Design and Business

Bachelor degree/Bachelor degree

Gain the entrepreneurial edge by combining design and business in the double degree to learn contemporary design thinking and production skills while developing the business knowledge to support your creative endeavours or those of others.

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Design and Business - F2011

Design and Business - F2011

There is an increasing global demand for designers who have a strong business knowledge and the blended skill-set to respond to the complexity of contemporary global society, be inclusive and ethical and contribute sustainably.

This double degree course will give you the skills to apply design principles in business contexts, or to assist with the business development aspects of design. You will develop specialist skills in Communication, Industrial, Spatial or Collaborative Design and add a broad understanding of business, enhanced by expertise in a particular business area. Choose from 10 different business majors such as management, marketing or accounting.

This course leads to two separate degrees. Depending upon your specialisation, you will be awarded one of:

Bachelor of Communication Design,
Bachelor of Industrial Design,
Bachelor of Spatial Design, or
Bachelor of Collaborative Design,

and

Bachelor of Business.

You will gain all the benefits of each degree course and be fully equipped to pursue a career in either field separately or in combination.

In the design part of your studies you'll learn in a studio setting from Monash academics, practising designers and top researchers as you learn to how to use design as a problem-solving tool in hands-on, practical studios.

In the business part of your studies, you'll gain a broad understanding of business and with 10 different business majors to choose from you'll be able to explore your interest.

There is no design folio or interview entrance requirement for this course. It's open to anyone who is curious and passionate to make a difference and you will learn the technical capabilities and strategic skills to be a successful designer.

Professional recognition

All our design degrees are recognised by the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).

Career options

Work in a broad range of design and business related roles such as business development, design consultant, communication design strategist, marketing manager, brand specialist, entrepreneur, graphic designer, multimedia designer, web/UX designer, art director, interaction designer, advertiser, animator, industrial designer, spatial or interior design consultant, experience or service designer.

Discover how our Global Design and Business alumni are making their mark in the world.

At a glance

Subject prerequisites

English	Maths	Sciences / Other
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Location	On-campus at Caulfield: Full time & part time
Duration	4 years (full time) 8 years (part time)
Start date	First Semester (February)

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Business
Design

Majors, extended majors and minors

In this course, you can choose from the following majors, extended majors and minors. Some are only available as minors or only in certain locations, so click through to see the full details.

Accounting
Banking and finance
Business analytics and statistics
Business law
Business management
Business studies
Economics and business strategy
Financial econometrics
Human resource management
International business
Marketing
Taxation

Please select a specialisation for more details:

Collaborative design
Communication design
Industrial design
Spatial design

Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

Qualifications

Equivalent Australian Year 12

Recent secondary education

ATAR requirements

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Subject prerequisites

All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents.

Australian VCE subjects

English

Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL

Maths

Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 22 in Mathematical Methods (any) or Specialist Mathematics, or a score of at least 25 in Further Mathematics

Sciences/Other

N/A

IB subjects

English

At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL

Maths

At least 4 in Mathematics SL or 3 in Mathematics HL or 3 in Further Mathematics HL or 4 in Math Studies SL

Sciences/Other

N/A

VET Study

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

VET Certificate IV, diploma or advanced diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants will normally require at least a 75% to 80% average. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

Entire academic record
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Higher education

University: Completion of two single units (equivalent to 12 Monash credit points) satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in areas of study related to the course in which admission is being sought. Applicants should have at least a 60% average in their studies. Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites

Entire academic record
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Work and life experience

Multiple pathways to this course

Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.

Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

There are many ways to gain entry to a course at Monash. If you don't meet our entry requirements, there are pathways to help. More about alternative pathways...

Additionally, we recognise that some applicants may have experienced difficulties that have disadvantaged them when applying for university. We offer a range of special admissions schemes that may help you gain entry to your chosen course, including pathways for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. .More about special admissions schemes...

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites

Alternative qualifications and prerequisites

For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

The Bachelor of Design is a specialist course that develops through theme studies in History and theory, Drawing foundation, and Design studios specific to each of the specialisations. These will come together in the form of a graduand exhibition normally developed during the final two studio units in the third year of the course.

A. History and theory studies

History and theory units will equip you with the skills necessary to research design issues, and enable you to contextualise your own practice and communicate ideas and strategies. Through the prism of history, you will begin to situate the place of design in society by referencing pivotal art, design and architecture movements. Later units address issues of culture, society and specific design themes.

B. Drawing foundation

This will assist you to develop the practical and intellectual skills required by art, design and architecture students in the discipline of drawing.

C. Design studios

This is the component of the course through which you will develop key skills and concepts particular to your design discipline.

In the communication design studio units you will undertake a focussed exploration of a range of media and elements including typography, image, layout, two and three-dimensional design, interactivity, sound and motion as core components to their communication design solutions. Studio-based projects across both print and digital media platforms will develop skills in narrative structure, typography, image construction and manipulation, interactive communication processes, production methods and technologies, and the planning and management of design outcomes.

In the industrial design studio units you will undertake a focussed exploration of the range of issues, skills and techniques vital to the realisation of user-centred design. Through industrial design projects, you will learn about topics such as visualisation techniques, ergonomics, materials, production methods and technologies.

The Bachelor of Business is a comprehensive course. In the double degree course you complete:

A. Business specified study

This will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of business and expose you to several business disciplines. It will contribute breadth to your knowledge of business and develop your understanding of multi-disciplinary decision making in organisations. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about each discipline before finalising your choice of major.

B. Business listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your major area of study.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Applications for on-campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

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Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...