Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

University of the Sunshine Coast

About

Learn how to safeguard businesses by understanding crime and crime trends, with a practical double degree that combines business with criminology and justice.

You’ll study the legal and criminal justice systems, and how to develop fair and effective methods for crime prevention.

You’ll also build strong analytic and problem-solving skills – essential for both business and crime prevention, to ensure you remain in front of emerging trends such as cyber scams and fraud.

Learning outcomes

In this program you will:

  • Gain a strong foundation in the fundamentals of modern business, including economics, management, marketing, international trade business law, corporate governance and social responsibility
  • Develop strong analytical skills to interpret trends relating to crime or business
  • Understand the role of the justice system
  • Examine policies that impact policing, courts, corrections and allied agencies
  • Have the chance to complete a professional placement in your final year in the field of criminology and justice

Career opportunities

  • Policing and law enforcement
  • Security and intelligence (private and public)
  • Advocacy
  • Youth justice
  • Custodial corrections officer
  • Crime prevention
  • Research and policy
  • Business manager
  • Entrepreneur

Please note: In 2021, all first-year courses in this degree will be available online. Second-year courses will be offered online from 2022, third-year courses from 2023, and fourth-year courses from 2024. If you wish to study online and are intending to apply for credit for previous studies, please contact Student Central to discuss your options.

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