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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science

QTAC Code: 015001
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: OP-15 / Rank-66
Award Abbreviation: BBus/BSc
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 384
Recommended Prior Study: English, Maths and one or more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry
CRICOS Code: 022809K

Program Structure

Core Courses

2 required courses
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Business Courses

6 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
Plus - choose 1 course from:
BUS106 Introductory Accounting
BUS107 Accounting for Non-Accountants

Note: Students wishing to undertake further Accounting courses must choose BUS106 Introductory Accounting as it is a prerequisite for further Accounting studies. Other students may choose either BUS106 or BUS107

Plus - choose 1 major or 2 minors from the Faculty of Business
EITHER:
A major (8 courses) in 1 of the following areas:

- Accounting
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism
OR:
2 minors (2 x 4 courses) from the following areas:
- Accounting
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism
Students should seek advice on course selection from the Faculty of Business.

Faculty of Science Courses

Choose 3 courses from:
SCI102 Biodiversity and the Environment
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI104 Cell Metabolism
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI107 Physics
SCI109 Environment and Health
SCI110 Research Design and Data Analysis
SCI111 Public Health Foundations
MTH101 Algebra and Geometry

Plus - choose 12 advanced Science courses (200 and 300 level courses) from the following areas in the Faculty of Science:
- Agricultural and Aquatic Biotechnology
- Applied and Environmental Microbiology
- Biodiversity and Ecology
- Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology
- Ecosystem Health
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Restoration
- Exercise Prescription for Health and Rehabilitation
- Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Marine Science
- Medical Microbiology
- Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Nutrition
- Performance Enhancement
- Pharmacology
- Physiology and Anatomy
- Public Health
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sports Coaching

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

  1. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
  2. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor within each Faculty.
  3. 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.
  4. Courses may be selected which contribute to any major or minor offered in the University providing they comply with the requirements of this degree program. These majors and minors will be recorded on your academic record transcript.
  5. Courses credited to your academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.
  6. Refer to Recommended Enrolment Pattern.

Enquiries

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au

Faculty of Science
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: scienceinfo@usc.edu.au