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Bachelor of Design /Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Design /Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Design /Bachelor of Business

  • ID:GU610352
  • Level:4-Year Double Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

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

 

Course Information

This double degree enables students to combine business management skills with a studio major, developing core competencies such as critical and analytical thinking, business communication and decision-making.

The Design program prepares graduates for diverse professional practice as designers through practical and theoretical learning. The first year focuses on the development of manual and technological skills, design thinking, problem-defining and solving. Students will gain an understanding of the changing role of design and how they can become leaders in the industry. In the following years, students work on industry-related and research projects and specialise in selected studio areas.

Graduates are skilled in creative design and software application and are able to effectively and efficiently manage creative ventures from a business perspective.

Design majors

  • Graphic and Communication Design

  • Interior Design and Environments

  • Product and 3D Design

  • Visualisation and Immersive Design

Business majors

  • Asian Business

  • Behavioural Science

  • Employment Relations

  • Event Management

  • Human Resource Management

  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • International Business

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management

  • Management

  • Marketing

  • Real Estate and Property Development

  • Sport Management

  • Sustainable Business

  • Tourism Management

Students can also choose not to complete a major, selecting from a range of courses that provide broad knowledge for a career in business management.

CRICOS CODE:090884B

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Year 1

You must complete the following:

Course

  • Creative Research Methodologies - 1532QCA (see Note 1)

  • Design Concepts - 1536QCA

  • Language and Communication for Arts and Social Sciences - 5904LHS (see Note 1)

  • Making Interaction - 1701QCA

  • The Purpose of Business - 1004GBS

  • Why Money Matters - 1006GBS

  • The Future of Work - 1007GBS

  • Engaging Australia and the Asia-Pacific - 1005GBS

  • Making Visual Media - 1531QCA

  • Design Histories and Futures - 1537QCA

Note 1: Students who are required to complete the English Language Enhancement course must undertake 5904LHS Language and Communication for Arts and Social Sciences in their first trimester of study in place of 1532QCA Creative Research Methodologies.

Year 2

You must complete the following:

Course

  • Design major course

  • Business Decision-Making - 1008GBS

  • Grand Challenges for Business - 1009GBS

  • Business major course

  • Extended Business major course

  • Business courses (for students electing to not complete a major)

  • Design major courses

Year 3

You must complete the following:

Course

  • Business major courses

  • Extended Business major courses

  • Business courses (for students electing to not complete a major)

  • Design major course

  • Form, Space and Process - 1516QCA

  • Thinking through Drawing - 1515QCA

  • Digital Modelling Studio - 1538QCA

  • Introduction to Creative Careers - 1539QCA

  • Design major course

Year 4

You must complete the following:

Course

  • Business Extended major courses

  • Free-choice electives

  • Accounting (Extended) major course

  • Free-choice elective

  • Design Lab Practice - 3580QCA (not offered from 2023)

  • Being A Designer in Society  - 3647QCA (offered from 2023)

  • Business Practices in Creative Industries - 3579QCA

  • Action Research Studio - 3646QCA (capstone course) (not offered from 2023)

  • Action Research Studio_P1 - 3646QCA_P1 (capstone course) (offered from 2023)

  • Action Research Studio_P2 - 3646QCA_P2 (capstone course) (offered from 2023)

  • Creating Better Business - 3103GBS

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

You will be prepared for work in graphic design, interior design, product design, digital web design, design management, design education, theatre, Furniture design, and Digital media,You will find opportunities in graphic design, interior design, product design, digital web design, design management, design education, film and television, theatre, furniture design, digital media, business development, business management, marketing and sales, market research, government.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year

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