Bachelor of Business
Welcome to a fast-paced, dynamic and exciting world. Whether you want to work in international business, digital marketing, social enterprise or as an entrepreneur, this degree provides the skills and knowledge needed to make a positive impact across a changing economy.
Explore all majors in the Bachelor of Business.
In this program you will:
- Study fundamentals of contemporary business and enterprise, including management, marketing, business law, corporate governance and social responsibility
- Learn to develop business products and services, identify and analyse markets, and think creatively and critically to solve business problems
- Gain practical experience and apply learnings through a 96-hour internship or industry-facing project
- Major in Tourism, Leisure and Event Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and more
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2024 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Digital Futures Major unavailable at USC Sunshine Coast
Economics and Finance Major unavailable at USC Moreton Bay.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 24
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 022807A
- UniSC program code
- BU301
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
ACC106 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
BUS101 Accounting Principles
BUS102 Exploring Business Research
BUS104 Economics for Business
BUS105 Discovering Management
BUS108 Marketing Essentials
Developing and Graduate courses (4) 48 units
BUS203 Information Systems in Organisations
BUS306 Business Law
BUS320 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
PLUS select 1 course from:
BCI300 Business, Governance and Society
BCI301 Work Integrated Learning Project
Major courses (8) 96 units
Select one major from these USC Business School study areas:
- Business Administration
- Digital Futures
- Economics and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Small Business Management
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Elective courses
Between 72 and 96 units
Select up to a total of 96 units from the undergraduate elective course options. The number of electives is dependant on the major chosen. Total program unit value must be 288 units.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 51.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 51.00 |
| Online | 51.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
- The number of elective courses required to meet the total program unit value will vary depending on the major selected
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.
- CSP estimate
- A$12,468
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$24,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$73,200