University of Queensland
5.5 Years
Combine engineering expertise with commerce knowledge in this dual degree program. Develop technical skills in your chosen engineering specialisation while gaining financial acumen and business management capabilities to become highly sought-after engineering professionals with business acumen.
Applicants must have completed Queensland Year 12 or equivalent qualifications. Required prerequisites include General English (Units 3 & 4, C grade minimum), Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C grade minimum), and either Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C grade minimum). Specialist Mathematics and both Chemistry and Physics are strongly recommended for increased flexibility. Minimum ATAR score of 84 is required for domestic students. International students must meet equivalent qualifications and English language proficiency requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent).
Engineering specialisations include Chemical Engineering (energy flows, safety, sustainability), Civil Engineering (infrastructure design, structural analysis, environmental systems), Electrical Engineering (power systems, renewable energy, embedded systems), Mechanical Engineering (machine design, thermodynamics, manufacturing), Mechatronic Engineering (robotics, control systems, AI integration), and Software Engineering (programming, databases, cloud computing, cybersecurity). Commerce majors include Accounting (financial reporting, auditing, taxation), Business Analytics (data visualisation, predictive analytics, machine learning), Business Information Systems (data analytics, business analysis, information security), and Finance (capital markets, investment management, behavioural finance). Students complete core courses in accounting, information systems, economics, business law, and management.
University of Queensland is ranked 1st in Queensland for engineering and technology, and 1st for accounting and finance according to QS World University Rankings 2026. The university offers the largest range of engineering disciplines in Queensland with world-leading researchers and highly-qualified academic staff. Students benefit from practical projects, industry guest lecturers, internships with leading companies, and access to specialist facilities including workshop areas and research laboratories. The program emphasises real-world application through project-based learning and strong industry connections.
Graduates pursue diverse careers combining engineering and business expertise. Engineering roles include chemical engineer, civil engineer, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, mining engineer, and software engineer. Business-focused positions include finance manager, data analyst, corporate financial adviser, and project manager. Starting salaries for engineering graduates range from A$73,000-A$76,000 annually, with project managers earning A$140,000-A$160,000. Employers include Siemens, Phillips, Cochlear, Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, ResMed, BAE Systems, Google, Amazon, Boeing, and Telstra. Many graduates establish their own companies or work internationally.
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