Many future challenges exist at the nexus of environment, infrastructure and technology. Solutions to these will demand innovative engineering combined with applied science and business acumen. Engineers with a head for business will find many opportunities to leverage their highly developed analytical skills towards a host of technical and commercial challenges.

How 4 plus 3 makes 5
This outstanding double degree program combines a 4 year Bachelor of Engineering (honours) degree with the 3 year Bachelor of Business degree to yield a course of study that takes only 5 years to complete (in Full-time mode). The Engineering component of this program is offered at the Penrith and Parramatta City campuses, and the Business component is offered at the Parramatta City campus.

At Western Sydney University, we prepare our students to take on big challenges and succeed. The combined Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business degree covers all major engineering and business domains. You can also experience many facets of engineering before deciding upon your major at the end of your first year. 

To round out your “Job Readiness” you will be required to undertake 450 hours of industry-related employment prior to graduation.

Professional accreditation

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours): The majors in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering are fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the Penrith, and Parramatta campuses. This ensures that your education is recognised in Australia and abroad. The majors of Advanced Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, and Sustainability Engineering are provisionally accredited. They are expected to transition to fully accredited when the first cohort graduates.