Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology (BBBI) - BBus BIT

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Distance education: 904155; Toowoomba campus: 904151

CRICOS code (International applicants): 046660F

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Program focus

In this degree students complete 32 courses. Students are given a foundation in business and then study one of the major areas offered within the Bachelor of Business. Further studies are then taken in information technology, majoring in either Information Technology Management or Net Technologies. To complete the degree students undertake further studies in any of these areas to graduate with a broad knowledge.

Career opportunities

Combination of Business and Information Technology.

Program aims

The emphases of this program are:

• overview of the business environment (broadly defined to include both private and public 'business') with specific emphasis on management and information technology issues

• vocationally oriented knowledge and skills that will enable students to identify, analyse and resolve business management and information technology problems in both the private (profit and non-profit) and public sectors.

Program objectives

The general objective of this program is to provide students with vocationally-oriented knowledge and skills that will enable them to identify, analyse and resolve business management and information technology problems in both the private (profit and non-profit) and public sectors. Achievement of the objectives in chosen major studies will enable a student to compete for positions in the relevant professional areas and to pursue career development and life-long learning.

This program encompasses the specific objectives of both the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Information Technology (Faculty of Business) .

Admission requirements

Candidates for admission into this program must satisfy the normal USQ entry requirements for undergraduate programs. Please refer to Academic Regulation 5.4.2 of the University Calendar, Section 1 (for Australian students) and Section 3 (for international students).

International applicants must have met the University's English language requirements or have completed the University's ELICOS/UNIPREP program.

How to apply

Domestic students

Application for undergraduate programs may be made through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). The same procedure applies whether you plan to study on-campus or by distance education.

If you completed Year 12 at a Queensland secondary school you will be assessed for entry on the basis of your Overall Position (OP) or equivalent score. Year 12 students from other states or territories are considered for entry on the basis of their UAI, ENTER or TER and the subject prerequisites indicated. Other applicants will be based on their overall Rank. You should ensure you submit your application by the closing dates.

International students

This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.

Program fees

Student contribution amount

For domestic students who are offered Commonwealth supported places, the Government pays some money directly to the University, but students are also required to make a contribution. This contribution is called the ‘student contribution’. For more information about student contribution amounts, including the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ fees.

Tuition fee

Domestic fee-paying places are funded entirely through the tuition/direct fees paid by the student. Tuition/direct fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. For more information about Tuition Fees, including the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ Fees.

International fees

International students pay tuition fees. For details about international student fees, refer to the International Fee Schedule provided by USQ International.

Program structure

This program comprises 32 single-unit courses made up of:

• a core of eight courses

• one major from the Bachelor of Business and one major from the Bachelor of Information Technology (Faculty of Business)

• one further major from the Bachelor of Business , Bachelor of Information Technology (Faculty of Business), Bachelor of Commerce (or from any other bachelors degree offered at USQ, with the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies) or a combination of minors and electives.

Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 9 years to complete this program.

Core courses

Major studies

The following majors are available in this program:

• Administrative Management

• Human Resource Management

• Information Technology Management

• Logistics and Operations Management

• Management and Leadership

• Marketing

• Net Technologies

• Tourism Management

Minor studies

Minor studies comprise four coherent courses as offered in the Bachelor of Business

Elective courses

Elective courses may be selected from any undergraduate course offered by the Faculty of Business, or from any other Faculty at USQ with the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Choice of electives is subject to the normal pre-requisites.

IT requirements

For information technology requirements please refer to the computer requirements section of the Faculty of Business website.

Other program requirements

Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please refer to Academic Regulation 5.9 of the University Calendar.

Enrolment

Students should refer to the separate sections of the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology (Faculty of Business) within this Handbook for further information on majors available.

Recommended enrolment pattern for first year students

Notes

Students who require assistance determining their enrolment pattern should contact a Program Administrator, Faculty of Business.
The remaining core courses to be completed are: ECO1000 Economics; FIN1101 Introduction to Financial Management or POL1000 Government, Business and Society.