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| Start: | No new admissions | No new admissions |
| 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 |
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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 Marketing major is accredited by the (AMI), and students are eligible for credit towards becoming a upon completion.
The Psychology major is fully accredited by the .
Program aims
Bachelor of Business
The Bachelor of Business 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 Bachelor of Science double degree, graduates need to meet the program objectives of both disciplines.
Bachelor of Business
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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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exhibit a broad and coherent knowledge base, with a level of depth in one or more science disciplines, suitable to undertake professional work and/or further study
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apply a range of cognitive and technical skills which reflect the underlying principles of one or more science disciplines
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display well developed cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply relevant methods and technologies and present information to a range of audiences
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critically analyse, consolidate and evaluate information to construct and implement solutions to unpredictable and complex problems
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work autonomously and collaboratively to construct and implement problem solving paradigms to address relevant issues
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apply well directed judgement and responsibility, in diverse contexts, which are consistent with the social, moral and legal responsibilities of professional scientists.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- The specified minimum entry requirement as determined by Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), or equivalent qualification.^
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English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.
Applicants for admission to the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science double degree must satisfy the requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Business .. and the .
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 2023 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 UniSQ'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, external or online. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Program structure
The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science double degree consists of 32 courses as follows:
| Area of study | Total units |
| Core courses | 11 units |
| Business major | one 8鈥搖nit major from the Bachelor of Business .. |
| Science major* | one 8鈥搖nit major and 5 electives; or one 12鈥搖nit major and 1 elective from the |
| 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 the , students must have successfully completed 32 units in total. This includes 11 core units, one 8-unit major from the Bachelor of Business .., and one 8-unit major and 5 electives; or one 12-unit major and one elective from the .
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: | ||||
| ACC1101 | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | |
| CIS1000 Digital Disruption拢 | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2, 3 | |
| ECO1000 | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 2 | |
| FIN1101 Corporate Finance | 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 1, 2 | |
| LAW1500 + | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | |
| MGT1000 | 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| MKT1001 Marketing Fundamentals | 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| STA1003 Fundamental Statistics | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 2 | |
| Select three of the following core courses (based on Science major selection): | ||||
| CMS1000 Communication and Scholarship | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | |
| CSC1401 Foundation Programming拢 | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | |
| CSC2410 Computational Thinking with Python | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| MAT1101 Discrete Mathematics for Computing | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| CMS1100 Communicating in the Sciences | 1, 2 | 1 | ||
| SCI1001 Succeeding in Science | 1 | 1 | ||
| MAT1100 Foundation Mathematics | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| PSY1030 Cross-Cultural and Indigenous Psychology | 2, 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Footnotes | |
| 拢 | In Semester 3, 2023 this course will be delivered as a Transition (9 week) semester, commencing on 13 November 2023 and concluding on 12 January 2024 |
| + | Students who have successfully completed LAW1101 Introduction to Law should not complete LAW1500 . |
Science core courses by major
In general, core courses will be selected according to major as follows except with the permission of the Program Director.
| Computing, Information Technology | Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics, Statistics and Physical Sciences | Agricultural Science, Environment and Sustainability, Food Science, Human Physiology, Biology, Wine Science^ | Counselling and Psychology | |
| Communication Studies | CMS1000 Communication and Scholarship | CMS1100 Communicating in the Sciences | CMS1100 Communicating in the Sciences* | CMS1000 Communication and Scholarship |
| Enabling Studies 1 | CSC1401 Foundation Programming拢 | SCI1001 Succeeding in Science | SCI1001 Succeeding in Science | SCI1001 Succeeding in Science |
| Enabling Studies 2 | MAT1101 Discrete Mathematics for Computing | CSC2410 Computational Thinking with Python | MAT1100 Foundation Mathematics^# | PSY1030 Cross-Cultural and Indigenous Psychology |
| Footnotes | |
| ^ | If students do not have the recommended Mathematics B level for entry then they will be required to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective before they attempt MAT1100 Foundation Mathematics. |
| * | Students can study CMS1000 Communication and Scholarship online instead of CMS1100 Communicating in the Sciences in Semester 3. |
| 拢 | In Semester 3, 2023 this course will be delivered as a Transition (9 week) semester, commencing on 13 November 2023 and concluding on 12 January 2024 |
| # | This course is equivalent to MAT1500 . |
Specific major
Students must select one 8-unit major from the Bachelor of Business ..
Students must select one 8鈥搖nit major and 5 electives; or one 12鈥搖nit major and 1 elective from the
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 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 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
Recommended enrolment pattern
Students should seek assistance from the relevant Program Directors to appropriately manage their enrolment plan.
| 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 | ||
| ACC1101 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Course 1 Science core | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| FIN1101 Corporate Finance | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Enrolment is not permitted in FIN1101 if FIN1100 has been previously completed (excluding BBIZ 19395 Finance major students) | ||
| Course 2 Science core | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Course 3 Science core | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| CIS1000 Digital Disruption拢 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| LAW1500 + | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| STA1003 Fundamental Statistics | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Enrolment is not permitted in STA1003 if STA2300 or STA8170 or STA6200 or STA1004 has been previously completed. Students enrolled in the BACT, or undertaking the Accounting Major in the BBCM, are not eligible for enrolment. | ||
| Course 1 Business and Commerce major | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||
| MGT1000 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||
| MKT1001 Marketing Fundamentals | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Enrolment is not permitted in MKT1001 if MKT1100 has been previously completed (excluding BBIZ 19398 Marketing major students) | ||
| ECO1000 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Course 1 Science major | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Course 2 Business and Commerce major | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Course 2 Science major | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Course 3 Business and Commerce major | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Course 3 Science major | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Course 4 Business and Commerce major | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Course 4 Science major | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Course 5 Business and Commerce major | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Course 5 Science major | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Course 6 Business and Commerce major | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Course 6 Science major | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Course 7 Business and Commerce major | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Course 7 Science major | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Course 8 Business and Commerce major | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Course 8 Science major | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Course 9 Science major/Elective | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Course 10 Science major/Elective | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Course 11 Science major/Elective | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Course 12 Science major/Elective | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Elective | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Footnotes | |
| 拢 | In Semester 3, 2023 this course will be delivered as a Transition (9 week) semester, commencing on 13 November 2023 and concluding on 12 January 2024 |
| + | Students who have successfully completed LAW1101 Introduction to Law should not complete LAW1500 . |
