Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce

Edith Cowan University

Edith Cowan University

CRICOS 094919G ยท Duration: 4 Years

Duration

208 weeks

Delivery

Science units delivered at Joondalup Campus or online; Business and Law units delivered at City Campus or online. Attendance at more than one campus required.

Study Load

Full-time / Part-time

Intakes

Semester 1 | Semester 2

Course Overview

About This Course

This double degree equips students with the theory, practical experience, and employability skills to become business professionals and scientists. Researching, analysing and explaining interactions between people, business and their environments are examples of skills that are developed. Practical experience in leadership, teamwork, self-assessment, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving improve career perspectives, providing an industry-relevant learning experience that meets the needs of a variety of complex, competitive and dynamic global environments.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Perth

500 Wellington Street, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements
  • Indicative ATAR: 70
  • ECU admission and English language requirements apply
  • One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements โ€” refer to the major for more information
  • Academic admission requirements (Band 3): The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published, or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
    • AQF Cert IV
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
    • Undergraduate Certificate
    • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test
    • University Preparation Course
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme
  • For international students, requirements include your secondary school results
  • English Language requirements (Band 3): English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada
    • University Preparation Course
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities
Graduates of this double degree will contribute to the development and marketing of products and services which utilise and extend Australia's strong scientific, technological and commercial expertise. It will prepare graduates to fulfil the financial potential of scientific discoveries and apply commercial knowledge in research environments. Possible job titles include: Sustainability Officer, Climate Change Adaptation Manager, Scientific Consultant, Government Scientist, Scientific Adviser, Horticultural Scientist, Business Manager, Business Consultant/Adviser, Marketing Officer, Accountant.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units
SCI1125

Professional Science Essentials

SBL1100

Foundations of Business

SBL1200

Accounting and Finance Essentials

MAT1114

Introductory Statistics

SBL1400

Introduction to Business Analytics

SBL1300

Business Environments & Markets

SBL1500

Ethics and Responsibility in Business

SBL1800

Work and Career

SCI1182

Case Studies in Science

SCI1210

Diverse Voices in Science

SBL2800

Professional Engagement and Planning

SBL3800

Professional Practice

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What campuses will I need to attend for this double degree?

This course requires attendance at more than one campus or location. Science units will be delivered at the Joondalup Campus or online, while the Business and Law units will be delivered at the City Campus or online.

What is the professional practice requirement for the Bachelor of Commerce component?

All students undertaking the Bachelor of Commerce will complete 80 hours of professional practice where they engage with industry and/or community partner(s) to practically apply their discipline learning. Examples of professional practice could be an internship, client-based project, consultancy, service learning, simulated practice, competition, or combination of. Students are responsible for sourcing their own professional practice opportunity, with the support of the work-integrated learning team.

What majors can I choose from in the Science and Commerce streams?

In the Commerce stream, students can choose from: Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Law in Business, Management, Marketing, Project Management, Sport Business, and Tourism and Hospitality Management. In the Science stream, students can choose from: Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Data Science, Environmental Management, Marine and Freshwater Science, Mathematics, and Sustainability.

How much does this course cost for domestic and international students?

For domestic students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $12,250 (Commonwealth supported). For international students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $40,950.

What are the course learning outcomes for the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce?

Graduates will be able to apply broad knowledge from the fields of science and commerce to a range of theoretical and practical situations; think critically to access, analyse, critically evaluate, conceptualise and solve complex problems; think creatively to generate solutions for scientific questions and business innovations; use experimental and digital technologies and literacies; communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts; demonstrate a global outlook on science and commerce; work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence; and demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.

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