Bachelor of Business (from 2025)

About the course

This degree builds a broad understanding of Australian and global business environments while developing practical, employable skills. You can study up to two majors (or combine a Business major with a Commerce major) and graduate in three years. Learning spans key areas such as management, marketing, innovation, analytics and decision-making for modern organisations. This is an undergraduate Bachelor degree in Business & Commerce. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue diverse business careers across private, public and international sectors. Typical roles include brand manager, digital marketing coordinator, human resource manager, entrepreneur, business relationship manager and policy or research development officer. Opportunities may also extend to international business and government-related roles such as foreign affairs or trade work and exchange coordination. This is a Bachelor-level pathway into Business & Commerce careers. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)