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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business

  • Bachelor

Combine science and business for roles such as a laboratory manager, venture capitalist financier, or project manager for a firm taking scientific research to the marketplace.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
419832, 078352J
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
70

About this course

Highlights
  • Gain expertise in science and business to equip yourself for an exciting career at the cutting edge of scientific innovation.
  • Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
  • Develop the entrepreneurial skills necessary to sell your abilities to a range of employers.
Highlights
  • Gain expertise in science and business to equip yourself for an exciting career at the cutting edge of scientific innovation.
  • Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
  • Develop the entrepreneurial skills necessary to sell your abilities to a range of employers.

Entry requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Study locations

Gardens Point

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

With a double degree in business and science you could gain employment as a consultant laboratory manager venture capitalist financier marketer or project manager within firms developing and taking scientific research to the marketplace.

Professional recognition

Both degrees allow you to satisfy the requirements of membership of the relevant professional body for your chosen majors.

Other study options
Research pathways Honours options

High-achieving students who wish to take further studies may enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business (Honours) or ST10 Bachelor of Science (Honours).

Possible careers
  • Account executive
  • Accountant
  • Advertising professional
  • Analytical chemist
  • Astrophysicist
  • Banker
  • Banking and finance professional
  • Biochemist
  • Biologist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Biotechnology scientist
  • Business analyst
  • Chemist
  • Chemist industrial
  • Coastal scientist
  • Conservation biologist
  • Ecologist
  • Economist
  • Environmental health officer
  • Environmental scientist
  • Environmental manager
  • Exploration geologist
  • Financial advisor/analyst
  • Financial project manager
  • Forensic biologist
  • Forensic chemist
  • Funds manager
  • Geologist
  • Geophysicist
  • Geoscientist
  • Government officer
  • Human resource developer
  • Human resource manager
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Industrial chemist
  • International business specialist
  • Inventor
  • Investment manager
  • Laboratory assistant
  • Laboratory technician (chemistry)
  • Life scientist
  • Manager
  • Mapping scientist/photogrammetrist
  • Marine scientist
  • Marketing officer/manager
  • Medical physicist
  • Microbiologist
  • Mine geologist
  • Molecular biologist
  • Natural resource scientist
  • Physicist
  • Plant biotechnologist
  • Policy officer
  • Policy analyst
  • Population ecologist
  • Project manager
  • Public relations officer/consultant
  • Scientist
  • Stockbroker

Course structure

Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 192 credit points from the Bachelor Science program and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Business program.

Business component:

  • eight Business School core units (96 credit points) *
  • eight major core units (96 credit points)

*Accounting major students complete six business core units and 10 accounting major units to allow them to complete professional requirements.

Science component

You must complete 192 credit points comprising of 60 credit points of Science core units and 132 credit points of Science major units.

Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 192 credit points from the Bachelor Science program and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Business program.

Business component:

  • eight Business School Core units (96 credit points) *
  • eight Major Core units (96 credit points)

*Accounting major students complete six business core units and 10 accounting major units to allow them to complete professional requirements.

Science component

You must complete 192 credit points comprising of 60 credit points of Science core units and 132 credit points of Science major units.