- Combine arts and business to suit your interests
- Earn two degrees in only four years
- Graduates have a broad range of employment opportunities
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
QTAC code: 016001
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English, Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AB301
CRICOS code: 022805C. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
With a flexible degree in arts and business you can pursue a wide variety of career paths.
This program enables you to undertake studies in arts and social sciences and business, providing a range of study and career possibilities.
You gain specific foundation knowledge in business and choose from a range of majors and minors in arts and social sciences. You can combine complementary specialisations such as communication studies and marketing or international studies and international business. For more information refer to separate entries for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business.
Majors
Arts majors: 3D design; Australian studies; communication studies; counselling; creative advertising; creative writing; e-media design; English; geography; graphic design; history; human services; Indonesian; Italian; Japanese; journalism; justice studies; politics and international relations; psychology; public relations; sociology.
Business majors: accounting; applied marketing; financial planning; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing research; tourism, leisure and event management.
Career opportunities
Refer to separate entries for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members / associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr Elizabeth Eddy
Tel: +61 7 5430 1269
Email: EEddy@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 17 required courses: 1 School of Communication or School of Social Sciences Major (8 courses), 1 School of Communication or School of Social Sciences Minor (4 courses) and 3 School of Communication or School of Social Sciences electives.
- Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the 15 required School of Communication or School of Social Sciences courses.
- Complete no more than the 7 required introductory level courses from the 15 required Business courses.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including core courses.
- Register your selected Major and Minor with Student Administration.
Program notes
- 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, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Principles of Corporate Governance
COR110 Strategic Management
COR111 Strategic Financial Management
School of Communication and School of Social Sciences
Major courses
Select 8 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major study area.
Minor courses
Select 4 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.
Elective courses
Select 3 advanced level elective courses the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
School of Business
Required courses
9 required courses:
BUS101 Business Ethics and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
BUS102 Managing Human Capital
BUS103 New Venture Planning
BUS104 Systems for Measuring Performance
BUS105 Event Leadership
BUS106 Quantitative Data Analysis
BUS108
BUS211 Leading Strategic Change
BUS320 Project Leadership
Elective courses
Select 6 advanced level elective courses from the School of Business.
TOTAL UNITS 384
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses: One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester
- Three (3) required introductory level courses
- Two (2) courses towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major
- One (1) elective course from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Politics and the Media | |||
| COR110 Research Methods in Arts and Social Science | |||
| COR111 Creativity and Innovation in Decisions |
Required courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS104 Marketing for Managers | |||
| BUS105 Research for Decision Making | |||
| BUS108 Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
Major courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences study area.
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
Year 2
- Five (5) required courses
- One (1) course towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major
- Two (2) courses towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS101 Strategic Financial Report Analysis | |||
| BUS102 Managerial Informatics | |||
| BUS103 Managing People in Organisations | |||
| BUS106 Managerial Economics | |||
| BUS211 Business Law |
Major courses (1)
Select 1 course from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major study area.
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major study area.
Year 3
- Five (5) required courses
- Two (2) courses towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major
- One (1) course towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS320 Principles of Leadership |
PLUS select 4 advanced level elective courses from the School of Business
Major courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences study area.
Minor courses (1)
Select 1 course from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences study area.
Year 4
- Two (2) required courses from the School of Business
- Three (3) courses towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major
- One (1) courses towards your School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor
- Two (2) elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Required courses (2)
Select 2 advanced level courses from the School of Business.
Major courses (3)
Select 3 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences major study area.
Minor courses (1)
Select 1 course from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
TOTAL UNITS 384