Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science

Program summary
QTAC code: 015001
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Award abbreviation: BBus/BSc
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry
CRICOS code: 022809K

Program overview
The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science enables you to undertake studies in Business and Science. In this degree, you can develop a wide skill base with many career opportunities, by combining complementary specialisations such as marketing and public health, management and sport and exercise science, and more. This allows a business perspective to research or applied science ventures, giving you the edge.

Career opportunities

advertising
importing/exporting
computing
customer service
systems analysis
marketing
management (hotel, human resource)
retail and sales
politics
industrial relations
tourism
biomedical research/education
biotechnology
community health
environmental education/health protection
waste management/pollution control
government departments
medical marketing
sport and exercise research
sports promotion

Special features
Business and Science courses combine to match interests and career ambition
workplace learning programs and special research projects can be tailored to suit employment opportunities

Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:

COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Faculty of Business courses
7 required courses:

BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Introductory Accounting
BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology

Plus select 1 major or 2 minors from the Faculty of Business
Either:

A major (8 courses) in 1 of the following areas:

Accounting
Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
Property and Asset Management
Tourism

Or:

2 minors (2 x 4 courses) from the following areas:

Accounting
Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
Property and Asset Management
Tourism

Note: Students should seek advice on course selection from the Faculty of Business.

Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses
1 required course:

SCI110 Science Research Methods

Plus select 1 major from the following areas in the Faculty of Science, Health and Education:

Biomedical Science
Environmental Biotechnology
Environmental Health
Environmental Management
Health Promotion
Microbiology and Biotechnology
Nutrition
Public Health
Sport and Exercise Science
Sustainability

Plus select 6 elective courses, with a maximum of 5 introductory courses (7 in total), from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education. These must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program requirements and notes
1. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
2. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor within each faculty.
3. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
4. Courses may be selected which contribute to any major or minor offered in the University providing they comply with the requirements of this degree program. These majors and minors will be recorded on your academic record transcript.
5. Courses credited to your academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.
6. Refer to the Academic Rules.
7. Refer to explanation of terms.
8. Refer to recommended enrolment pattern.

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