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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Bachelor of Business / Behavioural Science (Psychology)

  • Bachelor

Succeed in business by understanding people Understanding how people think is fundamental to success as a business leader.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
SB304, 110841K
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Succeed in business by understanding people

Understanding how people think is fundamental to success as a business leader. In this program, you'll learn about human behaviour and how it can be applied to business in areas such as sales and marketing, tourism events and leisure management, or entrepreneurship. You'll study practical business concepts including economics, management, international trade law, corporate governance and social responsibility. You'll also learn about cognitive, social, physiological and intercultural psychologies, giving you an excellent grounding to make an impact across the business sector.

In this program 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, human resource management and more

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

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.

English language requirements

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.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast TBA
Moreton Bay TBA
Recommended prior study
English; General Maths, Maths methods or Specialist Maths

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Business management
  • Digital marketing
  • Disability services
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Health and education services
  • Market research
  • Marketing management
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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
85.6%
Overall satisfaction
87.5%
Skill scale
74.7%
Teaching scale
68.8%
Employed full-time
$55k
Average salary