- Combine arts and business to suit your interests
- Earn two degrees in only four years
- Graduates have a broad range of employment opportunities
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
QTAC code: 016001
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English, Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AB301
CRICOS code: 022805C. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
With a flexible degree in arts and business you can pursue a wide variety of career paths.
This program enables you to undertake studies in arts and social sciences and business, providing a range of study and career possibilities.
You gain specific foundation knowledge in business and choose from a range of majors and minors in arts and social sciences. You can combine complementary specialisations such as communication studies and marketing or international studies and international business.
Majors
Arts majors: 3D design; Australian studies; communication studies; counselling; creative advertising; creative writing; e-media design; English; geography; graphic design; history; human services; Indonesian; Italian; Japanese; journalism; justice studies; politics and international relations; psychology; public relations; sociology.
Business majors: accounting; applied marketing; financial planning; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing research; tourism, leisure and event management.
Career opportunities
See separate entries for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr Elizabeth Eddy
Tel: +61 7 5430 1269
Email: EEddy@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 17 required courses: 1 Arts and Social Sciences Major (8 courses), 1 Arts and Social Sciences Minor (4 courses) and 3 Arts and Social Sciences electives.
- Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the 15 required Arts and Social Sciences courses.
- Register your selected Major and Minor with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Design Portfolio*
COR110 Game Art: Characters & Vehicles
COR111 Game Art: Virtual Environments
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Major courses
Select 8 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major study area.
Minor courses
Select 4 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.
Elective courses
Select 3 advanced level elective courses the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
School of Business
Required courses
9 required courses:
BUS101 Professional Games Programming
BUS102 Advanced Games Programming
BUS103 Advanced Games Programming 2.0
BUS104 Communication and Thought
BUS105 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS106 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS108 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS211 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS320 Introduction to Informatics
Elective courses
Select 6 advanced level elective courses from the School of Business.
TOTAL UNITS 384
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses: One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester
- Three (3) required introductory level courses
- Two (2) courses towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major
- One (1) elective course from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Game Art: Introduction to 2D & 3D | |||
| COR110 Introduction to Games Scripting | |||
| COR111 Serious Digital Game Design |
Required courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS104 Interactive Narrative: Fundamentals | |||
| BUS105 Creativity, Design and Communication Project* | |||
| BUS108 Game-Based Learning |
Major courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences study area.
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
Year 2
- Five (5) required courses
- One (1) course towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major
- Two (2) courses towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS101 Video Game Analysis | |||
| BUS102 Serious Game Project A | |||
| BUS103 Serious Game Project B | |||
| BUS106 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling | |||
| BUS211 Interactive Narrative: Puzzles and Quests |
Major courses (1)
Select 1 course from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major study area.
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major study area.
Year 3
- Five (5) required courses
- Two (2) courses towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major
- One (1) course towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS320 Interactive Narrative: Characters and Worlds |
PLUS select 4 advanced level elective courses from the School of Business
Major courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Arts and Social Sciences major study area.
Minor courses (1)
Select 1 course from your chosen Arts and Social Sciences minor study area.
Year 4
- Two (2) required courses from the School of Business
- Three (3) courses towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major
- One (1) courses towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor
- Two (2) elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Required courses (2)
Select 2 advanced level courses from the School of Business.
Major courses (3)
Select 3 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major study area.
Minor courses (1)
Select 1 course from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
TOTAL UNITS 384