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Overview
- Equip yourself with diverse skills in scientific innovation and commercial business.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Major in accountancy, advertising, economics, finance, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, or public relations.
- Study biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, forensic science, geoscience, microbiology or physics.
- Develop business skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
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| QTAC course code | 419832 |
| QUT course code | IX31 |
| Attendance | Full time |
| Course duration | 4 years full time |
| Start month | February |
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On campus
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Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
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| CRICOS code | 042263G |
Details
Through the combination of science and business, you will equip yourself for an exciting career at the cutting edge of scientific innovation within a range of public, private and non-profit industries. Your business degree will give you a broad base of commercial knowledge as well as the opportunity to major in a specific business area. This understanding of business makes you more attractive to employers, even if you wish to work predominantly in a science-based career.
Career outcomes
Graduates have gone on to work in a diverse range of interesting careers. With a double degree in business and science you could gain employment as a consultant, marketer or project manager within firms developing and taking scientific research to the marketplace. You will also develop the entrepreneurial skills necessary to sell your abilities to a range of employers including government agencies, private enterprise and not-for-profit organisations.
Professional recognition
Both degrees allow you to satisfy the requirements of membership of the relevant professional body for your chosen majors.
Units
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Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Maths B
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (English (4, SA) and Maths B (4, SA)). Accountancy, Finance, Economics and Marketing majors require 4 SA in Maths A, B or C.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed a place in this course.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2012: CSP $3,486 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Applied Science / Bachelor of Business
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
20121 August 2011 -Applications for Semester 1, 2012 open
30 September 2011 -Due date for on-time QTAC applications for 2012. Further information is available from QTAC.
20 December 2011 -Due date to submit QTAC applications and documentation for the January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
5 January 2012 - Final date to change preferences for the QTAC January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC. - Semester 2
20121 August 2011 - Applications for Semester 2, 2012 open.23 April 2012 - Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications and documentation for the May offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.25 May 2012 -Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications, change of preference and documentation for the June offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
All done? Then you're ready to apply
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (419832) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
