Our Diploma in Business is not just a qualification; it will help you navigate the world of work across a range of industries and occupations. You will study eight units from the Bachelor of Business, chosen to give you a solid foundation in accounting, economics, finance, organisational development and marketing. You will hone your skills in creative thinking, critical analysis, communication and decision making so you can develop ethical, social and environmental solutions to business challenges.

UNE's Diploma in Business also offers a major in Indigenous Organisation Management, which is specifically designed for people employed or associated with Indigenous organisations. Units are based on areas identified as being fundamental to the diverse operational aspects of Indigenous organisations, such as financial accountability, business law, management, group dynamics and leadership.

Our flexible course allows you to tailor your studies to meet your own career goals, giving you the freedom to choose the direction you take. You can:

• Diversify your career options by selecting a broad range of units.
• Choose electives from other disciplines across the university.
• Opt to specialise in Indigenous organisation management.
• Progress into the Bachelor of Business and receive advanced standing for units completed in the diploma.
• Complete the course in as little as one year full time or up to four years part time.
• Study on campus or online, allowing you to balance your studies with your work and personal commitments.

We value what you already know about the world of business. Through our program of study, we help you to take your learning beyond the University into your chosen career. We do this by ensuring you can apply your knowledge and skills in the real world. You will analyse business data, strategy and management practices using real business case studies. You will apply current business research to understand regional and global business trends.

We are proud to be an industry leader in the provision of online learning. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Our Diploma in Business is not just a qualification; it will help you navigate the world of work across a range of industries and occupations. You will study eight units from the Bachelor of Business, chosen to give you a solid foundation in accounting, economics, finance, organisational development and marketing. You will hone your skills in creative thinking, critical analysis, communication and decision making so you can develop ethical, social and environmental solutions to business challenges.

UNE's Diploma in Business also offers a major in Indigenous Organisation Management, which is specifically designed for people employed or associated with Indigenous organisations. Units are based on areas identified as being fundamental to the diverse operational aspects of Indigenous organisations, such as financial accountability, business law, management, group dynamics and leadership.

Our flexible course allows you to tailor your studies to meet your own career goals, giving you the freedom to choose the direction you take. You can:

• Diversify your career options by selecting a broad range of units.
• Choose electives from other disciplines across the university.
• Opt to specialise in Indigenous organisation management.
• Progress into the Bachelor of Business and receive advanced standing for units completed in the diploma.
• Complete the course in as little as one year full time or up to four years part time.
• Study on campus or online, allowing you to balance your studies with your work and personal commitments.

We value what you already know about the world of business. Through our program of study, we help you to take your learning beyond the University into your chosen career. We do this by ensuring you can apply your knowledge and skills in the real world. You will analyse business data, strategy and management practices using real business case studies. You will apply current business research to understand regional and global business trends.

We are proud to be an industry leader in the provision of online learning. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

The way individuals, teams and organisations are learning is evolving – making training and development a sought-after profession in business right now. With a focus on leadership skills, practical experience and best-practice insights, UNE ensures you have a full breadth of knowledge across education and business to make a difference in your industry.

This course gives you the breadth of expertise to become a training and development leader. You will:

• Gain a broad understanding of the intersection between adult education and training with individual, team and organisational development.
• Benefit from UNE’s strong emphasis on providing workplace trainers and developers with new tools to enhance professional development.
• Gain the cross-disciplinary expertise essential for workplace trainers and supervisors with system-level responsibilities, or if you’re looking to step into a leadership role.
• Get recognition for your professional background with full credit for your previous studies, training and work experience, helping you to take the step into tertiary education.
• Refine your writing and information literacy skills for tertiary study in an advanced academic skills unit.
• Learn how to link training needs with leadership and organisational development and to facilitate the effectiveness of trainers in any workplace environment.

Consistently rated 5-stars for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, UNE offers you a collaborative and flexible approach to a training and development degree.

If you already lead others in the workplace and want to expand on your expertise to take your career to the next level, this is the course for you.

Our course will suit if you have experience in positions of responsibility in any industry and hold the equivalent of a diploma or advanced diploma in business, management or a similar discipline. You will fine-tune your knowledge, skills and attributes to more effectively guide and motivate others while adapting to change to achieve your organisation’s objectives.

If you work as a leader in an organisation of any size and wish to improve your leadership skills this course is for you.

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

You will focus on contemporary managerial issues ranging from leadership to organisational change, ethics, strategic planning, and social considerations in a globalised world. Our highly structured, well-rounded program prepares you for leadership no matter where you choose to take your career. You will also have the opportunity to:

• Choose from units that allows you to learn how to develop, structure and present successful business proposals or study communication between people of differing cultural backgrounds in different social and professional contexts. Alternatively, add a unit on accounting and finance for business or employment relations.
• Study online, giving you the flexibility to balance your study with your busy work and other commitments.
• Complete the program in as little as one year full-time or opt for the flexibility of spreading your studies over up to four years part-time.

We recognise the value of your practical and professional experience. With credit granted for relevant previous studies, training and work experience, you can step straight into tertiary education.

If you already lead others in the workplace and want to expand on your expertise to take your career to the next level, this is the course for you.

Our course will suit if you have experience in positions of responsibility in any industry and hold the equivalent of a diploma or advanced diploma in business, management or a similar discipline. You will fine-tune your knowledge, skills and attributes to more effectively guide and motivate others while adapting to change to achieve your organisation’s objectives.

If you work as a leader in an organisation of any size and wish to improve your leadership skills this course is for you.

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

You will focus on contemporary managerial issues ranging from leadership to organisational change, ethics, strategic planning, and social considerations in a globalised world. Our highly structured, well-rounded program prepares you for leadership no matter where you choose to take your career. You will also have the opportunity to:

• Choose from units that allows you to learn how to develop, structure and present successful business proposals or study communication between people of differing cultural backgrounds in different social and professional contexts. Alternatively, add a unit on accounting and finance for business or employment relations.
• Study online, giving you the flexibility to balance your study with your busy work and other commitments.
• Complete the program in as little as one year full-time or opt for the flexibility of spreading your studies over up to four years part-time.

We recognise the value of your practical and professional experience. With credit granted for relevant previous studies, training and work experience, you can step straight into tertiary education.

We’re highly rated - year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so you know you are in good hands.

With 10 majors to choose from, our undergraduate business course gives you the flexibility to pursue a diverse range of career paths.

Australian Defence Force personnel with four years or more experience, who have completed the Australian Defence Force Army All-Corps Captain, Sergeant, Warrant Officer or Chief Petty Officer course and an ADF-approved diploma, may be eligible to enter this program based on their military qualifications and Defence Force work experience (see Course rules and plans).

If you have an approved Diploma from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation you may be eligible for credit for your diploma which will enable you to complete this course in a reduced timeframe.

What makes our course different?

This course will help you adapt to the demands of a role as a manager with leadership responsibilities for creating a more inclusive and sustainable global economy. Strengthening your skills and knowledge by studying this course will give you an edge in the dynamic and competitive world of business. You will have the opportunity to:

• Enhance your foundation in business by bolstering your skills in creative thinking, critical analysis, communication and strategic decision making.
• Consolidate your understanding of regional and global business trends, while assessing ethical, social and environmental implications of business decisions.
• Apply contemporary business theory and practice to hypothetical and real-world case studies.
• Study a language within your elective units if you see international opportunities in your future — Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese and Spanish are all available.
• Consider an international exchange and study a trimester at one of UNE's partner universities to build your global perspective, or undertake our Overseas Study Experience unit and travel overseas with fellow students on a guided tour of large multi-national businesses in Asia.
• Accelerate your degree or combine it with periods of full-time employment with online learning support and optional Trimester 3 units.
• Undertake a work placement and have it count towards your degree, so you can apply your academic knowledge to the real world.
• Start up your own business as part of our Business in Action unit where you will be mentored through the start-up phase with our SMART region INC.
• Contribute to our SMART Region Incubator which is run by the Business School and provides a supportive community for start-ups in the region. As a student you can be part of this lively entrepreneurial network.
• Choose options to study on campus or online, allowing you to balance your studies with your work and personal commitments. You can even choose to study on campus but take some units online, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study program to meet your objectives.

Our flexible course allows you to complete either one or two majors (see list below) and select from a wide range of units, allowing you to focus the direction of your studies, or keep your options open. If you choose only one major, you need to choose a further 8 units, which can be chosen from any discipline across the university in order to truly broaden your learning experience.

Completion of the Accounting major plus four additional units will qualify you for admission to the major professional accounting bodies (CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)). Choose this option if you want to qualify as an accountant but also want a broad set of business skills. You can also choose to specialise in accounting in our Bachelor of Accounting.

The Human Resource Management Major is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

When you graduate, your major or majors will be identified on your testamur and transcript. For example, if you choose the major in Human Resource Management you will graduate with a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management). Or, if you take two majors such as International Business and Accounting, you will graduate with a Bachelor of Business (International Business) (Accounting).

We’re highly rated - year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so you know you are in good hands.

With 10 majors to choose from, our undergraduate business course gives you the flexibility to pursue a diverse range of career paths.

Australian Defence Force personnel with four years or more experience, who have completed the Australian Defence Force Army All-Corps Captain, Sergeant, Warrant Officer or Chief Petty Officer course and an ADF-approved diploma, may be eligible to enter this program based on their military qualifications and Defence Force work experience (see Course rules and plans).

If you have an approved Diploma from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation you may be eligible for credit for your diploma which will enable you to complete this course in a reduced timeframe.

What makes our course different?

This course will help you adapt to the demands of a role as a manager with leadership responsibilities for creating a more inclusive and sustainable global economy. Strengthening your skills and knowledge by studying this course will give you an edge in the dynamic and competitive world of business. You will have the opportunity to:

• Enhance your foundation in business by bolstering your skills in creative thinking, critical analysis, communication and strategic decision making.
• Consolidate your understanding of regional and global business trends, while assessing ethical, social and environmental implications of business decisions.
• Apply contemporary business theory and practice to hypothetical and real-world case studies.
• Study a language within your elective units if you see international opportunities in your future — Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese and Spanish are all available.
• Consider an international exchange and study a trimester at one of UNE's partner universities to build your global perspective, or undertake our Overseas Study Experience unit and travel overseas with fellow students on a guided tour of large multi-national businesses in Asia.
• Accelerate your degree or combine it with periods of full-time employment with online learning support and optional Trimester 3 units.
• Undertake a work placement and have it count towards your degree, so you can apply your academic knowledge to the real world.
• Start up your own business as part of our Business in Action unit where you will be mentored through the start-up phase with our SMART region INC.
• Contribute to our SMART Region Incubator which is run by the Business School and provides a supportive community for start-ups in the region. As a student you can be part of this lively entrepreneurial network.
• Choose options to study on campus or online, allowing you to balance your studies with your work and personal commitments. You can even choose to study on campus but take some units online, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study program to meet your objectives.

Our flexible course allows you to complete either one or two majors (see list below) and select from a wide range of units, allowing you to focus the direction of your studies, or keep your options open. If you choose only one major, you need to choose a further 8 units, which can be chosen from any discipline across the university in order to truly broaden your learning experience.

Completion of the Accounting major plus four additional units will qualify you for admission to the major professional accounting bodies (CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)). Choose this option if you want to qualify as an accountant but also want a broad set of business skills. You can also choose to specialise in accounting in our Bachelor of Accounting.

The Human Resource Management Major is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

When you graduate, your major or majors will be identified on your testamur and transcript. For example, if you choose the major in Human Resource Management you will graduate with a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management). Or, if you take two majors such as International Business and Accounting, you will graduate with a Bachelor of Business (International Business) (Accounting).

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so you know you are in good hands.

With 10 majors to choose from in our Bachelor of Business component and 4 to choose from in the Bachelor of Economics component, our combined business and economics course gives you the flexibility to pursue a diverse range of career paths.

Combined degrees are structured to enable you to graduate in a much shorter time than it would take to complete the two degrees individually. Each degree on its own is three years full-time study, but this combined degree is just four years full-time.

What makes our course different?

Our combined degree gives you the flexibility to explore a wide range of subjects in depth. You will complete core units in economics, accounting, marketing and organisational behaviour then select one business major and one economics major to focus your career in the direction you choose. You will have opportunities to:

• Qualify for admission to the major Australian professional accounting bodies for full membership and continuing professional development if you undertake the accounting major.
• Qualify for admission to the Australian Human Resources Institute through completion of the Human Resource Management major.
• Learn and apply an innovative solution to resolve your own business challenge, problem or opportunity as part of our Business in Action unit.
• Be mentored through the start-up phase of a business opportunity with our SMART Region Incubator.
• Take advantage of UNE’s expertise in agribusiness and resource economics by choosing agribusiness for your business major or environmental analysis and policy for your economics major.
• Use your academic knowledge and skills in the workplace as part of your studies through our work integrated learning unit.
• Participate in an overseas study experience.
• Hone your communication skills with the Speaking in Public Unit or the Pitches and partners unit, which will help you develop and deliver successful business proposals that can attract business partners and investment.
• Select from elective units offered anywhere across the university, allowing you to tailor your studies to meet your personal goals.
• Study online giving you the flexibility to balance your studies with your other commitments or on campus where you’ll live in a regional community and will see the relevance of your learning first-hand.
• Transfer to the Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Economics, or exit with the Diploma in Business, if you choose to discontinue your studies at a stage where you have met the criteria for those courses.

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so you know you are in good hands.

With 10 majors to choose from in our Bachelor of Business component and 4 to choose from in the Bachelor of Economics component, our combined business and economics course gives you the flexibility to pursue a diverse range of career paths.

Combined degrees are structured to enable you to graduate in a much shorter time than it would take to complete the two degrees individually. Each degree on its own is three years full-time study, but this combined degree is just four years full-time.

What makes our course different?

Our combined degree gives you the flexibility to explore a wide range of subjects in depth. You will complete core units in economics, accounting, marketing and organisational behaviour then select one business major and one economics major to focus your career in the direction you choose. You will have opportunities to:

• Qualify for admission to the major Australian professional accounting bodies for full membership and continuing professional development if you undertake the accounting major.
• Qualify for admission to the Australian Human Resources Institute through completion of the Human Resource Management major.
• Learn and apply an innovative solution to resolve your own business challenge, problem or opportunity as part of our Business in Action unit.
• Be mentored through the start-up phase of a business opportunity with our SMART Region Incubator.
• Take advantage of UNE’s expertise in agribusiness and resource economics by choosing agribusiness for your business major or environmental analysis and policy for your economics major.
• Use your academic knowledge and skills in the workplace as part of your studies through our work integrated learning unit.
• Participate in an overseas study experience.
• Hone your communication skills with the Speaking in Public Unit or the Pitches and partners unit, which will help you develop and deliver successful business proposals that can attract business partners and investment.
• Select from elective units offered anywhere across the university, allowing you to tailor your studies to meet your personal goals.
• Study online giving you the flexibility to balance your studies with your other commitments or on campus where you’ll live in a regional community and will see the relevance of your learning first-hand.
• Transfer to the Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Economics, or exit with the Diploma in Business, if you choose to discontinue your studies at a stage where you have met the criteria for those courses.

You will choose from a broad range of business and arts majors to build a skillset of specialist knowledge in areas that interest you.

The arts component enables you to develop skills in critical thinking, ethical practice, creativity, cultural awareness and effective communication in all its forms, and you get to choose a major from a broad range of arts and humanities subject areas.

The business component allows you to specialise in areas such as management, marketing, human resources, accounting or business analytics, to name just a few.

Combine the two majors to suit your career ambitions and areas of interest.

As a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business graduate you will demonstrate a broad global perspective, with specialist knowledge in an area of the arts, as well as business. Such a diverse skillset and flexibility are highly sought after by employers in a fast-evolving professional landscape.

What makes our course different?

Our graduates are perfectly placed to succeed in a broad spectrum of careers through their understanding of business, the contemporary world, as well as human culture and society.

• Study flexibility with your choice of 48 different majors and minors in arts and 9 majors in business, with the ability to study online, on-campus or a combination of both.
• Our Work integrated learning program gives you the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a relevant professional setting, and have it count towards your degree, developing your professional skills and improving your employability.
• Travel overseas (subject to travel restrictions) and get credit towards your degree by studying at one of our partner universities.
• Accelerate your degree or combine it with periods of full-time employment with online learning support and optional Trimester 3 units.
• Start up your own business as part of our Business In Action unit where you will be mentored through the start-up phase with our Smart Region Incubator*.
• Choose options to study on campus or online, allowing you to balance your studies with your work and personal commitments. You can even choose to study on campus but take some units online, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study program to meet your objectives.

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

You will choose from a broad range of business and arts majors to build a skillset of specialist knowledge in areas that interest you.

The arts component enables you to develop skills in critical thinking, ethical practice, creativity, cultural awareness and effective communication in all its forms, and you get to choose a major from a broad range of arts and humanities subject areas.

The business component allows you to specialise in areas such as management, marketing, human resources, accounting or business analytics, to name just a few.

Combine the two majors to suit your career ambitions and areas of interest.

As a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business graduate you will demonstrate a broad global perspective, with specialist knowledge in an area of the arts, as well as business. Such a diverse skillset and flexibility are highly sought after by employers in a fast-evolving professional landscape.

What makes our course different?

Our graduates are perfectly placed to succeed in a broad spectrum of careers through their understanding of business, the contemporary world, as well as human culture and society.

• Study flexibility with your choice of 48 different majors and minors in arts and 9 majors in business, with the ability to study online, on-campus or a combination of both.
• Our Work integrated learning program gives you the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a relevant professional setting, and have it count towards your degree, developing your professional skills and improving your employability.
• Travel overseas (subject to travel restrictions) and get credit towards your degree by studying at one of our partner universities.
• Accelerate your degree or combine it with periods of full-time employment with online learning support and optional Trimester 3 units.
• Start up your own business as part of our Business In Action unit where you will be mentored through the start-up phase with our Smart Region Incubator*.
• Choose options to study on campus or online, allowing you to balance your studies with your work and personal commitments. You can even choose to study on campus but take some units online, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study program to meet your objectives.

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

We have a strong foundation in teaching and research in both agricultural systems of production and business. UNE's SMART Farms, our Centre of Agribusiness, and the UNE SMART Region Incubator fosters growth in regional business and agricultural enterprises. When you study our Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business, you will have the opportunity to network with business mentors, corporate and community partners while learning from our ground-breaking researchers in agriculture.

Studying an agriculture and business-based course at UNE offers you the opportunity to:

• Gain formal practical experience in agricultural enterprises and apply coursework theory to workplace situations during your studies to improve your employability as a graduate.
• Access the latest agricultural techniques and technology at our innovative SMART FARM. With either properties covering 3,655 hectares, including farms within minutes of campus and a commercial scale feedlot, the UNE SMART Farms are diverse and valuable teaching and research resources that you will utilize during your course. The farms support a range of disciplines including grazing and intensive livestock, cropping, pastures, poultry, genetics and precision agriculture.
• Contribute to our SMART Region Incubator which is run by the Business School and provides a supportive community for start-ups in the region. As a student you can be part of this lively entrepreneurial network.
• Learn hands-on through our world class facilities including our state-of-the-art glasshouses and animal housing and handling facilities to learn skills and techniques that you will use throughout your working life.

What makes our course different?

Our Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business is the only combined course of its kind in Australia. You will gain the depth of fundamental knowledge and skill to succeed in business within the agricultural industry. You will have opportunities to:

• Study core units in a wide range of areas including animal production, agronomy, economics, marketing, resource management, soil science and sustainable agricultural systems.
• Undertake a business major in either accounting, agribusiness, international business or marketing. Completion of the Accounting major will qualify you for admission to the major professional accounting bodies (CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)).
• Specialise in an area of agriculture of your choice by selecting one of six minors (if you major in agribusiness, international business or marketing). Minors including livestock production, plant production, genetics, cotton, sheep and wool and general agricultural production.
• Learn from leading national and international industry researcher and teachers.
• Network with business mentors and industry partners via our SMART Regional Incubator.
• Study flexibly. On campus classes give the opportunity to interact and engage face-to-face with your peers and academic staff and gain essential practical skills. If you choose to study online, some units in the agriculture component include mandatory intensive schools on campus.
• Complete your course in four years full time or up to 10 years part time.

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

We have a strong foundation in teaching and research in both agricultural systems of production and business. UNE's SMART Farms, our Centre of Agribusiness, and the UNE SMART Region Incubator fosters growth in regional business and agricultural enterprises. When you study our Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business, you will have the opportunity to network with business mentors, corporate and community partners while learning from our ground-breaking researchers in agriculture.

Studying an agriculture and business-based course at UNE offers you the opportunity to:

• Gain formal practical experience in agricultural enterprises and apply coursework theory to workplace situations during your studies to improve your employability as a graduate.
• Access the latest agricultural techniques and technology at our innovative SMART FARM. With either properties covering 3,655 hectares, including farms within minutes of campus and a commercial scale feedlot, the UNE SMART Farms are diverse and valuable teaching and research resources that you will utilize during your course. The farms support a range of disciplines including grazing and intensive livestock, cropping, pastures, poultry, genetics and precision agriculture.
• Contribute to our SMART Region Incubator which is run by the Business School and provides a supportive community for start-ups in the region. As a student you can be part of this lively entrepreneurial network.
• Learn hands-on through our world class facilities including our state-of-the-art glasshouses and animal housing and handling facilities to learn skills and techniques that you will use throughout your working life.

What makes our course different?

Our Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business is the only combined course of its kind in Australia. You will gain the depth of fundamental knowledge and skill to succeed in business within the agricultural industry. You will have opportunities to:

• Study core units in a wide range of areas including animal production, agronomy, economics, marketing, resource management, soil science and sustainable agricultural systems.
• Undertake a business major in either accounting, agribusiness, international business or marketing. Completion of the Accounting major will qualify you for admission to the major professional accounting bodies (CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)).
• Specialise in an area of agriculture of your choice by selecting one of six minors (if you major in agribusiness, international business or marketing). Minors including livestock production, plant production, genetics, cotton, sheep and wool and general agricultural production.
• Learn from leading national and international industry researcher and teachers.
• Network with business mentors and industry partners via our SMART Regional Incubator.
• Study flexibly. On campus classes give the opportunity to interact and engage face-to-face with your peers and academic staff and gain essential practical skills. If you choose to study online, some units in the agriculture component include mandatory intensive schools on campus.
• Complete your course in four years full time or up to 10 years part time.

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

UNE is also home to Australia’s largest law school outside a capital city, with world-class expertise in academia and legal practice that has shaped exciting careers for decades. We focus on more than just theory, giving you significant research challenges and real-world case study experiences.

Together, the combination will future proof your career in the dynamic world of business and law – and open the door to a wide range of career choices.

What makes our course different?

You will have the opportunity to:

• Complete two degrees in as little as 5 years (full time) or up to 10 years (part time).
• Develop your skills in how to write for, research, argue and apply the law in a broad range of occupations in current and evolving legal areas.
• Build a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication, problem solving, resilience, flexibility, perseverance and research skills — skills in high demand by a wide range of employers.
• Learn from our supportive Law School, a team with world-class expertise in academia and legal practice as well as issues related to regional, remote and rural Australia, not just metropolitan areas.
• Gain versatile knowledge to apply to new legal careers which are emerging as a result of new technology development.
• Apply your professional judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with law and business degrees including an understanding of international and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
• Gain a strong foundation in business with core units in accounting, business analytics, economics, ethics, management and marketing, while assessing assess ethical, social and environmental implications of business decisions.
• Choose from 9 majors in the Business component, giving you the flexibility to target your studies in a diverse range of career paths.
• Gain valuable insights from real-world business case studies to analyse business data, strategy and management practices to understand regional and global business trends.
• Undertake a work integrated learning unit to enhance your skills and knowledge of law or business in the workplace
• Learn and apply an innovative solution to resolve your own business challenge, problem or opportunity as part of our Business in Action unit.
• Contribute to our SMART Region Incubator which is run by the Business School and provides a supportive community for start-ups in the region. As a student you can be part of this lively entrepreneurial network.
• Consider an international exchange and study a trimester at one of UNE's partner universities to build your global perspective or complete a short-term overseas study experience through our Overseas Study Experience unit and count it towards your degree.
• Use innovative technology to study online or join us on campus and take advantage of our small staff-student ratio and supportive environment.

Study with Australia’s longest continuous provider of distance (now online) education.

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

UNE is also home to Australia’s largest law school outside a capital city, with world-class expertise in academia and legal practice that has shaped exciting careers for decades. We focus on more than just theory, giving you significant research challenges and real-world case study experiences.

Together, the combination will future proof your career in the dynamic world of business and law – and open the door to a wide range of career choices.

What makes our course different?

You will have the opportunity to:

• Complete two degrees in as little as 5 years (full time) or up to 10 years (part time).
• Develop your skills in how to write for, research, argue and apply the law in a broad range of occupations in current and evolving legal areas.
• Build a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication, problem solving, resilience, flexibility, perseverance and research skills — skills in high demand by a wide range of employers.
• Learn from our supportive Law School, a team with world-class expertise in academia and legal practice as well as issues related to regional, remote and rural Australia, not just metropolitan areas.
• Gain versatile knowledge to apply to new legal careers which are emerging as a result of new technology development.
• Apply your professional judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with law and business degrees including an understanding of international and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
• Gain a strong foundation in business with core units in accounting, business analytics, economics, ethics, management and marketing, while assessing assess ethical, social and environmental implications of business decisions.
• Choose from 9 majors in the Business component, giving you the flexibility to target your studies in a diverse range of career paths.
• Gain valuable insights from real-world business case studies to analyse business data, strategy and management practices to understand regional and global business trends.
• Undertake a work integrated learning unit to enhance your skills and knowledge of law or business in the workplace
• Learn and apply an innovative solution to resolve your own business challenge, problem or opportunity as part of our Business in Action unit.
• Contribute to our SMART Region Incubator which is run by the Business School and provides a supportive community for start-ups in the region. As a student you can be part of this lively entrepreneurial network.
• Consider an international exchange and study a trimester at one of UNE's partner universities to build your global perspective or complete a short-term overseas study experience through our Overseas Study Experience unit and count it towards your degree.
• Use innovative technology to study online or join us on campus and take advantage of our small staff-student ratio and supportive environment.

Study with Australia’s longest continuous provider of distance (now online) education.

Our flexible, online course is designed for working professionals. This course will help you broaden skills, update knowledge and expand opportunities within or beyond your current field of employment.

UNE is a proven leader in providing online lifelong learning. In fact, students consistently award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

What makes our course different?

You will hone your business skills by applying contemporary management theories in real-world settings, both through case-study-based assignments and by critically analysing your own workplace. You will have the opportunity to:

• Tailor your degree to suit your work and career goals by choosing from units across a range of areas, including accounting, business analytics, economics, finance, human resource management, management or marketing.
• Study online, full time or part time over up to two years, putting you in control of your workload and allowing you to balance your studies with your work and other commitments.
• Progress, with credit for your completed units, to the Master of Business Administration or the Master of Human Resource Management should you wish to pursue higher level qualifications.

This course is only offered online.

The MBA (International) at UNE is designed for postgraduate students from within or outside the business discipline who wish to specialise in international trade and global business.

Our course will extend your experience and empower you to develop the advanced skills and knowledge you need to confidently lead organisations in a complex, globalised economy.

We’re highly rated. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support. Our business and management postgraduate courses were awarded 5-star ratings for Learning Resources and Full-Time Employment.

What makes our course different?

We offer a variety of entry pathways into the MBA (International). You do not need to have work experience to be admitted into this course. If you have a bachelor degree in an unrelated area you can obtain this qualification by completing 16 units over two years of full-time study. If you have a bachelor degree in a relevant area you can complete the course by studying 12 units.

Our full-time course meets the visa requirements of international students who wish to study in Australia. However, you may also choose to study part-time or full-time, online from your home country. Key units include accounting, finance, economics, ethics, international business, management and strategic planning, which underpin contemporary business operations in public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

By completing the MBA (International), you will add to your existing expertise in areas such as decision making, ethics, and management, allowing you to become a more effective leader in any global setting. You will have opportunities to:

• Extend your qualifications beyond the undergraduate level, equipping you with advanced business and leadership skills and broadening your career options
• Study on campus in Armidale in regional NSW, or study online. If you are an international student you also have the option to study at our UNE Sydney Campus, centrally located in Parramatta
• Apply your knowledge and experience to the real world, allowing you to gain additional practical experience and integrate your thinking to become a more effective and adaptable manager
• Learn from internationally recognised academics who have a strong track record in research and a wealth of experience in business and industry
• Work collaboratively with fellow students and unit coordinators, allowing you to share your experiences and build networks of contacts to draw on throughout your career
• Exit the course with a Graduate Certificate in Business if you choose not to complete the MBA and have completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate.

The MBA (International) at UNE is designed for postgraduate students from within or outside the business discipline who wish to specialise in international trade and global business.

Our course will extend your experience and empower you to develop the advanced skills and knowledge you need to confidently lead organisations in a complex, globalised economy.

We’re highly rated. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support. Our business and management postgraduate courses were awarded 5-star ratings for Learning Resources and Full-Time Employment.

What makes our course different?

We offer a variety of entry pathways into the MBA (International). You do not need to have work experience to be admitted into this course. If you have a bachelor degree in an unrelated area you can obtain this qualification by completing 16 units over two years of full-time study. If you have a bachelor degree in a relevant area you can complete the course by studying 12 units.

Our full-time course meets the visa requirements of international students who wish to study in Australia. However, you may also choose to study part-time or full-time, online from your home country. Key units include accounting, finance, economics, ethics, international business, management and strategic planning, which underpin contemporary business operations in public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

By completing the MBA (International), you will add to your existing expertise in areas such as decision making, ethics, and management, allowing you to become a more effective leader in any global setting. You will have opportunities to:

• Extend your qualifications beyond the undergraduate level, equipping you with advanced business and leadership skills and broadening your career options
• Study on campus in Armidale in regional NSW, or study online. If you are an international student you also have the option to study at our UNE Sydney Campus, centrally located in Parramatta
• Apply your knowledge and experience to the real world, allowing you to gain additional practical experience and integrate your thinking to become a more effective and adaptable manager
• Learn from internationally recognised academics who have a strong track record in research and a wealth of experience in business and industry
• Work collaboratively with fellow students and unit coordinators, allowing you to share your experiences and build networks of contacts to draw on throughout your career
• Exit the course with a Graduate Certificate in Business if you choose not to complete the MBA and have completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate.

Our Diploma in Information Technology is a flexible course designed to meet the needs of people seeking to get a solid foundation in computing, as well as those already working in IT roles, who are looking to grow their computer science, data science or mathematical skills. If you have at least four years full-time relevant work experience in IT or related areas you may qualify for advanced standing, meaning you will receive recognition for your on-the-job skills and experience, allowing you to complete your diploma more quickly.

If you are looking to start with the fundamentals, areas of study include:

• Computational Thinking
• From Logic to Data Processing
• Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment
• Object Oriented Programming.

If you are a more experienced practitioner, you can choose from a range of units depending on your areas of interest and career aspirations, including:

• Discrete Mathematics
• Database Management Systems
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Operating Systems
• Web Programming
• Communication for Business
• Introduction to Quantitative Skills
• Calculus and Linear Algebra.

Our Diploma in Information Technology is a flexible course designed to meet the needs of people seeking to get a solid foundation in computing, as well as those already working in IT roles, who are looking to grow their computer science, data science or mathematical skills. If you have at least four years full-time relevant work experience in IT or related areas you may qualify for advanced standing, meaning you will receive recognition for your on-the-job skills and experience, allowing you to complete your diploma more quickly.

If you are looking to start with the fundamentals, areas of study include:

• Computational Thinking
• From Logic to Data Processing
• Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment
• Object Oriented Programming.

If you are a more experienced practitioner, you can choose from a range of units depending on your areas of interest and career aspirations, including:

• Discrete Mathematics
• Database Management Systems
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Operating Systems
• Web Programming
• Communication for Business
• Introduction to Quantitative Skills
• Calculus and Linear Algebra.