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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science

Pursue a variety of career paths with this flexible combined program.

Choose studies in business and science to develop a varied skill base and increase career options. Combine complementary specialisations such as marketing and public health or management and sport and exercise science. There is a diverse range of subject areas to choose from: business and science courses are drawn from any of the majors / minors offered by each faculty. Refer to separate entries for Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science.

CRICOS code
022809K
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • 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 2025 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 015001
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 62
UniSC program code
SB301
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
384

Choose studies in business and science to develop a varied skill base and increase career options. Combine complementary specialisations such as marketing and public health or management and sport and exercise science. There is a diverse range of subject areas to choose from: business and science courses are drawn from any of the majors / minors offered by each faculty. Refer to separate entries for Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science.

Majors

Business majors: accounting; financial planning; human resource management; information systems; international business; management; marketing; tourism, leisure and event management.

Science and health majors: animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; clinical measurement; environmental health; environmental science; health promotion; mathematics; public health; sport and exercise science; sustainability.

Career opportunities

See separate entries for Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science.

Membership

Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.

Program structure

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
  • MTH100 does not assume you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). MTH100 does not meet the prerequisite necessary to enrol in advanced level mathematics courses. Should you wish to proceed to 200 or 300 level mathematics courses, you would first need to successfully complete MTH100 and then MTH102 .
  • MTH102 assumes you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). Note that MTH102 is a prerequisite for advanced level (200 and 300 level) mathematics courses
  • 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 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
COR111 Accounting Principles

Introductory courses

10 required courses:
BUS102 Introduction to Economics
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS105 Informatics for Financial Professionals
BUS106 Applied Research Methods
BUS108 Business Finance
LFS100 Taxation Law and Practice
SCI110 Introduction to Financial Planning
SCI105 Retirement and Superannuation

plus one (1) of the following courses:

MTH100 Personal Investment Management
MTH102 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility

Advanced courses

2 required courses:
BUS211 Insurance and Risk Management
BUS320 Tax and Estate Planning

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.

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Total units: 384