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- 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.
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.
You will have the opportunity to complement your information technology studies with a business major in accounting, advertising, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing or public relations.
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
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $13,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $38,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $12,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $35,900 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.
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.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Corporate Partners in Excellence (CPIE) Scholarship - commencing students
A scholarship for future undergraduate students in business, seeking a competitive edge to launch their career.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance