Business explored: your guide to study at UQ

An online resource for high-school students interested in business

No matter your career ambitions, the study of business can help you understand what drives organisations, customers and industries all around the world.

A degree in this field from The University of Queensland can help you tackle the big issues facing our world such as climate change, inflation, the impact of AI and many more.

Could a career in business be your future?

What does a career in business really look like? Whether you're interested in human resources, finance, marketing, or being your own boss, the world of business is as vast as it is inspiring.

Let's explore the potential pathways and opportunities you can enjoy in this field.

“The high calibre of lecturers and tutors across all courses has allowed me to develop strong academic foundations across finance and economics, which I believe will set me up extremely well for postgraduate study and a future career in either field.”
Josephine Auer
Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) graduate, Queensland’s 2023 Rhodes Scholar and UQ’s 2020 Graduate of the Year.

Addressing business challenges: what you'll learn

Business studies cover so many topics, from innovation, leadership and marketing to finance, accounting, analytics and more. The concepts you’ll learn through your studies can be used to address current and emerging challenges that you feel passionate about solving.

Throughout your education, the teachers you’ll learn from not only care about your success but are working hard with industry to tackle these challenges as well. Discover their latest research insights and expert opinions.

More than a feeling: why emotional intelligence is crucial for leaders during a crisis

6 October 2020
The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a series of changes to the way we work. From suddenly managing teams working remotely to employees experiencing hardship – the crisis has led to many new leadership challenges. According to Professor Neal Ashkanasy (OAM), leaders now more than ever need to have a sharpened awareness of emotional intelligence and how to use it.
The privacy paradox: we claim we care about our data, so why don't our actions match?

6 October 2020
Most people say they care about their personal information being shared online. However, a much smaller percentage of people actually take the necessary actions to preserve their privacy. Dr Ivano Bongiovanni discusses why actions don’t always match beliefs when it comes to data.
Avoiding a different kind of pandemic – why businesses need a Plastic Stewardship Plan

6 October 2020
The chaos caused by the coronavirus outbreak forced the hand of Australian businesses and organisations to create and action rigorous COVID Safe plans, allowing them to continue operating while mitigating risk to the community. Dr Anna Phelan warns that without a similar approach to the global plastic waste issue, this crisis will continue to escalate.

Scholarships

Scholarships aren't just for super high achievers. We offer hundreds of scholarships to help with the cost of study so you can focus on achieving your goals. Find a scholarship that’s right for you by reading our scholarships explained guide. You might be surprised by how many you're eligible for.

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Finding a business career with purpose

Discover the inspiring stories of students and alumni and the programs that helped them achieve their goals.

Advanced business, finance and economics

Turning big ideas into successful startups

Lara launched her own fashion startup while she was studying a Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours). Here’s how her business expertise helped her kickstart her innovation journey.

Why study the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics?

Emma shares what it’s like to study the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours). She also shares her advice for other students hoping to pursue a career in this industry.

Study advanced business for accelerated career success

Discover how the Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) can prepare you for a successful career and what it's like to study this exciting program.

Business management

Expand your horizons with an international Startup AdVenture

UQ Ventures’ Startup AdVentures program gives students the chance to gain practical experience in real workplaces, expand their network, and go through transformative personal and professional growth.

The business of helping others: finding a career with purpose

Do you want your career to align with your passion and sense of purpose? Studying social innovation as part of a Bachelor of Business Management might be what you’re looking for.

Business management majors: diversify your career opportunities

Align your professional aspirations with the topics you’re passionate about. Choose from 7 majors as part of the Bachelor of Business Management.

How megatrends like climate change are shaping the future of business and careers in sustainability

Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Science alum Christine explains why businesses need to adapt to megatrends. Discover how she’s built a successful career by encouraging businesses to adapt sustainable practices.

My marketing career: using AI to captivate audiences

In this article, Linh discusses how digital innovation has transformed the marketing industry. She shares the cutting-edge technology she uses in her work, and how her dual degree propelled her marketing career.

How I launched a social media agency while studying at UQ

Discover how Nicole created a fulfilling marketing career and launched her own social media agency while studying a Bachelor of Business Management at UQ.

Commerce

What’s it really like to study commerce at UQ?

Hear what it's really like to study this degree from a current commerce student and one of our passionate UQ accounting lecturers.

What jobs can you get with a commerce degree?

Having an undergraduate degree in commerce can be very beneficial. It can open up opportunities to work for some of the most innovative and exciting companies around the world.

How can startup ideas help combat climate change?

Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws (Honours) student Tom is passionate about driving positive environmental change. That’s why he co-founded an IT platform designed to help freight trucks with platooning. Learn how his studies inspired his innovation journey.

Tourism, hotel and event management

How to gain hospitality and tourism experience at Disney

Find out how you can gain hands-on experience at Walt Disney World as part of a Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management degree. Hear first-hand from graduates who share how they’ve applied these opportunities to their careers and their advice.

Making tourism destinations more engaging for blind and low-vision travellers

Inspired by her studies at UQ, Hailey launched her own business within a year of graduating. Vacayit is a revolutionary tourism app enhancing travel experiences for blind and low-vision travellers. Learn how Hailey took Vacayit from concept to reality.

Why study hospitality and tourism management?

Turning a passion for travel into a rewarding career is now more achievable than ever, thanks to The University of Queensland's Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management.

Which program should I study?

	Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)	Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)	Bachelor of Business Management	Bachelor of Commerce	Bachelor of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management
Years of study	4	4	3	3	3
Majors available	Accounting Business Analytics Business Information Systems Finance Human Resources Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Business Marketing	Economics Finance	Business Economics Business Information Systems Human Resources Innovation and Entrepreneurship International Business Leadership and Management Science Marketing	Accounting Business Analytics Business Information Systems Finance	Hotel and Hospitality Management Tourism and Event Management
Honours	Built in	Built in	Not included, but can be added	Not included, but can be added	Not included. If you complete this program, you may be eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Business Management (Honours).
Dual degree options	Cannot be taken as a dual program.	Cannot be taken as a dual program.	Business economics Business information systems Human resources Innovation and entrepreneurship International business Leadership and management science Marketing	Arts Business Management Commerce Computer Science Economics Law Mathematics Information Technology Science.	Arts Business Management

What program should I study?

Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)

Years of study – 4
Honours – built in
Dual degree options – cannot be taken as a dual program.

Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)

Years of study – 4
Majors available – accounting, business analytics, business information systems, finance, human resources, innovation & entrepreneurship, international business and marketing
Honours – built in
Dual degree options – cannot be taken as a dual program.

Bachelor of Business Management

Years of study – 3
Majors available – business, economics, business information systems, human resources, innovation and entrepreneurship, international business, leadership and management, science and marketing
Honours – not included, but can be added
Dual degree options – business economics, business information systems, human resources, innovation and entrepreneurship, international business, leadership and management science and marketing.

Bachelor of Commerce

Years of study – 3
Majors available – accounting, business analytics, business information systems and finance
Honours – not included, but can be added
Dual degree options – arts, business management, commerce, computer science, economics, law, mathematics, information technology and science.

Bachelor of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management

Years of study – 3
Majors available – hotel and hospitality management and tourism and event management
Honours – not included. If you complete this program, you may be eligible to apply of the Bachelor of Business Management (Honours)
Dual degree options – arts and business management.