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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
| | On-campus | Distance education |
| Semester intake: | Semester 1 (March) Semester 2 (July) Semester 3 (November) | Semester 1 (March) Semester 2 (July) Semester 3 (November) |
| Campus: | Toowoomba | - |
| Fees: | Commonwealth supported place International full fee paying place
| Commonwealth supported place International full fee paying place
|
| Standard duration: | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time |

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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
.

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:
Eight core courses
| Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester/mode of offer Fraser Coast campus |
Semester/mode of offer Springfield campus |
| ACC1101 Accounting for Decision-Making |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
| CIS1000 Information System Concepts |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
| ECO1000 Economics |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S2 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
| LAW1101 Introduction to Law |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S2 (ONC) |
| MGT1000 Organisational Behaviour |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
| MKT1001 Introduction to Marketing |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC), S2 (ONC) |
| STA2300 Data Analysis |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S2 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
| Select one of the following courses: |
| POL1000 Government, Business and Society |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
| FIN1101 Introduction to Financial Management |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |

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.

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

Recommended enrolment pattern