Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business and CommerceApproved Abbreviation: BA/BBus&Com
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1695.4
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 072402G
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2015 or later.
Commencement Year 2013, 2014 - 1695.3 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Commencement Year 2012 - 1695.2 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Commencement Year 2011 - 1695.1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business and Commerce
This double degree program is designed for students whose interests span the Arts and Business. Study in the Bachelor of Arts component is designed to develop communication and personal skills, creativity and a capacity for independent thought, adaptability to new situations and problem-solving skills, attributes increasingly demanded by employers. This will be combined with a high level of knowledge in one of seven specific Business majors. There is a wide choice of eleven specialisations in the Arts part of the double degree, of which students will choose two, one as a major and the other as a sub-major. The Business majors prepare students for professional employment in the specialisation of their choice. Students complete a major and a sub-major in Arts specialisations; and a Business major in one of: Applied Finance, Economics, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing or Sport Management.
- Director of Academic Program - Dr Di Dickenson
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
Accreditation
Major MT2011 - Applied Finance is accredited with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Major MT2012 - Human Resource Management is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Major MT2006 - Marketing satisfies the educational requirements for recognition as a Certified Practising Marketer and eligibility for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).
Admission
The following sets of Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies apply:
For Bachelor of Arts:
Assumed knowledge: two units of Band 4 HSC English
Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or equivalent.
For Bachelor of Business and Commerce:
Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics and any two units of HSC English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
UAC
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International Office
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points as prescribed in the structure below. Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Business and Commerce, with the Major from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce component of the course noted on their testamur.
Students will complete 160 credit points of Bachelor of Arts (BA) units and 160 credit points of Bachelor of Business and Commerce (BBC) units in the specialisations listed below.
Students will complete:
Four BA core units
| 100846 | Analytical Reading and Writing |
| 100846 | Analytical Reading and Writing |
And
Eight BA units offered from one of the following BA Major specialisations:
Note: Not all majors are available on both campuses.
| M1052 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| M1054 | History and Political Thought |
| M1041 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| M1055 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
| M1050 | Psychological Studies |
And
Four units from one of the following BA Sub-major specialisations:
| SM1070 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| SM1072 | History and Political Thought |
| SM1051 | Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions |
| SM1049 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| SM1073 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
And
Students will also complete seven BBC core units
| 200336 | Business Academic Skills |
| 200052 | Introduction to Economic Methods |
| 200184 | Introduction to Business Law |
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
And
Eight units from a BBC Major plus a capstone engaged learning unit (for a total of nine units or 90 credit points) in one of the following specialisations:
| MT2012 | Human Resource Management |
Recommended sequence
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business and Commerce (any Major)
Note: This progression pattern is highly recommended. Students progress through both degrees at the same pace, completing two units in each degree in each semester. Graduation after three years with either degree will be possible only if a student makes this decision at or before the end of year 2 and amends their progression pattern as prescribed by an Academic Course Advisor.
Year 1
Autumn session
| 100846 | Analytical Reading and Writing |
| 200336 | Business Academic Skills |
Choose one of
Spring session
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
Choose one of
Choose one of
Year 2
Autumn session
| 200184 | Introduction to Business Law |
BA Major level 1 compulsory unit
BA Sub-Major level 1 unit
Spring session
BA Major Level 1 compulsory unit
BA Sub-Major Level 1 unit
BBC Major unit
Year 3
Autumn session
BA Major Level 2 compulsory unit
BA Sub-Major Level 2 or 3 unit
Two BBC major units
Spring session
BA Major Level 2 or 3 pool unit
BA Sub-Major Level 2 or 3 unit
Two BBC Major units
Year 4
Autumn session
BA Major Level 2 or 3 pool unit
BA Major Level 3 pool unit
Two BBC Major units
Spring session
BA Major Level 3 compulsory unit
BA Major Level 3 pool unit
BBC Capstone Engaged Unit (BBC core)
BBC Major unit