Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Business at Western Sydney University Sydney City Campus is an innovative future-focused degree combining digital skills with business expertise aligned with social purpose, designed to equip students with knowledge, mindset, and tools to thrive in evolving global economy while preparing graduates to be more than job-ready through development of critical thinking, adaptability, and resilience essential for future success in rapidly changing business environments, delivered by School of Business holding prestigious AACSB accreditation reflecting ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, research, curriculum development and learner success, with unique flexible program structure enabling students to customize their degree by choosing from diverse specializations and electives across entire university rather than being limited to traditional business subjects alone.

Accelerated Study and Comprehensive Curriculum: Complete 240 credit points over three years full-time or accelerate degree completion in just two years through flexible trimester system at Sydney City Campus with intakes in March, July, and October, studying maximum three subjects per trimester to maintain manageable study load while entering workforce sooner than traditional university programs. Degree comprises four core subjects providing essential business knowledge (Financing Enterprises, Enterprise Leadership, Enterprise Innovation and Markets, Enterprise Law), four professional subjects focused on careers selected from key focus areas of numeracy, career planning, innovation, and enterprise engagement (40 credit points total), eight major subjects (80 credit points) in chosen business specialization, and eight elective subjects (80 credit points) chosen from any discipline available at Sydney City Campus. Begin major in first year of study immediately diving into areas of greatest interest. Choose from specialized business majors including Accounting (professionally accredited by CPA Australia, CAANZ, IPA, CIMA), Applied Finance and Fintech (professionally recognized by FINSIA), International Business (professionally recognized by Australian Institute of Export), Management, and Marketing and MarTech (certified by Australian Marketing Institute), with opportunity to complete additional field of study from pool of business majors or disciplines outside business for enhanced career versatility.

Industry Connections and Career Outcomes: Benefit from Western Sydney University's extensive industry partnerships with major organizations including Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, NAB, Westpac, Australian Taxation Office, IKEA, Parramatta Eels, GWS Giants, THRIVE and YARPA Hub, gaining valuable work experience opportunities and involvement in projects relevant to chosen major through work-integrated learning initiatives. International Business and Marketing majors offer direct interaction with industry partners providing invaluable insight and networking opportunities where students work on industry-based problems applying learned theory to real-world business challenges. Located at Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD providing premium central location with convenient access to business district and major employers. Study at campus near Circular Quay offering vibrant professional environment surrounded by corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Pathway options available through Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) for students not qualifying for direct degree entry, completing diploma then entering second year of university studies. Contact Program Convenor Daniel Townsend at d.townsend@city.westernsydney.edu.au for course queries. Dedicated Student Admin Team available at admin@city.westernsydney.edu.au or +61 2 8236 8037 providing enrollment assistance and comprehensive student support throughout degree.