Bachelor of Communication and Journalism/Bachelor of Business

You’ll graduate as a communication specialist who understands the contemporary communication and media landscape with the holistic skill set to be able to thrive within it.

In as little as four years, you’ll graduate as a business professional with two degrees and a unique skill set that will give you a competitive edge. You’ll gain insights in all aspects of business and understand its social, cultural and political dimensions. You’ll study the foundations of communication and journalism alongside fundamental business concepts, including management, marketing and government-business relations and develop advanced skills in digital media, critical writing and editing, multimedia production, and media innovation. You’ll work alongside and learn from some of the best communication, commerce and business professionals in the country and apply your skills through two major projects in your final year, so you graduate with a professional portfolio of work. Through our strong industry connections, you’ll also have access to once-in-a-lifetime internships and international experiences.

Areas of study

For Communication and Journalism: Communication and media studies.

For Business: Majors: Accounting, Asian business, behavioural science, business analytics, economics, employment relations, events, finance, financial planning, financial crime investigation and compliance, government and international relations, human resource management, innovation and entrepreneurship, international business, logistics and supply chain management, management, marketing, real estate and property development, sport management, sustainable business, taxation, tourism and travel.

Career opportunities

For Communication and Journalism: Social media manager, community and stakeholder engagement manager, digital marketing and social media specialist, communications manager, events manager, public relations consultant, public relations professional, media liaison officer, promotions officer, copywriter, journalist, reporter, producer, researcher, editor, freelance writer, corporate promotions and communications specialist.

For Business: Depending on your major, accountant; economist; financial planner; advertising, event, marketing or tourism manager; international and Asian business specialist; business owner or entrepreneur; employment relations expert; exporter; human resources manager; real estate agent and property developer; sports manager; sustainable business consultant; information technology professional.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.