Take scientific research to market.
A combined business and science degree develops your innovative business thinking with a strong scientific base. You’ll graduate with two degrees in four years instead of six.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
A combined business and science degree develops your innovative business thinking with a strong scientific base. You’ll graduate with two degrees in four years instead of six.
You’ll have the flexibility to tailor your degree and add majors and minors that spark your interests and career ambitions. Combine your interests in areas that complement each other such as marketing and public health, or management and environmental science.
You’ll develop advanced analytical skills and an ability to solve complex problems to give you an attractive skill set for many science and business roles. You’ll have diverse career choices to work as a business analyst, natural resource manager or medical marketer.
Refer to Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science.
Majors
Business majors: accounting; financial planning; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing; supply chain management; tourism, leisure and event management.
Science and health majors: animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; clinical measurement; environmental science; health promotion; mathematics; microbiology; public health; sustainability.
Career opportunities
Refer to Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science.
Membership
Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.
Program structure
School of Business courses
Required courses (8)
BUS102 Justice and the Australian Legal System
BUS104 Foundations of Human Behaviour
BUS105 Introduction to Economics
BUS106 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS108 Introduction to Marketing
COR109 Accounting for Business
2 advanced level courses:
BUS203 Introduction to Informatics
BUS320 Communication and Thought
Elective courses (8)
Select 8 advanced level (200/300 coded) elective courses from the School of Business.
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Required courses (7)
LFS100 Business Law and Ethics
SCI105 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SCI110 Cell Biology
Plus select (1) course from either :
MTH100 Chemistry
MTH102 Science Research Methods
Plus select (1) course from either:
SET111 Introduction to Mathematics
Select 1 introductory course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Plus 2 electives from:
LFS112 Mathematics Foundations
LFS122 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCI102 Human Physiology
SCI107 Physics
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability - Investigating Planetary Health
OR 2 introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Major courses (8)
Select a Major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering)
Total units: 384
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 7 required courses and an 8-course major or electives from the School of Business.
- Complete 7 required courses and an 8-course major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Complete 1 elective from either faculty.
- Complete no more than 7 introductory level (100 coded) courses from the 15 required School of Business courses.
- Complete no more than 7 introductory level (100 coded) courses from the 15 required Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses.
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course.
- Register your selected majors or minors with your Faculty.
Program notes
- MTH100 does not assume you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). MTH100 does not meet the prerequisite necessary to enrol in advanced level mathematics courses. Should you wish to proceed to 200 or 300 level mathematics courses, you would first need to successfully complete MTH100 and then MTH102.
- MTH102 assumes you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). Note that MTH102 is a prerequisite for advanced level (200/300 coded) mathematics courses
- 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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Faculty 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, please refer to the Study Plan.