Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Science (BCSE) - BBusCom BSc
QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Online: 904565; Toowoomba campus: 904561
CRICOS code (International applicants): 093873C
On-campus | External | |
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: study@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 |
Professional accreditation
Accounting major graduates will meet the educational entrance requirements of and (CAANZ). This provides Associate membership of CPA Australia, eligibility to study the CPA Australia professional exams and eligibility to study the CAANZ professional exams.
The Accounting major is accredited by the (CIMA) and the (AIA).
Successful completion of the Accounting major can qualify students for exemptions from the Fundamental level (9 papers) of the (ACCA) exams.
The Counselling major will contribute towards (PACFA) eligibility: if students attend the voluntary residential schools within the Bachelor of Science Counselling major, their attendance will be recorded so their attendance will meet a proportion of the required number of hours of face-to-face instruction/tuition for eligibility to join a PACFA affiliate upon graduation. Students not attending the residential school will not accrue any hours toward eligibility to join a PACFA affiliate upon graduation.
Finance major graduates will meet the educational entrance requirements to become a member of the (Finsia).
The 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.
The Marketing major is accredited by the (AMI), and students are eligible for credit towards becoming a Certified Practising Marketer (CPM) upon completion.
The Psychology major is fully accredited by the .
Program aims
Bachelor of Business and Commerce
The Bachelor of Business and Commerce is a professionally-oriented degree program. The aim of the program is to produce graduates who are equipped to identify, describe, analyse and resolve business problems in both the public and private sectors. Successful completion of the program will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge required to undertake employment in relevant professions.
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate qualification consisting of 24 units, taught in English, which normally takes three years of full-time study or part-time equivalent. The program structure requires successful completion of a twelve or eight unit major in a chosen discipline, four units of foundation study courses and either a second major or elective courses. The Bachelor of Science is located at Level 7 of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Program objectives
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Science double degree, graduates need to meet the program objectives of both disciplines.
Bachelor of Business and Commerce
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synthesise business knowledge, disciplinary concepts, theories, principles and processes
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think critically, constructively and logically about business-related issues, problems and theoretical debates
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communicate clearly and concisely in presenting relevant knowledge and ideas to a range of audiences
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apply business-related knowledge and technical skills to resolve problems and make ethical decisions across a range of institutional, national and global contexts
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use initiative, creativity and judgement to plan and implement professional projects
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work autonomously and collaboratively as part of ongoing learning and professional practice.
Bachelor of Science
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have broad and coherent knowledge and skills, with a level of depth in one or more chosen disciplines of science suitable for professional work and/or further study
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apply a coherent set of theoretical and technical skills to demonstrate understanding of the principles underlying one or more chosen disciplines
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have well-developed cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to critically analyse, consolidate and evaluate information in the solution of unpredictable and complex problems
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be capable of working collaboratively with others to construct and implement problem-solving paradigms to address relevant issues
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be able to demonstrate autonomy, well directed judgement and responsibility in contexts that require an awareness of the social, moral and legal responsibilities of professional scientists
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be skilled in the communication of ideas and concepts within broad parameters to provide specialist advice and function.
Australian Qualifications Framework
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national, comprehensive system of qualifications offered by higher education institutions (including universities), vocational education and training institutions and secondary schools. Each AQF qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexity of knowledge, skills and application of knowledge and skills that a graduate who has been awarded that qualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning associated with that qualification type.
This program is at AQF Qualification Level 07. Graduates at this level will have broad and coherent knowledge and skills for professional work and/or further learning.
The full set of levels criteria and qualification type descriptors can be found by visiting .
Program Information Set
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 15, tertiary entrance rank 66 or equivalent qualification.^
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English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.
Applicants for admission to the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Science double degree must satisfy the requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and the Bachelor of Science.
All students are required to satisfy the applicable .
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.
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These are determined by the 精东传媒app for specific programs each Semester. The 2017 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or , tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Bonus ranks may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your OP/Rank. The bonus ranks don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information on USQ's carefully to find out what you may be eligible for. |
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of a student's higher education andstudents pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. Students 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. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .
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. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Program structure
The Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Science double degree consists of 32 courses as follows:
Area of study | Total units |
Core courses | 11 units |
Business and Commerce major* | one 8鈥搖nit major from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce |
Science major* | one 8鈥搖nit major and 5 electives; or one 12鈥搖nit major and 1 elective from the Bachelor of Science |
Total | 32 units |
Footnotes | |
* | Students cannot enrol in a 16-unit major. |
Program completion requirements
To be eligible to graduate with two awards, the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and the Bachelor of Science , students must have successfully completed 32 units in total. This includes 11 core units, one 8-unit major from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce, and one 8-unit major and 5 electives; or one 12-unit major and one elective from the Bachelor of Science .
Core courses
Course | Semester of offer Distance/Online |
Semester of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester of offer Springfield campus |
Semester of offer Ipswich campus |
Compulsory core courses: | ||||
1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | ||
1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2, 3 | ||
1, 2, 3 | 1 | 2, 3 | ||
1, 2, 3 | 1 | 1, 2 | ||
1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | ||
1, 2, 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
1, 2, 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 2 | ||
Select three of the following core courses (based on Science major selection): | ||||
1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1 | ||
1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | |||
1 | 1 | |||
1, 2 | 1 | |||
1 | 1 | |||
2 | 2 | |||
2, 3 | 2 | 2 |
Science core courses by major
In general, core courses will be selected according to major as follows except with the permission of the Program Coordinator.
Computing, Information Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics | Agricultural Science, Environment and Sustainability, Food Science, Human Physiology, Biology, Wine Science^ | Counselling and Psychology | Physical Sciences^ | |
Communication Studies | * | * | ||
Enabling Studies 1 | ||||
Enabling Studies 2 | ^# | ^# |
Footnotes | |
^ | If students do not have the recommended Mathematics B level for entry then they will be required to undertake as an elective before they attempt . |
* | Students can study online instead of in Semester 3. |
# | This course is equivalent to MAT1500 . |
Specific major
Students must select one 8-unit major from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Students must select one 8鈥搖nit major and 5 electives; or one 12鈥搖nit major and 1 elective from the Bachelor of Science
Other program requirements
Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please refer to the .
Exit points
Students may, upon application, exit from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Science double degree with a lesser qualification, provided that they have met all the requirements of that lesser qualification.
Credit
Candidates for admission to the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Science double degree may be eligible for up to 16 units of credit based on successful completion of relevant, equivalent undergraduate study from a recognised university.
Note: where credit is granted, maximum and minimum duration will be adjusted in the same proportion as credit, for example, where the maximum of 16 units of credit is approved, maximum time will be 4.5 years and minimum time will be four semesters.
Recommended enrolment pattern
Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.
Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements | |||||
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On-campus (ONC) | External (EXT) | Online (ONL) | |||||
Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem | ||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Course 1 Science core | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
Course 2 Science core | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||
Course 3 Science core | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||||
1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Pre-requisite: Students enrolled in one of the following Programs: LLBP or BLAW or BABL or BALW or BBBL or BBLA or BCBL or BCLA or BCLW are not eligible for enrolment | |||
1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Course 1 Business and Commerce major | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||||
2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||||
2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||||
Course 1 Science major | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
Course 2 Business and Commerce major | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
Course 2 Science major | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||
Course 3 Business and Commerce major | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||
Course 3 Science major | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |||
Course 4 Business and Commerce major | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |||
Course 4 Science major | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | |||
Course 5 Business and Commerce major | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | |||
Course 5 Science major | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |||
Course 6 Business and Commerce major | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |||
Course 6 Science major | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |||
Course 7 Business and Commerce major | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |||
Course 7 Science major | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | |||
Course 8 Business and 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 |