- Combine business and science to suit your interests and career ambitions
- Earn two degrees in only four years
- Graduates have a broad range of employment opportunities
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science
Award abbreviation: BBus/BSc
QTAC code: 015001
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: SB301
CRICOS code: 022809K. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
With a flexible degree in business and science you can pursue a wide variety of career paths.
This program enables you to apply business perspectives to research or applied science ventures. You combine complementary specialisations such as marketing and public health, or management and sport and exercise science, to develop a wide skill base. Business studies include management, marketing, accounting, business law and ethics, informatics, and specialist studies in a chosen major. Science courses are drawn from any of the majors / minors offered by the faculty.
Majors
Business majors: applied marketing; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing research; tourism, leisure and event management.
Science and health majors: biomedical science; biotechnology; clinical measurement; environmental health; environmental science; health promotion; public health; sport and exercise science; sustainability.
Career opportunities
See separate entries for Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information.
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 8 required courses and either a 7-course major or electives from the School of Business.
- Complete 4 required courses, an 8-course major and 3 electives from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Complete no more than 6 introductory level courses in the 15 Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses in a combined program.
- Register your selected majors or minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- 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 participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your 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.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Management and Organisational Behaviour
COR110 Marketing Theory and Practice
COR111 Accounting for Business
Introductory courses
10 required courses:
BUS102 Introduction to Informatics
BUS103 Strategic Management
BUS104 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS105 Science Research Methods
BUS106 Chemistry
BUS108 Cell Biology
LFS100 Introduction to Mathematics
SCI110 Communication and Thought
SCI105 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
MTH101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Advanced courses
2 required courses:
BUS211 Economics for Business
BUS320 Business Law and Ethics
Major courses
8-course major:
Select an 8-course major from the Science and Health major study area.
Select a 7-course major or 7 advanced level elective courses from the
School of Business.
Elective courses
3 elective courses:
Select 3 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering. This must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
- Two (2) core courses:
One in your first semester and ONE in your second semester - 12 required courses:
SCI110 Management and Organisational Behaviour should be studied in Semester 1 - One (1) major:
Select an 8-course major from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering - One (1) major OR seven (7) advanced elective courses:
Select a 7-course major from the School of Business OR 7 advanced electives from the School of Business - Three (3) elective courses:
Select 3 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Molecular Biology | |||
| COR110 Microbiology | |||
| COR111 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology |
Required courses (12)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Genetics | |||
| BUS103 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
| BUS104 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | |||
| BUS105 Immunology | |||
| BUS106 Human Physiology | |||
| BUS108 Microbiology | |||
| BUS211 Genetics | |||
| BUS320 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCI110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| SCI105 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| LFS100 Economics for Business | |||
| MTH101 Business Law and Ethics |
Major/advanced elective courses (15)
PLUS select a major (8 courses) from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering:
- Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Measurement
- Environmental Science
- Health Promotion
- Public Health
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sustainability
PLUS select a major (7 courses) or 7 advanced level elective courses from the School of Business:
- Applied Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing Research
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Elective courses (3)
PLUS select three (3) elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering. This must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.