Your opportunities are endless with a career in business
Whether you want to work in economics, international business, digital marketing, social enterprise or as an entrepreneur, this program gives you the skills and knowledge you need to make an impact across a changing economy.
- 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.
- First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021. Limited majors available at USC Moreton Bay.
- First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021. Limited majors available at USC Moreton Bay.
Whether you want to work in economics, international business, digital marketing, social enterprise or as an entrepreneur, this program gives you the skills and knowledge you need to make an impact across a changing economy.
In this degree you will:
- Study the fundamentals of modern business, including economics, management, marketing, international trade business law, corporate governance and social responsibility.
- Learn to apply innovative problem-solving techniques to business concepts, products and services
- Develop specialist skills through your choice of major, including economics, international business, human resource management and more
- Get practical experience and apply what you’ve learned to real business problems through an optional 96-hour internship in the business sector
Majors
Sunshine Coast: Accounting; Business Administration; Economics and Finance; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure and Event Management.
Moreton Bay: Accounting; Business Administration; Digital Futures; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure and Event Management.
Online: Accounting; Business Administration; Digital Futures; Economics and Finance; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Career opportunities
Depending on the major chosen: business management, business administration, economist, entrepreneur, human resource management, innovation manager, marketing management, market research, information systems, international business, importing / exporting, industrial relations, tourism and hospitality management, retail / sales, computing, systems analysis.
Program structure
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
BUS101 Coastal and Marine Systems
BUS102 Integrated Marine Systems
BUS104 Coastal Geomorphology
BUS105 Infant Care
BUS106 Independent Study
BUS108 Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Care
Developing and Graduate courses (3) 36 units
BUS203 Advanced Health Assessment
BUS306 Exploring Business Research
BUS320 Economics for Business
Major courses (8) 96 units
Select one major from these USC Business School study areas:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Digital Futures (Moreton Bay only)
- Economics and Finance^
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
^Not currently available at Moreton Bay campus.
Elective courses (6 or 7) 72 or 84 units
The number of elective courses required to meet the total program unit value will vary depending on the major selected.
Electives can be chosen from the School of Business and Creative Industries or any other School within the University.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Gympie) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Gympie) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Fraser Coast) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Fraser Coast) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (South Bank) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (South Bank) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Caboolture) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Caboolture) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Moreton Bay) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Moreton Bay) Semester 2 commencement (July)
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
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.