Bachelor of Business Administration with the degree of Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
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Overview
Studying Business Administration with Psychology lets you learn how business works and how people work too.
In this program you will study important business areas including marketing, management, accounting, statistics, computing, human resource management and finance.
You will explore the science of psychology including cognitive processes, psychological assessment, development and learning. Your ability to apply this knowledge in a business setting will make you the perfect candidate for people-focused business areas, in particular marketing and human resource management.
Key features
- Understand the human motivations that influence the running of an organisation.
- Be uniquely placed for a career in global corporates with knowledge of consumer behaviour, market research and organisational psychology.
- Complete two bachelor degrees with one additional year of study.
- Macquarie University's bonus point scheme, Academic Advantage is available with this degree.
Minimum course duration
4 years full-time / equivalent part time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300258
Suitable for
If you are interested in business management and would like to explore human behaviour.
HECS Course fee
AUD $7,930.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
- HSC General Mathematics (Assumed Knowledge)
- HSC Mathematics (Recommended)
- Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the assumed and/or recommended prior knowledge.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for this degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 30 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Commerce designated units | 42 |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | ACCG106 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA102 | Principles of Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | HRM107 | Introduction to Human Resources | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY104 | Introduction to Psychology I | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology II | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY122 | Design and Statistics I | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ACCG200 | Fundamentals of Management Accounting | 3 | ||
| Required | AFIN253 | Financial Management | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA216 | Business Communications | 3 | ||
| Required | BUSL250 | Business Law | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY234 | Social and Personality Psychology | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY235 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY236 | Biopsychology and Learning | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY245 | Principles of Psychological Assessment | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY246 | Cognitive Processes I | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY247 | Perception I | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY248 | Design and Statistics II | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | BBA360 | C/P | Business Project | 3 | |
| Required | BBA350 | Strategic Management | 3 | ||
| Required | 6cp from | 300 level BBA, DEM, HRM or MKTG units | 6 | ||
| Required | PSY399 | C/P | Psychological Science: Putting Theory into Practice | 3 | |
| Required | PSY338 | Organisational Psychology | 3 | ||
| Required | 6cp from | PSY units at 300 level | 6 | ||
| Balance of credit points required (Electives) | 12 | ||||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this double degree | 96 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- Units marked with a P are Participation units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
All of our psychology degrees, with the exception of the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology Major) and the Bachelor of Science (Psychology Major) are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This enables students to progress through a pathway of study towards registration as a psychologist.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities are largely determined by the level of academic training with options available in:
- Business areas such as: human resources, training or marketing
- Educational institutions as a research assistant or report writer
- Employment in psychology related areas (But not under the title of Psychologist)
- Family or community based organisations
- Government departments and agencies
- Health Services organisations
Employers
- Consulting firms
- Large and small businesses
- Business analyst firms
- Financial institutions
- Marketing and PR firms
- Government organisations
- Recruitment agencies
- International agencies
- Universities
- Health services organisations
- Community organisations
Average starting salary
Business graduates can expect competitive salaries that compare well to salaries within other fields. According to Graduate Careers Australia, the median salary for business graduate is $47,500 and $47,000 for psychology graduates.
Profiles
Our Students
Deedre Zibara
Macquarie was recommended, particularly Psychology, by every Career Adviser I consulted. Bachelor of Business Administration with Bachelor of Arts - Psychology offers a wide range of information on many subjects I was interested in or had absolutely no idea about. I hope to graduate with a wealth of knowledge in Psychology within a business environment. At the same time, I hope to have learnt many social skills, met a lot of friends and strengthened a network for work and leisure for my future.
Our Graduates
Sarah Eqbal
Being in the HR field, all my employers said they really liked the edge my double degree gave me. The combination of Business and Psychology is definitely a winner! I really enjoyed studying at Macquarie. My lecturers and tutors were knowledgeable and supportive. I made an eclectic bunch of friends who made the years fly by.
I feel my double degree gives me a bit of an edge in the corporate world, especially as a TMS Trainer and Facilitator of psychometric profiles. The Business part of my degree says that I know how things work operationally and the Psychology part says that I understand how people work too.
Our Expertise
Senior Lecturer Denise Jepsen
Denise is a registered psychologist, a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and a Member of the College of Organisational Psychologists. She is a Fellow of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and an elected representative on the NSW Council of AHRI. Denise had previously taught undergraduate and postgraduate organisational psychology at the University of NSW and undergraduate and postgraduate human resource management at the University of Technology, Sydney. Prior to entering academia, Denise had written one book on local government, four books on career transition, was a licensed stockbroker and founded a private employment agency.
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