CRICOS code (International applicants): 093873C
You are currently viewing the 2023 Handbook. For study in 2024, please refer to the .
Please be advised that this program will be transitioning from Semester to Trimester study periods in 2024. Trimester 1 starts on 22 January 2024. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.
| 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 |
| Standard duration: | 4 years full-time, up to 8 years part-time | |
Notes
In 2023 the program follows the Semester Calendar. The Academic
Calendar and Important Dates webpage will allow you to view
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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
The Human Resource Management major accredited by the .
Finance major graduates will meet the educational entrance requirements to become a member of the (FINSIA).
The Psychology major is fully accredited by the .
Program aims
Bachelor of Business
Our graduates pursue versatile roles across various industries and at all levels. They are driven and creative, reflective in their practice, and eager to contribute to their communities. They are autonomous, culturally aware, and  ethically responsible new professionals who confidently balance the interests of a variety of stakeholders and communicate broad specialist advice with credibility.  They courageously ask difficult questions, are comfortable working in cross-functional teams and dynamic landscapes, and exhibit the human capabilities to influence change positively.
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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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.
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Evaluate inputs from various sources and stakeholders to ensure that the interests of others, including organisational, societal, environmental, and professional expectations, are recognised.
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Evaluate digital technologies, mechanisation, computerisation, and/or automation to support current and future business processes in the relevant domain of specialist expertise.
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Communicate broad-level specialist advice to others to build professional credibility.
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Exercise professional judgement using critical and reflective thinking and self-directed learning to continue developing as a self-reliant, ethical, and responsible professional.
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Leverage a well-developed professional identity by exhibiting the human capabilities and knowledge demanded by modern organisations.
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 Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Psychology).
All students are required to satisfy the applicable .
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-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 University 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–unit major from the Bachelor of Business |
| Science major* | one 8–unit major and 5 electives; or one 12–unit major and 1 elective from the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Psychology) |
| 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 Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Psychology) , 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 Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Psychology).
Core courses
| Footnotes | |
| £ | 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 |
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^ | Psychology | |
| Communication Studies | CMS1000 Communication and Scholarship(final offer Semester 1 2023) or HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator£ (first offer Semester 2 2023) | CMS1100 Communicating in the Sciences | CMS1100 Communicating in the Sciences* | CMS1000 Communication and Scholarship(final offer Semester 1 2023) or HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator£ (first offer Semester 2 2023) |
| Enabling Studies 1 | CSC1401 Foundation Programming£ | 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. |
| £ | 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 can study HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator online instead of CMS1100 Communicating in the Sciences in Semester 3. |
| # | 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–unit major and 5 electives; or one 12–unit major and 1 elective from the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
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 | ||
| MGT1101 Human Capabilities for Business£ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Enrolment is not permitted in MGT1101 if MGT1000 has been previously completed. | ||
| Course 1 Science core | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| CIS1000 Digital Disruption£ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Course 2 Science core | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Course 3 Science core | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| ECO1002 Market Behaviour | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Enrolment is not permitted in ECO1002 if ECO1000 has been previously completed | ||
| MKT1100 Customer Experience£ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Enrolment is not permitted in MKT1100 if MKT1001 has been previously completed (except for Marketing Major students they need to complete MKT1100 and MKT1001). | ||
| ACC1201 Data Insights and Financial Performance£ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Enrolment is not permitted in ACC1201 if ACC1101 has been previously completed. | ||
| Course 1 Business major | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||
| MGT1001 Cultivating Talent | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||
| FIN1100 Commercialisation | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Course 2 Business major | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Course 1 Science major | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Course 2 Business major | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Course 2 Science major | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Course 4 Business major | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Course 3 Science major | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Course 5 Business major | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Course 4 Science major | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Course 5 Business major | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Course 4 Science major | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Course 6 Business major | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Course 5 Science major | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Course 7 Business major | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Course 6 Science major | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Course 8 Business major | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Course 7 Science major | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
| MGT3303 The Equipped Graduate | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Pre-requisite: Students must have completed a minimum of 16 units prior to enrolling in this course | ||
| 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 | |
| £ | 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 |
