Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations

Griffith is a leader in this field, ranking in the world’s top 200* for political and international studies and boasting a world-class staff of political experts. This degree will provide you with a deep understanding of policy, politics and power in the modern world and the forces that shape these dynamics at the global and domestic levels. Throughout your studies, you’ll gain the skills and training you’ll need to pursue your own career pathway, including taking dedicated employability courses and having opportunities to complete a work placement, field study trip or parliamentary internship. You’ll learn about political institutions and processes, business–government relations, and foreign policy and globalisation. In your first year, you’ll develop your understanding of politics and international relations. In your final years, you’ll expand this knowledge by completing a major. Every business student has access to BusinessPLUS, which offers mentoring, personal branding, networking and career mapping so you can enhance your degree and competitiveness in the employment market.

Areas of study

For Business: Asian business; behavioural science; business analytics; economics; employment relations; events; finance; financial crime investigation and compliance, 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. For Political Science and International Relations: International relations; political science and public policy; security, conflict and human rights.

Career opportunities

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.  For Political Science and International Relations: a range of exciting careers, from international diplomacy and policy analysis to international business, from roles in local and national government to staff roles with Australian and international non-governmental organisations, and also international organisations.

Professional recognition

Australian Institute of Management; Australian Marketing Institute; Australian Human Resources Institute; Australian Market and Social Research Society; Australian Society of Sport Administrators; The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply; International Special Events Society, Queensland Chapter; Pacific Asia Travel Association; Sports Management Association of Australia and New Zealand. Griffith Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, ensuring your degree is recognised internationally for its quality. The accounting major is accredited by Chartered Accountants ANZ and CPA Australia.  The financial planning major is accredited by the Financial Advisor Standards (FAS). The human resources major is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.