Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Design | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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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

0101883

Entry threshold

50.00 50.00 50.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

4 years 4 years 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.
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$)

A$10,339 - 2023 Fees CSP
CSP
A$24,800 / A$99,200 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

017211 014241 015044

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
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
32
Total units
384
Duration
4 years 4 years
CRICOS code
0101883
UniSC program code
AB308
Program structure
Introductory courses (12) 144 units

ACC106 Professional Engagement
BUS101 Teaching Practice 2
BUS102 Teaching Reading and Writing
BUS104 Teaching Mathematics Years P-7
BUS105 Integration Across the Curriculum
BUS108 Curriculum B Primary Years P-7
DES101 Accounting Principles
DES103 Exploring Business Research
DES104 Economics for Business
DES105 Discovering Management
DES107 Marketing Essentials
SGD102 Information Systems in Organisations

Developing courses (1) 12 units

BUS203 Elements of Design

Graduate courses (3) 36 units

BCI304 Fundamentals of Photography
BUS306 Art, Design and Digital Culture
BUS320 Design Methods

PLUS select 1 course (1) 12 units from:

BCI300 Drawing Practice
BCI301 Introduction to Games Programming
BCI302 Business Law
BCI303 Creative Engagement

Business Major courses (8) 96 units
Design Major courses (8) 96 units
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.

Study sequences

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
Program requirements
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