Bachelor of Science

This is a vertical double degree that combines an undergraduate Bachelor of Business with a postgraduate Master of Data Science. You acquire a solid foundation in business during your undergraduate studies and then enhance your analytical skills in the postgraduate component, graduating with expertise in both business and data science.

As part of QUT's work integrated learning (WIL) program, you'll have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, engage with industry professionals, and complete professional work placements. QUT Business School currently has more than 1,200 active partners across all sectors, and you'll pitch to real businesses, explore live cases, apply insightful frameworks, and generate solutions to contemporary business problems.

Yes. During this degree, you can try your hand at research by undertaking a paid project for approximately 6–10 weeks under the Vacation Research Experience Scheme (VRES), which allows you to contribute to a real research project, collaborate with active researchers, gain first-hand experience, and decide if a research career is for you.

Yes, this course is available with a mid-year start. Course intakes are available in both February and July, and applications for Semester 2 are available.

QUT is Australia's top research institution for data mining and analysis, according to the Australian Research Magazine 2026.