Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Justice

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Queensland University of Technology

Program Overview

This double degree combines contemporary business knowledge with a deep understanding of justice systems, policy, investigations, and social reform. It is ideal for students who want to develop strong commercial skills while also understanding how organisations, governments, and justice institutions operate, preparing them for careers across business, compliance, public policy, investigations, and corporate governance.

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) – Gardens Point Campus, Brisbane, Queensland

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
In the first year, students build strong foundations in both business and justice studies. Business core units introduce essential commercial concepts through subjects such as Dynamic Markets and Financial Performance and Responsibility, while justice studies begin exploring legal institutions, social issues, ethics, and public policy. Students also start developing professional communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills that are applied across both disciplines.

Year 2:
The second year expands students’ understanding of organisational decision-making and justice systems. Business studies move further into areas such as management, marketing, economics, finance, or human resource management depending on the selected major, while justice units explore topics connected to Criminology and Violence Prevention, Investigations and Intelligence, or Policy, Politics and Social Reform. Students begin connecting business strategy with regulatory, ethical, and social justice perspectives.

Year 3:
During the third year, students start specialising through their chosen business and justice majors. Business majors may include Accounting, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Management, or Entrepreneurship and Innovation, while justice majors allow deeper study in intelligence, investigations, violence prevention, policy development, and governance. Learning becomes increasingly applied through industry-focused projects and real-world case analysis.

Year 4:
Students undertake more advanced disciplinary studies that focus on solving contemporary organisational and justice-related challenges. Topics may include strategic business planning, organisational leadership, public policy implementation, investigations, intelligence analysis, and social reform initiatives. The combination of both degrees helps students understand how commercial decisions interact with regulation, governance, and public accountability.

Year 5:
The final year focuses on professional preparation, advanced major studies, and capstone experiences. Justice capstone units allow students to apply theory to real-world challenges, while advanced business units strengthen strategic decision-making and leadership capabilities. Students graduate with interdisciplinary expertise that prepares them for careers in business operations, government agencies, policy development, investigations, compliance, and corporate governance.

Focus Areas:

Business strategy, management, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, criminology, violence prevention, investigations, intelligence analysis, public policy, governance, social reform, compliance, ethics, organisational leadership, and decision-making.

Learning Outcomes:

Develop commercial acumen alongside justice-sector expertise; analyse complex organisational and social challenges; apply ethical and evidence-based decision-making; understand policy development and regulatory environments; strengthen leadership, communication, investigation, and problem-solving skills; and operate effectively across public, private, and community sectors.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):

The business component is aligned with contemporary industry standards and employer expectations across business disciplines. The justice component develops professional competencies relevant to government agencies, law enforcement, investigations, intelligence, compliance, policy development, and social justice sectors.

Reputation (Employability Rankings):

QUT is widely recognised for producing highly employable graduates through its practical, industry-connected learning approach. The university is known for strong industry engagement, real-world learning opportunities, internships, work-integrated learning experiences, and graduate career readiness across both business and justice disciplines.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

This double degree gives students the opportunity to apply business knowledge and justice principles to real-world challenges from the beginning of their studies. Through practical projects, industry engagement, and work-integrated learning experiences, students develop professional skills in management, investigation, policy analysis, ethics, governance, and organisational decision-making. QUT’s strong industry focus means students learn in modern business and justice environments, using contemporary digital tools, professional databases, and collaborative learning spaces that reflect current workplace practices:

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities embedded across both business and justice studies, allowing students to gain industry experience through placements, internships, and industry projects
QUT Business School industry projects where students work on real business challenges provided by external organisations and industry partners
Justice professional practice experiences that expose students to contemporary issues in policing, corrections, crime prevention, public policy, and regulatory environments
Collaborative group projects and case-based learning activities that mirror workplace decision-making and problem-solving processes
Access to QUT’s state-of-the-art Business School facilities including collaborative learning spaces, innovation hubs, and technology-enabled classrooms
Bloomberg Terminal access through QUT Business School, providing exposure to professional financial and business intelligence platforms used globally
Business data analytics and decision-making tools incorporated into relevant business units to develop practical analytical skills
QUT Library services and specialised business and law databases, providing access to industry reports, research publications, government resources, and professional information systems
Industry guest lectures, employer presentations, and networking events involving professionals from business, government, justice, and regulatory sectors
Career development programs through QUT Careers and Employability, helping students connect classroom learning with professional opportunities
Research-informed learning through QUT's centres and institutes focusing on business innovation, governance, public policy, justice, and social impact
Professional mentoring and leadership development opportunities available through QUT Business School and student engagement programs
Exposure to contemporary justice technologies and information systems used in policy analysis, governance, investigations, and organisational compliance functions

Progression & Future Opportunities

This double degree prepares graduates to understand both organisational operations and the justice system, creating a powerful combination of commercial knowledge and social impact expertise. Students develop skills in business strategy, management, governance, ethics, policy, and justice, making them highly attractive to employers across government, corporate, and community sectors. Graduates commonly pursue careers as compliance manager, policy adviser, corporate investigator, risk and governance officer, human resources specialist, and justice program coordinator: offering diverse opportunities in both business and justice-related fields.

Future progression and career opportunities are enhanced through QUT’s industry-connected learning model and strong employability support:

QUT Careers and Employability provides personalised career planning, resume and interview support, employer networking events, mentoring opportunities, and graduate recruitment assistance
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities enable students to participate in internships, industry projects, professional placements, and real-world business and justice sector experiences
QUT Business School’s strong industry connections provide engagement with corporate partners, professional associations, and business leaders through industry projects and networking opportunities
Justice studies industry engagement connects students with government agencies, justice organisations, community services, regulatory bodies, and public sector employers
Graduates develop expertise in governance, ethics, risk management, policy development, organisational leadership, and regulatory compliance
Business graduates benefit from internationally recognised accreditation standards through QUT Business School’s globally recognised reputation and professional alignment
Strong employment prospects across public and private sectors, particularly in governance, compliance, human resources, investigations, policy, and management roles
Transferable professional skills in leadership, communication, critical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving support long-term career flexibility
Graduates are prepared to work in organisations focused on public accountability, corporate responsibility, justice reform, and business operations

Employment & Salary Outcomes:

Compliance and Risk Officer: approximately AUD $85,000 – $140,000+
Policy Adviser / Government Officer: approximately AUD $85,000 – $130,000+
Human Resources Manager or Specialist: approximately AUD $80,000 – $135,000+
Corporate Investigator / Governance Professional: approximately AUD $90,000 – $145,000+

Estimated Median Salary Range:
Graduates working across business, governance, justice, compliance, and public policy sectors typically achieve a median salary of approximately AUD $85,000 – $120,000, with strong long-term earning potential in senior management, regulatory leadership, consulting, and executive positions.

Further Academic Progression:

After graduation, students may continue with postgraduate study through a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Management, Master of Public Policy, Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice, or research higher degrees in business, governance, justice, public administration, or organisational leadership. These qualifications can support progression into senior leadership, consulting, policy development, regulatory management, and executive-level careers across both the public and private sectors.