Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Social Science

A career in business and social science starts at Bond

The September semester for this program will be delivered in a multi-modal format with a mixture of on-campus, mixed mode and remote classes. All students will be able to access Bond’s exceptional, personalised learning experience regardless of their location. For students who are able to attend campus, we are working toward the resumption of face-to-face classes especially for small group instruction such as tutorials, seminars, workshops and lab sessions.

All organisations, whether profit-seeking or not, require sound business management practices. The Bachelor of Business degree at Bond University is designed to inspire and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit; to give you the skills and knowledge to be an effective business leader; and, to prepare you to be able to influence the achievement of an organisation’s mission, goals and strategic objectives. Combined with a Bachelor of Social Science you will gain specialist knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and how this applies in businesses today.

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2021 Year 12 entry

To ensure students are not disadvantaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, current Year 12 students can be assessed now for a guaranteed offer for 2021 entry conditional on the completion of Year 12. Applications will be assessed based on their first semester Year 12 results and meeting any subject prerequisite requirements for their program.

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Studying at Bond gives you more than just a degree

When studying at Bond Business School, we want to ensure you’re prepared for success, whatever that may look like for you. That’s why on top of your degree, you’ll have access to Australia’s first Transformer program aimed at teaching you big-picture thinking, creative problem solving and evidence-based decision making.

These skills can then be used to apply yourself within the Bond Business Accelerator program, the ultimate incubator for early stage start-ups. Like Alisha, you too could be starting your business while you’re still studying.

What our students say

"Faebella is a luxury activewear label turning Indigenous paintings into 'wearable art', inspired by my heritage. The Bond Business Accelerator program has been invaluable - it has given me the practical skills I need to help make Faebella a commercial success."

Key features

Access to the Bond Business Commercialisation Centre and the Bond Business Accelerator that collectively offer a broad array of tools and networking opportunities.
Smaller classes and personal mentoring – learn in groups of around 20 to 30, delivering more interaction and more support.
Access to the business school’s formal mentor program where you will be supported by academic staff, senior students and alumni.

About the program

The Bachelor of Social Science program encompasses several disciplines including criminology, psychology, counselling and behaviour management. The program allows you to combine subjects to complete a degree whose title reflects a specialisation of studies in the social sciences area of the Faculty. The Bachelor of Business prepares you for leadership roles in today’s global businesses. New subjects in Business Model Generation and Business Model Execution will develop every student’s entrepreneurial and innovation abilities. All students in this program will be involved with ideation, creation, validation and execution of a business. This gives you the edge over other business graduates. Show less

Mode	On Campus and Remote Multi-modal delivery with a combination of on-campus, mixed mode and remote classes.
Duration	8 semesters (2 years 8 months)
Starting semesters	May 2020 September 2020 January 2021 May 2021 September 2021 January 2022 May 2022 September 2022 January 2023 May 2023 September 2023
Program type	Bachelors Degree
Study area	Business and Commerce, Social Sciences, Psychology and Counselling
Program code	HB-21079
CRICOS code	088309G
Credit for prior study	For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected]

Structure and subjects

The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Social Sciences program comprises 32 subjects, as follows:

University core subjects (3)

Plus: CORE11-004 Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement

Required subjects (9)

ACCT11-100 Accounting for Decision Making
BUSN13-331 Business Model Generation
BUSN13-332 Business Model Execution
ECON11-100 Principles of Economics
FINC12-200 Fundamentals of Finance
LAWS10-100 Business Law
MGMT13-305 Human Resource Management
MKTG11-100 Marketing
Alternate Choice: You must complete one of the following two subjects:
- STAT11-111 Business Statistics
- STAT11-112 Quantitative Methods

Business Major (6)

Students must choose one (1) of the following Business majors.

Social Science Majors (12)

Students must choose one (1) of the following combinations:

Electives (2)

Students can choose 2 General Elective Subject (20CP).

General elective – A subject that may be chosen from any subject on offer across the University provided requisites, enrolment restrictions and any other faculty requirements have been met.

Students may also choose one of the following opportunities to use your elective subject to have international experiences or an Internship opportunity provided you meet the requirements. Please discuss with the Enrolment Advisor in the Student Business Centre.

Study Tour

The Study Tour requires approval from the Faculty. (Please note that additional costs and visa requirements are associated with this subject).

Business Internship

The Internship requires a GPA credit average and requires approval from the Faculty with an application to the Career Development Centre.

Individual Study Topic

The Individual Study Topic is only available in exceptional circumstances and requires the Program Director's approval.

The following opportunities are also available to Bond Business School students.

BUSN13-730: Business School International Semester
Students will be undertaking study at approved overseas institutes offering an international internship experience program, facilitating both academic study courses and practical industry internship placement
Bond International Exchange Program
Current Bond students have the opportunity to study at one of 80+ leading universities in our network of exclusive international partnerships, for one or two semesters.

Please visit BBS Program Structure and Sequencing for guidance on study plans

Important note for first semester students

You will be registered in the Bond Business Mentoring Program designed for all new undergraduate students; please be advised the first scheduled gathering is in the Bond Business School orientation, If you require further information please email [email protected]

Program fees

The below fees are based on an average per semester cost, fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester:

2020 fees: $17,360 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)
2021 fees: $17,560 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)

When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than if you went to another university.

This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.

Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.

Admission criteria

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.

In the January semester 2019 there were fewer than five OP/ATAR offers made in this program hence no comparative information on previous OP/ATAR intake scores is available.

Visit our Bond Business School student profile and Faculty of Society & Design student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at the Faculty in the January semester 2019.

2021 Year 12 Entry

International Secondary School students

For more information for International Students, including the International Baccalaureate, please go to the International Secondary School equivalency page.

Alternative entry pathways

For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:

Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs
Bond University Diploma programs
Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs
Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)
Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience
Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.

For more information on what is required please visit our how to apply page.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

Bond University calendar

How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.

Future outcomes

Professional outcomes

The Bachelor of Business is a broad-based qualification accepted nationally and internationally by leading employers in a wide range of corporate disciplines. Graduates often attain roles in advertising, human resources, information technology, marketing, public relations and research.

The Bachelor of Social Science will provide you with a basis for working in areas such as welfare, government departments, disability services or as disability officers or caseworkers, client support and advocacy as well as working with behavioural difficulties of children in educational settings.

Those students who choose a Behaviour Management focus will learn the framework and procedures for implementing functional analytical therapy with clients who have severe behavioural difficulties.
Students who choose a Criminology focus will gain the ability to understand a-typical behaviour patterns.
Those students who combine their studies with Psychology will be provided with the basis for understanding the presenting problems with clients in order to develop effective needs-based treatment programs.
Students who choose a Counselling focus will gain the ability to assess, diagnose and understand human behaviour as well as be able to apply ethical, legal and professional issues in counselling.

Program variations

What our academics say

“Students who want to combine knowledge in the functional areas of business with skills in a specialised area of social sciences would be interested in this dual degree. Following a multidisciplinary foundation, students select a major in Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communication, International Business or Tourism Management; they also have the opportunity to specialise in Behaviour Management, Criminology, Counselling or Psychology. This unique combination equips students to take on challenging roles in business organisations in a wide range of areas with special abilities to understand consumers, employees, business partners and to manage social interactions”.