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

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

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 Systems Development or Information Technology Management. 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 .

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

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and you as a student pay a student contribution amount, which varies depending on the courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called HECS-HELP.

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

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

• one further major from the Bachelor of Business , Bachelor of Information Technology, 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.

Eight core courses

Required time limits

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

Minor studies

Students may choose courses from those listed in the Minor Studies section of this Handbook. Enrolment requirements must be satisfied for any course selected.

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.

Other program requirements

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

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