Summary
The Bachelor of Business will introduce you to a broad range of foundation and future-focused business units that will equip you for the jobs of tomorrow in a wide range of industries. In addition, you'll develop a valuable set of employability skills - leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving, communication, teamwork, and sustainable and ethical thinking - which are highly sought-after in today's rapidly evolving global business landscape. Innovative in its approach to understanding contemporary social, urban and environmental issues in urban and regional planning, the Bachelor of Planning focuses on recognising the social and cultural diversity of places, and the importance of cross-cultural approaches to research, plan-making and impact assessment. It will not only prepare you for a career in planning in which you have the power to shape more liveable and sustainable futures, but will also give you a distinctive edge among your peers.
Key features
Undertake projects based on real-world scenarios
Complete authentic assessments that progressively build on course material to develop the business acumen employers want. Study how sustainability is influencing business decision-making
Learn how sustainability concerns are impacting business via a dedicated unit in second year and a capstone project in third year. Broaden your knowledge and skill set
Learn about the cultural, economic, environmental and social dimensions of planning, with a focus on urban management. Embrace the principles of inclusiveness, equity and diversity
Study at a uni that recognises and honours Dharug Country, the land on which our campus is located.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Administration manager
Brand manager
Business development manager
Business strategist
Development assessor
Entrepreneur
Environmental planner
Housing officer
Management consultant
Market researcher
Marketing consultant
Placemaker or place planner
Policy analyst
Public or community sector manager
Recruitment consultant
Social or community planner
Social or environmental consultant
Strategic planner
Sustainability consultant
Urban or regional planner
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Government agencies and departments
Human resource consultancies
Management consulting firms
Marketing and public relations firms
Media, creative or communications agencies
Multinational corporations
Planning and urban development organisations
Private and public-sector organisations
Recruitment agencies
Residential developers
Start-ups
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
North Ryde Campus
4–6 Eastern Road,
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,
New South Wales,
2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia
To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:
English language requirements
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.