Australian Catholic University (ACU)
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
This dual degree combines nursing expertise with business management, preparing graduates to lead in healthcare settings. Ideal for nurses seeking early career advancement into management and leadership roles in hospitals and health organizations.
Applicants must meet minimum ATAR of 65.00 for Melbourne campus and satisfy Year 12 prerequisites in English. International applicants must meet English Language Proficiency requirements. Non-school leavers with VET qualifications, higher education study, or relevant work experience may be eligible through alternative pathways. Applicants must complete Faculty of Health Sciences pre-placement requirements before commencing.
The program comprises 350 credit points: 210 in Bachelor of Nursing units, 120 in Bachelor of Business units, and 20 from University Core Curriculum. Nursing units cover assessment in health, principles of nursing across surgical, mental health, medical, chronic illness, disability and palliative care contexts, transition to practice, and building healthy communities. Business units include financial literacy, marketing essentials, managing people and organizations, economics, organizational behaviour, strategic management, design thinking, and business law. Clinical placements are integrated throughout, with students gaining practical experience in hospitals and community facilities.
Australian Catholic University is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The program is coordinated by experienced nursing academics and delivered by faculty with extensive clinical and educational backgrounds. ACU's commitment to graduate attributes including insight, empathy, imagination and impact ensures students develop both technical competence and professional values essential for healthcare leadership.
Graduates can pursue diverse careers in government and private hospitals, management, education and research, health promotion, and occupations requiring business process understanding. Eligible graduates can apply for registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). An honours year is available for meritorious students, and graduates may progress to postgraduate coursework degrees in nursing specialties including mental health nursing, clinical nursing, clinical education, health administration, and leadership and management in healthcare.
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