- Combine business and science to suit your interests and career ambitions
- Earn two degrees in only four years
- Graduates have a broad range of employment opportunities
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science
Award abbreviation: BBus/BSc
QTAC code: 015001
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
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; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: SB301
CRICOS code: 022809K. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
With a flexible degree in business and science you can pursue a wide variety of career paths.
This program enables you to apply business perspectives to research or applied science ventures. You combine complementary specialisations such as marketing and public health, or management and sport and exercise science, to develop a wide skill base. Business studies include management, marketing, accounting, business law and ethics, informatics, and specialist studies in a chosen major. Science courses are drawn from any of the majors / minors offered by the faculty.
Majors
Business majors: applied marketing; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing research; tourism, leisure and event management.
Science and health majors: animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; clinical measurement; environmental health; environmental science; health promotion; mathematics; public health; sport and exercise science; sustainability.
Career opportunities
See separate entries for Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science.
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 or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 8 required courses and either a 7-course major or electives from the School of Business.
- Complete 4 required courses, an 8-course major and 3 electives from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Complete no more than 6 introductory level courses in the 15 Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses in a combined program.
- Register your selected majors or minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- MTH100 does not assume you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). MTH100 does not meet the prerequisite necessary to enrol in advanced level mathematics courses. Should you wish to proceed to 200 or 300 level mathematics courses, you would first need to successfully complete MTH100 and then MTH102 .
- MTH102 assumes you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). Note that MTH102 is a prerequisite for advanced level (200 and 300 level) mathematics courses
- 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, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Innovation: Addressing Challenges
COR110 Foundations of Engineering
COR111 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
Introductory courses
10 required courses:
BUS102 Physics
BUS103 Science Research Methods
BUS104 Engineering Statics
BUS105 Introduction to the Internet of Things
BUS106 Introduction to Engineering Design
BUS108 Introductory Calculus
LFS100 Dynamics 1
SCI110 Mechanics of Materials
SCI105 Engineering Materials
plus one (1) of the following courses:
MTH100 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
MTH102 Thermofluids 1
Advanced courses
2 required courses:
BUS211 Manufacturing Technology
BUS320 Mechanical Design 1
Major courses
8-course major:
Select an 8-course major from the Science and Health major study area.
Select a 7-course major or 7 advanced level elective courses from the
School of Business.
Elective courses
3 elective courses:
Select 3 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering. This must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
- Two (2) core courses:
One in your first semester and ONE in your second semester - 12 required courses:
SCI110 Numerical Analysis should be studied in Semester 1 - One (1) major:
Select an 8-course major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering - One (1) major OR seven (7) advanced elective courses:
Select a 7-course major from the School of Business OR 7 advanced electives from the School of Business - Three (3) elective courses:
Select 3 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
COR109 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | |||
COR110 The Psychology of Learning | |||
COR111 Advanced Sports Nutrition |
Required courses (12)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
BUS102 Leading Coastal Environmental Studies | |||
BUS103 Assessing Learning | |||
BUS104 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments | |||
BUS105 Teaching Junior Secondary HPE | |||
BUS106 Teaching Senior Secondary HPE | |||
BUS108 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs | |||
BUS211 Using Data for Learning | |||
BUS320 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching | |||
SCI110 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher | |||
SCI105 Diversity and Inclusion | |||
LFS100 Teacher as Researcher |
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
MTH100 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success | |||
MTH102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications |
Major/advanced elective courses (15)
PLUS select a major (8 courses) from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering:
- Animal Ecology
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Clinical Measurement
- Environmental Science
- Health Promotion
- Mathematics
- Public Health
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sustainability
PLUS select a major (7 courses) or 7 advanced level elective courses from the School of Business:
- Applied Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing Research
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Elective courses (3)
PLUS select three (3) elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering. This must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.