Bachelor of Business / Behavioural Science (Psychology)
Succeed in business by understanding people
Understanding how people think is fundamental to success as a business leader. In this program, you’ll learn about human behaviour and how it can be applied to business in areas such as sales and marketing, tourism events and leisure management, or entrepreneurship. You’ll study practical business concepts including economics, management, international trade law, corporate governance and social responsibility. You’ll also learn about cognitive, social, physiological and intercultural psychologies, giving you an excellent grounding to make an impact across the business sector.
In this program you will:
- Learn to creatively problem solve with innovative ideas to improve business strategy and growth
- Gain practical experience through a 96-hour internship in the business sector
- Participate in paid research assistant work relating to psychology in your second or third year of study
- Develop specialist skills through your choice of discipline area, including economics, 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 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Program to be rolled out. 1st year offered from 2023, 2nd year offered from 2024, 3rd year offered from 2025. Digital Futures Major unavailable at UniSC Sunshine Coast.
Program to be rolled out. 1st year offered from 2023, 2nd year offered from 2024, 3rd year offered from 2025. Economics and Finance Major unavailable at UniSC 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
- 110841K
- UniSC program code
- SB304
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
ACC106 Writing for Screen
BUS102 Editing for the Communication Professional
BUS104 Writing for Children and Young Adults
BUS105 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
PSY100 Writing the Short Story
PSY101 Writing Poetry
PSY104 Writing Your Novel
Developing courses (7) 84 units
BUS203 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication
PSY202 Professional Creative Writing Practice: Industry Engagement
PSY203 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
PSY204 Accounting Principles
PSY205 Economics for Business
PSY206 Discovering Management
PSY207 Marketing Essentials
Graduate courses (10) 120 units
BUS306 Introduction to Psychology A
BUS320 Introduction to Psychology B
PSY300 Research Methods and Analysis 1
PSY301 Business Law
PSY302 Physiological Psychology
PSY303 Introduction to Human Development
PSY304 Social Psychology
PSY305 Motivation and Emotion
PSY306 Interpersonal and Group Skills
PSY307 Research Methods and Analysis 2
PLUS select (1) course 12 units from:
BCI300 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
BCI301 Business, Governance and Society
Major (7) 84 units
1 Major (84 units) selected from the USC Business School:
- Digital Futures
- Economics and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Small Business Management
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Elective courses
Select up to a total of 12 units from the undergraduate elective course options. The number of electives is dependent on the Business major chosen and the number of required courses included in that major or minor. Note that the total number of courses required to complete the program is 32 courses (384 units).
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC 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 | 55.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 55.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English; General Maths, Maths methods or Specialist Maths
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Students complete 12 units from the business major as part of the introductory business courses within 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 UniSC 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
- Receiving credit may not reduce the minimum duration to complete the program
WIL notes
- Considering work integrated learning (WIL) in your final year of study? Refer to School of Business and Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program
- CSP estimate
- A$13,554 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$26,000