Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of BusinessApproved Abbreviation: BA/BBus
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1818.2
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 089210K
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 2017 or later.
Commencement Year 2016 - 1818.1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
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 eight 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, International Business, 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 MT2021 Applied Finance satisfies the educational requirements for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Major MT2024 Human Resource Management is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Major MT2025 International Business satisfies the educational requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Export. Major MT2027 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:
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). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
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.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to the Western Sydney University via the 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.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
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 (BA) and a Bachelor of Business (BBus), with the Major from the Bachelor of Business 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 (BBus) units in the specialisations listed below.
Arts component
BA Core 40 credit points (four units)
| 100846 | Analytical Reading and Writing |
And
BA Major (eight units or 80 credit points) from one of the following specialisations:
Note: Not all majors are available on both campuses.
| M1069 | Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| M1052 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| M1071 | Geography and Urban Studies |
| M1077 | Heritage and Tourism |
| M1054 | History and Political Thought |
| M1041 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| M1108 | International English |
| M1055 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
| M1083 | Peace and Development Studies |
| M1110 | Psychological Studies |
And
BA Sub-major (four units or 40 credit points) from one of the following specialisations:
| SM1091 | Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| SM1070 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| SM1093 | Geography and Urban Studies |
| SM1072 | History and Political Thought |
| SM1049 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| SM1073 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
| SM1047 | Music Performance Studies |
| SM1102 | Peace and Development Studies |
Business component
Core units (compulsory 40 credit points)
The four compulsory core units that provide students with essential business knowledge are
| 200911 | Enterprise Innovation and Markets |
Professional units (choose 40 credit points)
The professional core provides a focus on careers. Students are required to complete one unit from each of the four key focus areas: numeracy, career planning, innovation, and enterprise engagement, a total of 40 credit points. Students are advised to choose units that will support careers in one of three areas: Money (for majors in Applied Finance, Economics), Markets (for majors in Hospitality Management, International Business, Marketing, and Sport Management), Management (for majors in Human Resource Management, and Management). The professional units that are recommended for each of the Bachelor of Business testamur majors are specified in the majors.
Majors (choose 80 credit points from one primary Business major)
Majors for Careers in Money
Majors for Careers in Markets
Majors for Careers in Management
| MT2024 | Human Resource Management |
Recommended sequence
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (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 |
BA Core unit
BBus Core unit 1
BBus Core unit 2
Spring session
BA Core unit
BA Core unit
BBus Core unit 3
BBus Core unit 4
Year 2
Autumn session
BA Major level 1 compulsory unit
BA Sub-major level 1 unit
BBus Major unit 1
BBus Professional unit 1
Spring session
BA Major Level 1 compulsory unit
BA Sub-major Level 1 unit
BBus Professional unit 2
BBus Major unit 2
Year 3
Autumn session
BA Major Level 2 compulsory unit
BA Sub-major Level 2 or 3 unit
BBus Major unit 3
BBus Major unit 4
Spring session
BA Major Level 2 or 3 pool unit
BA Sub-major Level 2 or 3 unit
BBus Major unit 5
BBus Major unit 6
Year 4
Autumn session
BA Major Level 2 or 3 pool unit
BA Major Level 3 pool unit
BBus Major unit 7
BBus Professional unit 3
Spring session
BA Major Level 3 compulsory unit
BA Major Level 3 pool unit
BBus Professional unit 4
BBus Major unit 8