BA of Commerce and BA of Arts

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.

Why study this degree?

• When you study for a Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts double degree, you have the benefits of attending two different schools. At The University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Business, a combination of practical case studies and client-based projects is combined with a solid theoretical and ethical grounding.
• In our School of Arts, you will study a Major in areas 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.
• Through this holistic approach to learning, we prepare you for the workplaces of tomorrow.
• You will benefit from small class sizes and dedicated lecturers and tutors with broad industry experience and projects based on real case studies. You will benefit from industry field trips to lead agencies and companies, and business internships will allow you to show off your skills.
• Upon graduation, you will be able to gain employment in various industries, including financial institutions, multinational corporations, government departments, public utilities, and specialist organisations.

Learning outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce graduates will be able to:
• Apply the professional skills of their chosen business discipline through the ethical delivery of strategy, advice and services
• Reflect on their performance and implement change as necessary
• Think critically, reason and use judgment in preparation for their professional practice
• Identify relevant evidence-based research for use in professional analysis and advice
• 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:
• Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of one or more disciplines or practice areas
• Identify appropriate sources and evaluate information
• Demonstrate an awareness of different conceptual approaches and/or research methods
• Demonstrate the technical skills, professional skills and ethical practice required by one or more disciplines
• Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve complex problems
• Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
• Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others; and
• Reflect upon personal knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Career opportunities

• 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.