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Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

Succeed in business by understanding people

Learn how to safeguard businesses by understanding crime and crime trends, with a practical double degree that combines business with criminology and justice. You’ll study the legal and criminal justice systems, and how to develop fair and effective methods for crime prevention. You’ll also build strong analytic and problem-solving skills – essential for both business and crime prevention, to ensure you remain in front of emerging trends such as cyber scams and fraud.

Study locations
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Moreton Bay
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
0101885
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Annual tuition fee 2020
A$24,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$96,000
Footnotes
  • 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.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017611
  • Moreton Bay From 2021
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
AB316
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2020
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
32
Total units
384

Learn how to safeguard businesses by understanding crime and crime trends, with a practical double degree that combines business with criminology and justice. You’ll study the legal and criminal justice systems, and how to develop fair and effective methods for crime prevention. You’ll also build strong analytic and problem-solving skills – essential for both business and crime prevention, to ensure you remain in front of emerging trends such as cyber scams and fraud.

In this program you will:

  • Gain a strong foundation in the fundamentals of modern business, including economics, management, marketing, international trade business law, corporate governance and social responsibility
  • Develop strong analytical skills to interpret trends relating to crime or business
  • Understand the role of the justice system
  • Examine policies that impact policing, courts, corrections and allied agencies
  • Have the chance to complete a professional placement in your final year in the field of criminology and justice

Career opportunities

  • Policing and law enforcement
  • Security and intelligence (private and public)
  • Advocacy
  • Youth justice
  • Custodial corrections officer
  • Crime prevention
  • Research and policy
  • Business manager
  • Entrepreneur

Program structure

Business courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units

BUS102 Foundations of Human Behaviour
BUS104 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
BUS105 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
BUS106 Social Work and Human Services Practice
BUS108 Accounting Principles

Developing and Graduate courses (3) 36 units

BUS203 Exploring Business Research
BUS306 Information Systems in Organisations
BUS320 Communication and Thought

Major (8) 96 units
1 Major (96 units) selected from the USC Business School:

^Not currently available at Moreton Bay campus.

Criminology and Justice courses
Introductory courses (7) 84 units

CRM101 Economics for Business
CRM102 Financial Accounting
CRM103 Law of Business Associations
CRM105 Business Finance
JST101 Company Accounting
SCS101 Business Law
SCS110 Contemporary Accounting Issues

Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units

CRM204 Auditing and Professional Practice
CRM205 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
SCS225 Business, Governance and Society
CRM304 Management Accounting
CRM308 Taxation Law and Practice

PLUS select 4 Criminology Discipline elective courses from:

CRM201 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
CRM203 Structural Engineering
CRM302 Mechanics of Materials
CRM305 Engineering Statics
CRM307 Advanced Soil Mechanics
CRM309 Creative Praxis
JST202 Writing Seminar

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Δrefer to program notes

Total units: 384

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.