Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Data Science

Griffith University

CRICOS Institution Code 00233E

Duration

208 weeks

Delivery

On-campus

Study Load

On-campus (face-to-face)

Intakes

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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Data Science

Course Overview

About This Course

The Brisbane South (Nathan) offering of this program is scheduled to be delivered at the Treasury Building at our Brisbane City campus in 2027. If scheduled opening is delayed, courses may be delivered all or in part at our other Brisbane locations.

This double degree equips you with the commercial insight and analytical expertise that modern organisations rely on. With practical learning and industry application at the core of your studies, you'll graduate ready to succeed in a business environment transformed by digital disruption and data-driven decisions.

Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Data Science

Build a strong foundation across economics, management, marketing and business strategy.
Develop in-demand skills in analytics, programming, machine learning, visualisation and predictive modelling.
Learn to work with digital platforms and tools including Python, Tableau, Hadoop and SQL.
Apply analytical thinking directly to your chosen business major to uncover insights that improve organisational performance.
Understand the legal and ethical considerations surrounding data in modern business environments.

Business majors

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Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Brisbane

Level 8, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

AUD $13,400 per year

Duration

208 weeks

Intakes

Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3

Study Mode

On-campus (face-to-face)

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students:

Prerequisites: NIL (no specific prerequisite subjects)
Assumed knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English (Band 3); Mathematics Standard 2 or Mathematics Advanced (Band 3)
Recent adjusted ATAR/Rank (indicative, varies by campus and year): 63
English language: IELTS (Academic) overall band 6.5 or equivalent, for applicants whose prior study was not in English

International students:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on International English Language Testing System (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR an overall score of 79 in the internet-based (iBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language with no sub-score less than 19 (applies to tests taken prior to 21 January 2026)
OR an overall score of 4 in the internet-based (iBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 4 in each of the listening, reading, and writing skills, and a minimum score of 3.5 in speaking skills (applies to tests taken on or after 21 January 2026)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the International Second Language Proficiency Rating (conducted by International Second Language Proficiency Rating Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50 (applies to tests taken prior to 7 August 2025)
OR an overall score of 55 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 47 (applies to tests taken on or after 7 August 2025)
OR an overall score of 70 in the LanguageCert Academic
OR an overall score of 59 in the Michigan English Test (MET)
CRICOS-registered course - international students must hold a valid student visa

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

With a qualification that blends business capability and data expertise, you'll stand out in a competitive job market.
Employers across every industry need professionals who can bridge the gap between data and strategy.
You'll be prepared for roles in finance, marketing, HR, logistics, consulting, product development, government, tourism, real estate, sport and more.
You may pursue careers such as:
business or market analyst
data-driven marketing specialist
business intelligence officer
HR or workforce analytics specialist
financial or operational analyst
logistics, supply chain or procurement analyst
strategy and planning advisor
roles in consulting, governance, compliance or policy.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total estimated cost of the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Data Science at Griffith University?

The estimated total course cost is AU$162,017, which includes tuition fees of AU$158,000 and non-tuition fees of AU$4,017.

How long does the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Data Science take to complete?

The course has a duration of 208 weeks, as listed in the CRICOS course details for this dual qualification.

Where is the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Data Science offered?

The course is offered at two locations: QLD - Brisbane South (Nathan) and QLD - Gold Coast, both owned and operated by Griffith University.

Is this course eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?

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 the eligibility criteria for extended Post-Study Work Rights.

What are the two fields of education covered in this dual qualification?

The first qualification falls under the broad field of Management and Commerce (detailed field: Business and Management, n.e.c.), and the second qualification falls under Information Technology (detailed field: Information Technology, n.e.c.).

Application

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$70,000 – $90,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$90,000 – $115,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$115,000 – $160,000/yr

Career Paths

Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
Machine Learning Engineer
Data Engineer

Key Skills

Programming in Python and R for data analysis, modelling, and automation
SQL and database querying for data extraction and management
Machine learning algorithm development and model training
Statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
Data visualisation using tools such as Tableau and Power BI

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