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Print version Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science (BCSC) - BCom BSciQTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Toowoomba campus and Distance education: 905929 CRICOS code (International applicants): 074633K | On-campus | Distance education | Semester intake: | Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July) | Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July) Semester 3 (November) | Campus: | Toowoomba | - | Fees: | Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place
| Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place
| Standard duration: | 4 years full-time, up to 8 years part-time |
Contact us
Future Australian and New Zealand students |
Future International students |
Current students |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 269 500 Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 5315 Email: studybusiness@usq.edu.au |
Phone: +61 7 4631 5543 Email: international@usq.edu.au |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252 Phone (from outside
Australia): +61 7 4631 2285 Email usq.support@usq.edu.au |
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 and (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 .
The Computing major, Information Technology major and Information
Technology Management major are accredited at professional level by
the 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:
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demonstrate strong communication skills
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identify, analyse and solve problems in different decision contexts
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think constructively and logically
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make effective and creative use of modern technologies
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acquire specific knowledge and skills relevant to their major
study areas
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demonstrate an understanding of the principles of accounting,
finance, economics and business law
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satisfy educational entrance requirement of relevant professional
bodies.
On completion of the Bachelor of Science program, graduates
will:
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possess more than a basic competence in at least one chosen
discipline
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possess skills in drawing upon the growing content of knowledge
in these disciplines
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understand the principles underlying these disciplines
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be capable of applying these principles to the solving of problems,
particularly practical problems
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be capable of working with people trained in other disciplines
towards the solution of common problems
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be motivated to sustain adaptive, independent learning
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be aware of the social, moral and legal responsibilities of
professional scientists
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be skilled in the communication of ideas and concepts.
Admission requirements
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Year 12 English [4,SA] or equivalent.
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Mathematics B [4,SA]
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Candidates for admission to this program must satisfy the normal
USQ entry requirements for undergraduate programs. Please refer to , Section 2.2.1 (for Australian
students) and Section 2.2.3 (for international students).
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International applicants must have met the or have completed the .
How to apply
Domestic students
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 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 , which varies depending on the
courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the . Commonwealth Supported students may
be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .
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 . 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 .
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 .
Program structure
Area of study |
Total units |
Core courses |
11 units |
Commerce major |
one 8–unit major |
Science major |
one 8–unit major and 5 electives; or one 12–unit major
and 1 elective |
Total |
32 units |
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
Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester/mode of offer Fraser Coast campus |
Semester/mode of offer Springfield campus |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
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For current year offerings, please refer
to the |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S2 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S2 (ONC) |
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For current year offerings, please refer
to the |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S2 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
Select one of the following courses: |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC), S2 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
In this section: Accounting major
Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester/mode of offer Fraser Coast campus |
Semester/mode of offer Springfield campus |
Level 1 |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S2 (ONC) |
Level 2 |
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S1 (EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S2 (ONC) |
(Formerly
ACC3115) |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S2 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
Level 3 |
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S1 (EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S2 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
Business Law major
Not all courses are available on-campus.
Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester/mode of offer Fraser Coast campus |
Semester/mode of offer Springfield campus |
Level 2 |
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S1 (EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
S2 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
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S2 (EXT) |
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S2 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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Level 3 |
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S2 (EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
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S2 (EXT) |
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Select one of the following courses: |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC), S2 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
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S1 (ONC) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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Finance major
Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester/mode of offer Fraser Coast campus |
Semester/mode of offer Springfield campus |
Level 1 |
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S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
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S2 (ONC) |
Level 2 |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC) |
Select one of the following two courses: |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC) |
(Formerly FIN1106) |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC) |
Level 3 |
(Formerly FIN2101) |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC) |
(Formerly
FIN2109) |
S1 (ONC, EXT)) |
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S1 (ONC) |
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
Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester/mode of offer Fraser Coast campus |
Semester/mode of offer Springfield campus |
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S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
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(Formerly
FIN2103) |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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Select one of the following courses: |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC), S2 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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Sustainable Business major
Not all courses are available on-campus.
Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester/mode of offer Fraser Coast campus |
Semester/mode of offer Springfield campus |
Compulsory courses: |
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S2 (EXT) |
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S2 (ONC) |
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S2 (EXT) |
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S2 (ONC) |
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For current year offerings, please refer
to |
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Select three of the following courses: |
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S2 (EXT) |
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S2 (ONC) |
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S2 (EXT) |
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S2 (ONC) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC), S2 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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For current year offerings, please refer to |
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For current year offerings, please refer to |
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S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S3 (ONC) |
S2 (ONC) |
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S1 (EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
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S1 (ONC) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC) |
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S1 (EXT) |
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S2 (ONC) |
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S1 (EXT) |
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or any other course with the approval of the Director
of Coursework Studies. |
Sustainable Economics and Policy major
Not all courses are available on-campus.
Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester/mode of offer Fraser Coast campus |
Semester/mode of offer Springfield campus |
Level 1: |
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For current year offerings, please refer to |
Level 2: |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC) |
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S2 (EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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Level 3 |
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S2 (EXT) |
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S2 (EXT) |
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S2 (ONC) |
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S1 (EXT) |
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S1 (ONC) |
Computing major
Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT) |
Select four of the following courses: |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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.
Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
Information Technology major
Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT) |
Select eight of the following courses, with at
least three being level 3 courses: |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
Mathematics major
Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
* |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
MAT3104 Mathematical Modelling
in Financial Economics** |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
* |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
MAT3201 Operations Research 2** |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
Mathematics and Statistics major
Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
* |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
MAT3104 Mathematical Modelling
in Financial Economics** |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
* |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
MAT3201 Operations Research 2** |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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S2 (ONC, EXT) |
IT requirements
For information technology requirements please refer to the .
Other program requirements
Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please
refer to Section 2 of the .
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.
Recommended enrolment patternCourse | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements |
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On-campus (ONC) | Distance education (EXT) | Online (WEB) |
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Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | | | | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | | | | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | | | | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | | | | | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | | | | | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | Pre-requisite: Students enrolled in BLAW, BABL, BALW, BBBL, BBLA, BCBL or BCLA are not eligible for enrolment | | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | | Course 1 Commerce major | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | | | | | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | | | |
Select one of the following two courses:
| | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | | | | Course 1 Science major | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | | Course 2 Commerce major | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | | Course 2 Science major | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | | | | Course 3 Commerce major | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | | | | Course 3 Science major | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | | | | Course 4 Commerce major | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | | | | Course 4 Science major | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | | | | Course 5 Commerce major | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | | | | Course 5 Science major | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | | | | Course 6 Commerce major | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | | | | Course 6 Science major | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | | | | Course 7 Commerce major | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | | | | Course 7 Science major | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | | | | Course 8 Commerce major | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | | | | Course 8 Science major | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | | | | Course 9 Science major/Elective | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | | | | Course 10 Science major/Elective | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | | | | Course 11 Science major/Elective | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | | | | Course 12 Science major/Elective | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | | | | Elective | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | | | |
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