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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts

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The Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts program at The University of Notre Dame Australia is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, offering a comprehensive education in business and arts disciplines over four years. It provides transferable skills and creative freedom to enhance career prospects.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 - 5 years full-time
Course Code
3070, 040372G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Jul

About this course

Overview

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur who desires to succeed in the business world, a double degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia will enhance your future career prospects. Our 4-year Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts program will give you transferable skills and the freedom to explore your creativity. You will complete the full requirements of a Bachelor of Commerce and half the program requirements for a standard Arts degree. Enrol today to start your journey to success.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Entry requirements WA

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.
  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Entry requirements NSW

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank*
  • Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section*.
  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce graduates will be able to:

  1. Apply the professional skills of their chosen business discipline through the ethical delivery of strategy, advice and services
  2. Reflect on their performance and implement change as necessary
  3. Think critically, reason and use judgment in preparation for their professional practice
  4. Identify relevant evidence-based research for use in professional analysis and advice
  5. Identify their own values and beliefs and be empowered to act on these values to advocate for people with whom they are engaged.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of one or more disciplines or practice areas
  2. Identify appropriate sources and evaluate information
  3. Demonstrate an awareness of different conceptual approaches and/or research methods
  4. Demonstrate the technical skills, professional skills and ethical practice required by one or more disciplines
  5. Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve complex problems
  6. Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
  7. Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others
  8. Reflect upon personal knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: business, accounting, banking, information systems, or management, international business consultant, accountant, management consultant, International banker, financial counsellor, arts entrepreneur, business manager/owner in a variety of fields, e.g. publishing, heritage, photography, entertainment, disability and aged care.

Course structure

Program summary

The Bachelor of Commerce / Arts degree lets you choose from a number of Majors. Students complete the full requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce degree and half of the course requirements for a standard Arts degree.

  • 5 compulsory Business Foundation courses
    • BUSN1000 Economics
    • BUSN1030 Quantitative Methods for Business
    • BUSN1110 Accounting for Business
    • BUSN1220 Principles of Marketing
    • BUSN1600 Principles of Management
  • 1 compulsory Internship course
    • BUSN3900 Business Internship
  • 8 courses to form a first Major
    • Available first Majors are listed under Majors and minors.
  • 8 courses to form a second Major or Electives
    • Available second Majors, Electives and Specialisations are listed under Majors and minors.
  • Core Curriculum
    • CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
    • CORE II: Elective
      • Electives in philosophy and/or theology
      • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and/or theology
      • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
      • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
      • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

See the Bachelor of Art Program Requirements for details of Arts Majors and courses.

More information regarding courses can be found at the School of Business Fremantle Sydney and School of Arts and Sciences Fremantle Sydney course description pages.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

Credit for prior study or work

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).