Handbook : Course informationEdith Cowan University

Course Information

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code W27

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.

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

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

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

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) 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; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (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); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

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

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 4 Years
• Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr David BLAKE

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 16 Science units, comprising 4 Core units and a 12-unit Major; and 16 Commerce units, comprising 8 Core units, and an 8-unit Commerce Major.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

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