Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor

Combine business and IT for diverse career opportunities such as technical consultant, chief information officer, systems analyst or brand strategist.

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Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

419202, 059595C

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

ATAR

70

About this course

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.
Major in accounting, advertising, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, or public relations.

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.
Major in accounting, advertising, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, or public relations.

Entry requirements

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

Study locations

Gardens Point

Career pathways

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

Course 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.

Business component:

Eight Business School core units (96 credit points) *
Eight major core units (96 credit points)

*Accounting major students complete six business core units and 10 accounting major units to allow them to complete professional requirements.

Information Technology component:

Six core IT units (72 credit points)
Ten major core units (120 credit points)