Fast Facts
Location
Online study is only available to off-shore students
Commencing
- Online: February, July
- Townsville: February, July
- Cairns: February, July
Fees
$30,400.00+
+estimated annual tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible
Duration
4 years full-time
Part-time study available for online students
Entry Requirements
English (Units 3/4,C)
Recommended Knowledge
Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)
CRICOS Code
036644M
Course detail
This flexible four-year joint degree covers study areas across business, the social sciences and humanities. Study at your preferred campus or online to suit your needs.
You will participate in real-world experiences to enhance your studies. Choose from a range of majors including Accounting, Anthropology, Economics, History, Human Resources Management, Politics and International Relations and International Business.
Depending on your choice of majors you may be able to register with professional bodies within your chosen fields of study. Please view the Professional Recognition section of your preferred majors under the single degrees for the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Arts for more information.
View the handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects.
Honours
Honours is available in each discipline as additional 24 credit points of study. Refer to either the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), or the Bachelor of Business (Honours) Handbook for eligibility information.
A JCU Arts-Business degree prepares you to work across a variety of occupations and industries.
Depending on your choice of majors, you could pursue a career in areas such as human resources, policy analysis or community planning and development.
JCU Arts-Business graduates are qualified to perform roles such as business manager, employee relations advisor, organisational psychologist, business analyst, or policy adviser.
Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Business
Handbook year | 2021 |
Course code | 20310 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Owner | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
Colleges | Arts, Society and Education; and |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English (Units 3/4,C) Recommended: Mathematical Methods |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 96 credit points as per course structure |
Additional completion requirements | The Psychology Studies major is not an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence. |
Course learning outcomes | JCU graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. JCU graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. On successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts, graduates will be able to:
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Business, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
BA1001:03 Time, Truth, and the Human Condition
BA1002:03 Our Space: Networks, Narrative and the Making of Place
BU1002:03 Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03 Principles of Economics
BU1007:03 Principles of Data Analysis for Business
BU1104:03 Introduction to Management Concepts and Application
BU1105:03 Business Communication
SS1010:03 Australian People: Indigeneity and Multiculturalism
Level 2
BU2108:03 Marketing Matters
BU2111:03 Business Law
Level 3
BA3000:03 Arts Edge
BU3101:03 Professional Internship or BU3102:03 Multi-Disciplinary Project or BU3103:03 Independent Project
OPTIONS
Select an Arts major from Table A below
PLUS
Select a Business major from Table B below
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of level 2 and 3 Humanities, Arts and Social Science subjects
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of any undergraduate subjects
TABLE A (ARTS MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory,Single Arts major |
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
Notes | All majors are available mid year |
ARTS MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Townsville External | Not all subjects available internally. | |
Cairns Townsville | Visual Arts and Digital Imaging Focus (Cairns) Design and Innovation Focus (Townsville) | |
Cairns Townsville External | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Modern Languages | External | Language stream available as follows:
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Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville External | Not all subjects are available at all locations | |
Townsville | If you plan to practise as a registered psychologist, you will need additional studies beyond a BA-BBus in Psychology Studies | |
Cairns Townsville External | Not all subjects available internally |
TABLE B (BUSINESS MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, Single Business major |
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
Notes | All majors are available mid year |
BUSINESS MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
External | ||
Cairns Townsville External | ||
Townsville External | ||
Townsville External | ||
External | ||
Cairns Townsville External | ||
External | ||
Cairns Townsville External | ||
Townsville External | ||
Townsville External |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Not all majors are available in Cairns |
Townsville | Not all majors are available in Townsville |
External | Not all majors are available externally |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 9 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | The Psychology Studies major is not an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence. |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | 3 credit points for Creative Media, Arts or Social Sciences subjects not taken as part of an Arts major |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A student who has failed a single subject towards the award in their final teaching period and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 6 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF ARTS – BACHELOR OF BUSINESS |
Approved abbreviation | BA-BBus |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Both the Arts major and the Business major shall appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the relevant number of credit points of study and appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Advanced Diploma of Arts. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Honours is available in either or both disciplines as an additional 24 credit points of study each |
Eligibility | By invitation of the College Dean Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their undergraduate degree and/or a grade point average of 5.0 in the final year of their undergraduate degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas. |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD30,400.00
Courses are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
A Student Services and Amenities Fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
Student Visa holders must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their Student Visa (except Norwegian, Swedish and Belgian citizens). Costs depend on the length of study and the number of dependants accompanying the student. For more information see Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Scholarships and financial aid are also available for international students.
JCU offers pathway study options if you don't meet the academic or English language requirements for direct entry into your preferred JCU degree, or if you want to enhance your career prospects.
Contact us for more information.
Gather the documents you need to apply and submit an application via JCU's online application portal.
Real stories
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Student
Lillian MacGregor
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Business
I chose this degree so that I would have the opportunity to study a diverse range of topics and have the variety to keep my studies exciting and motivating. JCU has a lot of awesome subjects available and this degree is a great opportunity to discover what you are truly passionate about.
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Alumni
Jared Power
Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Business
This course was a perfect combination of practical business skills and creativity. One of the highlights was the opportunity to travel to Malaysia for 6 weeks through the Work Integrated Learning placement. I met some amazing people and got closer to my workplace aspirations – it was an experience I’ll never forget.
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Lecturer
Dr Rachel Hay
College of Business, Law and Governance
To meet employer demand for transferrable skills such communication, teamwork and critical thinking, students should consider a joint degree in JCU Business and Arts. Graduates with great communication skills and high emotional intelligence have a better understanding of society; a joint degree gives students an edge.
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Employer
Patricia O’Callaghan
Townsville Enterprise CEO
At Townsville Enterprise, we're proud that our team of 17 consists of 10 JCU graduates. Eight team members moved to Townsville to study and remained after graduating and securing employment. They are proud members of the community and passionate advocates for the region and the opportunities North Queensland can offer.