Bachelors of Business Management / Education (Secondary)
Overview
Guide our future leaders by becoming qualified to teach business and economics in high schools.
This dual degree prepares pre-service teachers to teach economics and business in the senior phase of schooling. By completing core business courses and a major in Business Economics, you’ll graduate ready to teach these subjects at a secondary school level.
Throughout the education component of your studies, you'll be immersed in hands-on workshops, school visits and supervised professional placements. These experiences will give you a strong, practical understanding of day-to-day life in a school.
You’ll also develop the appropriate knowledge and teaching strategies to effectively deal with literacy and numeracy demands.
As a graduate, you’ll understand what it takes to play an instrumental role in shaping young adults into who they want to become.
Program highlights
- Gain a broad understanding of the Australian Curriculum while specialising in business and economics.
- Build a strong foundation of knowledge in teaching complemented with practical classroom placements.
- Join one of the world's top business schools and learn from award-winning research and industry experts.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Business Economics
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Workshops
Placements and work experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Business secondary school teacher
- Economics secondary school teacher
- Secondary school teacher
- Head of curriculum
Graduate salary
Teacher education (undergraduate)
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Next steps after graduation
You’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers, and to work as a school teacher in state and independent schools in Australia and worldwide. 93% of our graduates are offered teaching jobs.
Further study and experience can lead to roles as a head of department, principal, guidance officer, learning support teacher or student adviser.
Other graduates choose to work with non-school-based education providers (such as tutoring companies), government agencies or education advocacy organisations.
Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.
- Australian Human Resources Institute
- Australian Marketing Institute
- Economic Society of Australia
Program accreditation
The Bachelors of Business Management / Education (Secondary) is accredited by:
- Australian Institute For Teaching And School Leadership
What I like most about my program is its relevancy. The assignments have real-world application and present you with challenges like those you’d face in the industry.
I have developed leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through my program. The experience of working with real companies during internships through UQ has given me the edge to be prepared for the real work environment after graduation.
UQ offers an optimal learning experience for any pre-service teacher. I was able to engage with leaders in their field who took me under their wing. Ultimately, the UQ experience led to my graduate employment in a Brisbane metropolitan school.
What I like most about my program is its relevancy. The assignments have real-world application and present you with challenges like those you’d face in the industry.
I have developed leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through my program. The experience of working with real companies during internships through UQ has given me the edge to be prepared for the real work environment after graduation.
UQ offers an optimal learning experience for any pre-service teacher. I was able to engage with leaders in their field who took me under their wing. Ultimately, the UQ experience led to my graduate employment in a Brisbane metropolitan school.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 75 | 28.25 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2025. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
IELTS score of 7.5 overall; speaking 8; listening 8, reading 7, writing 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.
TOEFL iBT (Paper Edition), PTE Academic, BE, CES, and OET are not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Business Management / Education (Secondary) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Business Mgmt/B Ed (Sec) for Semester 1, 2025
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 96.1 | 99.95 |
| Median | 79.3 | 80.8 |
| Lowest | 74.05 | 76.15 |
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Additional application information
Additional application information
Majors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
You'll learn about growth strategies, modelling, forecasting, scenario planning, demand analysis, pricing policies, competitive strategies, capital budgeting, investment and cost-benefit analysis.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
You'll learn about growth strategies, modelling, forecasting, scenario planning, demand analysis, pricing policies, competitive strategies, capital budgeting, investment and cost-benefit analysis.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$12,180
2025
$12,180
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $48,720
2025
AUD $48,720
2025
Additional costs
- There may be additional course costs associated with travel or materials.
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- All students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation.
- Students are responsible for the cost of the LANTITE (approximately $196 or $98 per test). ACER website (https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au) lists current fees.
- Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office.
- For more information on the LANTITE tests, including sample tests and registration information, please visit the Australian Council for Educational Research website: https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au
- Students are responsible for the cost of transportation and accommodation to attend residential schools or practicals.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelors of Business Management / Education (Secondary) are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelors of Business Management / Education (Secondary) is 2298.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelors of Business Management / Education (Secondary) is 710301.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelors of Business Management / Education (Secondary) is 710301.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
If you're applying from Australia for Semester 2, 2025: You have until 25 July 2025 to submit your application and accept your offer for Semester 2. This excludes programs where late enrolments are not permitted and programs that are only available to commence in Semester 1.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
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Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
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