Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C).
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old
As digital disruption becomes a reality, the ability to analyse vast quantities of data to extract relevant intelligence for commercial planning is a highly sought after skill. By combining these degrees, you will gain crucial skills in data science that they will be able to apply to business and commercial scenarios; helping to future-proof their careers. You'll gain the skills to analyse, manipulate, model and interpret large data sets using digital platforms and tools, including Python, Tableau, Hadoop and SQL. You will be able to apply these specialised skills to your business major to uncover patterns and generate valuable insights into business operations and decision making.
Through the Bachelor of Business you will gain a solid foundation in all aspects of business and develop an understanding of the social, cultural and political dimensions of business. You will enhance this knowledge with further expertise and experience by completing a major. You may choose not to complete a major and combine a set of skills in their areas of interests.
Business majors
Asian Business (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Behavioural Science (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Employment Relations (Nathan)
Event Management (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Human Resource Management (Gold Coast, Logan, Nathan, Online)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Gold Coast, Logan, Nathan, South Bank, online)
International Business (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Management (Gold Coast, Logan, Nathan, Online)
Marketing (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Real Estate and Property Development (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Sport Management (Gold Coast, Nathan)
Sustainable Business (Nathan)
Tourism Management (Gold Coast, Nathan)
CRICOS CODE;099120G
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Course
Web Technologies - 1621ICT
Foundation Mathematics - 1017SCG (see Note 1)
Free-choice elective
The Purpose of Business - 1004GBS
Engaging Australia and the Asia-Pacific - 1005GBS
Why Money Matters - 1006GBS
Linear Algebra - 1201SCG
Creative Coding - 1701ICT
Foundations of Systems Development - 1802ICT
Note 1: Students entering the program with Mathematics A or equivalent should complete 1017SCG Foundation Mathematics in their first Trimester of study. Students entering the program with Mathematics B or C or equivalent will not be permitted to complete 1017SCG and should undertake a Listed or free-choice elective.
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Course
Programming Principles - 2807ICT
Data Management - 2814ICT
Information and Security Management - 2808ICT
The Future of Work - 1007GBS
Business Decision-Making - 1008GBS
Grand Challenges for Business - 1009GBS
Introduction to Big Data Analytics - 2030ICT
Web Application Development - 2703ICT
Software Technologies - 2810ICT
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Course
Data Analytics - 3030ICT
Applied Data Mining - 3031ICT
Business major courses
Business Extended major courses
Business courses (for students electing to not complete a Business major)
Accounting (Extended) major course
Free-choice elective
Year 4
You must complete the following courses:
Course
Big Data Analytics and Social Media - 4030ICT
Creating Better Business - 3103GBS
Business major course
Business course (for students electing to not complete a Business major)
Free-choice electives
Business Extended major courses
Free-choice electives
With combined qualifications in business and data science, you will find employment opportunities across a range of industries where you will develop data driven solutions for real-world issues in your chosen major.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
