By completing two years of study students develop core business skills and gain an alternative entry pathway to a business degree at USC.
In first year, they learn core concepts of business through foundation courses. In second year, they can choose an area of specialisation and complete four subjects (a minor) in accounting, entrepreneurship, event management, economics, financial planning, human resource management, information systems, international business, management, business law, marketing, property, small business management, or tourism, leisure and event management.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
In first year, they learn core concepts of business through foundation courses. In second year, they can choose an area of specialisation and complete four subjects (a minor) in accounting, entrepreneurship, event management, economics, financial planning, human resource management, information systems, international business, management, business law, marketing, property, small business management, or tourism, leisure and event management.
Career opportunities
Refer to Bachelor of Business.
Membership
Eligibility for memberships of professional bodies depends on areas of specialisation.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 required core course.
- Complete 6 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 1 required advanced (200 level) courses.
- Complete 8 electives, 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a major (8 courses) or minor (4 courses).
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core course.
- Complete no more than 3 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register your selected Majors and Minors 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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Core course (1)
1 required course:
COR109 Taxation Law and Practice
Introductory courses (6)
6 required courses:
BUS101 Personal Investment Management
BUS102 Tax and Estate Planning
BUS104 Financial Plan Construction
BUS105 Communication and Thought
BUS106 Business Analytics
BUS108 Introduction to Economics
Advanced course (1)
1 required course:
BUS203 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Elective courses (8)
Select 8 elective courses. Of these electives, 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses and 5 must be from the School of Business.
The 8 elective courses can be used to complete a major or minor study area from the School of Business.
TOTAL UNITS 192