Program Summary
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Special Features
Advanced Standing, Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit and
Articulation
Program Structure
Program Requirements and Notes
Enquiries
Recommended Enrolment Patterns
Program Summary
QTAC Code: 017011
OP/Rank for 2005 Entry: OP-17 / Rank-62
Award Abbreviation: BEd/BBus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent
part-time
Total Units: 384
Recommended Prior Study: English, Maths
CRICOS Code: To be advised
Program Overview
A combined education program opens the door to a wide range of study and career possibilities.
The education component of the combined degree will provide opportunities to develop professional knowledge and practice through courses on campus and at a variety of school and other educational sites. The degree combined with education will allow students to develop a background in chosen disciplines to support curriculum and co-curriculum studies related to teaching in secondary schools. Students will normally undertake studies in two teaching areas.
Professional Membership
Graduates are eligible to be registered with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools. A range of other general and discipline-specific memberships is also available to graduates of these programs.
Career Opportunities
- teacher in secondary schools
- teacher in training organisations
- careers in the related discipline
Special Features
- opportunity to study two different areas, effectively doubling future career options
- opportunity to work with local schools
- program has been developed with industry input
- University has strong industry links, for example, a fibre optic connection has been established with Chancellor State College
- an intake of only 120 students means smaller class sizes compared to other Queensland universities
- innovation and creativity is a component of the
program
Program Structure
Faculty of Business Courses
7 required introductory courses:
BUS101
Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Introductory Accounting
BUS108 Introduction to Information, Communication and
Technology
Plus - 1 major/minor combination* (9 advanced courses) from
the following:
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Accounting Education/Business Education
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Accounting Education/ICT Education
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Business Education/ICT Education
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ICT Education/Business Education
Education Courses
15 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
EDU101 Learning about Learning
EDU201 Language and Literacies
EDU210 Professional Practice 1
EDU301 Vocational and Enterprise Education
EDU302 E-Learning Leader
EDU310 Professional Practice 2
EDU311 Professional Practice 3
EDU312 Professional Practice 4
EDU330 Senior Phase Curriculum
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Plus - choose 2 of the following courses corresponding to
the 2 chosen teaching areas:
EDU323 Middle Phase Business Curriculum
EDU324 Middle Phase ICT Curriculum
EDU327 Middle Phase Studies of Society and Environment
Curriculum
Plus - choose 1 education elective course
from within the University or
cross-institutionally:
EDU303 Education for Sustainability
EDU304 Internship
Religious Education course as approved by the Education Program
Administrator
Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program Requirements and Notes
- No courses may normally be counted towards more than one major or minor within each Faculty.
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Courses may be selected which contribute to any major or minor offered in the University providing they comply with the requirements of this degree program. These majors and minors will be recorded on your academic record transcript.
- Courses credited to your academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to Explanation of Terms.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221;
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au
Education Programs
Kathryn Mash
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644; Email: education@usc.edu.au