Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

UAC CODE: 302585

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Overview

Study options

Part Time
Full Time
In person, on campus

Duration
Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.

Full time: 5 years (or equivalent part time)

Fees

Domestic Commonwealth Supported Place
Students can check the cost of commonwealth supported units at CSP Fees.

How is this calculated?

Location and start dates

North Ryde:

Session 1 (22 February 2027)
Session 2 (26 July 2027)

Summary

Key features

Align your business acumen with your passion
Gain practical hands-on experience via industry internships or entrepreneurship projects within our on-campus incubator.
Focus on leadership, management or entrepreneurship
Work alongside a startup in our incubator, extend your leadership and change management skills, or focus on strategy and innovation.
Gain experience during an internship with industry leaders
Intern with the likes of Cochlear, Dell, Microsoft or Hyundai – on campus and next door in the Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District.
Showcase your knowledge and skills on a global scale
Take part in competitions such as the World Human Powered Vehicle Engineering Competition – our teams hold two world records.

Specialisations available in this degree

Focus and tailor your study. Specialisations offer in-depth learning in a specific discipline.

Civil Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Flexible First-Year

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronic Engineering

Software Engineering

Career outcomes

With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains our priority. We’re working closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure you’re job-ready when you graduate. View graduate professions and potential employers.

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About the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at Macquarie University

Faculty of Science and Engineering

The Faculty of Science and Engineering isn't afraid to tackle the big issues. In a world more dependent on science and engineering than ever before, we stand at the forefront of innovation. We're home to globally renowned academics, so you'll learn from those who are making an impact on major issues affecting the world.

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Studying at Macquarie

Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.

Benefits of studying at Macquarie

Course structure

Where you can study

In person, on campus

Core zone (Bachelor of Business)

160 credit points

Your degree’s core zone provides the focus of your preferred area of study and consists of all the units you’ll need to complete to meet your degree’s requirements.

Essential units

70 credit points

Complete each unit below.

Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.

MQBS1010 Leadership for Business	10
MQBS1020 Business Communication	10
MQBS1030 Decision Making for Business	10
MQBS1040 Financial Management for Business	10
MKTG1001 Marketing and Value Creation	10
MGMT1002 Managing for Impact	10
MQBS2010 Enhancing Employability Skills	10

Capstone unit

10 credit points

Complete the capstone unit below.

A Capstone unit is an essential unit that integrates all the material presented across your degree, which is generally undertaken in your final year.

MQBS3020

Contemporary Business Challenges

Major

80 credit points

Complete one major from the following options: N000277 Management and Leadership N000278 Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A major is an area of study that you focus on within generalist degrees.

Core zone (Bachelor of Engineering (Honours))

240 credit points

Your degree’s core zone provides the focus of your preferred area of study and consists of all the units you’ll need to complete to meet your degree’s requirements.

Essential units

100 credit points

Complete each unit below.

Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.

ENGG1100 Introduction to Engineering	10
ENGG1110 Engineering in Balance	10
ENGG1130 Engineering in Motion	10
ENGG1140 Fundamentals of Digital Computing	10
ENGG1150 Foundations of Signals and Circuits	10
ENGG1160 Programming and Proof	10
ENGG2100 Engineering Project	10
ENGG3100 Advanced Engineering Project	10
ENGG4100 Engineering Professional Practice	10
ENGG4101 Engineering Thesis Project A	10
ENGG4099 PACE: Industry Experience	0

Elective unit

10 credit points

Complete 10 credit points from the following options. Students enrolling in Software Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering Specialisations must enrol in COMP1020. Students enrolling in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Specialisations must enrol in ENGG1120. Students enrolling in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Specialisation can select either COMP1020 or ENGG1120.

Elective units allow you to customise your degree by choosing units within or outside your area of study.

COMP1020

Software Development Practices

ENGG1120

Engineering with Heat and Fluids

Capstone unit

10 credit points

Complete the capstone unit below.

A Capstone unit is an essential unit that integrates all the material presented across your degree, which is generally undertaken in your final year.

ENGG4102

Engineering Thesis Project B

Specialisation

120 credit points

Complete one specialisation from the following options.

Q000182 Civil Engineering	120
Q000257 Electrical and Electronic Engineering	120
Q000232 Mechanical Engineering	120
Q000198 Mechatronic Engineering	120
Q000149 Software Engineering	120
Q000258 Flexible First-Year

Guide to University terminology

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Career outcomes

Set your career in motion

Professions

Account manager
Business development manager
Business strategist
CAD technician
Civil engineer
Construction engineer
Control and instrumentation engineer
Design and manufacturing engineer
Electrical engineer
Electronic engineer

Environmental engineer
Human resources professional
International business manager
Management consultant
Market researcher
Mechanical engineer
Mechatronic engineer
Operations manager
Project manager
Renewable energy engineer

Employers

App developers
Automotive industry
Banks and financial institutions
Business advisory firms
Construction and building sector
Consulting firms
Electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industry
Energy and environment sector
Engineering consulting firms
Fast-moving consumer goods organisations

Government agencies and departments
Manufacturing companies
Marketing and public relations firms
Mining companies
Multinational corporations
Private and public-sector organisations
Research and development companies
Robotics and automation companies
Technology and software development companies
Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies

Career information

Job and Skills Australia – an Australian Government initiative – provides accessible labour-market data, research and tools to help you understand Australia’s current and projected workforce-skills needs.

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Professional recognition

The University will notify Engineers Australia and the Australian Computing Society of proposed changes to the course and seek accreditation for the amended course and component offerings. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) specialisations in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering were previously fully accredited with Engineers Australia. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software Engineering was also professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

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Highly-rated degrees

Study at Sydney’s #1 university for undergraduate coursework: QILT Student Experience Survey 2024.

Employability boost

Significantly increase your career flexibility and employability prospects with a double degree.

Co-designed degrees

Study a degree co-designed with industry, and graduate with the knowledge and skills employers want.

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Entry requirements

Simple steps to entry at Macquarie

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Check if you qualify for recognition of prior learning

Guide to admission points

Table Description
Complete this degree in:	If you meet the below or hold a recognised equivalent*:	Course structure:
5 years (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time)	HSC Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or equivalent	Core zone (Bachelor of Business), Core zone (Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)) (400 credit points) View course structure

AQF levels

*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.

Guide to University terminology

Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.

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English language requirements

When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements by:

passing an approved English language test at the required level
holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction

Learn more about English language requirements for applications direct to Macquarie University

Learn more about English language requirements for applications via Universities Admission Centre (UAC)

The required standard of English for this degree is:

The required standard of English
IELTS band	Minimum score required
Overall	6.5
Reading	6
Writing	6
Listening	6
Speaking	6

Additional information and requirements

Assumed knowledge

Recommended studies

Inherent requirements

To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.

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How to apply

Course details

Course title:

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

UAC code:

302585

Starting year:

2027

Application instructions

Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents of Australia, or holders of Australian permanent resident humanitarian visas who are applying for undergraduate study at Macquarie must apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

To be considered for this course, you must search (based upon the UAC Code provided above) and include it as one of your course preferences.

What you'll need to apply

When submitting your application, it's important you provide:

your personal details (including a personal email address - don't use a school address as it will expire).
your name as listed on your official ID, otherwise you'll have problems when you enrol.
details of your studies and qualifications, including completed secondary studies and complete or incomplete certificate, diploma, and degree studies.
evidence of English language proficiency (if required).

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Steps to apply

Decide on your course

Explore your entry options and check the requirements

Gather your documentation

Submit your application

Help with your application

For help with your application, or if you have any questions, contact our team.

Future Students
T: +61 (2) 9850 6767
E: futurestudents@mq.edu.au

Important dates

Important dates
Session/Year	Location	Applications open	Applications close	Session commences
Session 1	North Ryde	8 April 2026	28 January 2027	22 February 2027
Session 2	North Ryde	7 April 2027	11 July 2027	26 July 2027

Applications for entry pathways

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Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Overview

Study options

Duration Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.

Fees

Location and start dates

North Ryde:

Summary

Key features

Double your knowledge

Employability prospects improved

Fast-track your learning

Specialisations available in this degree

Career outcomes

About the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at Macquarie University

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Studying at Macquarie

Course structure

Where you can study

Core zone (Bachelor of Business)

160 credit points

Essential units

70 credit points

Capstone unit

10 credit points

Major

80 credit points

Core zone (Bachelor of Engineering (Honours))

240 credit points

Essential units

100 credit points

Elective unit

10 credit points

Capstone unit

10 credit points

Specialisation

120 credit points

Guide to University terminology

Career outcomes

Set your career in motion

Professions

Employers

Career information

Professional recognition

Multiply your employability

Highly-rated degrees

Employability boost

Co-designed degrees

Entry requirements

Guide to admission points

AQF levels

Guide to University terminology

English language requirements

Additional information and requirements

Assumed knowledge

Recommended studies

Inherent requirements

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Estimated cost

Domestic Commonwealth supported place

Government assistance

Student amenities fee

Scholarships

How to apply

Course details

Course title:

UAC code:

Starting year:

Application instructions

Steps to apply

Help with your application

Important dates

Applications for entry pathways

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