Program Overview
Macquarie University's Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce program equips students with transferable and technical skills for success in today's job market. Students can tailor their degree by choosing from over 20 majors, including Accounting, Economics, and Marketing. The program emphasizes practical experiences, expert teaching, and a range of support services to prepare graduates for careers in various sectors or further study.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce program at Macquarie University is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in today's job market. The program has been reimagined by world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organizations to ensure that students acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success. The program allows students to turn their passion into a career by exploring their interests in-depth and honing their skills and knowledge through practical experiences and expert teaching. Students can choose to major in one or two of more than 20 majors, or from a wide range of units, to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals.
Outline:
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce program is a four-year full-time program. The program is divided into two parts: the first two years are spent completing foundational studies in the arts and commerce, and the last two years are spent completing a major or majors in a chosen discipline. The foundational studies in the arts and commerce provide students with a strong foundation in the core disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, and business. Students will take courses in areas such as English, history, economics, accounting, and marketing. In the last two years of the program, students will choose a major or majors to develop specialist knowledge in a chosen discipline. Students can choose from a wide range of majors, including:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Applied Finance
- Chinese Studies
- Communication
- Criminology
- Economics
- English
- Finance
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- International Relations
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Law
- Linguistics
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Security Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics Students can also choose to combine two majors to expand their options and gain a broader understanding of different disciplines.
Assessment:
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce program uses a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning. These methods include:
- Exams
- Essays
- Presentations
- Projects
- Case studies
- Group work The assessment criteria for each course will vary depending on the course content and learning objectives. However, all assessment criteria will be clearly outlined in the course syllabus.
Teaching:
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce program is taught by a team of experienced and passionate academics. The faculty is committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience and is dedicated to helping students succeed. The program is taught using a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Field trips
- Online learning The program also offers a range of support services to help students succeed, including:
- Academic advising
- Tutoring
- Counseling
- Career services
Careers:
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors. Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a variety of fields, including:
- Accounting
- Banking
- Consulting
- Education
- Finance
- Government
- Human resources
- Journalism
- Law
- Marketing
- Public relations
- Sales
- Social work The program also prepares students for further study at the graduate level. Graduates of the program have gone on to earn advanced degrees in a variety of fields, including:
- Business
- Education
- Law
- Public policy
Other:
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce program is a highly respected program that is recognized by employers around the world. The program is also accredited by the Australian Business Schools Association (ABSA).
