• Program summary
• Program overview
• Career opportunities
• Special features
• Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation 
• Program structure
• Program requirements and notes
• Enquiries

Program summary

QTAC code: 016001
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: AB301
CRICOS code: 022805C

Program overview

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business is a combined program that enables you to undertake studies in both arts and business, choosing courses that interest you, and combining complementary areas of study.

For example, you could major in Italian, while completing a minor in international business; or study a minor in information and communications technology, with a major in e-media design.

You will earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately, and will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.

Career opportunities

Graduates have a broad range of employment opportunities, which will vary depending on major and minor areas of study. For more careers information, refer to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business program descriptions.

Special features

• combine complementary arts and business studies to suit your interests and career ambitions
• earn two degrees in four years of full-time study

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 International Security
COR110 International Relations Theory and Practice
COR111 Politics and the Media

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses

Select a major (8 courses) from 1 of the following areas:

• 3D Design
• Australian Studies
• Communication Studies
• Counselling
• Creative Writing
• e-Media Design
• English
• Environmental and Planning Studies
• Graphic Design
History
• Human Services
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Journalism #
• Justice Studies
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Public Relations #
• Social and Community Studies
• Sociology

Select a minor (4 courses) from 1 of the following areas:

• 3D Design
Australian Studies
Communication Studies
Child Protective Practices
Community Development
Comparative Studies
Counselling
Creative Advertising
Creative Writing
e-media Design
English
Environmental and Planning Studies
Graphic Design
History
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Justice Studies
Legal Studies
Politics and International Relations
Public Policy
Public Relations
Social and Community Studies
Sociology

Plus select 3 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

# Quotas apply

Faculty of Business courses

9 required courses:
BUS101 Introduction to International Relations: An Australian Perspective
BUS102 Forces of Change in International Politics
BUS103 International Justice and Human Rights
BUS104 International Relations Theory and Practice
BUS105 Communication and Thought
BUS106 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS108 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS211 Applied Research Methods
BUS320 Economics for Business

Plus select a futher 6 courses from the Faculty of Business which may comprise of the following options:

1. A Business minor and two electives from the Faculty of Business, or
2. Six elective courses from the Faculty of Business

Minors can be taken in the following areas:

• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Tourism, Leisure and Event Management

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program requirements and notes

1. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
2. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor within each faculty.
3. A maximum of five introductory level courses can be included in the 15 Arts and Social Sciences courses in a combined program. Two additional introductory level language courses can be included to bring the total of the introductory Arts and Social Sciences courses in a combined degree to seven introductory level courses.
4. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
5. Refer to the Academic Rules.
6. Refer to explanation of terms.
7. Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
8. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
9. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.

Enquiries

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Program adviser
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au

Program Leader - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Professor Pam Dyer
Tel: +61 7 5430 1242
Email: dyer@usc.edu.au

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