Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

In this degree you will:

• Learn to creatively problem solve with innovative ideas to improve business strategy and growth
• Gain practical experience through a 96-hour internship in the business sector
• Participate in paid research assistant work relating to psychology in your second or third year of study
• Develop specialist skills through your choice of discipline area, including economics, international business, human resource management and more

Majors

Sunshine Coast: Economics and Finance; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure and Event Management.

Moreton Bay: Entrepreneurship; Information Systems; Management; Marketing.

Online: Economics and Finance; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure & Event Management

Career opportunities

• Business management
• Marketing management
• Market research
• International business
• Digital marketing
• Health and education services
• Disability services
• Entrepreneurship
• Economics

Accreditation

This program is pending accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Following successful completion of an accredited honours year – plus further accredited postgraduate study following the guidelines of the Psychologists Registration Board in their state or territory – graduates may be eligible for registration as a psychologist in that state or territory. Upon graduating, you may also be eligible to join the Australian Human Resources Institute.

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.

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.