Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Data Science

About the course

This double degree combines business knowledge with specialist data science skills to help you turn complex data into practical insights for decision-making. You’ll build capability in statistics, coding and analytics while applying these tools to a chosen business discipline. The course is designed for emerging, data-driven roles across industries and enables completion of two bachelor qualifications in four years in business and data science. The programme builds programming, systems thinking, and data skills for technology-driven industries and startups.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that blend analytics with commercial decision-making, working with large datasets to inform strategy, performance and risk. Career paths may include data analyst, business analyst, analytics consultant, insights specialist, forecasting analyst or roles in marketing, finance, logistics and operations. This double bachelor degree prepares you for data-driven careers spanning business and data science. Preparing graduates for software development, IT support, data analysis, and technology consultancy entry roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 80.00 (Semester 1, 2026 entry threshold).

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)