Bachelor of Business and Commerce (BBC)

In any industry or organisation, talented, adaptable individuals who possess well-rounded business and commerce expertise are always in demand. It is these people who are best equipped to guide the full range of business operations.

Providing a solid background in business and commerce, the Bachelor of Business and Commerce gives you a broad range of skills and knowledge relevant to various markets, their environment and operations.

The UWS Bachelor of Business and Commerce Program is all about the application of knowledge to achieve practical outcomes. It covers all major business domains and you can experience many facets of business before deciding your area of specialisation at the end of the first year.

After a common first year you can specialise in a key area of study. For students who know which area they would like to specialise in, subjects can be taken from the first semester.

Career Opportunities

You will graduate from this degree with an understanding of the spectrum of business operations and with competencies that will enable you to act strategically and independently in your chosen career.

The course seeks to equip all students with a good understanding of basic business issues, complemented by a high level of knowledge relevant to a specific business discipline as applied in a global environment. See key programs for career specific information.

Course Details

Bachelor of Business and Commerce

Duration

3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Note: 'part-time' refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.

Assumed Knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English.

Major Studies

Refer to individual key program.

Practical Experience

Each specific business discipline has a capstone unit involving real life cases; this means that graduates from the course will be considered 'business ready' in terms of dealing with real world business issues and problems and generating real world business solutions. See key programs for specific experience.

Honours

An Honours course is available for high-achieving students.

Advanced Standing

Students who have TAFE or other tertiary qualifications are eligible to apply for advanced standing.