The Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of International Studies combines business knowledge with an understanding of global systems, cultures and international challenges. In this double degree, you complete the requirements of both courses as separate areas of study. You must select at least one major from the Bachelor of Business and at least one major from the Bachelor of International Studies.
Through your Business studies, you will develop analytical, communication and decision-making skills that can be applied across industries. You will explore key business disciplines before choosing your major, building foundations in business analysis, data interpretation and evidence-based decision-making.
In the Bachelor of International Studies, you will explore how political, social, cultural and economic forces intersect at the local, national and international level. You will examine contemporary challenges including economic development, gender inequality, migration, environmental change, conflict and global health issues, while developing skills in analysis, problem-solving, cross-cultural understanding and communication.
This double degree allows you to graduate with two qualifications in less time and overall cost compared with studying each course separately.
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A distinctive feature of the Bachelor of Business is the interdisciplinary capstone project. In your final year, you will work with students from different business specialisations on a challenge provided by an external organisation. Through this experience, you will gain insight into how areas such as finance, marketing, management and sustainability contribute to solving organisational problems.
Throughout the degree, you will apply business concepts to contemporary challenges while building experience working independently and collaboratively.
Through a balance of foundational theory and applied learning, the Bachelor of International Studies develops your understanding of how global systems operate and evolve. The degree examines the international system from multiple perspectives, including the roles of states, international organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and non-state actors.
Learning is immersive and practice focused. You will apply theory through classroom simulations based on real international scenarios, representing countries, negotiating with other actors and working collaboratively to address complex global issues. You also complete a compulsory minor that strengthens intercultural communication through language study or an International Relations extension pathway.
By completing both courses, you graduate with the distinct knowledge and capabilities developed through each qualification. This broadens the range of industries and professional contexts in which you can apply your skills.
