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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Business Management / Communication

  • Bachelor

Prepare yourself for a career as a business leader in the contemporary information society and economy.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2404, 089657A
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$40,256 per year / $161,024 total

About this course

This dual program provides you with a comprehensive basis for a career as a business leader and equips you with the skills and self-confidence to effectively manage a wide range of competitive business environments.

During your studies, you'll hear from industry guest lecturers, examine real-life case studies and undertake projects, placements and internships with leading businesses. With courses developed in close collaboration with UQ industry partners, you'll study topics including accounting, economics, law, marketing, business information systems and strategy.

Your grounding in business fundamentals will be complemented by studies in communication, which will prepare you for exciting roles at the centre of contemporary information society and economy. You'll develop skills in a number of areas: visual, written, multimedia, spoken and interpersonal communication and through researching and exploring communications.

This program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Many of our alumni work in leadership positions across a huge range of industries.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Place yourself at the centre of the contemporary information society and economy with advanced communications and business management skills.
  • Join one of the world's top business schools and learn from award-winning research and industry experts.
  • Get industry experience through initiatives including executive shadowing and individual placements.

1 in Queensland for business and management studies

QS World University Rankings 2020

55 in the world for business and economics

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

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:

  • Communications manager
  • Public relations account manager
  • Social media strategist
  • Marketing officer
  • Business development specialist
  • Human resources officer
  • Copywriter
  • Advertising specialist
  • International business executive
  • Business analyst