Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business. (BCBB) - BCom BBus

CRICOS code (International applicants): 038149K

This program is offered only to continuing students. No new admissions will be accepted. Students who are interested in this study area should consider the BCBZ Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business which will be offered from Semester 1, 2010.

Notes

Students can only commence study in semester 3 at Springfield campus or via distance education.
*Not all majors are available on-campus at Springfield.

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Program focus

This double degree provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge in both commerce and business fields. Students must select a major from Commerce and a major from Business, with considerable flexibility regarding the remainder of the program. Commerce majors include: Accounting, Business Law, Finance, General Commerce, Sustainable Business, and Sustainable Economics and Policy. Business majors include: Administrative Management, Human Resource Management, Management and Leadership, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Tourism Management. Please refer to the individual program descriptions for further information regarding each program.

Career opportunities

The double degree provides students with a wide range of employment opportunities including administrative manager, personnel officer, supply and materials manager, product/brand manager, events coordinator, company accountant, public service, economic adviser, financial planner, forensic accountant etc.

Professional accreditation

Accounting major students will meet the educational entrance requirements of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA). (Note: Students must also complete FIN1101 Introduction to Financial Management to meet the requirements of these bodies.)

Accounting major students who complete a Finance minor will meet the educational entrance requirements of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia).

Finance major graduates will meet the educational entrance requirements to become an Associate member of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia).

Program aims

The Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business provides a sound foundation in all aspects of commerce and business. These degrees are vocationally oriented emphasising the management and resolution of business problems in both private and public sectors.

How to apply

Domestic students 2010

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 2010

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

You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder, however please note that until the 2010 fees are published on 1 October 2009 these amounts may be used as an estimate only.

International full fee paying place

You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder, however please note that until the 2010 fees are published on 1 October 2009 these amounts may be used as an estimate only.

Program structure

The double degree of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business consists of 32 courses as follows:

Required time limits

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

Core courses

Major studies

Students should refer to the separate section of the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business within this Handbook for further information on majors available.

Minor studies

Refer to the Bachelor of Commerce entry in this Handbook and the Bachelor of Business entry in this Handbook for information regarding the Minors available. Minors may also be selected from the Options section of this Handbook.

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.

In this section:

• Recommended enrolment pattern - Toowoomba
• Recommended enrolment pattern - Springfield

Recommended enrolment pattern - Toowoomba

Recommended enrolment pattern - Springfield

Notes

The remaining core courses to be completed are: ECO1000 Economics; FIN1101 Introduction to Financial Management *; or POL1000 Government, Business and Society.
* Students undertaking an Accounting, Sustainable economics and policy, or Finance major are required to complete FIN1101 Introduction to Financial Management as part of the core courses.