<p>A flexible study option that lets you choose any eight courses available to you from USC&rsquo;s Bachelor of Business.</p>
<p>In this program you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Follow your own interests with a wide range of subjects in management, marketing, accounting, economics and finance, and more</li>
</ul>
<h4>Career opportunities</h4>
<ul>
<li>Business administration</li>
<li>Digital futures</li>
<li>Economics and finance</li>
<li>Human resource management</li>
<li>Marketing</li>
<li>Small business management</li>
<li>Tourism, Leisure and Event management</li>
</ul>
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<p>For entry into most&nbsp;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed&nbsp;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.</p>
<p>If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office&nbsp;for assessment.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Program Requirements</h3>
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<p>If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum&nbsp;English language requirements&nbsp;for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our&nbsp;English Language Programs.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>PTE</b>:&nbsp;58</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;6.5</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>TOEFL</b>:&nbsp;86</li>
</ul>
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Follow your own interests with a wide range of subjects in management, marketing, accounting, economics and finance, and more

Diploma in Business

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<p>We&rsquo;re a young university, not limited by tradition or old ways of thinking. We strive to pass this mindset on to our students and staff.</p>
<p>Whether it&rsquo;s building a career or pursuing a lifelong passion, connecting with your community at home or all around the world, we&rsquo;re here to help you realise every opportunity.</p>
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<p>We value your natural curiosity, your creativity,&nbsp;your&nbsp;resourcefulness, and your commitment to make an impact on the people around you.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This supportive environment sets us apart &ndash; our teachers and staff dedicated to ensuring you have the tools you need to reach your goals, whatever they may be.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We provide the hands-on learning and practical skills needed by the people of our diverse regions from Moreton Bay to the Fraser Coast: the nurses, teachers, mental health and medical professionals, environmentalists, scientists, engineers, lawyers, problem solvers, creators and creative thinkers, high-performance athletes, entrepreneurs and the leaders of tomorrow who improve the lives of people at home and abroad.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><span>USC will be a university of international standing and an unsurpassed community asset, focusing on the region from Moreton Bay to Fraser Coast.</span></span></p>
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The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) is a public university based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. After opening with 524 students in 1996 as the Sunshine Coast University College, it was later renamed the University of the Sunshine Coast in 1999.

The university has a flagship campus at Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast, with more campuses at Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast,[1] Gympie and Caboolture[3]. In 2020, USC opened a full-service campus at Petrie in Moreton Bay.


USC Sippy Downs campus 2019
Undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework and higher degree by research) programs are available, with study areas divided into seven disciplines: business, IT and tourism; creative industries, design and communication; education; engineering and science; health, nursing and sport sciences; humanities, psychology and social sciences; and law and criminology.

The university is listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students.

In the 2019 Student Experience Survey, the University of the Sunshine Coast recorded the ninth highest student satisfaction rating out of all Australian universities, and the third highest student satisfaction rating out of all Queensland public universities, with an overall satisfaction rating of 81.5.

University of the Sunshine Coast

<p><span>Queensland is an Australian state covering the continent&rsquo;s northeast, with a coastline stretching nearly 7,000km. Its offshore Great Barrier Reef, the world&rsquo;s largest coral reef system, hosts thousands of marine species. The city of Cairns is a gateway to the reef and tropical Daintree Rainforest. The capital, Brisbane, is flanked by the surfing beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.</span></p>

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<p>A great opportunity to improve your communication skills and study overseas. Our Diploma in Communication is offered over eight courses and gives you the option to tailor your studies to suit your interests. Choose from a wide range of courses available to Study Abroad students including creative writing, media, public relations, journalism and design.</p>
<p>In this program you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Gain knowledge and learn communication concepts in your chosen area through face-to-face teaching supported by online resources</li>
<li>Earn up to 50 percent credit for your prior study and complete the Diploma in one semester</li>
<li>You&rsquo;ll also have the option to use your courses to complete a minor.</li>
</ul>
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<p>For entry into most&nbsp;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed&nbsp;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.</p>
<p>If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office&nbsp;for assessment.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Program Requirements</h3>
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<p>If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum&nbsp;English language requirements&nbsp;for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our&nbsp;English Language Programs.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>PTE</b>:&nbsp;58</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;6.5</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>TOEFL</b>:&nbsp;86</li>
</ul>
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A great opportunity to improve your communication skills and study overseas. Our Diploma in Communication is offered over eight courses and gives you the option to tailor your studies to suit your interests.

Diploma in Communication

<p>Study overseas and gain a qualification in criminology and justice. The Diploma in Criminology and Justice is offered over eight courses and gives you the option to tailor your studies to suit your interests. Choose from a wide range of courses available to Study Abroad students, including criminal profiling and intelligence, crime prevention, youth justice, restorative justice, international justice and human rights.</p>
<p>In this program you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Gain knowledge and learn core theoretical concepts in your chosen area through face-to-face teaching supported by online resources</li>
<li>Earn up to 50 percent credit for relevant prior study and complete the Diploma in one semester</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Entry Requirements</h3>
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<p>For entry into most&nbsp;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed&nbsp;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.</p>
<p>If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office&nbsp;for assessment.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Program Requirements</h3>
<article class="Details_Text__Tbn8A Details_English__7qQfe">
<p>If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum&nbsp;English language requirements&nbsp;for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our&nbsp;English Language Programs.</p>
</article>
<h3>English Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>PTE</b>:&nbsp;58</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;6.5</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>TOEFL</b>:&nbsp;86</li>
</ul>
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Study overseas and gain a qualification in criminology and justice. The Diploma in Criminology and Justice is offered over eight courses and gives you the option to tailor your studies to suit your interests.

Diploma Courses in University of the Sunshine Coast

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Diploma in Criminology and Justice