Program Overview

Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Psychological Science

Overview

The Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Psychological Science is a joint degree that empowers students with the skills to maximize their employability and stand out in their future workplace. The program combines an advanced understanding of human behavior and motivation with critical thinking, decision-making skills, and knowledge of business operations.

Tailor Your Degree

Students can align their subjects with their career goals and choose from three majors in the Bachelor of Business: Human Resources Management, Management, and Marketing for the Digital Age. The Bachelor of Psychological Science allows students to tailor their degree by choosing from a range of specialized subjects, including forensic psychology, memory and cognition, cognitive neuroscience, and intercultural psychology.

Industry Experience

The program includes practical experiences through ground-breaking research, industry internship opportunities, and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Students will have firsthand experience working in the field that sparks their interest and make professional connections that will increase their professional development and build their network.

Fast Facts

• Location: JCU campuses or study centers
• Commencing: January (Townsville)
• Fees: $14,940.00+ (estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee for a full-time study load)
• Duration: 3 years and 2 trimesters full-time
• Entry Requirements: ATAR 64, English (Units 3/4,C)

Majors

• Human Resources Management: Discover what motivates employees and how to boost performance and productivity in organizations.
• Management: Use your love of innovation, entrepreneurship, and people-management to strengthen your employability.
• Marketing for the Digital Age: Gain the skills to speak directly to your customers through traditional advertising, digital marketing, and social media.

Honours

Honours is available in each discipline as additional 24 credit points of study.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue rewarding careers across a range of industries, including counseling roles in business, community, or government organizations, human resource management, professional development, market research, and more.

Entry Score Threshold

• ATAR/Selection Rank: 62.00

Adjustment Factors

James Cook University applies bonus ranks under the Regional Preference Scheme and QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS).

Pathways to JCU

JCU Prep provides a pathway into this course. Successful completion of some Certificate III, a Certificate IV or AQF Diploma qualifications can also be used as a pathway into this course.

Real-World Experience

The program includes practical placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) components to allow students to test concepts in a real-world setting and gain invaluable knowledge and a unique viewpoint into how the two rapidly growing sectors interact with each other.