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Course Information

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code W27

This double degree allows students to undertake four years of concurrent study in science and commerce across a wide range of disciplines.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Work Experience Option

The ECU Business Placement programs provide students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. They enable students to gain relevant work experience, allowing them to develop professional networks, practice applying theory learned during their degree, develop skills and capabilities required to succeed in their chosen profession, and gain a better understanding of the nature of employment and professional conduct in their chosen industry.

Attendance requirements

Students complete between 100 and 150 hours of work experience within a public, private or not- for-profit organisation. some of this work may occur on-campus, in a workplace, or wherever appropriate to fulfil the needs of the defined program of work.

Application process

Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview.

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply broad knowledge from the fields of Science and Business to a range of theoretical and practical situations.
Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
Demonstrate a global outlook on Science and Commerce.
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.
Think creatively to generate solutions for Scientific questions and Business innovations.
Think critically to access, analyse, critically evaluate, conceptualise and solve complex problems relating to Science and Business.
Use experimental and digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.

Professional Recognition

Majors

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

Admission requirements

Academic standard for the following admission pathways:

ATAR
Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma
Experienced Based Entry (where accepted)
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Aboriginal Student Intake Test
University Preparation Course
Indigenous University Orientation Course

Course Specific Admission Requirements

One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

Course Duration

Full Time: 4 Years
Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr David John BLAKE

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 16 Science units, comprising 4 Core units, an 8-unit Major and 4 elective units; and 16 Commerce units, comprising 7 Core units, an 8-unit Major and 1 elective unit. Students who wish to take an Accounting major will need to consult with the Course Information Hub as students are required to complete additional credit points/units exceeding that required for completion of the degree.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI1125 *	Professional Science Essentials	15
MAT1114	Introductory Statistics	15
SBL1100	Foundations of Business	15
SBL1300	Business Environments & Markets	15

Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI1182	Case Studies in Science	15
Core Unit	1 x Science Core Unit	15
SBL1400	Introduction to Business Analytics	15
ACC1100	Accounting I	15

Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective	2 x Science Units	30
ECF1110	Economics I	15
SBL1600 *	Business Identity and Protocols	15

Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective	2 x Science Units	30
Unit from Major	1 x Commerce Major Unit	15
Elective Unit	1 x Commerce Elective Unit	15

Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective	2 x Science Units	30
Unit from Major	2 x Commerce Major Units	30

Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective	2 x Science Units	30
Unit from Major	2 x Commerce Major Units	30

Year 4 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective	2 x Science Units	30
Unit from Major	2 x Commerce Major Units	30

Year 4 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major/Elective	2 x Science Units	30
Unit from Major	1 x Commerce Major Unit	15
Plus 1 unit from:
SBL3500 ^	Integrated Business Application	15
FBL3501 ^	Business Practicum	15

Note: FBL3501 is by application only.

Science Core Units
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI1187 ^	Form and Function in Biology	15
SCI1183 ^	Origins and Evolution of Life	15
SCC1123 ^	Chemistry for the Life Sciences	15
SCC1111 ^	General Chemistry	15
SCP1111 ^	Physics of Motion	15
SCP1112 ^ *	Waves and Electricity	15

^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course