Bachelor of Business / Design
Looking for a creative business career that helps you shape the future? In this double degree, you’ll develop creative and technical skills needed to work as a graphic, visual communication or web designer, and forge strong foundations in the critical aspects of changing business landscapes. Build design expertise in your choice of major, including Digital Culture, Interactive Media, Game Design or Visual Communication.
In this program you will:
- Study principles of good design, and learn to use design to help people communicate, interact and learn
- Understand the fundamentals of modern business, including management, marketing, and corporate social responsibility
- Practise thinking creatively and analytically to solve complex challenges
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Digital Futures Major unavailable at UniSC Sunshine Coast.
Economics and Finance Major unavailable at UniSC Moreton Bay.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 0101883
- UniSC program code
- AB308
Introductory courses (12) 144 units
ACC106 Politics and Security in East Asia
BUS101 International Relations Theory and Practice
BUS102 Politics and the Media
BUS104 Internship in Politics and Industry
BUS105 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
BUS108 Nationalism and Identity in the 20th Century: Themes and Tensions
DES101 Public International Law
DES103 International Human Rights Law
DES104 International Community Development and Global Justice
DES105 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
DES107 Accounting Principles
SGD102 Exploring Business Research
Developing courses (1) 12 units
BUS203 Economics for Business
Graduate courses (3) 36 units
BCI304 Discovering Management
BUS306 Marketing Essentials
BUS320 Information Systems in Organisations
PLUS select 1 course (1) 12 units from:
BCI300 Elements of Design
BCI301 Fundamentals of Photography
BCI302 Art, Design and Digital Culture
BCI303 Design Methods
Business Major courses (8) 96 units
- Business Administration
- Digital Futures
- Economics and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Small Business Management
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Design Major courses (8) 96 units
- Digital Culture
- Game Design
- Interactive Media
- Visual Communication
Elective courses
Select up to a total of 12 to 36 units from the undergraduate elective course options. The number of electives is dependent on the Business major and Design major chosen. The total number of units required to complete the program is 384 units.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 50.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 50.00 |
| Online | 50.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Please note that not all study components and/or combinations of study components included in this program may be able to be completed in the minimum duration. Please contact the Program Coordinator if you require written confirmation prior to accepting a place in this program.
- 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 UniSC 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.
WIL notes
- Considering work integrated learning (WIL) in your final year of study? Refer to School of Business and Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program
- CSP estimate
- A$10,339 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$24,800
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$99,200