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This double degree is designed to enable students to develop critical thinking, creativity, initiative and business acumen to success in in today's rapidly changing society. It will broaden students understanding of themselves, their community and the larger world, as well as provide them with a foundation in the disciplines which constitute business studies, together with the opportunity for in-depth study and valuable industry experience.
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.
The ECU Business Placement program 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.
A police clearance may be required in some circumstances.
The work placement program comprises 100 hours of work experience during the academic semester. Programs can be completed in all discipline areas, as well as general business opportunities.
The Business Practicum unit is by application only. Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability, and attend an interview.
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
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:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Students attend the Mount Lawley Campus for the Arts component and the Joondalup Campus for the Commerce component.
Students are required to complete: 16 Arts units, comprising of 8 Core Arts units and an 8-unit Arts Major; plus 16 Commerce units, comprising of 7 Core Commerce units, and an 8-unit Commerce Major and one elective unit. Students who wish to take the Accounting major (11 unit major) in this double degree will need to consult the Student Hub to ensure the additional units required for accreditation fit within the course.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SAH1100 | Communicating Ideas | 15 |
| SAH1150 | Creativity | 15 |
| SAH1200 | Media and Culture | 15 |
| SAH1250 | Storytelling and Meaning | 15 |
| SAH2110 | Identity | 15 |
| SAH2200 | Audience Perception and Experience | 15 |
| SAH3100 | Personal and Professional Planning | 15 |
| SAH3200 | Industry and Community | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 8 | 120 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SBL1100 | Foundations of Business | 15 |
| SBL1300 | Business Environments & Markets | 15 |
| SBL1400 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 15 |
| SBL1600 * | Business Identity and Protocols | 15 |
| ACC1100 | Accounting I | 15 |
| ECF1110 | Economics I | 15 |
| Select 1 unit from: | ||
| SBL3500 ^ | Integrated Business Application | 15 |
| FBL3501 ^ | Business Practicum | 15 |
| And | ||
| Unit from Major | 8 x Commerce Major Units | 120 |
Note: FBL3501 is by application only
^ 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.
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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