Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Business
Award abbreviation: BEd/BBus
QTAC code: 017011
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: BE301
CRICOS code: 056384E. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Classroom field experiences commence in second year
- Graduates teach in business areas in secondary schools and training organisations
- Earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time
Obtain expertise in at least two teaching areas, to teach students in middle (Years 8–9) and senior (Years 10–12) school.
This program prepares you to practise as a secondary teacher in Queensland. The education component develops professional knowledge and practice through courses on campus and at a variety of school/education sites. In the business component, you combine study in areas such as accounting education, business education, and information and communication technology education.
The University also offers a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science.
Post-admission requirements
You must complete a minimum of 80 days of supervised field experience, completed as full-time blocks. One major supervised field experience must be completed in a Queensland school. You are required to complete 100 hours of wider field experience. A Suitability Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements.
Career opportunities
Teacher in secondary schools, training organisations, careers in related discipline areas.
Professional recognition
Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.
Study Plan
The Study Plans are valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.
For students commencing in Study Period 1, 2011, select your Major / Minor combination from the list below:
- Accounting Education Major, Business Education Minor
- Accounting Education Major, ICT Education Minor
- Business Education Major, ICT Education Minor
- ICT Education Major, Business Education Minor
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessinfo@usc.edu.au
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Program adviser, Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644
Email: education@usc.edu.au