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Course Information

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychology

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code W75

This double degree equips students with the theory, practical experience, and employability skills to become business professionals and psychologists. 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.

Practicum Requirement

Students will work on pre-defined learning outcomes in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. This will enable students to develop a broad range of work-related skills that will enhance their graduate capabilities. Students will also be required to take significant responsibility for their own learning outcomes. Host organisations will be secured through the Work Placement Coordinator, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student.

Duty of care

A police clearance may be required in some circumstances.

Attendance requirements

Students will be required to participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing a work placement, including documentation and risk management compliance. Students will also be required to attend additional on-campus sessions during semester for debriefing and feedback purposes.

Application process

Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview. No RPL will be considered for WIL units.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad and coherent business and psychology knowledge to a range of situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
2. Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business and psychology problems systematically.
3. Communicate business and psychology knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
4. Collaborate effectively in team settings, with respect for cultural diversity, to produce measurable outcomes.
5. Generate creative ideas for business and psychology innovations that anticipate challenges and respond to opportunities and constant change.
6. Reflect on feedback, autonomy, accountability and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
7. Value professional behaviours and /or citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between ethics and both business and social responsibility.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

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);
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; 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;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
• 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 Duration

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

Course Delivery

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

Course Coordinator

Dr Flavio ROMERO MACAU

Course Structure

Students are required to complete: 20 Commerce units, comprising 7 Core units, an 8-unit Human Resource Management Major and five Elective units plus 12 Psychology units.

^ 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