Highlights

  • Gain expertise in business and information technology to become more attractive to employers looking for multidiscipline staff.
  • Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
  • Study in a specialty area such as computer science or information systems.
  • Graduate with deep knowledge and experience in your chosen business major, equipping you as a professional in your chosen discipline.

Highlights

  • Gain expertise in business and information technology to become more attractive to employers looking for multidiscipline staff.
  • Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
  • Study in a specialty area such as computer science or information systems.
  • Graduate with deep knowledge and experience in your chosen business major, equipping you as a professional in your chosen discipline.

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Why choose this course?

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.

Complement your information technology studies by specialising in an area of business from the range of majors offered in the Bachelor of Business.

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Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

This double degree will give you the particular skills to acquire a role requiring knowledge in both business and information technology. These include business analyst, systems manager, product manager for an information technology product, team leader for multidisciplinary staff, pre-sales consulting, after-sales support, technical manager or consultant. Future career prospects include chief financial officer, chief information officer, and chief technical officer.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS accreditation is internationally recognised by the Seoul Accord. Your business degree may also be recognised by the relevant professional body for your chosen business major.

Other study options

Research pathways

High-achieving double degree students who wish to take further studies may enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business (Honours).

Possible careers

  • Academic
  • Account executive
  • Accountant
  • Administrator
  • Advertising professional
  • Banker
  • Banking and finance professional
  • Economist
  • Financial project manager
  • Financial risk manager
  • Human resource developer
  • Human resource manager
  • International business specialist
  • Manager
  • Market research manager
  • Marketing officer/manager
  • Public relations officer/consultant

Details and units

Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology program, 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Business program and 24 credit points of QUT You.

Business component: You must complete the 84 credit points Business core units together with a 96 credit point Business major. You will choose a major from Accounting, Advertising, Behavioural Economics, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing and Public Relations.

Information Technology component:

Nine (9) Core units (108 credit points)

One Major (72 credit points) selected from the following Major Options:

  • Artificial Intelligence Major
  • Business Analysis and IT Management Major
  • Computer Science Major
  • Cyber Security Major
  • Enterprise Computing Major
  • Process Analytics and Automation Major
  • Software Development Major

QUT You component: 24 credit points. QUT You units are apportioned as follows for advanced standing purposes: 12 credit points to Bachelor of Business; 12 credit points to Bachelor of Information Technology.

Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology program, 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Business program and 24 credit points of QUT You.

Business component: You must complete the 84 credit points Business core units together with a 96 credit point Business major. You will choose a major from Accounting, Advertising, Behavioural Economics, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing and Public Relations.

Information Technology component:

Nine (9) Core units (108 credit points)

One Major (72 credit points) selected from the following Major Options:

  • Artificial Intelligence Major
  • Business Analysis and IT Management Major
  • Computer Science Major
  • Cyber Security Major
  • Enterprise Computing Major
  • Process Analytics and Automation Major
  • Software Development Major

QUT You component: 24 credit points. QUT You units are apportioned as follows for advanced standing purposes: 12 credit points to Bachelor of Business; 12 credit points to Bachelor of Information Technology.

Requirements

ATAR/selection rank threshold
70.00

These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.

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Course code
IX22
QTAC code
419202
CRICOS code
059595C
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Duration
4 years full-time
8 years part-time
Duration
4 years full-time
Entry
February and July
Entry
February and July
Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

Assumed knowledge

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)

More about assumed knowledge

 

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Offer guarantee

If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds.

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.

More about advanced standing

Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

More about deferring your offer

Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025

The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.

Excluding adjustments Including adjustments
Highest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank 97.05
Selection rank 99.95
Median ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank 78.05
Selection rank 81.15
Lowest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank 69.25
Selection rank 70.90

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Other admission options

If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).

I completed my studies outside of Australia

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

Assumed knowledge
  • General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

I completed secondary school in Australia

Assumed knowledge
  • General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

More about assumed knowledge

ATAR/selection rank
70.00
Offer guarantee

If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
176 169 169 169 169
PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) 79 16 16 21 18

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2027 fees

2027: Fee available from October

2027 fees

2027: Fee available from July

2026 fees

2026: CSP $13,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2026 fees

2026: $45,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

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

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HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

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Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)

QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

Faculty of Business and Law Excellence Scholarship

A scholarship for future undergraduate students who want to study business, property economics or law.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

Equity scholarships scheme

A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility
Struggling financially

QUT Elite Sport Scholarship

QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.

Scholarship eligibility
Sporting excellence

International Merit Scholarship

A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

Faculty of Science Indigenous Australian Scholarship

We are committed to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in science, maths and IT and ensuring students reach their full potential.

Scholarship eligibility
Indigenous Australian; Academic performance

International Talent Scholarship

A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

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