Bachelors of Business Management / Design
Overview
Be prepared for a future in business and gain specialist capabilities in problem identification, critical thinking and designing for purpose.
This versatile dual program will equip you with the expertise and creativity to respond to the complex needs of a thriving professional environment.
The Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Design dual program will teach you to challenge conventional thinking and bring a different mindset to business and societal problems.
The Bachelor of Business Management is designed to equip you with the skills you’ll need for a future in business. You’ll study topics including entrepreneurship, human resources, marketing, management and business technologies.
Complement your business knowledge with specialist capabilities in problem identification, critical thinking, and designing for purpose through the Bachelor of Design.
During practical studio-based projects, you’ll work in teams to collaborate, challenge assumptions, prototype innovative and sustainable solutions, and systematically solve problems in creative and novel ways.
Graduate from this versatile dual program with a range of skills and expertise that will help you succeed in almost any industry.
Program highlights
- Learn the core principles of design across hands-on studio-based projects.
- Benefit from guest lectures by industry experts.
- Take advantage of opportunities for placements and internships with leading businesses.
- Tailor your studies to suit your interests and goals. Choose one major from 7 diverse business specialisations.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Business Economics
- Business Information Systems
- Human Resources
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Fieldwork
- Studios
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'.
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Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Design manager
- Business analyst
- Change manager
- Advertising specialist
- Information systems designer
- Workplace innovation consultant
- Marketing manager
- Business entrepreneur
- Wayfinding designer
- Product designer
Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.
- Australian Human Resources Institute
- Australian Marketing Institute
- Economic Society of Australia
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), and
- one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), and
- one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 84 | 32 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2025. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Business Management / Design are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the BBusMan/BDesign for Semester 1, 2025
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 98.05 | 98.05 |
| Median | 88.7 | 90.5 |
| Lowest | 84.1 | 84.1 |
Who you'll study with
Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2025:
| Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
(A) Higher education study | <5 | <5 |
(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | 0 | 0% |
(C) Work and life experience | 0 | 0% |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
| N/P | N/P |
| 0 | 0% |
| 0 | 0% |
International students | 0 | 0% |
Total | 19 | 100% |
"<5" — The number of students is less than 5.
N/A — Students not accepted in this category.
N/P — Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.
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Majors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$13,845
2026
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $54,096
2026
Additional costs
- Consumables, paper, pens etc (approx $100-200)
- Courses that include a field trip component may incur additional costs to cover transport, accommodation and food.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelors of Business Management / Design are Commonwealth supported, as long as you meet all Commonwealth supported place eligibility requirements.
This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government. Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
If you have a Commonwealth supported place, you may also be eligible for HECS-HELP. This is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent near you.
The program code for the Bachelors of Business Management / Design is 2554.
How to apply for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelors of Business Management / Design is 709511.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelors of Business Management / Design is 709511.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.
We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.
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