Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Design | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Bachelor of Business / Design

Looking for a creative business career that helps you shape the future? In this double degree, you’ll develop creative and technical skills needed to work as a graphic, visual communication or web designer, and forge strong foundations in the critical aspects of changing business landscapes. Build design expertise in your choice of major, including Digital Culture, Interactive Media, Game Design or Visual Communication.

In this program you will:

  • Study principles of good design, and learn to use design to help people communicate, interact and learn
  • Understand the fundamentals of modern business, including management, marketing, and corporate social responsibility
  • Practise thinking creatively and analytically to solve complex challenges

Location

CRICOS code

010883

Entry threshold

52.00 52.00 52.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

4 years 4 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2024 fees (A$)

A$11,642 CSP
CSP
A$24,400 / A$97,600 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

017211 014241 015044

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Digital Futures Major unavailable at USC Sunshine Coast.

Economics and Finance Major unavailable at USC Moreton Bay.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
32
Total units
384
Duration
4 years 4 years
CRICOS code
010883
UniSC program code
AB308
Program structure
Introductory courses (12) 144 units

ACC106 English Language and Literacy
BUS101 Teaching with Technology
BUS102 Foundations of Numeracy
BUS104 Introduction to the Creative Industries
BUS105 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
BUS108 Creative Production
DES101 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
DES103 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
DES104 Performance 1
DES105 Running Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E) industry events
DES107 Work Integrated Learning Project
SGD102 Work Integrated Learning Placement

Developing courses (1) 12 units

BUS203 Accounting Principles

Graduate courses (3) 36 units

BCI304 Exploring Business Research
BUS306 Economics for Business
BUS320 Discovering Management

PLUS select 1 course (1) 12 units from:

BCI300 Marketing Essentials
BCI301 Information Systems in Organisations
BCI302 Elements of Design
BCI303 Fundamentals of Photography

Business Major courses (8) 96 units
Design Major courses (8) 96 units
Elective courses

Select up to a total of 12 to 36 units from the undergraduate elective course options. The number of electives is dependent on the Business major and Design major chosen. The total number of units required to complete the program is 384 units.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 52.00
Moreton Bay 52.00
Online 52.00
Recommended prior study
English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths
Program requirements
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Please note that not all study components and/or combinations of study components included in this program may be able to be completed in the minimum duration. Please contact the Program Coordinator if you require written confirmation prior to accepting a place in this program.
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

CSP estimate
A$11,642
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$97,600