Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts
When you study a double degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia, you instantly enhance your future career prospects. Our Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts program requires the completion of the full requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce and half the program requirements for a standard Arts…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
When you study a double degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia, you instantly enhance your future career prospects. Our Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts program requires the completion of the full requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce and half the program requirements for a standard Arts degree. If you have a passion for both the practical and theoretical, you love the flexibility of this program, selecting from a wide number of majors to suit your individual interests and career goals.
When studying a Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts, you receive the benefits of attending two different schools. At Notre Dame’s School of Business, a combination of practical case study and client-based projects is combined with a strong theoretical and ethical grounding. Our students are regularly invited on industry field trips to leading agencies and companies, and business internships will give you the opportunity to show off your skills. Through this holistic approach to learning, we are preparing our students for the workplaces of tomorrow.
Upon graduation, you will be able to gain employment in a wide variety of industries including
financial institutions, multinational corporations, government departments, public utilities, and
specialist organisations.
Career opportunities
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
- Financial institutions
- Stockbroking firms
- Merchant banks
- Private sector multinational corporations
- Public sector government departments and agencies
- Public utilities
- Specialist and industry organisations
- Management consultancies
- Market research and advertising organisations
- Trade unions
Fremantle Campus
This double degree, designed to be completed in four years, combines a wide range of business knowledge and skills in the Bachelor of Commerce with the in-depth knowledge of your chosen humanities subject and the flexible, highly sort after skills of the Bachelor of Arts.
Why study this program?
Whether you’re considering a career in business, accounting, banking, information systems, or management, a Bachelor of Commerce will put you ahead of the pack.
You will have the opportunity to major in a variety of fields such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Public Relations and Sport and Recreation Management. Because of this wide choice of topics you will be able to customise your degree to suit your particular interests and academic strengths.
In the Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree you will study a Major in an area such as Archaeology, English Literature, Social Justice, Politics and International Relations, History or Theatre Studies which will give you in-depth, specialist knowledge and skills that will allow you to contribute effectively to the cultural and intellectual life of society.
The Arts component will also develop your ability to analyse, interpret, deliberate, draw conclusions, communicate, work as a team member and problem-solve. You will be able to consider multiple perspectives and handle ambiguity and uncertainty. These are the skills needed in the creative industries of the 21st century workplace.
Career opportunities
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
- International business consultant
- Accountant
- Management consultant
- International banker
- Financial counsellor
- Arts entrepreneur
- Business manager/owner in a variety of fields e.g. publishing, heritage, film making, photography, entertainment, disability and aged care.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet High school qualifications (or equivalent) to apply for undergraduate program. Academic minimum entry requirements for international applicants vary from country to country.
IELTS (Academic) – 6.5 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; CAE/CPE – 176 overall, with no individual band score lower than 169; PTE Academic – 58 overall, with no individual band score lower than 50; TOEFL (iBT) – 84 overall, with no score lower than 21 in writing and no other band score lower than 17.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
