Handbook : Course informationEdith Cowan University

Course Information

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce

Effective from 01-JUL-2024 : Code W57

This double degree is designed to enable students to develop critical thinking, creativity, initiative and business acumen to succeed 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.

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 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.

Duty of care

A police clearance may be required in some circumstances.

Attendance requirements

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.

Application process

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply an international perspective and a global outlook to industry.
2. Apply creative thinking and innovation to generate and evaluate complex ideas and provide sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges.
3. Collaborate in team project settings to produce measurable outcomes and evaluate team processes.
4. Demonstrate cross-cultural awareness, including Indigenous cultural competence in a range of professional contexts.
5. Obtain, analyse, interpret and communicate information using trans literacy skills, including technology, information literacy and numeracy proficiency.
6. Reflect on and evaluate personal practices and performance feedback to identify opportunities for learning in the context of employment and life.

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.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

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

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Cross Campus Attendance

Students attend the Mount Lawley Campus for the Arts component and the Joondalup Campus for the Commerce component.

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Paul UHLMANN

Course Structure

Students are required to complete: 16 Arts units, comprised of 8 Core Arts units and an 8-unit Arts Major; plus 16 Commerce units, comprised of 8 Core Commerce 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.