Degree Transfer Business at the University of Newcastle College of International Education (CIE) is a pathway program designed for international students who want to enter Year 2 of selected University of Newcastle business degrees. CIE states that the program is equivalent to the first year of a University of Newcastle bachelor's degree, while adding two Academic English units to support the transition into university study.

Key benefits include:

• Direct academic pathway into Year 2 of selected University of Newcastle business degrees after successful completion.
• The curriculum is based on University of Newcastle Year 1 business study.
• Additional Academic English A and Academic English B units support academic communication and the transition to university.
• Students study at NUspace in Newcastle City and have access to university facilities and resources.
• The program develops knowledge across accounting, finance, economics, law, marketing, management and business decision-making.
• Successful Degree Transfer students can move into Year 2 without providing additional English test results such as IELTS when transitioning to the university, according to the University of Newcastle's current pathway information.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The current Degree Transfer Business programme consists of nine core courses and one elective.

Nine core courses:

• ACFI1001 Accounting for Decision Makers
• ACFI1003 Introduction to Finance
• ECON1001 Microeconomics for Business Decisions
• LEGL1001 Foundations of Law
• MKTG1001 Foundations of Marketing
• MNGT1001 Introduction to Management
• Academic English A
• Academic English B
• STAT1060 Business Decision Making

Students then select one elective from:

• BUSA1001 Introduction to Business Information Systems
• MNGT1002 Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Disciplines / Specialisations

Degree Transfer Business does not have separate specialisations within the CIE program itself.

Instead, the program provides a common business foundation and allows progression into selected Year 2 University of Newcastle bachelor's degrees with different business majors or study areas.

Available Year 2 pathways currently listed by CIE include:

• Bachelor of Business – Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Bachelor of Business – International Business
• Bachelor of Business – Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Business – Leadership & Management
• Bachelor of Business – Marketing
• Bachelor of Business – International Relations
• Bachelor of Business Analytics

Programme Highlights

• CRICOS code: 104604G.
• Duration: 2 semesters/12 months.
• Current 2026 program fee: AUD 34,800.
• 10 courses in the current CIE fee structure.
• Study at Newcastle City Campus (NUspace).
• Curriculum equivalent to University of Newcastle Year 1 business study, with additional Academic English units.
• Progression to Year 2 of selected business-related bachelor's degrees.
• Business subjects include accounting, finance, economics, law, marketing, management and business decision-making.
• Optional study in business information systems or entrepreneurship and innovation.
• CIE's programme page references a Times Higher Education 2024 subject ranking placing Business and Economics in the top 175 worldwide.
• CIE programs are registered with the University of Newcastle under the University's CRICOS registration and are accredited by TEQSA. 

Career Outcomes

Degree Transfer Business itself is a pathway rather than a standalone bachelor's qualification, so career outcomes depend on the undergraduate degree and major completed after transferring to the University of Newcastle.

Potential business-related career areas after completing the subsequent bachelor's degree may include:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing
• Business development
• Human resources
• Management
• International business
• International relations
• Business analytics
• Entrepreneurship
• Information systems

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The most significant current update is the 2026 fee increase reflected on the live CIE website:

• Current 2026 fee: AUD 34,800.
• Course fee: AUD 3,480.
• Program structure: 2 semesters and 10 courses. 

International Student Visa Requirements

International students undertaking Degree Transfer Business in Australia generally require a Student visa (subclass 500).

Key Australian Student visa requirements include:

• Enrolment in an eligible registered course.
• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless exempt.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting health and character requirements.
• Providing financial-capacity evidence when requested by the Department.
• Meeting English-language evidence requirements where required by the Department's application checklist.
• Complying with all visa conditions during the course.