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Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology

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Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology (BZIT)
Entry requirements
ATAR 62.70
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • Online
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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Overview

  • Be a leader in a technology driven world, with a career that combines the best of the business world with your passion for the latest IT solutions. This double degree brings a competitive edge in the eyes of possible employers who are increasingly needing digitally-savvy employees.
  • The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology provides you with knowledge and practical experience across the business, commerce and IT sectors and gives you an advantage within the workforce. 
  • Build your professional identity and develop confident skills in decision making, teamwork, and complex problem solving to help you become a versatile and adaptable employee, equally adept at addressing both technical and business issues.
  • Have the opportunity to work alongside industry partners on real-world issues through a variety of authentic case studies as well as a capstone project
  • Study a double degree as it takes less time than doing the programs separately, can save you time and money, and you graduate with two testamurs (official certificates) for each of your degrees.

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries. The Seoul Accord is a multi-lateral agreement that allows ACS accreditation to be recognised globally. This means when you graduate, your degree will be recognised by other countries who are members of the Accord.

Finance major in Bachelor of Business will meet the educational entrance requirements to become a member of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

UniSQ is accredited for the Human Resource Management major by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). This major will satisfy the educational requirements for professional membership of AHRI.

Career outcomes

  • As a graduate with this double degree, your career opportunities are extensive and vary depending on your chosen majors. You will be optimally placed for a wide range of careers in business and IT, including business information systems developer, business applications designer, business analyst, enterprise architect, intelligence officer, information systems developer, ICT project manager, database administrator, network security engineer, app developer, or database designer.
  • Some of the biggest employers of ICT graduates in Australia are international IT vendors, including Microsoft and IBM, and ICT end-users such as banks, insurance companies, and government departments. 

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

Recent secondary education

Adjusted Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances). Unadjusted Entry score not including adjustment factors.
ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university. 62.70 69.15

Pre-requisites

Subject pre-requisites, assumed knowledge and recommended prior study may differ depending on your chosen majors within the double degree. Please refer to the Entry Requirements tab of each major within Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology for more information.

Further admission information

Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.

UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degree's student cohort from the previous year.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP).

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 32 units.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 12
1 x 8-unit Business major 8
1 x 8-unit IT major 8
1 x 4-unit minor or 4 x approved courses 4
Total 32

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 13152
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 27200

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Apply via QTAC

Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:

  • have never studied with UniSQ before, or
  • are a Year 12 student, or
  • want to transfer to UniSQ from another university.
Mode QTAC Codes
Online 905435
Springfield 925431
Toowoomba 905431

Copy your QTAC code and continue through to the QTAC website to complete your application.

Apply through QTAC

If you are applying via QTAC, please check our application closing dates.

Apply directly to UniSQ

You may be able to apply directly to UniSQ if you:

  • are a current or previous UniSQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
  • have recently graduated from TAFE.
Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.

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What are the entry requirements?

The entry requirements to study a Bachelor of Business Information Technology (IT) will vary depending on the education provider you choose.

To study at UniSQ a minimum ATAR, subject pre-requisites and assumed knowledge all need to be met before enrolling. Assumed knowledge refers to required level of knowledge needed in certain subject areas (for example maths or English).

For further information on ATAR and assumed knowledge, please view the entry requirements section of this page. 

 
How long does this double degree take to complete?
The duration of a Bachelor of Business and IT will vary depending on which university you choose to study with. At UniSQ, this double degree will take about four years to complete. We know it can be a lot to juggle study with other commitments, so we offer many courses on a part-time basis. If you choose to study part-time, this will extend your completion timeline.
What can I do with a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology?

A Bachelor of Business and IT can lead to many exciting career paths! You could find yourself in a variety of Business and Management and Information and Communication Technology roles, including:

  • business system developer
  • business applications designer
  • analyst
  • enterprise architect
  • intelligence officer
  • information systems developer
  • project manager
  • database administrator or designer
  • network security engineer
  • app developer.
Can I study the course part-time?

Most universities offer flexible study options for a Bachelor of Business Information Technology degree. At UniSQ’s you can choose to complete this double degree where and when you like, with part-time and online study options available. Discover the different ways you can study at UniSQ.