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. The Bachelor of Music - with its focus on synergies across production and performance, including theoretical and practical study - is the only one of its kind in Australia. It will develop your theoretical, practical and industry-focused skills, as well as your musical training.
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. Hone your skills by learning from award-winning professionals
Learn from teachers with international industry profiles in popular music, music production, jazz and contemporary vocal pedagogy. Develop a deep understanding of contemporary music practices
Gain a broad knowledge of 20th- and 21st-century music practices, technologies and associated industries.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Administration manager
Arts and culture administrator
Brand manager
Business development manager
Business strategist
Composer
Entrepreneur
Events manager
Game designer
Management consultant
Market researcher
Marketing consultant
Music publisher
Music teacher (after further study)
Performer
Promoter
Public or community sector manager
Recruitment consultant
Sound effects designer
Sound technician
Employers
Arts organisations
Arts promoters
Audio engineering companies
Banks and financial institutions
Cultural and heritage organisations
Digital agencies
Government agencies and departments
Human resource consultancies
Management consulting firms
Marketing and public relations firms
Media, creative or communications agencies
Media, creative or communications agencies
Multinational corporations
Music publications
Private and public-sector organisations
Production studios - film, TV and sound
Recruitment agencies
Self-employment
Start-ups
Universities
*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.