Combine creativity with business savvy
A combined arts and business degree gives you ultimate choice. Tailor your degree by adding majors and minors that spark your interests and ambitions. With just one extra year of study you will earn two degrees.
- 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.
A combined arts and business degree gives you ultimate choice. Tailor your degree by adding majors and minors that spark your interests and ambitions. With just one extra year of study you will earn two degrees.
If you are interested in language, psychology or politics you can combine them in this flexible program. Or you can specialise in an area that interests you from a diverse range of majors.
Gain an advantage over other graduates with a combined program and take your pick from a huge range of careers.
In this program you will:
- Gain hands-on experience through work placements.
- Make industry contacts.
- Study overseas to broaden your horizons.
- Take your pick from a range of careers.
Majors
A broad range of arts majors are available, refer to the Bachelor of Arts for further details.
Business majors: Accounting; Economics; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure and Event Management.
Career opportunities
Refer to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business.
Membership
Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.
Program structure
Core course (1) 12 units
COR109 Communication and Thought
Bachelor of Arts courses
Major courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 courses (96 units) from your chosen major study area:
- Creative Writing and Publishing
- English
- Geography
- History
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Screen Media
- Sociology
- Sustainability - Society
- Theatre and Performance
Minor courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses (48 units) from your chosen minor study area:
- Creative Writing and Publishing
- Drama
- English
- Geography
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- Japanese
- Politics and International Relations
- Public Policy
- Screen Media
- Sociology
- Sustainability
- Theatre and Performance
Elective courses (3) 36 units
Select 3 developing or graduate level (200/300 coded) elective courses (36 units) from the School of Creative Industries or School of Social Sciences.
Bachelor of Business courses
Required courses (8) 96 units
BUS101 Business Analytics
BUS102 Introduction to Economics
BUS104 Introduction to Management
BUS105 Introduction to Marketing
BUS106 Accounting for Business
BUS108 Introduction to Informatics
BUS203 Business Law and Ethics
BUS320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Elective courses (7) 84 units
Select 7 developing or graduate level (200/300 coded) elective courses (84 units) from the USC Business School.
Elective course (1) 12 units
Select 1 elective (100, 200 or 300) level 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.
Total units: 384
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program Requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including the core course
Program notes
- 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.