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Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science

Australia

What will I learn?

Explore the important and challenging work of balancing profit, policy and conservation. Develop your expertise in economic principles, sustainability practices and quantitative scientific methods. Emerge with organisational and critical analysis skills that will see you well-equipped to work within the fields of environmental policy, sustainability consulting or international business.

What to expect

Explore the important and challenging work of balancing profit, policy, and conservation with the Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science. You will learn how to integrate environmental science principles with the ability to create sustainable and competitive business practices. Gain the knowledge and skills to make a difference in tropical contexts through a strong focus on sustainability principles relevant to tropical environmental science.

The Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science emphasises the importance of conducting business and enterprise in consideration of environmental impact and influence. Throughout your studies, you will learn how to critically appraise the role and relevance of environmental science in global and local business practice. Be equipped to guide business and enterprise with strategies that are effective for organisations yet beneficial for the environment. Harness your passion for the natural world and use your business expertise to drive environmental conservation and promotion.

In this business and environmental science degree, you will be empowered to make a difference to the environments and communities within the Tropics. As you gain an in-depth understanding of enterprise through subjects covering accounting, economics and management concepts, you'll also explore topics such as biodiversity, environmental processes, ecology, and coastal and marine management and conservation. This joint degree offers a major in Aquaculture, available at JCU Townsville and JCU Singapore.

See theory in action with unique access to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef right outside of JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas. With opportunities for field trips, research and fieldwork, and industry placements, you'll build a strong industry network through JCU's links with peak industry bodies while developing your hands-on skills.

Career Opportunities

JCU Business and Environmental Science graduates are leaders in sustainable business and implementation of environmental practice.

Graduates pursue a range of business careers, including in environmental policy, resource management, and aquaculture.

You could find employment as an environmental advisor, consultant, or academic in both private and public sectors.

Majors

  • Aquaculture

CRICOS

070556F

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$36,200.00 (20,12,788) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2025

Venue

Townsville campus

1 James Cook Dr,

DOUGLAS,

Queensland,

4814, TOWNSVILLE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Students are required to complete academic qualification of Australia grade 12 or equivalent. Entry requirements may vary from country to country.

Course pre-requisites: English (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry (Units 3/4,C), and General Maths or Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4, C)

IELTS - 6.0 (no component lower than 6.0); TOEFL (internet based) - 74 (no component less than 18); Pearson (PTE Academic) - 52 (no component less than 52); C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency: 169 (no component less than 169).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About James Cook University

James Cook University (JCU) is ranked among the top 2 per cent of universities in the world (THE World University Rankings 2023).

  • Ranked in the top 2 percent universities in the world
  • Rated world-class or better in 83 per cent of research areas
  • Number 1 in Australia for Sustainable Education
  • Rated 5 stars for employment, student support and skills