Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Information Technology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00213J
Business is highly dependent on information technology infrastructure, so having the expertise in both makes you more attractive to employers looking for multidisciplined staff. Businesses look for staff who can communicate well from both the business and information technology disciplines, so having the skills and knowledge across both gives you a competitive edge over other graduates. You will have the opportunity to complement your information technology studies with a business major in accounting, advertising, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing or public relations.
Structure
Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology program and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Business program.
Subjects
- Accountancy
- Advertising
- Computer science
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial planning
- Human resource management
- Information systems
- International business
- Management
- Marketing
- Public relations.
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge: English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C). General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Recognition
Australian Computer Society. Subject to choice of Business major and units: CPA Australia; Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and Institute of Public Accountants. Account Planning Group Australia, Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association, Australian Direct Marketing Association, Communications Council, Youngbloods and nGen. Economics Society of Australia. Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Australian Human Resources Institute, Society of Human Resource Management (USA), Australian Institute of Management and Australian Institute of Training and Development. Australian Institute of Export, Logistics Association of Australia and Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Australian Marketing Institute, Market Research Society of Australia, Australian Institute of Management, the American Marketing Association, Chartered Institute of Marketing and Australian Institute of Export. Public Relations Institute of Australia. Financial Planning Association.
Study pathways
Bachelor of Business (Honours) year is available. Students may be able to apply for advanced standing for previous study/experience.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens Point | International: $143,600 |
| No |
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| Online | International: $141,000 |
| No |
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Further information
QUT offers a range of scholarships that provide real support for commencing and continuing students. Individual faculties also offer support through prizes, awards and bursaries that reward and encourage student effort through the generous support of individuals, industry and government sponsors. Visit https://www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-prizes for more information. Our offer guarantee can give you peace of mind about your study choices. If you receive an ATAR or selection rank equal to or higher than the offer guarantee, you are guaranteed a place in the course regardless of the threshold. This means that when you know your ATAR or selection rank you can check your eligibility for a QUT course before receiving an offer. You still need to lodge a QTAC application by the closing date.
