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Business Bachelor Programs ACN offers two undergraduate Business degree programs - Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of International Business.
There are four points of entry into the undergraduate degree programs:
- Satisfactory completion* of the Business Diploma program (advanced standing of up to 8 units will be awarded).
- Completion of the Foundation Studies program at ACN with an overall average of 65% **
- For high school leavers, an ATAR is required. The ATAR requirement is published annually at the beginning of the year.
- For mature-aged applicants, please contact our Admissions staff for entry requirements.
* Academic Progression requirements apply
** Must also achieve a score of 60% for FSP00AS2 and 50% for FSP00EM2. |
Fast-track or standard modes Depending on your entry level, you can study your degree in standard or fast track mode. | Standard Option | 3 years full-time | | Fast-track Option | 2 years full-time |
To qualify for the Bachelor degree, you must complete and pass 24 subjects. Seven of these are core subjects, which give you basic business skills. You must also complete at least one major. Bachelor of Business There are six majors in the Bachelor of Business and 2 minors. To qualify for the Bachelor degree, you must successfully complete 24 units. You must also complete either one major or two minors. Each major consists of seven to eight units and each minor consists of four units. The remaining units can be chosen from other units on offer.
The majors on offer are: - Accounting*
- Management
- Marketing
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
Completion of four units** within a major will lead to an award in a minor. For example, completing four units from a Management major will entitle you to a minor in Management.
* The Accounting major is only available for International Students. Domestic students who are keen to enrol in this major must seek advice from the Academic Advisors. This program is accredited by the National Institute of Accountants.
** Of the four units, two must be at third-year level
Bachelor of International Business
With the increasingly global nature of business, this is a degree that will give you the edge in today’s highly competitive world. Sound knowledge of business principles and practices combined with an understanding of international business give graduates a solid base from which to succeed.
There is no major in the Bachelor of International Business. To qualify for this qualification, you must successfully complete 24 units. The first-year core units are similar to those of the Bachelor of Business program. For this program, there are four units at the second-year and third-year level. Modes of Study Lectures
Lectures are the traditional method of university teaching and are used to give information to a number of students. Lectures are held in ACN’s lecture rooms, in the heart of Sydney's CBD. ACN lecture rooms are equipped with modern teaching facilities including video and data projection equipment and viewing screens. Tutorials
These are small groups that allow students to discuss work in more depth, led by a lecturer or tutor. Tutorial groups are held once a week. These sessions are designed to give students the opportunity to ask questions and develop ideas and students are expected to actively participate in the discussions.
Assessment Methods
Methods of assessment can vary for each unit but they can include written assessments and essays, presentations, group work, practical work and examinations. In general, formal examinations contribute to 70% of assessment for each subject, with internal assessment making up 30%. Details of subject assessment are outlined in the Subject Guide for each unit.
Professional Recognition
Depending on the specialisation, graduates may be eligible for membership of:
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