Bachelor of Business / Science
Want to work at the cutting edge? This combined business and science degree develops innovative business thinking, along with a strong foundation in scientific concepts and technologies. This flexible program lets you tailor your studies to suit your interests and career ambitions. You'll develop advanced analytical skills and an ability to solve complex problems, giving you a sought-after skillset and diverse career choices.
In this program you will:
- Gain a strong foundation in traditional scientific fields, including practical classes in USC's fully equipped laboratories
- Build core skills in communication, problem solving, analytics and entrepreneurial thinking
- Gain practical skills through work-integrated learning opportunities in both fields
- Design your own study path with a choice of majors in both Business and Science
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 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- 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
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 022809K
- UniSC program code
- SB301
Introductory courses (10) 120 units
ACC106 Environmental Health Risk Management
BUS102 Environmental Impact Assessment
BUS104 Environmental and Resource Economics
BUS105 Climate Change Adaptation
BUS108 Climate Change Mitigation
LFS100 Accounting Principles
SCI102 Economics for Business
SCI105 Discovering Management
SCI110 Marketing Essentials
SCI113 Information Systems in Organisations
Developing courses (1) 12 units
BUS203 Cell Biology
Graduate courses (2) 24 units
BUS306 Biodiversity and Ecology
BUS320 Introductory Chemistry
PLUS select 1 course (1) 12 units from:
ANM203 Science Research Methods
SCI202 Discovering Science
PLUS select 1 course (1) 12 units from:
ENS330 Business Law
ENS333 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
SCI302 Business, Governance and Society
SRP301 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
WPL310 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
PLUS select 1 course (1) 12 units from:
BCI300 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
BCI301 Special Field Studies Topic
Business Major courses (7) 84 units
- Digital Futures
- Economics and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Small Business Management
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Science Major courses (8) 96 units ^
^ With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students may replace a specified major or minor with a study component deemed to be equivalent commenced or completed at another university or comparable tertiary institution.
Elective (1) 12 units
Select 1 elective course (12 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
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 |
- Recommended prior study
- English; Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; and at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- The total number of introductory level courses cannot exceed 16 (192 units)
Program notes
- Please note that not all study components and/or combinations of study components included in this program may be able to be completed in the minimum duration. Please contact the Program Coordinator if you require written confirmation prior to accepting a place in this program.
- 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$11,320
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$26,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$105,600