Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (BACB) - BA BBusCom
QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Toowoomba campus: 909621; Online: 909625; Springfield campus: 929621
CRICOS code (International applicants): 099088B
This program is currently undergoing internal reaccreditation. This may result in changes to the program for 2022.
| On-campus* | Online | |
| Start: | Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July) | Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July) Semester 3 (November) |
| Campus: | Springfield, 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 |
| Footnotes | |
| * | Not all courses are available at Springfield campus. |
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 and Accounting (Extended) 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.
Accounting major and Accounting (Extended) major students who complete a Finance minor will meet the educational entrance requirements of the (Finsia).
The Accounting major and Accounting (Extended) major are accredited by the (CIMA) and the (AIA).
Successful completion of the Accounting major and Accounting (Extended) major can qualify students for exemptions from the Fundamental level (9 papers) of the (ACCA) exams.
Graduates of the Accounting (Extended) major will have completed courses that meet the requirements for membership to the .
Finance major graduates will meet the educational entrance requirements to become a member of the (Finsia).
The Human Resource Management major is accredited by the (AHRI) and satisfies the educational requirements for professional membership of AHRI.
The Marketing major is accredited by the (AMI), and students are eligible for credit towards becoming a Certified Practising Marketer (CPM) upon completion.
Program aims
The program aims to produce graduates who meet the aims and objectives of both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Business programs.
Program objectives
Bachelor of Arts
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productively transfer discipline-based competencies in the Humanities and Social Sciences to further learning and professional contexts
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critically evaluate multiple sources of evidence in developing their own individual viewpoint
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clearly and coherently present ideas and logical arguments in a range of modes that are fit for purpose
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act as responsible, ethical citizens based on respect for diversity of cultures and peoples, both locally and globally
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apply relevant theories to researching, planning, and achieving effective solutions to complex problems
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participate both autonomously and collaboratively in informed debates, discussions and activities to produce new ideas, processes and artefacts.
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.
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 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 62.7, or equivalent qualification.^
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applicants for the double degree must satisfy the requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Business.
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English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.
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 2021 ATAR 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. Adjustment factors may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your entrance rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about 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 students' higher education and students 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 Arts and Bachelor of Business and Commerce double degree comprises 32 units.
Please note: only one extended major can be completed in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business and Commerce double degree.
| Area of study | Number of units |
| Core courses 鈥� 12 courses (4 Arts core courses plus 8 Business and Commerce core courses) | 12 |
| Arts major courses 鈥� (1 x 8鈥搖nit major or 1 x 4鈥搖nit minor or 4 electives* OR 1 x 12鈥搖nit extended major from the Bachelor of Arts #) | 8 鈥� 12 |
| Business and Commerce major courses 鈥� (1 x 8鈥搖nit major or 1 x 12鈥搖nit extended major from the Bachelor of Business) | 8 鈥� 12 |
| Total | 32 |
| Footnotes | |
| * | A minor or 4 electives is only available to students who complete two 8-unit majors |
| # | Students may also select a major from the Bachelor of Communication and Media or Bachelor of Creative Arts. Students who wish to select a major from the Bachelor of Creative Arts must contact the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts as not all majors are available in this degree) |
Core courses
| Course | Semester of offer Online | Semester of offer Toowoomba campus | Semester of offer Springfield campus |
| Arts courses: | |||
| 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | |
| 1, 2 | 1 | ||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| # | 1 | 1 | |
| Business and Commerce courses: | |||
| 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | |
| 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 2 | |
| 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 | |
| Footnotes | |
| # | (students cannot study both and within the one degree) |
| ** | Students who have successfully completed LAW1101 Introduction to Law should not complete LAW1500 Introduction to Business and Company Law. |
Recommended enrolment patterns
In this section:
- Recommended enrolment pattern - Toowoomba campus and Online
- Recommended enrolment pattern - Springfield campus
Recommended enrolment pattern - Toowoomba campus and Online
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus (ONC) | External (EXT) | Online (ONL) | |||||
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem | ||
| * | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1, 2, 3 | Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed. | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1, 2 | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Enrolment is not permitted in if STA2300 or has been previously completed. | |||
| ** | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Pre-requisite: Students enrolled in one of the following Programs: LLBP or BLAW or BABL or BALW or BBBL or BBLA or BCLA or BCLW are not eligible for enrolment Enrolment is not permitted in if LAW1101 has been previously completed | ||
| Arts Minor or Elective | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Arts Major | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Business and Commerce Major | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Arts Major | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Business and Commerce Major | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Arts Major | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Arts Minor or Elective | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Arts Minor or Elective | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Business and Commerce Major | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Arts Major | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| # | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Pre-requisite: | ||
| Business and Commerce Major | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Business and Commerce Major | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Arts Major | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Arts Minor or Elective | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Arts Major | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Business and Commerce Major | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Business and Commerce Major | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Business and Commerce Major | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Arts Major | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Arts Major | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Footnotes | |
| * | Students who have completed CMS1009 cannot enrol in . |
| ** | Students who have successfully completed LAW1101 Introduction to Law should not complete LAW1500 Introduction to Business and Company Law. |
| # | students cannot study both and within the one degree |
Recommended enrolment pattern - Springfield campus
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus (ONC) | External (EXT) | Online (ONL) | |||||
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem | ||
| 1 | 1 | Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed. | |||||
| 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | Enrolment is not permitted in if STA2300 or has been previously completed. | |||||
| * | 1 | 2 | Pre-requisite: Students enrolled in one of the following Programs: LLBP or BLAW or BABL or BALW or BBBL or BBLA or BCLA or BCLW are not eligible for enrolment Enrolment is not permitted in if LAW1101 has been previously completed | ||||
| Arts Minor or Elective | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Arts Major | 1 | 2 | |||||
| 2 | 1 | ||||||
| Business and Commerce Major | 2 | 1 | |||||
| 2 | 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Arts Major | 2 | 2 | |||||
| 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Business and Commerce Major | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Arts Major | 3 | 1 | |||||
| Arts Minor or Elective | 3 | 1 | |||||
| Arts Minor or Elective | 3 | 1 | |||||
| Business and Commerce Major | 3 | 1 | |||||
| Arts Major | 3 | 2 | |||||
| # | 3 | 1 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| Business and Commerce Major | 3 | 2 | |||||
| Business and Commerce Major | 3 | 2 | |||||
| Arts Major | 4 | 1 | |||||
| Arts Minor or Elective | 4 | 1 | |||||
| Arts Major | 4 | 1 | |||||
| Business and Commerce Major | 4 | 1 | |||||
| Business and Commerce Major | 4 | 2 | |||||
| Business and Commerce Major | 4 | 2 | |||||
| Arts Major | 4 | 2 | |||||
| Arts Major | 4 | 2 | |||||
| Footnotes | |
| * | Students who have successfully completed LAW1101 Introduction to Law should not complete LAW1500 Introduction to Business and Company Law. |
| # | Students cannot study both and within the one degree. |