Students can pursue a variety of career paths with this flexible combined program.
They can choose studies in business and science to develop a varied skill base and increase career options. Students can combine complementary specialisations such as marketing and public health or management and environmental science. There is a diverse range of subject areas to choose from: business and science courses are drawn from any of the majors / minors offered by each faculty. Refer to Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science.
- 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.
They can choose studies in business and science to develop a varied skill base and increase career options. Students can combine complementary specialisations such as marketing and public health or management and environmental science. There is a diverse range of subject areas to choose from: business and science courses are drawn from any of the majors / minors offered by each faculty. Refer to Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science.
Majors
Business majors: accounting; financial planning; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing; tourism, leisure and event management.
Science and health majors: animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; clinical measurement; environmental science; health promotion; mathematics; public health; sustainability.
Career opportunities
Refer to Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science.
Membership
Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 required core course.
- Complete 7 required courses and an 8-course major or electives from the School of Business.
- Complete 7 required courses and an 8-course major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Complete 1 elective from either faculty.
- Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the 15 required School of Business courses.
- Complete no more than 7 introductory level courses from the 15 required Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including the core course.
- 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 course (1)
1 core course:
COR109 Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology
School of Business courses
Required courses (7)
5 introductory level courses:
BUS102 Research Dissertation A
BUS104 Advanced Statistics in Psychology
BUS105 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology
BUS106 Research Dissertation B
BUS108 Communication and Thought
2 advanced level courses:
BUS203 Introduction to Economics
BUS320 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Elective courses (8)
Select 8 advanced level elective courses from the School of Business.
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Required courses (7)
LFS100 Introduction to Marketing
SCI105 Accounting for Business
SCI110 Introduction to Informatics
Plus select (1) course from either :
MTH100 Business Law and Ethics
MTH102 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Plus select (1) course from either:
SET111 Cell Biology
Select 1 introductory course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Plus 2 electives from:
LFS112 Chemistry
LFS122 Science Research Methods
SCI102 Introduction to Mathematics
SCI107 Mathematics Foundations
SUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
OR 2 introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Major courses (8)
Select a Major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 384