Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science (BCSC) - BCom BSci

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Toowoomba campus and Distance education: 905929

CRICOS code (International applicants): 074633K

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Program focus

This double degree aims to produce graduates with complementary skills and knowledge in science and commerce, who are capable of making sound decisions in commerce while practising professionally in their chosen scientific field. The double degree program allows students to gain expertise and knowledge in both the commerce and science areas without having to undertake two separate degree programs.

Career opportunities

Scientists with professional level commerce skills. There is a focus on sciences in a commerce context with a major in one area of science (Computing, Environment and Sustainability, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Mathematics and Statistics.) and a major in one area of commerce (Accounting, Business Law, Finance, General Commerce, Information Technology Management, Sustainable Business, or Sustainable Economics and Policy). Career options will therefore depend on the majors taken in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce disciplines.

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.

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

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

Program aims

This program will provide students with an opportunity to attain in minimum time two qualifications, one in commerce and one in science. It will provide graduates with skills that are in demand in at least two important commercial sectors.

Program objectives

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science double degree program, graduates need to meet the program objectives of both disciplines.

On completion of the Bachelor of Commerce program, graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate strong communication skills

• identify, analyse and solve problems in different decision contexts

• think constructively and logically

• make effective and creative use of modern technologies

• acquire specific knowledge and skills relevant to their major study areas

• demonstrate an understanding of the principles of accounting, finance, economics and business law

• satisfy educational entrance requirement of relevant professional bodies.

On completion of the Bachelor of Science program, graduates will:

• possess more than a basic competence in at least one chosen discipline

• possess skills in drawing upon the growing content of knowledge in these disciplines

• understand the principles underlying these disciplines

• be capable of applying these principles to the solving of problems, particularly practical problems

• be capable of working with people trained in other disciplines towards the solution of common problems

• be motivated to sustain adaptive, independent learning

• be aware of the social, moral and legal responsibilities of professional scientists

• be skilled in the communication of ideas and concepts.

Admission requirements

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

• Mathematics B [4,SA]

• 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

Program completion requirements

To be eligible to graduate with two awards, the Bachelor Commerce and the Bachelor of Science, students must have successfully completed 32 units in total. This includes the 11 core units, the 8 commerce major units, 8 or 12 science major units depending on the science major chosen plus elective units as applicable to bring the total to 32 units.

Required time limits

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

Core courses

In this section:

• Accounting major
• Business Law major
• Finance major
• General Commerce major
• Information Technology Management major
• Sustainable Business major
• Sustainable Economics and Policy major
• Computing major
• Environment and Sustainability major
• Information Technology major
• Mathematics major
• Mathematics and Statistics major

Accounting major

Business Law major

Not all courses are available on-campus.

Finance major

General Commerce major

Students may select 8 courses from all courses listed in Bachelor of Commerce majors. Please note: this major may only be taken as a first major by Bachelor of Commerce students.

Information Technology Management major

Sustainable Business major

Not all courses are available on-campus.

Sustainable Economics and Policy major

Not all courses are available on-campus.

Computing major

Environment and Sustainability major

Some courses of this major are already included within the Sustainable Business or Sustainable Economics and Policy majors. If those commerce majors are chosen, additional elective courses are to be selected from the Faculty of Business and Law in discussion with the program coordinator.

Information Technology major

Mathematics major

Mathematics and Statistics major

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.

Articulation

This program does not articulate with any other program.

Exit points

Students may, upon application, exit from the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science with a lesser qualification, provided that they have met all the requirements of that lesser qualification.

Exemptions

Candidates for admission to the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science may be eligible for up to 16 units of exemption based on successful completion of relevant, equivalent undergraduate study from a recognised university.

Note: where exemptions are granted, maximum and minimum duration will be adjusted in the same proportion as exemptions, for example, where the maximum of 16 units of exemptions are approved, maximum time will be 4½ years and minimum time will be 4 terms.

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