Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Social Science

    Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Social Science

    Duration8 semester(s)

    Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Social Science

    About

    Note: This program has been suspended from May 2024. There are no further intakes of students planned. The following information is being retained for students currently enrolled in the program.

    Our fast-track trimester timetable makes it easy to tackle a double degree at Bond. In fact, you can complete two degrees here in less time than you could graduate with just one at most other universities.

    Bond’s Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Social Science combination can be done in less than 3 years (8 semesters) whereas it can take 3 years to complete either one as a stand-alone degree elsewhere.

    The combination of Business and Social Science is a fascinating blend of business management principles and an in-depth understanding of human behaviour. This insight into how psychology impacts areas such as marketing, human resources and management will take your business studies to the next level.

    You will be totally engaged by a dynamic study program that includes developing and starting your own business, meeting mentors and potential investors, overseas study, internships, and international student exchange opportunities.

    In Bond’s small, personalised classes, every student has access to state-of-the-art facilities in the Bond FinTech Hub, the Commercialisation Centre, the Centre for Data Analytics, and Transformer.

    Studying these two in-demand degrees at the same time also represents a significant cost-saving compared to the cost of studying the two degrees separately.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    General Secondary Education Certificate 85%

    Grade average of final year results. Converted to a percentage scale where 50% = pass if otherwise reported.

    General Secondary Education Certificate (Successful Completion) and required SAT score 1020

    Overall test score. Where multiple test results have been presented, the overall test result providing the best rank will be used.

    English Program Requirements

    English language proficiency requirements

    Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

    International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic
    International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
    Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
    Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)

    Career

    Where will your degree take you?

    To be successful in your business career it is important for you to understand human behaviour and how it can be applied to all areas of an organisation. This program will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become an effective leader but also provide you with a deep understanding of human interactions, relationships, and behaviours, giving you the versatility to make an impact in any industry.

    Outcomes

    Marketing manager

    Marketing is critical for organisational success and roles in marketing are broad and varied. Marketing managers are responsible for planning and developing strategic end-to-end campaigns and oversee their implementation and execution.

    Human resource manager

    Human resource managers coordinate and direct a considerable range of the administrative functions of a business, company, or organisation. Their roles encompass the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff, consulting with executives on strategic planning, and serving as the vital link between the organisation's management and employees. Understanding employee and labour law can be a big advantage in this role.

    Social worker

    Social workers work with individuals, families, groups, and communities to enhance their wellbeing and address disadvantage and marginalisation. Seek 2021 projects a job growth of 15 percent over the next 5 years.

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Social Science

    Bond University

    Bond University

    Australia

    Australia, Gold Coast