and to use information in critical and creative thinking.
BBus: Students are required to recognise the contribution of the work of others to their own work; reference the use of others' work accurately; and access and use a number of diverse literature resources.
Life-Long Learning
BA: The development of intellectual capacity and critical thinking skills will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities. Through the completion of assessment tasks, students will develop the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write about and discuss a range of issues. These skills are transferable and essential lifelong skills.
BBus: The unit outcomes that comprise the course are relevant both professionally and personally on an ongoing basis.
Problem Solving
BA: Students will be taught how to locate, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources throughout their degree. Students will be assessed on their ability to understand assignment tasks and to integrate relevant theory and literature into their own analysis.
BBus: Students are required to demonstrate decision-making skills in the analysis of work-based scenarios and organisational problems; and demonstrate an understanding of the changing context for managers in the 21st century.
Social Responsibility
BA: Students will be taught to understand and practise the highest standards of ethical behaviour associated with their discipline or profession. They will understand and be open-minded about social, cultural and linguistic diversity in Australia and the world, and appreciate their ethical responsibilities towards colleagues, research subjects, the wider community, and the environment.
BBus: Students are required to demonstrate an understanding and application of characteristics of professional conduct, integrity and ethics for managers; and demonstrate an understanding of and the application of social responsibility actions in strategic decision-making.
Team Work
BA: The development of collaboration and group participation skills will be developed through on-campus and online interactive teaching. Students will learn the importance of participating in discussions in a professional, respectful and ethical manner.
BBus:This course requires students to demonstrate the ability to work in teams in class or in online groups.
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