Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business

With the Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Business double degree, you will gain an understanding of the corporate and commercial environment while studying the traditional areas of Arts.

You will learn essential skills needed to think critically about the world of business and navigate everyday life for decades to come. Double degrees broaden your knowledge and skills set, giving you a competitive advantage in the workforce while reducing the length and cost of study.

In addition to your deepened understanding of complex business operations, you will gain skills in areas such as effective communication, problem solving, negotiation, collaboration and critical analysis; all essential for high achievement in a range of global business, government or NGO careers.

On completion of this degree, you will be able to apply critical thinking and research methods to commercial issues in local, national and international contexts. Our double degree in Arts and Business combines expertise in humanities, social research and analysis with a focus on real-world business skills and experience.

You will gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections that will help launch your career, including the opportunity to participate in our Business Internship program, which could see you partnered with industry-leading corporations.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Arts: Ancient history, archaeology,  Chinese (Mandarin) for background speakers, Chinese (Mandarin) for non-background speakers, creative writing, English language and linguistics, English literatures, environmental humanities, European studies, French, history, Indigenous studies, international relations, Japanese, legal studies, philosophy, politics, sociology, Spanish. Bachelor of Business: Accountancy, business law, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, public relations, sports marketing and management, supply chain management, sustainable business.

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Arts: Art historian, historian and heritage specialist in government policy, business administration and management, consultancy, publishing, teaching, marketing, working for international aid organisations, work in unions and non-government welfare agencies, diplomacy, university lecturing and research, archives and librarianship, translation and interpreting, journalism, advertising. Bachelor of Business: Accountant, advertising executive, analyst, auditor, banker, brand/product manager, business adviser, economist, event manager, exporter/importer, financial controller, fund manager, HR manager consultant, insurance broker, market researcher, OHS officer, policy adviser, public relations coordinator, stockbroker, supply chain manager.

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Business: The University of Wollongong has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools. Majors are recognised by peak professional bodies in Australia and overseas: Accountancy major: Graduates are eligible for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, the Institute of Public Accountants, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Finance major: This course has been accepted into the CFA Institute Affiliation Program.

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Financial planning major: Approved by the national Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority. Graduates of the degree are also eligible for entry into the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification Program offered by the Financial Planning Association. Human resource management major: Accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Marketing major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society and The Communication Council. Public relations major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Public Relations Institute of Australia. Supply chain management major: Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia and the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society Singapore.

Practical experience

Bachelor of Business: Optional internship with course credit.

Honours

Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.