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- Integrate business thinking with strategic design expertise.
- Become a leader in your field, driving innovation and strategic decision-making.
- A direct pathway to the Master of Design (Strategic Design), allowing you to complete both degrees in just four years, reducing time and cost.
- Develop a unique, high-demand skill-set that blends business strategy with design thinking.
- Gain professional connections and practical experience through real-world projects and industry partnerships.
- Prepare for emerging career trends with future-ready skills in business and design.
Highlights
- Integrate business thinking with strategic design expertise.
- Become a leader in your field, driving innovation and strategic decision-making.
- A direct pathway to the Master of Design (Strategic Design), allowing you to complete both degrees in just four years, reducing time and cost.
- Develop a unique, high-demand skill-set that blends business strategy with design thinking.
- Gain professional connections and practical experience through real-world projects and industry partnerships.
- Prepare for emerging career trends with future-ready skills in business and design.
Real-world learning
This course blends business and design to foster innovative thinking and problem-solving. You'll master foundational design principles, such as human-centred design, co-design, and critical design thinking, while also developing expertise in business strategy, creativity, leadership, new technologies and business models. By integrating these two fields, you'll be equipped to meet current industry demands while also shaping the future of your field.
You'll tackle real-world business and design challenges through industry collaborations, capstone projects and research opportunities. These hands-on experiences will ensure you graduate with advanced business acumen and will be ready to make an immediate and meaningful impact in your field.
Learn from the best
Learn from internationally leading academics with extensive research and industry experience, and global connections. Benefit from their mentorship and expert guidance, as well as access to state-of-the-art facilities that support a cutting-edge learning environment.
Explore this course
This Australian-first course combines the best of business and design, preparing graduates to drive innovation and strategic decision-making. With growing demand for professionals who integrate business strategy with design thinking, you'll gain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving job market.
You'll develop expertise in both business operations and strategic design, enabling you to apply critical, ethical and lateral thinking to solve complex problems.
Tailor your studies by selecting a business major that aligns with your career ambitions. Then complement your business major with the Master of Design (Strategic Design), which will prepare you to drive business success and create innovative, ethical solutions.
The program's unique vertical double degree structure accelerates your career progression in just four years by providing postgraduate-level skills, setting you apart from competitors and preparing you to lead innovation across diverse industries.
Careers and outcomes
Graduate ready to work at the intersection of business and design. Prepare for a career in strategic consulting, foresight, marketing, business advisory, product and service design, brand strategy, or user experience - industries where strategic thinking and design expertise are highly valued.
The global demand for professionals with these combined skills ensures career opportunities in Australia and abroad.
Possible careers
- Brand strategist
- Business consultant
- Creative director
- Design strategist
- Innovation strategist
- Marketing manager
- Product designer
- Product manager
- Product/ brand manager
- Senior business analyst
- Strategy designer
- Course code
- BV99
- QTAC code
- 413022
- CRICOS code
- 003491G
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- 3 + 1 years full-time
- 6 + 2 years part-time
- 3 + 1 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026 fees
2026: Fee available from October
2026 fees
2026: Fee available from July
2025 fees
2025: CSP $17,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $36,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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