Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)

About the course

This double degree combines business foundations with hands-on industrial design practice. You’ll build skills in ethical and professional business decision-making alongside design research, product development and creative problem-solving. The course integrates the design process, CAID technologies, human factors and design management, preparing you to connect innovation and market needs in real-world projects as a bachelor-level qualification spanning business and industrial design.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for roles that bridge design and commercial strategy, including industrial design management, strategic design and innovation-focused business development. Career pathways may include product design, interface or usability design, design leadership and entrepreneurship, including creative business ownership and start-up ventures. This bachelor double degree supports careers in organisations where product innovation, customer experience and business growth intersect in industrial design contexts.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 70.00.

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)