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 qualification provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge in both the commerce and information technology fields. Please refer to the individual program descriptions for further information regarding each program.

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 Technology Management or Net Technologies 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 2008

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. Other applicants will be based on their overall Rank. You should ensure you submit your application by the closing dates.

International students 2008

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

Student contribution amount

For domestic students who are offered Commonwealth supported places, the Government pays some money directly to the University, but students are also required to make a contribution. This contribution is called the ‘student contribution’. For more information about student contribution amounts, including the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ fees.

Tuition fee

Domestic fee-paying places are funded entirely through the tuition/direct fees paid by the student. Tuition/direct fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. For more information about Tuition Fees, including the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ Fees.

International fees

International students pay tuition fees. For details about international student fees, refer to the International Fee Schedule provided by USQ International.

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 (Faculty of Business)

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

IT requirements

For information technology requirements please refer to the computer requirements section of the Faculty of Business website.

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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