Bachelor of Arts (Second Major: Business Studies)

The University of Notre Dame Australia

Kick-start your business career with this skills-based Major. Completed over three years, the Bachelor of Arts with a Second Major in Business Studies introduces the basic building blocks such as taxation, accounting for business, business law and employment relations. For a more in-depth background in commerce, students consider taking a double degree in Arts and Commerce instead.

You can combine this Major with any of the first Majors available in the Bachelor of Arts. It provides an introduction to accounting for business, management, and human resource management. The structure of the Major allows you to complete three or four required courses and then choose courses that interest you including business law, taxation, employment relations, change management, and innovation and entrepreneurship.

This Major, when combined with a traditional Arts first major, will equip you with skills that will apply to many workplaces.

Career opportunities

The transferable skills from this Major are sought after by many employers. Career opportunities include: marketing specialist, public relations advisor, customer service coordinator, client liaison coordinator, operations performance analyst, diversity and engagement project officer, events manager.