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

CRICOS code (International applicants): 038152D

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 BCIT Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology which will be offered from Semester 1, 2010.

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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.

Professional accreditation

This program has been developed considering the accreditation requirements of the relevant bodies.

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).

The Bachelor of Information Technology will satisfy the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Computer Society.

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 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

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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