Develop core business skills and gain an alternative entry pathway to a business degree at USC.
Complete studies in two years to earn entry to an undergraduate program at USC. In first year, learn core concepts of business through foundation courses. In second year, choose an area of specialisation and complete four subjects (a minor) in either: accounting, entrepreneurship, event management, financial planning, human resource management, information systems, international business, management, marketing, property, small business management, or tourism, leisure and event management.
- 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 2023 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.
Complete studies in two years to earn entry to an undergraduate program at USC. In first year, learn core concepts of business through foundation courses. In second year, choose an area of specialisation and complete four subjects (a minor) in either: accounting, entrepreneurship, event management, financial planning, human resource management, information systems, international business, management, marketing, property, small business management, or tourism, leisure and event management.
USC also offers an Associate Degree in Arts, an Associate Degree in Science and an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
Career opportunities
Business-related fields; refer to entry for Bachelor of Business
Membership
Eligibility for memberships of professional bodies depends on areas of specialisation.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete 7 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 7 electives, 6 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a major (8 courses) or minor (4 courses).
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete no more than 3 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register your selected Majors and 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, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111
Introductory courses (7)
7 required courses:
BUS101 Exploring Business Research
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103
BUS104 Discovering Management
BUS105 Marketing Essentials
BUS106
BUS108 Information Systems in Organisations
Elective courses (7)
Select 7 elective courses. Of these electives, 6 must be advanced (200 or 300 level) courses and 4 must be from the School of Business.
The 7 elective courses can be used to complete a major or minor study area from the School of Business.
TOTAL UNITS 192