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Majors for Bachelor of Design:

Branded Environments Communication Design Motion Design Photomedia UX Interaction Design

Majors for Bachelor of Business:

Accounting Business Administration Business Analytics and Analysis Entrepreneurship and Innovation Finance Financial Planning Human Resource Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Marketing Sports Management

The Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Business equips students with the knowledge and skills essential for a career that encompasses the challenging and dynamic area of design and business sectors. By undertaking this double degree, graduates will be able to capitalise on opportunities in both the design and business professions.

Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. This double degree has two units where you’ll have the opportunity to work on industry-linked projects. In the Design Capstone Project, you’ll work on an industry-linked project relevant to your design major, and in Industry Consulting Project (BSB3009), you’ll work in teams to solve a business problem briefed to you by our industry partners.

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ATAR 70 2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR

Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 1 - 26 February 2024
Semester 2 - 29 July 2024

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Duration

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Full-time, Part-time

VTAC codes

3400210721 (CSP)
3400210723 (IFP)

I chose Swinburne because I wanted to complete a degree that would give me practical work experience and a competitive edge over other graduates from other universities. My placement offered insight into working life and a clearer idea of the career path I'd like to take.

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Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Business

Course details

- Course structure, work integrated learning, career opportunities and professional recognition.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Design/ Bachelor of Business requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
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Core studies

16 units (200 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Financial Information for Decision Making	ACC10007	12.5
Innovative Business Practice 1	BUS10012	12.5
Concepts and Narratives	DCO10001	12.5
Digital Design	DCO10002	12.5
Photography for Design	DCO10004	12.5
Typography	DCO10005	12.5
20Th Century Design	DDD10001	12.5
Economics for Business Decision Making	ECO10005	12.5
Business Digitalisation	INF10024	12.5
Contemporary Management Principles	MGT10009	12.5
Marketing and the Consumer Experience	MKT10009	12.5
Brand and Identify Design	DCO20001	12.5
Web Design	DCO20004	12.5
Contemporary Design Issues	DDD20004	12.5
Sustainable Business Practice *	BUS30031	12.5
Industry Consulting Project *	BUS30032	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Major for Bachelor of Design

7 units (100 credit points)

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Branded Environments Communication Design Motion Design Photomedia UX Interaction Design

Major for Bachelor of Business

8 units (100 credit points)

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Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
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Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Business, graduates will be able to:

demonstrate knowledge and cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and apply this with initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
demonstrate technical and practical skills, and a broad understanding of key concepts in their chosen field of study
demonstrate knowledge and cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgment in identifying and solving problems independently and collaboratively, in diverse contexts
apply communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to different audiences and stakeholders
with responsibility and accountability, apply their knowledge, cognitive and technical skills, and principles of sustainability and respectful design, to the development of design solutions
exercise organisational and leadership skills, and demonstrate the ability to plan and execute a project and/or piece of research with groups that may include academics, industry professionals and students
define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business and apply those principles in a range of practices
systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line
coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience.

Career opportunities

The course seeks to blend design and business disciplines in new and innovative ways to produce highly desirable business graduates who will bring a new approach to business and organisational structures.

Employment may be found in the areas of design consultancy, design management, publishing, merchandising, packaging, design research, marketing, economics and human resources.

Professional recognition

The Finance major, in the Bachelor of Business and related double degrees, is recognised under the CFA Institute Affiliated University. The course covers at least 70% of Level 1 of the CFA program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This recognition signals to students, employers and the marketplace that that Swinburne’s curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well suited to preparing you for employment in the finance and investment industry, and for sitting the CFA examination. Students of the Finance major may be eligible for CFA Program Student Scholarships.

Fees

- Fees for 2023.

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

2023 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Amenities fee per year if studying full-time*
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)	$46,884	$11,721	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.

Find out more about fees.

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Entry requirements

2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 70

Or, via 2021 Early Entry Program – range of criteria with school recommendation. Head here for more info on this program and the VTAC code associated with this entry pathway.

In addition:

Successful completion of one of the following:

the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)
applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

Course prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent. For applicants of the 2021 Early Entry Program, a minimum study score of 20 in any English or 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 20 in one of Art, Product Design and Technology, Media, Interactive Digital Media C, Studio Arts or Visual Communication Design or equivalent.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne for general information about the admissions process.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Progress from this course to Bachelor of Design/ Bachelor of Business	Maximum amount of credit available
Diploma of Design (UniLink) (8 months)	7 - 8 units

This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

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Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

How to apply

Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.

Applications for all other intakes should be made directly to Swinburne.

View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.