Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Commerce - Scientific Computing

Artificial intelligence, unprecedented computer power, the Internet of Things, big data and automation will transform the way we work and the financial systems of the future. By combining technical skills across all aspects of computer technology with an in-depth understanding of accounting, business information systems, data analytics and finance, this dual program will keep you ahead of the digital curve and set you up for a thriving career in finance and technology. You’ll gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of commerce and learn how to create and analyse computer-based systems. You’re able to build specialised knowledge and skills through a major of your choice. As part of your computer science program, you can deep dive into your area of interest and explore topics such as data science, cyber security and machine learning, among others. These specialist areas will have a huge impact on the future of finance and corporate environments. Graduates may find work in the public or private sectors in accounting, banking, financial management, business analysis, cyber security, data science, business information systems and general management, or large corporations.

In this major, you will study the ins and outs of algorithms for the numerical approximations of mathematical analysis. All scientific endeavours, from biology to chemistry to pharmaceutical research, rely on such analysis. Computers hold the key for fast and efficient analysis of complex scientific problems. However, computers are digital systems, requiring discrete inputs and outputs, while mathematical analysis often rely on continuous functions. Therefore, careful approximations are necessary to enable computers analyse complex mathematical functions used in various scientific endeavours, including by various hospitals and universities medical research, and big pharmaceutical and petrochemical companies across the public and private sectors.

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is recommended.
Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 64 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.
International Baccalaureate Diploma - 32

IELTS overall 6.5, reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.