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Course Overview
Build your future by combining the creative thinking of architectural design with the entrepreneurial drive of business to create inspiring and sustainable spaces that people need.
Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Architectural Design/Business
Combine architecture and business to graduate with unique expertise in creative, strategic and commercial decision-making.
Develop advanced design and problem-solving skills in small, expert-led studios, working on projects for urban, coastal and tropical contexts.
Build sustainable, ethical and inclusive practices for both the business and built environment sectors.
Learn business fundamentals including strategic decision-making, economics, communication and innovation.
Gain hands-on experience through design studios, industry placements and business initiatives, such as consulting projects and professional development programs.
Choose from a wide range of business majors in your second year.
Hands-on experience in design and enterprise
From your first year, you'll build your creative and technical confidence through focused practice in our architectural design studios.
You'll also explore sustainable design, construction materials and architectural documentation, learning how to balance aesthetics, function and user needs. Your business courses will introduce you to purpose-driven organisations, decision-making and the future of work.
Graduate with the ability to evaluate feasibility, manage budgets, assess risk and communicate design concepts in commercial environments.
Double your opportunities
By studying both architecture and business, you'll gain a competitive advantage in the property, construction and creative industries.
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Level 8, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
Student Information
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Duration
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AACA
Common Questions
The estimated total course cost is AU$184,493, which includes a tuition fee of AU$180,000 and a non-tuition fee of AU$4,493.
The course has a duration of 234 weeks, as listed in the CRICOS course details for this dual qualification.
The course is delivered at Griffith University's Gold Coast campus in Queensland, at a location owned and operated by the provider (CRICOS Provider Code: 00233E).
This course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights because one of its fields of education falls under the 08 - Management and Commerce broad field, which is explicitly excluded from eligibility under the Post-Study Work Rights criteria.
The first qualification covers Architecture (Detailed Field: 040101 - Architecture) under the Architecture and Building broad field, and the second qualification covers Business and Management (Detailed Field: 080399 - Business and Management, n.e.c.) under the Management and Commerce broad field.
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