The Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Design at UniSC is perfect for students who want to combine creativity with practical business skills. You’ll explore design majors like Visual Communication, Game Design, or Interactive Media, while also building a strong foundation in management, marketing, and business strategy to prepare for a dynamic career.
Curriculum Structure:
Year 1: You’ll dive into the basics of business and design, learning Accounting Principles, Marketing Essentials, and Elements of Design. Courses like Fundamentals of Photography and Design Methods help you start expressing your creativity while understanding how design impacts communication and interaction.
Year 2: This year focuses on expanding your technical and analytical skills. You’ll tackle Business Law and continue developing design expertise through courses in your chosen major, such as Interactive Media or Game Design, while starting to explore how design and business intersect in real-world projects.
Year 3: You’ll deepen your knowledge with courses like Business, Governance and Society, and Creative Engagement. Work Integrated Learning projects or placements give hands-on experience, letting you apply your skills to solve real challenges in both business and design.
Year 4: The final year focuses on specialization and professional readiness. You’ll complete advanced courses in your Business and Design majors, refine your portfolio, and prepare for careers where creative problem-solving and strategic thinking go hand-in-hand.
Focus Areas: Digital Culture, Interactive Media, Game Design, Visual Communication, Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resource Management
Learning Outcomes: Blend creative design expertise with practical business skills, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and innovate in professional settings
Professional Alignment (Accreditation): The business component is AACSB accredited, giving international recognition and confidence that your degree meets the highest professional standards.
Reputation (Employability Rankings): UniSC enjoys strong recognition in QS and THE rankings for employability, meaning graduates are well-prepared and sought after in creative and business careers.
If you’re looking to combine creativity with business smarts, this double degree at UniSC is designed to give you hands-on experience that prepares you for real careers. From day one, you’ll be applying design principles to practical projects while learning the core foundations of modern business. The program emphasizes experiential learning, letting you work on projects, placements, and industry-connected initiatives that bridge classroom knowledge with workplace skills.
You’ll graduate ready not just to enter the workforce, but to thrive in dynamic creative and business environments:
Work Integrated Learning Project or Placement to gain real-world experience in design and business contexts
Creative Engagement courses that focus on applied, collaborative projects
Practical design studio work across majors such as Visual Communication, Game Design, Interactive Media, or Digital Culture
Business-focused projects in areas like marketing, management, and entrepreneurship
Photography, drawing, and design methods courses that develop tangible skills through hands-on practice
Graduating from this double degree opens doors to a world where creativity meets business savvy. You’ll be ready to take on roles like a marketing coordinator, UX designer, creative director, or business manager, giving you the flexibility to work in industries from tech and design to entrepreneurship. This program equips you to turn ideas into impactful solutions while understanding the business strategies that make them sustainable.
Here’s what this means for you:
UniSC’s employability support: You’ll benefit from the World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment course and access to work-integrated learning placements and projects that give real-world experience before you graduate.
Accredited business credentials: The business component of your degree is AACSB-accredited, giving international recognition and credibility to your qualifications.
Industry partnerships: UniSC connects students with local and national design and business industries, helping you build networks and explore professional opportunities while studying.
Graduate outcomes: Students leave with the practical skills and portfolio-ready experience that employers look for, positioning you for meaningful roles and career growth.
Further Academic Progression:
After completing this double degree, you could continue your studies in specialized fields such as a Master of Business, Master of Design, or other postgraduate programs that align with your chosen design or business focus. UniSC also supports pathways into research or professional practice, giving you options to deepen your expertise or pivot your career into emerging areas in business and creative industries.



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