Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology. (BCBT) - BCom BIT

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Toowoomba campus: 905091; Distance education: 905095

CRICOS code (International applicants): 038152D

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Program focus

This program prepares graduates for the rapidly expanding computer industry. It offers the option of accounting, business law, finance, general commerce, sustainable business, and sustainable economics and policy majors, combined with the information technology management or information systems development majors. Graduates are trained in the principles of information systems and have extensive practical experience in the application of these principles in the business environment. For more information, see separate entries under Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology.

Career opportunities

Combination of information systems and commerce.

Program aims

The computer industry has expanded rapidly in recent years, and today offers graduates a range of interesting careers. This degree is unique in that it offers the option of Accounting, Business Law, Economics and Finance majors being combined with the Information Systems Development or Information Technology Management majors. The program aims to produce graduates who are well trained in the principles of information systems and who have extensive practical experience in the application of these principles in the business environment.

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). The program is offered in both on-campus and external modes. It is a four-year equivalent full-time program. Maximum time to complete is nine years from the date of first enrolment.

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 Commerce 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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