Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology

Please note this Program is not yet accredited nor open for admissions to the Program. Expressions of interest can be made through Ask UniSQ at https://usqstudy.custhelp.com/

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

BBus: Work autonomously and collaboratively to contribute to organisational initiatives by selecting and applying relevant theory to analyse and generate solutions to dynamic issues and changing landscapes.

BBus: Evaluate digital technologies, mechanisation, computerisation, and/or automation to support current and future business processes in the relevant domain of specialist expertise.

BBus: Communicate broad-level specialist advice to others to build professional credibility.

BBus: Exercise professional judgement using critical and reflective thinking and self-directed learning to continue developing as a self-reliant, ethical, and responsible professional.

BBus: Leverage a well-developed professional identity by exhibiting the human capabilities and knowledge demanded by modern organisations.

BIT: Incorporate concepts of professionalism, cultural awareness, and technical practice within the IT work environment.

BIT: Effectively communicate (both written and verbally) and employ appropriate interpersonal skills.

BIT: Understand and employ broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in one of the following discipline areas: software application development, artificial intelligence and data science, networking and cyber security.

BIT: Analyse, problem solve, generate and recommend solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex ICT problems either individually or in teams.

10.

BIT: Apply technical knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgment and responsibility.

11.

BIT: Apply effective project management tools and techniques to technology initiatives.

When Can I Start?

Springfield

Toowoomba

Ways to Study

Academic Calendar and Important Dates

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting all advertised eligibility requirements, or satisfying the requirements of an approved non-standard admission pathway.

The University of Southern Queensland accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian senior secondary qualifications (such as the QCE or HSC), overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as GCE-A Levels), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, work experience, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:
Domestic Applicants
International Applicants

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English Language requirement. Further information regarding English language requirements can be found here

Recognition of Prior Learning for Credit

If you have prior work or other life experience or have studied previously, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) for credit. Credit can help reduce your tuition fees, study load and the time it takes to complete your degree.

Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for credit.

Program Rules

The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology double degree comprises 32 single-unit courses.

Program Structure

Core

12 Units

Student must complete all 12 courses listed below.

Selection Units

20 Units

Select 1 x 8-unit Major from the Business list AND 1 x 8-unit Major from the Information Technology list AND 1 x 4-unit Minor or 4 Electives.

Business Majors

8 Units

Information Technology Majors

8 Units

Minor OR Electives

4 Units

Program Requirements

Other

Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please refer to the Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Procedure.

To be eligible to graduate with the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology double degree, students must complete (or be awarded credit for prior equivalent study of) all 32 courses as outlined above. Where credit for prior study is awarded, a student must complete at least 8 courses from the Bachelor of Business majors and at least 8 courses from the Bachelor of Information Technology majors to be eligible to graduate with the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology double degree.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

Australian Human Resources Institute

Australian Computer Society

Financial Services Institute of Australasia

Fees

At UniSQ fees are generally charged at course level and are therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors, such as a student's residency status.

For more information regarding fees and additional expenses of UniSQ programs, visit our Fees page.

Pathways, Exits and Articulations

Double Degree

Exit

Pathway

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this program a Pathway program may provide an alternative pathway.

Exit

An exit award is a lower-level qualifications you may be eligible to receive upon completing a portion of a program.

Articulation

With preset credit arrangements, an articulation establishes a clear pathway that allows students to move from one program—whether completed or partially completed—to another.

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