Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business (BCBZ) - BCom BBus

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Toowoomba campus: 905071; Distance education: 905075; Springfield campus: 925071

CRICOS code (International applicants): 069949K

Notes

Students can only commence study in semester 3 at Springfield campus or via distance education.

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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

• Information Technology Management

• Sustainable Business

• Sustainable Economics and Policy.

Business majors include:

• Administrative Management

• Human Resource Management

• Information Technology Management

• International Business

• Management and Leadership

• Marketing

• Supply Chain Management

• 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 servant, economic adviser, forensic accountant etc.

Professional accreditation

Accounting major graduates will meet the educational entrance requirements of CPA Australia and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). This provides Associate membership of CPA Australia, eligibility to study the CPA professional exams and eligibility to study the ICAA professional exams.

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 Human Resource Management major will satisfy the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Human Resources Institute.

The Information Technology Management major is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries.

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.

Admission requirements

• Year 12 English [4,SA] or equivalent.

• Candidates for admission to this program must satisfy the normal USQ entry requirements for undergraduate programs. Please refer to Section 2.2 of the Admissions Policy, Section 2.2.1 (for Australian students) and Section 2.2.3 (for international students).

• International applicants must have met the University's English language requirements or have completed the University's ELICOS/EAP programs.

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.

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.

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.
Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who reside outside Australia pay full tuition fees.
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called FEE-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

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 minimum computing standards.

Other program requirements

Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please refer to Section 2 of the Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy.

Exit points

Students must maintain good standing in this program (see Other program requirements section). Students not wishing to complete the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business program may be permitted to exit with either (a) the Diploma of Business Administration or (b) the Associate Degree of Business or (c) the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business.

Students may exit with the Diploma of Business Administration if they have completed 8 courses as follows:

• a minimum of 4 courses from the Bachelor of Business core courses, and

• 4 other courses from the Bachelor of Business.

Students may exit with the Associate Degree of Business if they have completed 16 courses as follows:

• 8 core courses from the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business, and

• any 8 courses from within the Bachelor of Commerce , Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Business Administration.

Students may exit with either the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business providing they have completed all requirements for that program.

In this section:

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

Recommended enrolment pattern - Toowoomba

Recommended enrolment pattern - Springfield