Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Award abbreviation: BBus(Mktg)
QTAC code: 012051 **
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU351
CRICOS code: 028846A. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
** Students may choose to complete the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or on campus. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Study a degree with career opportunities in almost any industry
- Develop practical marketing skills with industry-related projects
- Specialise in Marketing Research or Applied Marketing
Marketing plays a pivotal role in the success of any business.
In this program you learn how to design, implement and manage effective marketing strategies, and how to understand people and their buying patterns. Specialised courses include consumer behaviour, services marketing, promotions management, sport and event marketing, advanced research methods, international marketing, and strategic management. You choose to major in either Marketing Research or Applied Marketing and are encouraged to undertake practical work-related projects in association with industry.
Career opportunities
Marketing management, product development, advertising and sales, public relations, marketing research, consultancy, sport and events management.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members of the Australian Market and Social Research Society of Australia.
Commencing students are no longer eligible for the AMSRS Certificate in Market Research as the society has discontinued the certification. For information about transitional arrangements for students who commenced prior to December 2008, visit the AMSRS website.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Health Promotion Principles
COR110 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
COR111 Research in Health Care
Business foundation courses
8 required courses:
BUS101 Midwifery in a Social Context
BUS102 Independent Study
BUS103 Public Health Foundations
BUS104 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
BUS106 Infant Care
BUS108 Communication and Thought
BUS211 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS320 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Marketing major courses
4 common required courses:
BUS105 Applied Research Methods
MKG210 Economics for Business
MKG211 Business Law and Ethics
MKG220 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Students may select one of two specific alternative majors by selecting and completing four of the following required courses:
EITHER
Marketing Research Major Courses
2 required courses:
BUS301 Accounting for Business
MKG321 Introduction to Informatics
plus select 2 courses from:
IBS310 Strategic Management
IBS321 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
MKG221 Marketing Theory and Practice
CMN120 Consumer Behaviour
CMN218 Services Marketing
OR
Applied Marketing Major Courses
Select 4 courses from:
IBS310 Marketing Communication
IBS321 Advanced Research Methods
MKG221 Marketing Research Project
CMN120 International Marketing
CMN218 Global e-Business
Elective courses
Select 6 advanced courses , which may comprise a selection of majors, minors and/or electives, up to a minimum of 24 courses in total. Up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- Refer to the policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au