Program summary
Program title:
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
QTAC code: 016401
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AB302
CRICOS code: 057533M. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Combine business and marketing expertise with technical skills in communications and journalism
- Earn two degrees in only four years
- Industry-based projects develop practical skills and build a portfolio
Combine advanced studies in marketing with a diverse range of courses in the complementary area of professional communication.
This program offers a balanced mix of theory, analysis and professional skills development. In marketing, you learn to design, develop, implement, and manage effective marketing strategies and to understand people and their buying patterns. Studies in applied research methods teach you to collect accurate information and analyse market potential. In the communication component, the focus is on developing advanced skills in public relations, with the opportunity to also study advertising, journalism and creative writing.
Career opportunities
Marketing, public relations, creative advertising, corporate communication, journalism, media.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members of the Australian Market and Social Research Society of Australia.
Commencing students are no longer eligible for the AMSRS Certificate in Market Research as the society has discontinued the certification. For information about transitional arrangements for students who commenced prior to December 2008, visit the AMSRS website.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses
3 required courses:
CMN102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN120 Communication Theory and Practice
INT140 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics
Plus 1 course from
CMN116 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
CMN130 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN140 Introduction to Journalism
Advanced courses
7 required courses:
CMN213 Introduction to Creative Advertising
CMN216 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN226 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN231 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN235 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN243 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN248 Public Relations Events Project
Plus select 1 course from:
CMN218 Creative Advertising
CMN229 Media and Community Relations
Plus select 1 courses from:
CMN214 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN218 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN224 Media and Community Relations
CMN227 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 News Rounds
CMN229 The Writer and the Law
CMN237 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN238 Online Journalism
CMN240 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN247 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN249 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN256 Advanced News Reporting
CMN260 Research into Journalism
Select 1 elective course from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Business courses
9 required courses:
BUS101 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
BUS102 Applied Research Methods
BUS103 Economics for Business
BUS104 Business Law and Ethics
BUS105 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS106 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS108 Accounting for Business
BUS211 Introduction to Informatics
BUS320 Strategic Management
Advanced marketing courses
7 required courses:
BUS301 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
MKG210 Advanced Research Methods
MKG211 Consumer Behaviour
MKG220 Services Marketing
MKG221 Marketing Communication
MKG321 Sport and Event Marketing
CMN251 Marketing Research Project(which will be recognised as a component of the Marketing major in lieu of IBS310 International Communication)
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- A maximum of 5 introductory level courses can be included in the 15 Arts and Social Sciences courses in this program.
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au
Program Leader - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Dr Amalia Matheson
Tel: +61 7 5456 5054
Email: amatheso@usc.edu.au