Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Award abbreviation: BBus(Mktg)
QTAC code: 012051 **
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 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: 288
USC program code: BU351
CRICOS code: 028846A. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
** Students may choose to complete the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or on campus. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Study a degree with career opportunities in almost any industry
- Develop practical marketing skills with industry-related projects
- Specialise in Marketing Research or Applied Marketing
Marketing plays a pivotal role in the success of any business.
In this program you learn how to design, implement and manage effective marketing strategies, and how to understand people and their buying patterns. Specialised courses include consumer behaviour, services marketing, promotions management, sport and event marketing, advanced research methods, international marketing, and strategic management. You choose to major in either Marketing Research or Applied Marketing and are encouraged to undertake practical work-related projects in association with industry.
Career opportunities
Marketing management, product development, advertising and sales, public relations, marketing research, consultancy, sport and events management.
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 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
COR110 Introduction to Mathematics
COR111 Calculus and Algebra
Business foundation courses
8 required courses:
BUS101 Discrete Mathematics
BUS102 Science Research Methods
BUS103 Introduction to Psychology A
BUS104 Introduction to Psychology B
BUS106 Research Methods in Psychology A
BUS108 Research Methods in Psychology B
BUS211 Physiological Psychology
BUS320 Introduction to Human Development
Marketing major courses
4 common required courses:
BUS105 Social Psychology
MKG210 Motivation and Emotion
MKG211 Advanced Methods in Psychology
MKG220 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
Students may select one of two specific alternative majors by selecting and completing four of the following required courses:
EITHER
Marketing Research Major Courses
2 required courses:
BUS301 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
MKG321 Personality and Assessment
plus select 2 courses from:
IBS310 Human Associative Learning
IBS321 Communication and Thought
MKG221 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN120 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN218 Applied Research Methods
OR
Applied Marketing Major Courses
Select 4 courses from:
IBS310 Economics for Business
IBS321 Business Law and Ethics
MKG221 Management and Organisational Behaviour
CMN120 Accounting for Business
CMN218 Introduction to Informatics
Elective courses
Select 6 advanced courses , which may comprise a selection of majors, minors and/or electives, up to a minimum of 24 courses in total. Up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education.
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
- All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- Refer to the 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.
- Refer to 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 Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au