Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology (BCIN)
University of Southern Queensland
About
Back to top 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 Information Technology The Bachelor of Information Technology is a vocationally-oriented program which emphasises problem solving through the use of information technology.
This program focuses on the effective analysis development and management of information and communication technologies in organisations.
The program’s foundation is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in key areas of IT as well as professionally relevant knowledge, qualities and skills in such areas as problem solving, project management, teamwork, communication and ethics.
Structure
Core courses
The Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology double degree comprises 12 core courses as set out below. Students taking the Applied Computer Science major, Data Analytics major or Networking and Security major must take the nominated list of courses (MAT1101 Discrete Mathematics for Computing , CSC2406 Web Technology 1 and CSC3600 ICT Professional Project ) as the three additional core approved courses.
| Course | Semester of offer Distance/Online | Semester of offer Toowoomba campus | Semester of offer Springfield campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC1101 Accounting for Decision-Making | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 |
| CIS1000 Information Systems Concepts | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2, 3 |
| CIS3002 Agile Methods | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CMS1000 Communication and Scholarship | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 |
| CSC1401 Foundation Programming | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 |
| CSC2407 Introduction to Software Engineering | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| ECO1000 Economics | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 2 |
| FIN1101 Introduction to Corporate Finance | 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 1, 2 |
| LAW1500 Introduction to Business and Company Law+ | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 |
| MGT1000 Organisational Behaviour | 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 1 |
| MKT1001 Introduction to Marketing | 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 1 |
| STA2300 Data Analysis | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 2 |
Footnotes + Students who have successfully completed LAW1101 Introduction to Law should not complete LAW1500 Introduction to Business and Company Law.
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 16, tertiary entrance rank 66 or equivalent qualification.^
- English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.
Applicants for admission to the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology double degree must satisfy the requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and the Bachelor of Information Technology.
All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.
These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's Special Admissions carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.
Learning outcomes
Program objectives
The Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology double degree encompasses the objectives of both the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and the Bachelor of Information Technology .
Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Business and Commerce, students will be able to:
- synthesise business knowledge, disciplinary concepts, theories, principles and processes
- think critically, constructively and logically about business-related issues, problems and theoretical debates
- communicate clearly and concisely in presenting relevant knowledge and ideas to a range of audiences
- apply business-related knowledge and technical skills to resolve problems and make ethical decisions across a range of institutional, national and global contexts
- use initiative, creativity and judgement to plan and implement professional projects
- work autonomously and collaboratively as part of ongoing learning and professional practice.
Bachelor of Information Technology
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Information Technology, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a professional understanding of the principles of information technology
- demonstrate problem-solving skills and ability to learn and use information technology for problem solving
- demonstrate an understanding of project management principles and ability to use project management tools
- demonstrate effective communication skills (written, verbal) and interpersonal capabilities (teamwork)
- identify, collect, analyse and manage information for a broad range of information technology issues and challenges
- demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and socially responsible information technology practices.
Institution
